Hi Allizdog, There is plenty of thick bush all over New Zealand, but remember that thick bush doesn't necessarily mean it's all comprised of palatable plant species. Deer are quite selective...
Liked On: 10-09-2020, 11:56 PM
Hi Allizdog, There is plenty of thick bush all over New Zealand, but remember that thick bush doesn't necessarily mean it's all comprised of palatable plant species. Deer are quite selective...
Liked On: 06-09-2020, 02:18 PM
I've worked in many North Island public conservation land forests over the years, there aren't many that don't show significant ungulate browse. Most have seriously browsed out understoreys, you need...
Liked On: 06-09-2020, 02:17 PM
Hi Allizdog, There is plenty of thick bush all over New Zealand, but remember that thick bush doesn't necessarily mean it's all comprised of palatable plant species. Deer are quite selective...
Liked On: 04-09-2020, 10:09 PM
Hi Canross, Muzzle velocity in my Kimber Montana in 7mm-08 with 16" barrel was 2488fps when I last chrono'd it using CFE223 and the Hornady 162gr ELD-M. I think it's on the warm side, I have to...
Liked On: 13-08-2020, 02:49 PM
Hi Manchester, +1 for the Swarovski 8x25 CL Pockets, I use them most days throughout the year while working, I've never been left wanting. The glass is excellent and with the size and weight...
Liked On: 10-08-2020, 11:40 PM
Hi canross, I'm using Hornady 162gr ELD-M. Been very good for me. Joel
Liked On: 06-08-2020, 03:07 PM
Yep, as above. However, I may adjust my distance closer to the base of the tree if there is quite an angled ramp, as opposed to a vertical trunk. With those pine trees, you might find running a...
Liked On: 28-07-2020, 01:54 PM
Yep, as above. However, I may adjust my distance closer to the base of the tree if there is quite an angled ramp, as opposed to a vertical trunk. With those pine trees, you might find running a...
Liked On: 28-07-2020, 01:10 PM
Just looking at your ground trap sets, you want to bed your traps into the substrate a bit more, so the trap sits firmly on the ground. Might explain a couple of your escapes. The trap shouldn't be...
Liked On: 27-07-2020, 09:22 PM
Just looking at your ground trap sets, you want to bed your traps into the substrate a bit more, so the trap sits firmly on the ground. Might explain a couple of your escapes. The trap shouldn't be...
Liked On: 26-07-2020, 09:15 PM
Just looking at your ground trap sets, you want to bed your traps into the substrate a bit more, so the trap sits firmly on the ground. Might explain a couple of your escapes. The trap shouldn't be...
Liked On: 26-07-2020, 09:07 PM
The 162gr ELD-M has given great results for me in 7mm-08. I've shot a few dozen deer since switching to the 162gr and no animal has got further than 30m, ranges from 10m - 300m. Quite a few bang...
Liked On: 21-06-2020, 06:57 PM
Lots of deer were seen in Waipapa South block during the bait station fill. Good numbers of deer around Rangitoto Range area. Gets a lot of hunter traffic in the Tunawaea catchment, but more deer...
Liked On: 15-06-2020, 03:48 PM
winaa and Rated M for Magnum I'm still to chrono this load, will do shortly, I'll post up here with results. I believe it's on the warm side. I got up to 43gr CFE223 with no obvious signs of over...
Liked On: 22-05-2020, 12:15 PM