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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  1. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Hermitage On thread : Dual purpose scopes
    Perfect and you still have 3 hours to bid on a brand new scope... https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2951776811
    Liked On: 28-01-2021, 04:29 PM
  2. Sh00ter
    Sh00ter liked post by Hermitage On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    For those who are interested I spoke to the lawyer Nickolas Taylor and the Tauranga Arms Officer today regarding overall length with fixed suppressor. The Police Policy concerned: "Standard...
    Liked On: 21-01-2021, 06:12 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Hermitage On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    Yeah, that was out of the left field but actually makes a lot of sense....a LOT of sense. The rabbits around campgrounds are semi-tame as the campers feed them, so an air-rifle would be powerful...
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 09:16 PM
  4. Mr Browning
    Mr Browning liked post by Hermitage On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    All good with my oxy-acetylene gas setup. I also have a metal working lathe for the crown and threads. It'll be fine (once I settle the legal aspect :) )
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 01:40 AM
  5. takbok
    takbok liked post by Hermitage On thread : Length of a rifle with welded on suppressor?
    All good with my oxy-acetylene gas setup. I also have a metal working lathe for the crown and threads. It'll be fine (once I settle the legal aspect :) )
    Liked On: 18-01-2021, 11:22 PM
  6. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by Hermitage On thread : What to do ...paint job
    I used Altex Regatta single stage marine paint which is classed as a "Polyurethane Modified Gloss Finish" from Discount marine http://discount-marine.co.nz. You can also use International Toplac...
    Liked On: 06-01-2021, 10:39 PM
  7. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Hermitage On thread : What to do ...paint job
    I used Altex Regatta single stage marine paint which is classed as a "Polyurethane Modified Gloss Finish" from Discount marine http://discount-marine.co.nz. You can also use International Toplac...
    Liked On: 06-01-2021, 10:54 AM
  8. distant stalker
    distant stalker liked post by Hermitage On thread : Criterion prefit barrels
    Mick Hunter no they are all NZ$ prices. Check out Northland Shooters Supplies Criterion Barrels Remage | Northland Shooters Supply...
    Liked On: 18-12-2020, 07:14 PM
  9. hotsoup
    hotsoup liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    Vortex cranks out a high volume of optics at a low cost per unit so can offer a great warranty. However the warranty is required as the high volume and low QC affects their reliability...it seems to...
    Liked On: 14-12-2020, 11:03 AM
  10. canross
    canross liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    Leupold scopes are definitely quality...no doubt. My point is that the price vs value is just not there anymore if one takes in consideration other top line scope brands. I suppose that argument...
    Liked On: 13-12-2020, 12:27 PM
  11. Stocky
    Stocky liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    Leupold scopes are definitely quality...no doubt. My point is that the price vs value is just not there anymore if one takes in consideration other top line scope brands. I suppose that argument...
    Liked On: 12-12-2020, 11:48 PM
  12. Jamesyd
    Jamesyd liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    NZ hunters seem to love Leupold scopes, I own three myself (well now two), but I have always felt that you paid a premium for the Leupold name and for an American made product. So over the last 3...
    Liked On: 12-12-2020, 10:15 PM
  13. Rock river arms hunter
    Rock river arms hunter liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    Vortex cranks out a high volume of optics at a low cost per unit so can offer a great warranty. However the warranty is required as the high volume and low QC affects their reliability...it seems to...
    Liked On: 12-12-2020, 04:39 PM
  14. Tim Dicko
    Tim Dicko liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    NZ hunters seem to love Leupold scopes, I own three myself (well now two), but I have always felt that you paid a premium for the Leupold name and for an American made product. So over the last 3...
    Liked On: 12-12-2020, 03:47 PM
  15. Phil_H
    Phil_H liked post by Hermitage On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    NZ hunters seem to love Leupold scopes, I own three myself (well now two), but I have always felt that you paid a premium for the Leupold name and for an American made product. So over the last 3...
    Liked On: 12-12-2020, 03:19 PM
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