About Hermitage

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About Hermitage
Biography:
I've been interested in rifles and shooting since my teenage years (now 40). Mostly into long range target or rabbit shooting using a laser range finder and dialable scope.
Location:
Whakatane
Interests:
Rifles and writing
Occupation:
English teacher at B.O.P High School

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A good job and a good wife has been the ruin of many a good hunter.

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Yesterday 07:53 PM
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  1. 7.62
    7.62 liked post by Hermitage On thread : swaro 4-12 scope or zeiss v4 6-24
    A 7mm Rem Mag was made for long-range shooting... 600 yds+ so you still need enough scope for that. My view is that 12x is not quite enough... However, with your 6-24x you end up with a 6x bottom...
    Liked On: 04-08-2021, 09:16 PM
  2. Nathanfish
    Nathanfish liked post by Hermitage On thread : swaro 4-12 scope or zeiss v4 6-24
    A 7mm Rem Mag was made for long-range shooting... 600 yds+ so you still need enough scope for that. My view is that 12x is not quite enough... However, with your 6-24x you end up with a 6x bottom...
    Liked On: 04-08-2021, 07:00 PM
  3. Stocky
    Stocky liked post by Hermitage On thread : Identification please
    Left looks like an Oswald 'magic bullet' (6.5mm Carcano)
    Liked On: 03-08-2021, 06:23 PM
  4. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by Hermitage On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    Dude, this bloody forum is going down hill because of responses like yours. There are less and less questions being asked in this forum.....it is getting boring...really boring. But when I do ask...
    Liked On: 30-07-2021, 08:14 PM
  5. superdiver
    superdiver liked post by Hermitage On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    I was defining 'efficiency' as the highest velocity. Wasted energy is not ultimately 'wasted' if it produces higher velocity in my definition.
    Liked On: 30-07-2021, 08:07 AM
  6. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by Hermitage On thread : Scope tracking
    Tahr I was told by a tech at Leupold USA that the older Vx6, such as you have, was redesigned and built sturdier when they brought out the newer VX6 HD line. They all finally have an upgraded dual...
    Liked On: 21-07-2021, 11:06 PM
  7. Jake77
    Jake77 liked post by Hermitage On thread : SIG KILO BDX Rangefinders - Yay or Nay?
    Yes great rangefinders but not the same warranty as Vortex. I had the Kilo 1800 but sold it before the warranty expired. 5 year warranty starts from date of manufacture for the electronic...
    Liked On: 18-07-2021, 10:56 PM
  8. Reindeer
    Reindeer liked post by Hermitage On thread : Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?
    I see a lot of self-tests done in this forum for scopes comparing their 'last light' image clarity...you know 'which scope could make out the tree closest to darkness'. But I see bugger all...
    Liked On: 17-07-2021, 07:23 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Hermitage On thread : Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?
    I see a lot of self-tests done in this forum for scopes comparing their 'last light' image clarity...you know 'which scope could make out the tree closest to darkness'. But I see bugger all...
    Liked On: 17-07-2021, 06:31 PM
  10. Liam258
    Liam258 liked post by Hermitage On thread : Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?
    Well from reading these replies, I've reached a conclusion that hardly anyone actually dials their scopes when out shooting! Seems like most hunters are just using MPBR....."1 1/2 inches high at...
    Liked On: 17-07-2021, 06:13 PM
  11. Konev
    Konev liked post by Hermitage On thread : Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?
    I see a lot of self-tests done in this forum for scopes comparing their 'last light' image clarity...you know 'which scope could make out the tree closest to darkness'. But I see bugger all...
    Liked On: 17-07-2021, 04:54 PM
  12. Brian
    Brian liked post by Hermitage On thread : Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?
    I see a lot of self-tests done in this forum for scopes comparing their 'last light' image clarity...you know 'which scope could make out the tree closest to darkness'. But I see bugger all...
    Liked On: 16-07-2021, 06:48 PM
  13. erniec
    erniec liked post by Hermitage On thread : Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?
    I see a lot of self-tests done in this forum for scopes comparing their 'last light' image clarity...you know 'which scope could make out the tree closest to darkness'. But I see bugger all...
    Liked On: 16-07-2021, 06:18 PM
  14. Bagheera
    Bagheera liked post by Hermitage On thread : Accuracy expectations
    "Only an accurate rifle is an interesting rifle." If any of my rifles after "5 projectiles, 3 powders, and 55 groups" don't average .75 MOA then I move them on (except my Remington mountain rifle...
    Liked On: 15-07-2021, 04:24 PM
  15. superdiver
    superdiver liked post by Hermitage On thread : Accuracy expectations
    "Only an accurate rifle is an interesting rifle." If any of my rifles after "5 projectiles, 3 powders, and 55 groups" don't average .75 MOA then I move them on (except my Remington mountain rifle...
    Liked On: 15-07-2021, 12:05 AM
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