About jpurdon

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Date of Birth
December 12, 1999 (24)
About jpurdon
Biography:
Intermediate level hunter, seasoned spearfisherman
Location:
Christchurch
Interests:
Hunting, diving, spearfishing
Occupation:
Civil Engineer

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"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit ......... wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"

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    jpurdon liked post by Sharki On thread : Hunting Has a Bad Habit of Kicking Your Arse
    Got my arse kicked by staff saergant hitting a piece of pine they set up shooting form a wilindowsill ,pine looked like the std sill but they added 3 inches . Not in scope view but full in bullet...
    Liked On: 01-11-2023, 10:03 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by Maddoghunter On thread : Hunting Has a Bad Habit of Kicking Your Arse
    Hunting in Urewera few years ago. 7 day trip First day I surprise myself and sneak onto a stag feeding in creek only 4m away with his head behind a bush and hadn’t seen me. Too close for scope so...
    Liked On: 01-11-2023, 10:03 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by STC On thread : First rifle considerations
    The above recommendation is good! 308 good and versatile, efficient and long barrel life Tikka would be an other good brand that shoots very well out of the box Stay away from gun$hittys...
    Liked On: 30-10-2023, 08:26 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by Happy Jack On thread : An afternoon in the bush.
    Had a spare afternoon today, the benefit of not working Monday to Thursday each week and with the current round of renovations done for this year. Although it was forecast to be breezy today I...
    Liked On: 25-10-2023, 09:57 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by Sharki On thread : What to do over December
    Got into the reds italked about this morning. My biggest issue is freezer space atm Old age home my mate is in fellow inmates reckons they haven't eaten this much meat in ages Consider how you will...
    Liked On: 25-10-2023, 09:55 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by wayno On thread : Burris Signature HD 3-15's first day out.
    Got the same one as you Tahr and for the money i think they are a hard act to beat . And as far as being tough enough . A recent fall which resulted in a broken arm and a couple of ribs and didnt...
    Liked On: 25-10-2023, 02:28 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by RUMPY On thread : Ebikes for hunting
    That's what you'd have to research a bit if using on public land. Getting hard to distinguish between an E-mountain bike and an electric motorcycle these days.
    Liked On: 24-10-2023, 10:10 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by BRADS On thread : VX3-HD 4.5-14x40 vs other scopes of similar value?
    I have a Zeiss conquest 5-25hd with turrets I'd let go for 1100 if your interested pm No box though Sent from my SM-S916B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 21-10-2023, 03:07 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by DBD On thread : VX3-HD 4.5-14x40 vs other scopes of similar value?
    I truly love my vx3i 4.5-14, it's seen scopes come and go from the safe and it's still there. You welcome to come have a look-C and shoulder it.
    Liked On: 21-10-2023, 02:45 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by ZQLewis On thread : VX3-HD 4.5-14x40 vs other scopes of similar value?
    Another vote for the Burris Signature 3-15. gun city have a burris veracity 3-15 on special at 1399. veracity is the next step up over the signature but you loose the illuminate reticle but do...
    Liked On: 19-10-2023, 07:55 AM
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    jpurdon liked post by kotuku On thread : "Record Breaking Hunter" Youtube
    I remember reading years ago of a rich arab "trophy hunter"who was hosted at a NZ game reserve .Having picked his trophy the poor bloody thing was driven past him and he still missed! myself -i...
    Liked On: 18-10-2023, 11:22 AM
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    jpurdon liked post by Sharki On thread : "Record Breaking Hunter" Youtube
    The difference between hunters and shooters ... I eat what I shoot, it feeds my family that is my "trophy"
    Liked On: 18-10-2023, 07:36 AM
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    jpurdon liked post by craigc On thread : "Record Breaking Hunter" Youtube
    He’s a great shot, shame he felt the arse on shot was required at 200m. Two things stood out for me, (a) it’s embarrassing what people will do for money and (b) it’s embarrassing what some people...
    Liked On: 17-10-2023, 09:39 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by Mintie On thread : VX3-HD 4.5-14x40 vs other scopes of similar value?
    Check out the Burris Signature range too, I picked one up and it's on par feature and clarity wise with my VX5 but they are only VX3 money.
    Liked On: 17-10-2023, 09:27 PM
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    jpurdon liked post by dannyb On thread : VX3-HD 4.5-14x40 vs other scopes of similar value?
    Be well worth a look at this, hard to beat for the money with great turrets. I always found the vx3 4.5-14 to be a bit dull and really lost clarity fast in fading light. Element have a lifetime...
    Liked On: 17-10-2023, 09:27 PM
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