He’s moving more and more to thermal only. Has just completed contract doing all of the Macaulay and I think he’s doing the Godley at the moment and contract states no light sources are to be used....
Liked On: 25-03-2022, 11:52 AM
I've just done a test run with RL16 pushing the 150gr eldx, Started at 52.5gr and worked up in 0.5gr increments, the majic started at 53.5gr of powder at an avg of 2940fps, still have 54 an 54.5gr...
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 09:51 PM
Here's the other side of the coin to consider: His YT channel covers his mini jet boating for over ten years, and all the things he's done to make them more robust and reliable. In the end he sold...
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 06:47 PM
Ah, for sure. I agree with what you said regarding approaching a shot stag.What I tried to get across but failed is to make sure once it's down (dead), to check if you have a round up the spout that...
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 06:24 PM
And remember, when you shoot your stag of a lifetime (or of the weekend) this roar, to double check that you haven't chambered another round on autopilot in case it jumps up again.
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 06:22 PM
In easy paddocks and expecting to shoot? - mostly yes, done so for last 35+ years. But now will open bolt when putting rifle down.
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 06:22 PM
Exactly why I posted about this event - if it saves it happening to somebody I’d be happy.
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 06:21 PM
These sorts of reminders are good for us all.
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 06:21 PM
Rakaia stag. The 7 side is OK, the 5 side not so much. 193170 193171
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 04:21 AM
With the cheapest thermal scope I could find and a second hand 10/22 it seems to work. Only 23 all up, these ones I could drive the buggy past to pick up. Tikka7mm08 192954
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 04:18 AM
I always shy clear of a full moon when spotlighting rabbits as I also have had problems holding animals with a spotlight during a full moon. I didn't check before going deer hunting yesterday and...
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 04:17 AM
First kill with recently restored 1910 production Winchester 1885 takedown 22 magnum 193209 Hopefully first of many kills with this I got this rifle in rough condition 2020 Got it all...
Liked On: 24-03-2022, 04:15 AM
Have you considered an NV scope and light Moa ? Make eyes stand out like spotlights with reflected light. Not always the easiest to see the whole animal though, but I guess that depends on what you...
Liked On: 23-03-2022, 10:29 PM
I have a Olight Javelot and a Maxtoch Sniper. The Olight is “de-domed” from the factory and throws a much more user friendly light than the maxtoch which throws a very white “icy” hue that makes...
Liked On: 23-03-2022, 10:29 PM
They are worthy of their real designation as the CHCH Pixies. Gifted dudes who caused lotsa deer to die and for those with the magic Pixie Maxtoch many still die.
Liked On: 23-03-2022, 10:19 PM