Grantn
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   Grantn liked post by Grasshoppa On thread : 162gr eldx

   162g ELD-X are terrible, as a good samaritan i'm prepared to dispose of any you send my way to save you the anguish

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:28 PM

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   Grantn liked post by Bagheera On thread : Leupold scope

   Vari-x 3 were top of the range last century, before exposed adjustable dials were used. Ut possibly some target scopes had the tall ones. Get in touch with the NZ agents Nz Asia in Nelson. They...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:23 PM

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   Grantn liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   My experience with the Caples in the early 70’s was the same - many deer wandering around in the open in broad daylight and would have definitely seen me. Changed days now eh?

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:14 PM

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   Grantn liked post by SF90 On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   Forgot - the longest 'carry' I ever did was 8 hours, just got stubborn with that one and it did require some recuperation. I shot a 130 pounder (dressed) a couple of years ago and couldn't get it...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:13 PM

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   Grantn liked post by SF90 On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   I carried a 200 pounder once, knew it was too heavy as I could feel my sinews creaking - but it was only half a mile to the car and moderately flat. That was the Akatarawa's. I did carry 147 hind...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:12 PM

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   Grantn liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   Spent some time in the Caples Valley in, I think, 1964-5, with an open sighted No. 4 Mk1 .303 Lee Enfield that I'd modified: Monte Carlo butt, and a shortened, tapered fore end. I thought this deer...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:11 PM

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   Grantn liked post by tac a1 On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   My dad used to do a lot of meat hunting in the Urewera's. Next time I go over to his place I will see if I can get some of his photos and post them on here. He has some neat ones of a pack horse team...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:10 PM

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   Grantn liked post by Tahr On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   I get a few jibes on here about hunting private land mainly now. I can understand why 'cos its what they hear and see of me - but I really busted my arse on public land for longer than the nay-sayers...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 09:51 PM

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   Grantn liked post by Tahr On thread : Public land deer - 53 years ago.

   These are the first 2 deer that I shot and sold. I was 21 It was in the head waters of the Mangahao in the Tararuas. About 5 hour walk to where I shot them. The rifle is a Brno .222. I shoulder...

   Liked On: 06-01-2023, 09:50 PM

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    Grantn liked post by mcche171 On thread : Barrel on Tikka Bush Hunter?

    Once you put a can and optic on it, it is a very nicely balanced rifle that points great and is easy to shoot off hand. When holding the rifle alone, you are holding it on the heaviest part (the...

    Liked On: 06-01-2023, 09:45 PM

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    Grantn liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

    Jeez it’s been a while since I updated this thread! That’s the nature of stock work, especially at this end of the year… I’ve finally finished the stock for my special .358, ready to head to Allen...

    Liked On: 04-01-2023, 10:04 PM

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    Grantn liked post by Gamehunter On thread : UBCO - Any experiences?

    I paid a deposit on an UBCO at the National Fieldays in 2015 as I needed a replacement for my Honda CT110 which were no longer available. UBCO is based on CT110 dimensions with step through. I got...

    Liked On: 04-01-2023, 09:35 PM

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    Grantn liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Drowned Rifle

    In future maybe a spear gun for fish would be more appropriate 😁

    Liked On: 03-01-2023, 10:17 PM

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    Grantn liked post by 300CALMAN On thread : UBCO - Any experiences?

    That would look awesome clothed with the goat's pelt and the legs strapped to the forks, you would have an Ubigoat.

    Liked On: 03-01-2023, 10:09 PM

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    Grantn liked post by Gruffle On thread : Tuatahi axe project - small axe / hatchet for hunting, tramping, fishing etc

    OK, the new axe arrived today....This is clearly the finished version, stamped with the Tuatahi logo as per their production models, and the model name. They are on hols currently, so I won't post...

    Liked On: 01-01-2023, 09:57 PM

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