At the range the other day at our regular 22 match the guys where all muttering about the "new batch" of Tac-22. Hollow point they said. Didn't shoot they said. Horrible they said. So I cadged...
Liked On: 14-01-2026, 06:25 AM
Bit gory but yes a bit of damage on the shoulder. 290321
Liked On: 11-01-2026, 11:44 AM
What better way to start the year than chasing public land deer in NZ. I decided to take my recently acquired Mauser 404 Jeffery and see if I could get a deer. Didn't take long until a Fallow pricket...
Liked On: 11-01-2026, 11:43 AM
No howling at the moon please;) 290334
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 09:03 PM
I see Tasman has been interviewed on the Bountifull podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ei8vjIqSOc
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 02:46 PM
There's a trophy hunter somewhere howling at the moon and crying about those antlers. I'm looking forward to the burgers.
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 11:52 AM
Have been hunting the Kaimanawas for quite a few years now. And I am always stunned how some animals can do so well in what is pretty harsh unpalatable terrain. And at 1200 plus metres above sea...
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 11:51 AM
Contact Grant Fletcher and get him to sort it out - he may advise to continue as you are planning to or may have an alternative option for you. Will cost a bit, but it'll save you tons of hassle. My...
Liked On: 07-01-2026, 12:51 PM
No, came up the river on the trusty XR500 from the farmland to what was Centre Makaroro hut in those days. I believe it got washed away some time ago. We were using cyanide exclusively, and drying...
Liked On: 29-12-2025, 09:30 PM
The Kimber 284 had a quick load development before Christmas and the Swarovski z5 turret was dialled in for the 140 Ballistic Tips. It was time to take the new lightweight rig for a decent walk and...
Liked On: 29-12-2025, 09:28 PM
* Second hand Nightforce NX& of unknown age & place of purchase won't disengage the Zerostop clutch. * 1st thought oh I'm buggered, 2nd thought PM andyanimal31 the forum Nightforce Guru. * I get a...
Liked On: 24-12-2025, 05:31 AM
Three star pickets/waratahs, waratah driver and waratah puller works really well...
Liked On: 11-12-2025, 06:04 PM
We have put people off writing articles/ sharing hunt stories here in the past, by seeming to be judgmental of what or how it was shot.....it's not that long ago shooting stags in velvet was...
Liked On: 10-12-2025, 05:11 PM
Now you've got me started on a personal bug-bear: the tahr ballot blocks. The *primary* purpose of the aerial access allowed for hunters into those areas that are otherwise closed to people was and...
Liked On: 08-12-2025, 05:56 AM
I mentioned the Parapara earlier. Here's the scope of the problem on this vid. Watch it right through to get an idea of the numbers. 1,500 off this property previously, and allowing private access....
Liked On: 06-12-2025, 06:49 PM