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    bumblefoot liked post by Tahr On thread : Nothing beats it!
    A lad with his first deer. A young lad from up the road has been busting for me to take him out for a hunt. He's very keen and has read all the books and watched the vids :) A month ago I had...
    Liked On: 20-05-2021, 03:02 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : 223 on deer
    Greetings Bunji, Thanks for your reply. I think that my 6.5x55 T3 I bought a few years back will do for the limited hunting I am likely to do in the future however I have to agree with you about the...
    Liked On: 18-05-2021, 11:47 AM
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    bumblefoot liked post by joelhenton On thread : Ultralight Hunting Gear List
    When I hiked NZ with a rifle I had a 9.8kg base weight (that's everything excluding food and water). My base weight included my 30-30 Contender, ammo, and a full frame mirrorless camera with wide...
    Liked On: 16-05-2021, 04:37 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by Flyblown On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Processing time. Gotta love the vacuum pack. 167543
    Liked On: 13-05-2021, 07:38 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Greetings Bumblefoot, Long ago, before the days of slow cookers we ate a lot of goat. Over time we grew to prefer the meat of the billy goats as it seemed to have more structure and flavour. This...
    Liked On: 13-05-2021, 10:47 AM
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    bumblefoot liked post by Flyblown On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    This evening’s contribution. 167475
    Liked On: 12-05-2021, 09:44 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by striker On thread : What happens when a 50 cal rifle blows up.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na1Qo7FxDeM a follow up to the follow up
    Liked On: 12-05-2021, 07:46 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by MB On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    The last goat I shot was mid-size. Did the back legs in the crockpot with those Mediterranean flavours and swimming in olive oil, no water. Threw a few potatoes in as a well. Quick sear of the meat...
    Liked On: 12-05-2021, 06:36 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by Tahr On thread : Starting out
    Don't over fuss the gear. Hill country farmers don't overdress or make a fashion statement when they go to the back paddock for the day. They wear a bit of wool or polly close to their skin....
    Liked On: 12-05-2021, 03:10 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by sometimes1 On thread : Lee 50th anniversary press kit
    I have had mine for 9 years reloaded a lot of ammunition a lot works well especially for the money
    Liked On: 09-05-2021, 05:47 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by Mad_Fisho On thread : Sika SUCCESS
    I don't hunt Sika too often, usually one trip per year during the roar for the past 3 years and I've only ever shot a spiker, although I did miss a massive 8pt stag 2 years ago! But I really enjoy...
    Liked On: 06-05-2021, 02:09 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by Huntn On thread : Big Head Taken on Stewart Island ..?
    And a bit of age always helps too. I have just sent the jaw away to be aged so will be very interesting to see how old he is.
    Liked On: 04-05-2021, 12:44 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by Rock river arms hunter On thread : 223 on deer
    I'll offer my 2c here. Got mates down these ways who use 223 for reds as bush rifles. They typically run 60gr + projectiles. Sierra 65gr Gamekings being the go to for most. From what I've...
    Liked On: 03-05-2021, 06:50 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by XR500 On thread : 2013 Colorado 2wd auto Ute any good?
    Made for the Italian market???;)
    Liked On: 03-05-2021, 05:45 PM
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    bumblefoot liked post by MB On thread : Pigs might fly!
    Wasn't sure where to post this! An inauspicious start to my duck season. Bad shooting and bad luck left me with an empty bag on opening day, but I found a farm pond which held a few ducks, so went...
    Liked On: 03-05-2021, 10:53 AM

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