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    davetapson liked post by LH270 On thread : A few ks in sikaville
    It was good meeting you and Finn and your welcome to the cuppa, there's nothing better after a long walk.
    Liked On: 24-01-2024, 10:54 PM
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    davetapson liked post by erniec On thread : River walking. How?
    Pretty sure that is what we were taught a long time ago pole upstream. Did a school trip into the bottom of the Waipakihi, took the old mans landrover and carried all the packs across. Teacher said...
    Liked On: 14-12-2023, 03:21 PM
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    davetapson liked post by longshot On thread : River walking. How?
    Finding a pair of old thick socks in the hut and wearing them on the outside of your sandals is one method I have seen used to effect. Having a good stick or pole is hugely beneficial. You can...
    Liked On: 14-12-2023, 01:44 PM
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    davetapson liked post by NewbieZAR On thread : What to do over December
    Im gonna be having a look at his area on the topo maps this weekend.
    Liked On: 14-12-2023, 01:42 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Rated M for Magnum On thread : Norinco JW15A 22 LR
    Update time. I set the action torque to 15 inch pounds, filed and polished most of the machining marks out of the bolt, lubed the magazine spring, swapped out the trigger spring for a lighter one...
    Liked On: 06-12-2023, 01:36 PM
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    davetapson liked post by mudgripz On thread : Norinco JW15A 22 LR
    Bugger - team out bunny shooting tonight - they'll pop 50-100 and I'm not with them :( :( So - time for some basic thoughts for your JW accurising: * When you begin to tighten the front king...
    Liked On: 06-12-2023, 01:29 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Rock river arms hunter On thread : Mates first deer
    So a close mate of mine has been going through the process. Gotten him his licence and we went down to H&J smith's outdoor world and got him setup with his first deer rifle. He's used my 308...
    Liked On: 04-12-2023, 05:58 PM
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    davetapson liked post by StrikerNZ On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    Thanks. Guess I’ll see what boxing day sales bring..
    Liked On: 04-12-2023, 05:55 PM
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    davetapson liked post by veryfuturistic On thread : River walking. How?
    There's a good book on the topic ... 238705 We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no! We've got to go through it!
    Liked On: 04-12-2023, 05:32 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Say yer prayers varmint! On thread : Hunting Gear
    IMO If you’ve paid at least $600 bucks for an item it tends to be good quality to last years e.g boots backpack sleeping bag, binos, plb & some tents. Pack to be warm and dry in all situations ...
    Liked On: 28-11-2023, 09:51 AM
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    davetapson liked post by ilikepie On thread : Auckland Shooting Club
    As some of you may know Auckland Shooting Club has been going through a lengthy process of getting the club's pistol certification back after it was withdrawn a few years ago. It is pleasing to say...
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:48 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Flyblown On thread : Back Into It
    Time was passing by far too quickly without enough selfish me time, so a plan was called for. The one boy had finished his Yr 12 exams, the calves were weaned and gone, homekill done, haylage cut &...
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:26 PM
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    davetapson liked post by 25/08 IMP On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I'm going from a 3600 cubic inch pack to a 6900 just because you have room you don't need to use it. Look at it this way you have a 4 bedroom house doesn't mean you have to have 4 kids. Sent from...
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:14 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Rock river arms hunter On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I run a Tatonka Bison 75+10 for multi days. Outstanding pack harness system. Just be wary of squeaky harness as they do that which can be rectified by sending it to the distributor. Aside from...
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:13 PM
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    davetapson liked post by stagstalker On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I like a larger pack. No stress trying to squeeze everything in and turn you also have heaps of room for meat. Once you synch them down they are no bigger then a smaller capacity one anyway, just...
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:13 PM

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