About Hermitage

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About Hermitage
Biography:
I've been interested in rifles and shooting since my teenage years. 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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  1. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by Krameranzac On thread : Scopes similar to Bushnell Rimfire
    Nikko Stirling precision may fit the bill. They have a lifetime warranty now too I believe.
    Liked On: 09-02-2021, 10:28 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Aargh my eyes!
    Is this an example of what the media have been telling us about teachers and maths?;):D:D:D:D 15mm barrel would make for very interesting ballistics, I actually genuinely want to know now.
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 08:45 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Stocky On thread : Scope mounting - What to do?
    Issues with form but if its longer that's fine I didn't think my ruger had an overlong LOP but its a Zytel stock. Also for some reason I read that as cutting of 2.5 inchs not 25mms and inch isn't as...
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 01:08 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by woods223 On thread : Scope mounting - What to do?
    Thats what I've done to a couple of rifles over the years.Slightly shorter LOP is better than longer when shooting offhand in my 44+ years experience. If you can't mount your rifle with your eyes...
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 12:36 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by zimmer On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    It's a few years since I sent a scope to them for modifications so my comments may not be relevant nowadays. I however had no issues in or out with my "telescope". Again I'm not current with my...
    Liked On: 02-02-2021, 08:15 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by bigbear On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    And this is why it takes so long going threw NZ asia, because they wait to they get enough product before sending it back, had to wait about 4 months with them before. The shipping price has always...
    Liked On: 02-02-2021, 12:19 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by S.E.G On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    I went straight to the US customer service
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 05:39 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by S.E.G On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    Contact Leupold customer service directly, based on my very recent experience you my be surprised at their response.
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 05:26 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by OBRIEN On thread : New Member Intro
    Hi, I've had this site recommended to me by numerous folks as the place to come to share knowledge, buy, sell and trade so here i am. I'm Christchurch based, picked up shooting about 3 years ago but...
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 05:14 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by tommygun On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    Not sure about replacement vs repair, but if you take it to a store they'll probably sting you $50-$60 to cover insured international shipping to the US and back. I've never looked into what it'd...
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 04:27 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Remmodel7 On thread : Dual purpose scopes
    Dam auto correct. Vx6
    Liked On: 28-01-2021, 08:41 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Using whats laying around / On the cheap
    put earplugs in all your ammo containers and you could probably stash a couple of sets in the raised cheek piece and not know they there unless needed. muzzle brakes make my ears ring just looking...
    Liked On: 23-01-2021, 04:24 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by PaulNZ On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    I probably didn't explain myself clearly. With a suppressor left on and uncleaned, absolutely the muzzle will corrode - no argument here. It's just that the suppressor being aluminium is not the...
    Liked On: 21-01-2021, 02:51 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Jhon On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    I know air rifles are used/ favored by contractors on inner city areas such as for instance the large Unitec campus in Auckland which is periodically overrun by semi tame rabbits. They usually try...
    Liked On: 20-01-2021, 11:52 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by vulcannz On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    I have a Little Badger fold down 22lr, with a DPT can. The barrel is already 16", and the rifle folds in half. With CCI Quiets (40gr, 710fps) all you hear is the click of the trigger and the thunk of...
    Liked On: 20-01-2021, 11:52 AM

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