Not so much a go to as I seem to use the few rifles I have about the same amount depending on the situation and my mood, but if I could only keep one, this would be it. 274372
Liked On: Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Mechanics just hand tighten them :P
Liked On: Yesterday, 08:03 PM
Cycling the bolt is much easier if it is on the correct side. Also if there is a catastrophic failure in a bolt action its not right in your face.
Liked On: 04-05-2025, 09:55 PM
Same reason why a right handed person doesn't just use a left handed rifle. Its different. I can use both but a l/h drive is nicer to use
Liked On: 04-05-2025, 09:52 PM
$2.5k will get you a good left hand Tikka, with extras, but being left handed, you may just have to be a bit more patient until the right thing turns up. I just looked on Trade Me and there is...
Liked On: 04-05-2025, 06:30 PM
It's very old advice but still highly relevant, spend the most money on your binos, then scope, then rifle. A cheap scope might last a long time but it's a heck of a lot more likely not too. A good...
Liked On: 03-05-2025, 08:07 PM
I’m just down the road from you Likely there’s a Sako 7mm08 or 308 here that will fit your budget and I can set you up with a free scope and ammo that will get you going 274404
Liked On: 03-05-2025, 08:06 PM
Helinox Only way to go
Liked On: 02-05-2025, 07:38 PM
Ive got a Helinox chair Zero it's bloody awesome. Gamechanger having a proper chair you can carry with you in your pack and it weighs under 500gms
Liked On: 02-05-2025, 07:38 PM
I would not do this unless you like sitting on the ground. I got a Torpedo 7 knockoff of the Helinox didn’t even last 2 days of a 5 day hunt. Im 80 kg, so hardly pushing the limits of the chair....
Liked On: 02-05-2025, 07:38 PM
It’s a pretty simple method of both formalising permission, and ensuring the hunter is recorded as agreeing to follow their rules and conditions. It could easily be a whole lot worse, so let’s...
Liked On: 02-05-2025, 10:16 AM
There’s another factor. The good old 90 - 10 rule. 10% of blokes shoot 90% of the deer, or catch 90% of the fish. They’re often labelled “lucky” or “tin arses”. There will be a massive range...
Liked On: 01-05-2025, 08:13 AM
But then there's Philipo Sent from my SM-S936B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 01-05-2025, 08:12 AM
I put way more personal value on DOC/public land hunting than private especially the trophy aspect. I have access to both but constantly find myself drawn towards the public land. Personally...
Liked On: 01-05-2025, 08:10 AM
Having hunted public land for just over 50 years, and had the privilege to hunt private land for a few years shy of 50, I have to say I've met hundreds of guys that I would regard as hunters...
Liked On: 30-04-2025, 08:56 PM