Sequel. Craig and I went for our over nighter. I was stiffer and sorer than I anticipated but the Gods were kind and allowed me to shoot 2 easy deer :) We were on a big rough station. Dry. And...
Liked On: 16-02-2021, 01:43 PM
Have a 165 (speer btsp)and 168 (eldm)load that both shoot well and near enough same speed. Poi has the 165s sitting an inch below the 168s but both pills are getting too hard to find or no longer...
Liked On: 16-02-2021, 10:25 AM
And while I remember - I follow Mule Deer's (the writer John Barsness) 308 load philosophy - take a 150 to 165 gn projectile, stick 46.0 gns AR2208/Varget and go shoot it, 99% of the time its a...
Liked On: 16-02-2021, 10:23 AM
I had a stark reminder of this last week. I used to laugh that the times put beside track markers were worked out by pushing granny in a wheel chair. Well I was reminded of my encroaching...
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 08:32 PM
Here ya go 160504 160505 Same era I remember getting on the Arthurs Pass railcar at Christchurch Railway station with my pack and a 303. It was ski season and it was packed. No-one even blinked...
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 03:11 PM
You've certainly not led a wasted life. :) If someone could invent a time machine, where people could experience different eras, that would be *the* biggest thing ever. Got to play the cards we're...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 06:41 PM
I spent morning on chainsaws....oh the joy of hearing a big Stihl sing while hoeing through redwood ....by 14;00 I was poked...completely shattered, unloaded 2 cord of big blocks and headed home with...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 06:41 PM
Great post Bruce you sure do push yourself to the limits. I also still enjoy all the aspects of the hunt which is what drives us to continue pushing the envelope. I sure hope Tilly is alright after...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 06:41 PM
Tahr you’re an inspiration mate. Regularly putting your body through the wringer and feeding those who need it with the results. I can’t really think of many better ways to use the wild game resource...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:37 PM
chainsaw Yes, would love to. My Great grandfather was the first mayor of Greytown and I farmed in Nth Wairarapa so it feels like home, but my wife is a real city girl and it would be pretty cruel to...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:37 PM
Ryan I shot my first deer with a .22 up the Whanganui river when I was about 15. We were goat shooting. A school mates old man took me. I only ever had a Mum. I was smitten, and got a job at Tisdalls...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:36 PM
You silly old bugger. Bloody good on ya! It is eminently doable stuff when you put your mind to it.
Liked On: 13-02-2021, 07:08 PM
Good luck with yr hunting and walking Grandpamac,im only 67 so bit younger than you.I dont walk to far for deer any more,few ks here and there.Gota look after my new knees.But as we get older,we see...
Liked On: 13-02-2021, 06:48 PM
Nothing limp about what you are planning grandpamac. You are humble. Your post inspired me not to let a fall hold me back.
Liked On: 13-02-2021, 02:59 PM
Great attitude. You get a limited time on this earth, so make the most of it. :thumbsup:
Liked On: 13-02-2021, 02:09 PM