As I get more into hunting, it becomes obvious to me, that there are two types of hunters. Those that hunt and get animals on Doc land and those that have access to farm/private land, for their...
Liked On: 30-04-2025, 08:49 PM
Some time in the early 1900's ( the date varies from source to source.) My Great grandfather and two other men travelled to Wellington and took possession of a group of red deer, which they...
Liked On: 26-04-2025, 06:07 PM
I once saw a bloke and his child pull away from the drive-in McDonalds window, into a perfectly clean car park area, park and eat their food and chuck the debris out the window. I walked over the...
Liked On: 22-04-2025, 08:12 PM
I had a rubbish experience with Lowa, satisfactory experience with Keen boots and now wear Salewa. When the lad ends up with some $$ I’d strongly recommend Salewa tho go half size bigger.
Liked On: 19-04-2025, 08:10 PM
* Drew another block. * Bit different to the last one ! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250417/4188d28d982cd9147a716f7c0058d40a.jpg *Good thing about this block is it's the first week of...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 02:18 PM
Hunt slower. You will notice more game, unless your hearing and vision are packing it in too! :D
Liked On: 17-04-2025, 01:39 PM
start using walking sticks earlier and avoid running with a pack on. 55 and getting a hip done shortly (August) and 1 knee starting to give pain. (plus usual sprained ankles indoor...
Liked On: 17-04-2025, 01:39 PM
If keen on chasing Red deer have a awesome private block with big numbers on can semi guide you on has a hut and easy access- pm if interested westcoast South Island
Liked On: 13-04-2025, 08:18 PM
Good stuff, enjoyed the write up. Good onya for persevering through that
Liked On: 07-04-2025, 07:47 PM
I’ve got a stainless Hardy barrel, it copper fouled something awful at the start, was picky on loads (6.5PRC) but seems to have settled down now after 200+ rounds thru it, I wouldn’t get another...
Liked On: 18-03-2025, 06:28 PM
Don't be afraid to try a deeper than you think seating depth. You often read where people try between 10 &50 thoujumpamd have no luck. Then out of frustration go way back to 120- 150 thou and the...
Liked On: 14-03-2025, 07:38 PM
I've had a few cheap sets - the twist adjustment has crapped out on more than one. Whatever you get, make sure it has the lever-type adjustment.
Liked On: 24-02-2025, 07:39 PM
Bell47 G engine was turbocharged 435ci Lycoming. Hiller 12E twin carb 540ci Lycoming. 12E Turbine conversion was Soloy conversion, installed an Allison 250 C-20 ( Jetranger / Hughes500 C/D) in...
Liked On: 17-02-2025, 07:38 PM
yes we used one a bit in Gisborne - American chap flying it - ex Vietnam pilot - sadly killed back of Gisborne in it - an old Ruahine culler told me the first time they used one it was driven up to...
Liked On: 17-02-2025, 07:38 PM
Bell 47.Pre dated the Hillers
Liked On: 17-02-2025, 07:37 PM