About Ben Waimata

Basic Information


Date of Birth
July 9
About Ben Waimata
Biography:
Married to an Australian and with 4 half-Aussie kids.
Location:
Hawkes Bay
Interests:
banyan trees, all kinds of stuff better not discussed.
Occupation:
Farm forester

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Total Posts
Total Posts
1,764
Posts Per Day
0.71
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday 10:44 PM
Join Date
29-07-2018
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808 Likes

  1. Black Rabbit
    Black Rabbit liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : How many rabbts/ hares that one man can harvest in a day?
    That looks very good BR!
    Liked On: 16-08-2022, 11:00 AM
  2. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 11:53 PM
  3. svt40
    svt40 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 11:28 PM
  4. Dama dama
    Dama dama liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    I feel like shouldering a rifle and looking down the barrel should be intuitive (like pointing a stick or spirit level).... but obviously it's not.
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 09:28 PM
  5. 308
    308 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 09:25 PM
  6. Black Rabbit
    Black Rabbit liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : How many rabbts/ hares that one man can harvest in a day?
    Yes I am happy with low rabbit numbers, they are pest animals. 20 years ago we'd shoot 30 every night, but that has changed. Partly it is because the land use has changed, less sheep and less short...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 09:05 PM
  7. Blisters
    Blisters liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 08:24 PM
  8. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 05:00 PM
  9. Gibo
    Gibo liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 03:58 PM
  10. Ftx325
    Ftx325 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 03:47 PM
  11. 40mm
    40mm liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : city kids and shooting
    Most rural kids and many urban ones are familiar with firearms from a young age, so it was a bit of a surprise to me yesterday to see just how non-intuitive a shooting stance is to those unfamiliar...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 03:30 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : BROWNING BLR LIGHTWEIGHT 20″ – 223 REM discussion
    Yeah it does sound extremely high. I had only taken him at face value on the assumption he was talking big areas, and didn't really question it partly because the HBRC biosecurity guys have shown me...
    Liked On: 12-08-2022, 10:42 PM
  13. carlhurley
    carlhurley liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : BROWNING BLR LIGHTWEIGHT 20″ – 223 REM discussion
    I'd love to see that photo if you can get a copy of it. After reading this I went and got my #4 mk 1 and attempted to move the bolt fast enough to achieve the same result, I very much doubt I could...
    Liked On: 12-08-2022, 01:31 PM
  14. Southerner223
    Southerner223 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : who is using red dots?
    An AR-style riser should sort that problem.
    Liked On: 10-08-2022, 04:04 PM
  15. GWH
    GWH liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : goat shooting land
    Really??? If they come over my side of the boundary fence that no hinds policy ends very fast!
    Liked On: 08-08-2022, 12:44 PM

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