I find it immoral to shoot a deer with only the amount of meat recovery in mind, rather than the quick and humane expiry of it first and foremost even if that means losing some meat from a shoulder...
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 05:35 PM
I'm sorry to see it go. Find myself spending more time browsing American firearms forums, now that free speech is pretty much dead & buried in New Zealand.
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 01:47 PM
took the .223 & .45LC Rossi up the hill today . . 1st hits 188596 188597 bit of a fiddle to get both riflers on the bike, helps if the butt, suppressor comes off the .223 with a 16 inch...
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 08:34 AM
I wonder if this counts as small game? 188574 188575 Blowfly at 50m while sighting in my Tippmann M4-22.
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 08:32 AM
They generally start splitting up from Waitangi weekend. Big boys first then the younger ones at the end of the month. Lines up with when they start stripping. Maybe different in the bush, but...
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 08:17 AM
Actually, this is even simpler, and he does it while explaining the whole thing in 90 seconds. https://youtu.be/cdoCNZBlRGQ
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 08:16 AM
I've been round for a while and killed the odd animal or two myself, used lots of 95 VLD and 95 Targex on deer big and deer little, and on solidly built Tahr bulls and on nannies, I wonder about the...
Liked On: 23-01-2022, 07:27 AM
For anyone considering getting a trout replica done here’s an option . Some very nice work by Daniel Van Biljon and the team at NZ Taxidermy near Wanaka. 188180188181188182188183
Liked On: 22-01-2022, 12:16 PM
venison on pot, the steaks were high !
Liked On: 22-01-2022, 12:05 PM
Another comment. This illustrates my comparison between Targex and Berger. I habe had no experience with Berger apart from numb fingers opening up that cavity. The rifle will go into the truck but...
Liked On: 22-01-2022, 11:44 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23dWmYrKqVg
Liked On: 22-01-2022, 08:19 AM
Starting to do a bit of 22lr practical shooting with my kids to help make them a bit faster and confident/comfortable taking the shot when out hunting. We live about 1/2 hour out of Taupo and thought...
Liked On: 21-01-2022, 06:56 PM
I find the reverse sear technique works the best for venison. If you have a Weber charcoal, baste it in olive oil, salt pepper and fresh garlic, leave overnight in the fridge. Build fire on one...
Liked On: 21-01-2022, 05:18 PM
Get a tail line going :thumbsup:
Liked On: 21-01-2022, 05:07 PM
While I love the 6.5x55 swede as a calibre, I would still suggest the 308. Ammunition availability and variety is one reason, but it is a solid work horse calibre well place for any type of hunting...
Liked On: 21-01-2022, 04:25 PM