Thanks Bang, I will check out that calculator. I'm really glad I've had a decent playtime with the lever action. When I was younger I was a bit envious of folks living in countries where they can...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 09:13 PM
there are a bunch of online stability calculators you can play around with to see what will be stable and what won't, not sure if this is the best, but its nice and colourful:...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 09:13 PM
Top stuff sometimes1 I think you underestimate yourself as I enjoy reading your posts and judging by what I see and read and your willingness to help Newbees out I think you deserve a pat on the...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 07:37 PM
Tasbay I got 1 bull I missed 1 bull I passed up a shot at a group of bulls that i wouldn't have been to recover It was a huge challenge with the muzzleloader Mainly the short days and having...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 07:25 PM
Still awaiting Spanners return but can answer some questions: * The new LR headlamp with approx 550m range not yet in production. All tested, has stamp of approval, but still waiting on dates... ...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 07:10 PM
10 to 20m max, just get an air rifle to plink in the back yard (or even in the garage with a good wide thick backstop), no need for FAL if over 18. Cheap to shoot and confirms if you want to get more...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 07:05 PM
I'm getting a mod done to my Marlin 60 right now with Greg Maniatis here in Christchurch - $80. Drops it from 14 to compliant 10 shot mag.
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 07:04 PM
Ive taken two members of forums for a deer hunt. First one hardly been deer hunting ever, only the odd pig hunt and was travelling down from the north island. He was a good bugger, kept up as...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 07:02 PM
Do not lose faith sometimes1, big ups to you for having the decency to take these fella's out. Sometimes those people turn out to be good bastards and its all worth it. Im reluctant to take people...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 06:56 PM
I'm pegging it as a young red stag. (probably 2y/o, maybe 3) It could, at a stretch, be from an ancient fallow buck going backwards, but definitely much less likely. (any younger buck would show at...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 06:51 PM
With a bloke this last weekend who had shot 4 deer so far in his hunting life. He had just shot his fifth. and told me he hadn't gutted a deer yet as it had been done for him. Right mate your going...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 06:42 PM
I have taken many newbies into the bush over the years and always to low yield places. Invariably they will be noisy and not in tune with the bush their first time out but I have always enjoyed...
Liked On: 27-05-2019, 06:42 PM
They are pretty good mate, ive never actually timed it but both the two torches I have usually run out of the first set batteries at a similar time. We have done the same night heaps. Start...
Liked On: 26-05-2019, 09:15 PM
Very popular in the US for trap and skeet. The famous Winchester Model 12 was made in trap and skeet models. A well-practiced shooter can fire them as fast as a semi or OU. I have been a pump user...
Liked On: 26-05-2019, 09:14 PM
20inch:O_O: you will want a tight choke and good ear protection. With that short a barrel you will need to really push the barrel to get it to swing. Of my two shotguns one is 28 (my Winchester...
Liked On: 26-05-2019, 08:10 PM