About Barry the hunter

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Date of Birth
December 3, 1952 (73)
About Barry the hunter
Biography:
Ex culler and DOC Ranger -posted at Waikaremoana 8 years Kaitaia 5 years Waioeka gorge 5 years Taranakai 15 years
Location:
New Plymouth
Interests:
Hunting fishing firearm restoration ex MSC Firearms Instructor
Occupation:
Casual tractor driver

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  1. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by SpeightsDrinker On thread : Wild deer roaming Whanganui! C'mon people, where's the hunters?
    Speaking of to many deer - a large amount of federated farmers posts on Facebook were complaining about to many deer or farms - there was a lot of farmers complaining about the deer on their land! I...
    Liked On: 14-01-2026, 06:46 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Happy Jack On thread : A three day trip with mates
    It started with a message on our chat group to see if anyone wanted to head out midweek after New Year, with three hands in the air and a destination decided the others packed over the weekend, I as...
    Liked On: 14-01-2026, 06:45 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Huk On thread : Stags shot 2026
    Will try this again had no luck with pic last time here goes. I took my great grandson away for a weeks camp first few days in the king country where he got himself some firsts, hare, possum, turkey,...
    Liked On: 14-01-2026, 06:12 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by tetawa On thread : Scope Waterproofing after quick dunk in river
    If it only received a brief time in the water and not at great depth would say it wasn't sealed in the first place, check the manufacturers warranty covering the scope and if covered approach the...
    Liked On: 14-01-2026, 12:30 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Trout On thread : Stags shot 2026
    Shot what ever you like for meat.If it happens to be a trophy,thats a bonus.Its hard enough getting out to chase deer,enjoy your venison steaks.
    Liked On: 14-01-2026, 07:37 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Coop On thread : Brand new 308 Rugar American II not extracting and bolt it sometimes hard to close.
    Just an update on this from what I've seen. The first time this was brought into GC we couldn't replicate the problem. We tried about 5 or 6 different brands of ammo both fired and unfired and just...
    Liked On: 12-01-2026, 04:10 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Tahr On thread : Sambar Deer Wanganui.
    290148
    Liked On: 06-01-2026, 10:17 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by XR500 On thread : Sambar Deer Wanganui.
    Yeah Barry is onto it. In the 1970's we would spotlight for them in the sand dunes around Himitangi. They loved swampy ground in and around the pine plantations, and would take sneaking to the next...
    Liked On: 05-01-2026, 06:00 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Tahr On thread : Compact Binoculars
    Yes, a good pair of compact 8x30 might be a good compromise.
    Liked On: 05-01-2026, 09:21 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Gift ideas for kids
    Stubbies, black singlet and red bands. Surely in budget, shipping will be the killer though.
    Liked On: 02-01-2026, 04:57 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by scotty On thread : GreenHorned : AKL Based
    welcome ..... you could do far worse than this for a first rifle Scoped and suppressed ...
    Liked On: 02-01-2026, 11:44 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by MB On thread : Salted bait
    I've been salting bait over the last few years. It's saved me a whole load of expense and hassle. It's an easy process, if slightly time consuming. Take bait fish fillets, place on rack over a drip...
    Liked On: 30-12-2025, 06:48 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Skeetshooter On thread : Trap gun recommendations
    What's your budget? Plenty of used miroku's around for $1500, or there abouts, best value for money guns on the market, They leave any Turkish guns for dead. Older 2nd hand berreta 's next best.
    Liked On: 30-12-2025, 08:12 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by fawkes On thread : Colonial Ammunition Company - History
    The New Zealand Cartridge Collectors Club has a wealth of information on CAC. They have a web page .
    Liked On: 30-12-2025, 06:54 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by 30.06king On thread : Brand new 308 Rugar American II not extracting and bolt it sometimes hard to close.
    Jaco Goosen Looks like it takes several goes to get the extractor to hook over the case rim and the bolt obviously takes force to close. What's the chances the lugs are badly cut or misaligned in...
    Liked On: 29-12-2025, 07:54 PM
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