''This thread reminds me of a young hunter who had just shot his first ever deer, and was busily gutting and butchering it inside the hut, much to the horror and rage of some Australian middle aged...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 07:07 PM
I don't leave them near tracks or huts. And I wait till they get out of creeks before I shoot them. Otherwise offal just stays in the bush where I shot it. This thread reminds me of a young hunter...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 07:07 PM
Same as above always drag out of waterways otherwise i just leave it to nature have seen pigs into previously shot animals once they find it doesnt take long for them to clean up whats left , in the...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 07:07 PM
What do you think happens to the carcasses of the many more feral animals that die of natural causes than being shot? Agree, drag it out of a watercourse if possible, but otherwise I’m fine...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 07:07 PM
I drag mine out of sight and try to go back a week later just on evening Mr fat piggy may be there - but yes there's lazy buggers around - but goat culling at times we had 50 or more carcasses one...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 07:07 PM
Evening all I'm keen to know people's thoughts or practices when it comes to butchering an animal AND what do you do or where do you leave the remains?. I see old mate Tasman on his YouTube page...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 07:06 PM
Not quite jacket thickness doesn't increase typically with calibre size. Similar construction bullets act similarly across calibre ranges. Sectional density is what is ensuring sufficient penetration...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:58 PM
"So as to" is key. The purpose is so it's illegal to trash someone's house or intimidate them with an airgun.
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:46 PM
okay section 48 arms act applys no its not illegal to use an air rifle in a built up area but it must be done safely - so the 7 rules apply - it is an offence to use it in an unsafe manner - so ...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:46 PM
now you have me curious looking it up get back to ya unless someone else on here can find the legal definition
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:45 PM
If you are going out to 300m then I agree but for all the new shooters I take out, I have tried to get them within 150m and at that range the x39 and 30/30 are capable with light recoil..(esecially...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:45 PM
i have experience with the cheaper models of all the brands above they are all pretty rough finish with the best finish quality being Howa but all 3 shoot very well and at the end of the day that's...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:45 PM
If the .223 is as superior as claimed you might want to let the guys over in Aus know that the wound channel and trauma is awesome and they can shoot their Rusa and Sambar with them. I've shot a...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:40 PM
can't find any peer reviewed scientific studies about this on google unfortunately
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:37 PM
223 222 22-250 etc. is great on deer for an experienced hunter who can put the bullet exactly where it needs to go and doesn't get too excited and take less-than-ideal shots I know a guy whose main...
Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:37 PM