Depending if the boys are mechanically inclined, fixing up an older bike could also be a fun family project. I got a mudbug off here several years ago, and was happily surprised by how cheap parts...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:17 PM
I respect your views as a professional hunter. You know what you are talking about. You’ve raised some good points here. From what I can gather the deer moved in from an adjoining station and huge...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:10 PM
I have Avenza maps app on my android (free download) and you just download appropriate maps on to the phone . Only used it on a private block so far but seemed pretty accurate . Don't know what other...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:04 PM
Have tried various map apps on iPhone, the best so far are NZ Topo50 followed by iHike. Can be discrepancies of up to 20degrees compass bearing if you don’t calibrate phone/compass before taking...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:04 PM
This. Took me a long time to quit carrying my jeepers (64s) in favour of my phone as part of carried weight reduction, given phone is in pack anyhow. Maps are way better as is battery life on...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:04 PM
I have some similar, also got mine tinted an amber colour to help the clays stand out.
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:02 PM
Front sight is still clear to me but back sight is a blur. I open out my rear sights with a chainsaw file and use them like an aperture. Works.
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:01 PM
Just be prepared to change it ever few years as your eyes continue to change Or accept that it's going to happen and think further forward to open sights and quick release mounts that allow a low...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:01 PM
Here's some targets I shot with my Swiss K31. My eyes are older than most forum members. I use glasses for reading but nothing (well plain safety glasses) when shooting with irons, diopter or scopes....
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 09:00 PM
I use my prescription glasses with my Red Dots no problem. I can’t use iron sights either U notch or aperture anymore no matter what I try ( glasses on or off ) PS - I’m 53 years old .
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:59 PM
Hi Will, I'm still around a decade off your age target ,but regularly use irons. I know of 70 year old plus shooters who do the same. If you can focus on the front blade you are good to go...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:59 PM
You will need 30yr old vision Depends on you sight You cant shoot with glasses on as you cant get line up But my neighbor is 81 and still reads the paper without glasses So luck of the draw or...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:58 PM
Or if you have any “bullets” for it
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:57 PM
Remember to answer "Yes !" when the idiots ask you if you have removed the bolt :thumbsup:
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:57 PM
Interesting, if it is that old it is classed as antique and does not require a firearms license to possess it. I would advise them, pointing out what it is and its status and have it in your...
Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:57 PM