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. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by chainsaw On thread : Firearm upgrade options?
    I get the “I want a new gun” itch, but I’d suggest you get to the bottom of accuracy issue with your 270 first. You say “ but I've treated it like a bush pig and accuracy is starting to waiver“. ...
    Liked On: 31-01-2024, 10:00 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by JemO On thread : Sightron CDS
    Just did a CDS equivalent for the sightron S-Tac Pretty happy with how it turned out Actually prefer the sightron to my VX5HD (Printed a zero stop for it too which works awesome) Now to see...
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 04:03 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Shearer On thread : Savage A17 17hmr semi-auto GGrrrr....
    Have you tried the CCI A17 ammo? 239213
    Liked On: 12-12-2023, 05:37 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Three O'Three On thread : Well This Turned to Custard
    Hi all. Today I tried my hand at making a pouch for my Opinel No12. After constructing the pouch which came out well I decided to harden it with 50/50 beeswax and paraffin wax. I rubbed it in on...
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 09:40 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Bavarian_Hunter On thread : 57th time lucky
    How time flies. After 10 years of great companionship from the best mate and hunting partner you could ever ask for we laid Ellie to rest this week. Toughed out the last 12 months with cancer but...
    Liked On: 07-12-2023, 05:43 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Good bush scope options these days
    Check the poor light ability of any scope before buying is my thought. In my comparison tests here all the leupolds below vx5 were beaten by the Bushnell Elite 3200
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 10:13 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by On thread : 12v fridge recommendations
    Hello. After reading all the recommendations, evaluating space in my car, counting savings, adjusting for high gas prices :) I bought the 42Qt Vevor refrigerator for pretty much 1/5th of the main...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 10:00 PM
  8. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : Rifle shooter or shotgun shooter
    I have shot shotgun, rifle, and pistol since I was a kid. All require different techniques but I have shot international competition with all three successfully. I think rifle shooters learning to...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 09:24 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by csmiffy On thread : Rifle shooter or shotgun shooter
    shotguns have to fit. If they dont fit you wont hit much. keep both eyes open and it isn't about aiming. also just remember that at 15 metres depending on the shotty, it may not have started to...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 09:17 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by blip On thread : Rifle shooter or shotgun shooter
    I think a lot of us started on the humble air rifle. Mine was a baikal man did I shoot some stuff with that..took out a whole platoon of my army men that had advanced to withinn the top rail of the...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 09:16 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by veryfuturistic On thread : Rifle shooter or shotgun shooter
    Yep, I just have more experience being bad with the shotty ;) Have been a pretty casual bird/clay shooter in the past with family. I am no duck slayer but I've always found shotguns pretty...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 09:13 PM
  12. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by flock On thread : CZ 457
    CZ Royal so skinny barrel, no action bedding, just first inch of the barrel, inter changable barrel system seems to affect accuracy, trying to stop any movement, vibration. Think even more 1 halve...
    Liked On: 19-09-2023, 10:09 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Ultimitsu On thread : Good value scope .223
    There is not much point in getting FFP on a scope with 16 max power or below. the point of FFP is that you may want to use a magnification that is below the maximum mag but still involve enough drop...
    Liked On: 19-09-2023, 09:38 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by flock On thread : CZ 457
    Bedded the first inch of the barrel, 10 shots of SK lr hollow pointed at 50 M. Seems to be effective. 233629
    Liked On: 19-09-2023, 09:30 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Bos On thread : DIY Rifle Rest (AKA To Much Spare Time)
    All started when I took the .222 out to have a look at some new reloads and see how they grouped. I set up on our shooting bench with the bipod on the front and the trusty daypack under the stock....
    Liked On: 14-09-2023, 07:06 PM

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