I have occasionally seen disparaging comments made about the humble Howa 1500. There seem to be threads singing the praises of most of the other major brands so I thought I'd start one up for what...
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Make sure you pre-book an extra bag prior to turning up at the airport otherwise you will get gouged at the counter
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Picked this up at the last auction. Full custom pre64 Winchester mod 70 in 270. Not sure who made it but they knew how to make a stock. Some of the best chequering and inletting I've seen. 202474
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:44 PM
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Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:42 PM
Massive thread on modern rifles, made me think its been a while since there was one on blued steel and walnut, rifles. So post them up, new and old, wood and steel 41563 Pr 28ga Franchi...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:42 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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