To answer your question about identifying the difference between a hind of breeding age and a yearling. The biggest difference is size they will be smaller than an average sized hind in the area....
Liked On: 03-01-2024, 03:43 PM
If the deer are a problem and they want them gone or reduced then I would shoot whatever stands in front of you. If you can shoot the hind and fawn then great otherwise I wouldn't lose sleep over it...
Liked On: 03-01-2024, 03:41 PM
This is the content of an email I received from the Firearms Safety Authority on 24 May this year: Hi Craig, A scope and/or scope mount do not require permits to import into New Zealand, as they...
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:42 PM
Well I did track down a full set of 3 taps for this job on loan. 240396 They were only a short drive away and the gift of some fresh venison. I know where they are for next time I need them....
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:39 PM
Why do you want a short barrel 30-06, aren't there calibres more suited to short barrel? Like 308
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:32 PM
308 liteweight 22?” barrel noisey but bearable. Win. 308 18” quite a bit noisier, ok for 1 or 2 shots at a time. Bergara 16.5” barrel offensively loud and a flamethrower. Bergara wears a suppressor...
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:32 PM
I don't have any actual data for you, only anecdotes. I have a .308 with a 14.5" barrel and it's so offensively loud that even at the range when testing it unsuppressed and with everyone wearing...
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:32 PM
Yup. Thats the coolest thing Granddad Bos.
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:22 PM
Took the young fella out last week. He was keen on a decent sized boar but in the end settled for a juicy wee Fallow, a Sow and some smaller pigs, and a dozen or so goats Looking forward to 2024 ...
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:22 PM
A good place to start if no one on here is available is to head down to the BOP deerstalkers they have a club meeting on the second of Jan. Years of experienced hunters and advice to be found. ...
Liked On: 29-12-2023, 09:18 PM
Your logic is sound. There's no speed without pressure. If you're getting above book velocities with a shorter barrel than they used, the chances are you are above the amount of pressure they got...
Liked On: 22-12-2023, 05:37 PM
I use the shoe lace trick to pull the sear back if there are no tools around. Have a look at the youtube video @11:13 https://youtu.be/-WRO17sk_dI?feature=shared this dude is disassembling the...
Liked On: 22-12-2023, 05:14 PM
I did that while in the tent on a hunt one time, a very tight grip pull and twist and was able to get it back in place, difficult enough to not want to do again away from home...
Liked On: 22-12-2023, 05:14 PM
I have a Sako tool I dont use mate, send me your address and i'll post it down
Liked On: 22-12-2023, 05:13 PM
Here you go mate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nueM_Q7yPwY Just filmed how to re-cock it on a wooden bench to show you. You're here: 239957 You want to be here: 239958
Liked On: 22-12-2023, 05:13 PM