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   Jt89 liked post by Snoppernator On thread : Useless at bush hunting

   If you persist, and learn to hunt actual native bush (not slips, forestry, open country), then you can hunt anywhere. Suggest you persist learning that area really well. You have proof there are...

   Liked On: 13-01-2026, 02:02 PM

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   Jt89 liked post by woods223 On thread : St James Conservation Area

   Did a control shoot in NLNP, Matakitaki area in November. It had recent WARO activity but deer were still about. Some stats from our effort. 4 groups of 4 hunters. Covered about 45 sq km’s. For 256...

   Liked On: 13-01-2026, 06:35 AM

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   Jt89 liked post by tikka On thread : Keeping meat cold in the field

   Where i hunt in Marlborough it is not uncommon to have 20 to 30 deg days in the hills and a ton of wasps around. So i mainly bone out the animal into primal cuts and then put it in XL zip lock bags...

   Liked On: 08-01-2026, 06:56 AM

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   Jt89 liked post by Flyblown On thread : Dehydrated meal advice please

   Worked my way through this thread to see if I could find any answers to the perennial dehydrated meal conundrum. Got back from a two night hike this arvo having eaten several of the Radix products...

   Liked On: 07-01-2026, 09:19 PM

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   Jt89 liked post by Philipo On thread : The 223 currently in ya life.

   I prepped n painted "old fugly" today, I wonder how many "New Denim Blue" T3's there are ? lol Have two DPT's that are exactly the same apart from caliber so painted the SS baffle ND Blue as well,...

   Liked On: 07-01-2026, 08:57 PM

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   Jt89 liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : The 223 currently in ya life.

   And also... not strictly a 223, but its older, but cool cousin. T3x in 222. Plan to eventually load something stupidly small going stupidly fast for hares and bunnies etc but have a bit of factory...

   Liked On: 07-01-2026, 08:47 PM

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   Jt89 liked post by Philipo On thread : The 223 currently in ya life.

   Having recently sold a beauty Tikka CTR I still had the itch to have another 223 in the safe, they are just so much fun to shoot. Ended up getting offered this for a deal I couldn't refuse,...

   Liked On: 07-01-2026, 08:46 PM

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   Jt89 liked post by kukuwai On thread : West Coast Wondering

   * Family was keen to start off 2026 with a tramp. * I was keen to go somewhere different so picked a west coast valley. ...

   Liked On: 07-01-2026, 08:44 PM

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   Jt89 liked post by woods223 On thread : Marlborough/Kaikoura

   Might ruffle a few feathers but wtf, it’s DOC areas. If you got the coin to fly in there’s heaps of options but relatively short flights from Blenheim are as follows. Ferny Gair, most people walk...

   Liked On: 04-01-2026, 12:41 PM

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    Jt89 liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Cost of Ammo

    I asdume its 308? Be patient, and flexible. Consider other bullets and several powders will get the job done. The most popular bullets and powders are usually available and cheaper. Primers...

    Liked On: 18-12-2025, 07:03 AM

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    Jt89 liked post by Snoppernator On thread : Knives to Use for Hunting

    The answer to the question "Knives to use for hunting" is "yes". Yes, knives plural. I always pack two lightweight knives. Forgetting my kill bag with my sole knife when hastily packing the...

    Liked On: 05-12-2025, 03:59 PM

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    Jt89 liked post by bjp On thread : Titegroup for various subsonic loads?

    I wouldn't recommend fillers, not for the sort of powders being recommended, and definitely not if a suppressor is being used. Also with reduced laods you are not aiming for 100% case full - quite...

    Liked On: 01-12-2025, 02:48 PM

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    Jt89 liked post by Juicy On thread : Digital Calipers

    I used a pair of insize callipers professionally for cnc machining and manual lathe-work, as this is what the workshop had bought for whatever reason. They were very good and accurate even when...

    Liked On: 20-11-2025, 11:07 AM

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    Jt89 liked post by Lauries Hut On thread : Main Divide crossing

    Thanks for ideas everyone. As others have said, or asked. Transportation at the other end to be worked out, I was thinking a rental car. Definitely would prefer a path with lower numbers of...

    Liked On: 28-10-2025, 08:53 PM

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    Jt89 liked post by Shamus_ On thread : Main Divide crossing

    I saw this a few days ago and it might be of interest https://danielmurray.nz/a-brief-guide-to-the-three-passes-route/

    Liked On: 28-10-2025, 12:39 PM

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