Great photos and write up, an era gone as Dave Ratcliffe would say. Ive hunted public land for over 40 years and mostly still do, but approaching 60 now and have recently had the opportunity to hunt...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 08:46 PM
These are the first 2 deer that I shot and sold. I was 21 It was in the head waters of the Mangahao in the Tararuas. About 5 hour walk to where I shot them. The rifle is a Brno .222. I shoulder...
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 09:00 PM
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experiences" Thanks all for reading of our journey this far, no more animals seen or shot just a post to reflect on the experience. ...
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 08:32 PM
When I was here in NZ a few years back Nimrods posts on his multiday walks through the bush always brought me enjoyment to read. I have always wanted to explore areas I havent been to in the past. ...
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 07:56 AM
Bullers are feet wrecking bastards of things. Should be burned along with any remaining Swandris. Wish I had never met them. Them and the later lined Skellerup ones. I wore them for years chasing...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 08:48 PM
So I post plenty about vintage rifles and particularly single shots Not so much about my hunting, but I do hunt a lot This is about hunting and gunsmithing so worth sharing My Primary Big...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 02:26 PM
210367 Stainless Damascus Nakiri I made for a mate, pearlescent swirl Acrylic handles, rockin G10 pins and liners.
Liked On: 25-12-2022, 08:45 AM
212531 Here's my stutzen in 7x64, a CZ. Beautifully "reconfigured by FRST who stripped off a bit of the OTT "euro" styling and added a nice kiwi touch. Shoots mint, 160s at 2820 into 20mm at...
Liked On: 17-12-2022, 02:04 PM
After advice and encouragement from some forum members rod and Dama dama I headed for a day hunt a couple weeks ago to stretch the legs and get a well needed break from thinking about work. It was...
Liked On: 14-12-2022, 09:14 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221206/0b0c009501ad57106379ec268103a8a7.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221206/68ad6003438148d4f55f8031c92a509c.jpg Really enjoying this 881, cuts these...
Liked On: 06-12-2022, 08:57 PM
Back in the late '60's we used to tow sheep carcasses in Foveaux Strait behind an ancient clinker-built 4-cylinder day fishing boat with me sitting on top of the wheelhouse with a rifle (sometimes a...
Liked On: 05-12-2022, 08:23 PM
Sidetrack Thanks for the kind words. As an aside; I see you live down the Catlins. Used to visit the Catlins twice a year when I was doing nature photography. Very nearly moved there! :)
Liked On: 04-12-2022, 08:05 AM
You can cut from both sides you know😉
Liked On: 02-12-2022, 01:39 PM
Hi all, finally getting around to introducing myself. I'm Brownie, I am a master's student in Auckland, soon to be handing in my thesis and entering the real world. I first started shooting as...
Liked On: 30-11-2022, 07:23 PM
Hi all Not sure why I feel compelled to post a story of my modest success, hopefully not seen to be self congratulatory it’s just I enjoy reading of others hunts, successful or not, so maybe I’m...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 06:40 AM