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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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    grandpamac liked post by 7mm tragic On thread : Morepork in my Garden
    Years ago I used to walk into Mackintosh hut in the Kawekas a fair bit. At one point there is a section of wilding pines that overhung the track, made it very dark and gloomy.. almost spooky. A Ruru...
    Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:29 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Dicko On thread : overlap between cartridges
    I stand corrected! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 07-07-2023, 08:56 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Gillie On thread : Field Ranges in NZ - Reduced Danger Area Example
    Field Ranges in NZ - Reduced Danger Area Example The intent of this post is to demonstrate there is a Reduced Danger Area system that can be used under the NZ Firearms Safety Authority range...
    Liked On: 07-07-2023, 08:39 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tentman On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread
    Here's another one to think about. I have a Weatherby Varmintmaster that just might make it here from the UK after 3 years. It's a 22-250 and supposedly the Varmintmaster mag box is 2.5" long-...
    Liked On: 06-07-2023, 12:04 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Gibo On thread : overlap between cartridges
    The answer is, and will always be, the same. Because you can.
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:34 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : overlap between cartridges
    This particular one has come up a few times as of late and a discussion with fellow forumite this morning really brought it to the fore. with the advent of fast twist barrels in some common...
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 03:16 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 30.06king On thread : St Arnaud sighting in area.
    In fact, from what I see via my own NZDA membership is that NZDA has substantially upped it's game to our ( Kiwi hunters ) benefit in recent years. A result of strong refocusing on the core task of...
    Liked On: 02-07-2023, 09:12 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Gillie On thread : NZDA requires FAL number
    All good Barry, Probably worth reading Section 1.4 of that FSA Range manual to get their definition of sighting in as well. Not going to argue with you Grandpamac - not my land, not my...
    Liked On: 30-06-2023, 08:19 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : NZDA requires FAL number
    Roys Hill Range remember that -shot at Hawkes Bay Champs as a 16 year old in C grade -shot 48,s 200,300,500,600, and then the acid test 800 and 900 - never shot that far as our Gisborne range only...
    Liked On: 29-06-2023, 05:57 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by scottrods On thread : NZDA requires FAL number
    Former DOC conservator, Canty attended our NZDA branch meeting and advised it is illegal to be using public land with a Doc Permit, for purposes of sighting in a rifle. Of course in the process of...
    Liked On: 29-06-2023, 05:57 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Bush Basher On thread : NZDA requires FAL number
    Definitely a few grey areas, good conversation to have though.
    Liked On: 28-06-2023, 12:47 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : NZDA requires FAL number
    I am going to sign of this one - going round and round- it certainly seems to me now after some research that permission legally should be sought to be absolutely sure if zeroing on DOC land
    Liked On: 28-06-2023, 12:45 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : NZDA requires FAL number
    Conservation Act Every person commits an offence against this Act who, knowingly and without a permit in that behalf issued under subsection (1) or section 26ZZH, or knowingly and otherwise than...
    Liked On: 28-06-2023, 11:13 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    The M8 3x will find a home on top of something suitably old soon The 30-40 just exceeded my expectations and should realistically easily be 400m capable So the 5x will be useful
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 02:31 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    funnily enough Ive just taken my fixed 6x off the trebly and put the fixed 3x on it.....tossed this up for ages but I do not intend to use the trebly over 150 yards and so far most animals have been...
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 02:31 PM

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