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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Liked On: 07-07-2023, 08:56 AM
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
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
The answer is, and will always be, the same. Because you can.
Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:34 PM
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
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
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
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
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
Definitely a few grey areas, good conversation to have though.
Liked On: 28-06-2023, 12:47 PM
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
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
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
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