Was there no other animals made of meat around? I know we hear it all the time but that would have been a good one to leave, even for a few weeks and go back yourself!
Liked On: 13-01-2026, 07:07 AM
Might have to get someone to score it. For comparison here's my 2012 195DS jap head: 290376
Liked On: 11-01-2026, 07:44 AM
Wild? That bottom one has a earmark.
Liked On: 10-01-2026, 03:10 PM
The Kimber 284 had a quick load development before Christmas and the Swarovski z5 turret was dialled in for the 140 Ballistic Tips. It was time to take the new lightweight rig for a decent walk and...
Liked On: 07-01-2026, 06:33 AM
Here's my grandson with a deer in the Pohangina saddle (Ruahines) a couple of days ago. 289930 And here's me. 40 years ago. Deer in same spot, shot from the same place. (Ignore the extra pic on...
Liked On: 05-01-2026, 08:32 PM
we all think of what if -- cars parked who is where -- I got over it and just got out there
Liked On: 29-12-2025, 08:02 PM
I have found when it comes to using them for hunting purposes there are two camps with opposing views: 1) those that repeatedly state that you shouldnt use match bullets for hunting. 2) those...
Liked On: 27-12-2025, 07:44 PM
The tahr foundation has too much historic association with guiding interests. Not really representatives of the average tahr hunter. The smell of AATH leaves a lasting taint
Liked On: 27-12-2025, 05:36 AM
Good stuff 30late, as Nathan F said "earned" Tahr.... and that's exactly what slowing down to "I used to do proper hunting" is....earned
Liked On: 16-12-2025, 06:13 PM
Haven't been out for a month so with some perfect weather i tramped up to one of my favorite spots which i will roughly describe as the rangi tops . Its a bit of grind to get to this spot and I'm...
Liked On: 15-12-2025, 08:03 PM
In its final resting place in PalmerstonNorth 288535
Liked On: 14-12-2025, 08:22 AM
Lol. Clearly a dig. Or perhaps you have not read anything in the past 10 years. Or maybe just looking for bites. Or maybe it turns out I am not man enough - uh oh.
Liked On: 12-12-2025, 09:07 PM
Lapua brass is an excellent choice, you'll get higher speeds than normal and Hornady brass and very good consistency with that. 2217 will do well for accuracy and consistent speeds, if you are...
Liked On: 07-12-2025, 04:55 PM
Given the best will and access in the world recreational hunters will never be able to sustainably control deer numbers on private land, let alone public.
Liked On: 06-12-2025, 04:22 AM
Apart from a cost issue I just don't understand why you would use that shit box. Not a good dry environment for guns and more likely to get stolen. Guns and the law deserve more respect.
Liked On: 23-11-2025, 07:10 AM