At one stage I was shooting at least one per month for over 18 months. Then they tapered off. But I still see the odd one around, probably more seeing as its coming up spring. The 22 usually does the...
Liked On: 15-09-2022, 09:24 AM
Great stuff, shoot as many as you can. I can’t stand the things. On top of that, they really are New Zealand’s pinnacle trophy species.
Liked On: 15-09-2022, 09:24 AM
Just happened to have my How 6.5 handy when this guy decided to show himself. Having zeroed the rifle about 3 hours previous, it wasn't a difficult shot. Its not a black panther, I've seen one of...
Liked On: 14-09-2022, 11:00 PM
I not long got home from taking a young fella out for his first rabbit shoot, I supervised him closely with the 10/22. The smile on his face was priceless when he shot his first rabbit and I...
Liked On: 13-09-2022, 08:20 PM
For those who have followed the progress of this rifle it’s been an interesting journey. Back in March after selling the 222 I needed something to replace it with. It was too nice to get dragged...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 04:45 PM
Daughter finally got round to sending photos205651205652 Sako 591 7m08 139grn soft point through and through behind shoulder, 120 mtrs
Liked On: 11-09-2022, 08:14 PM
I went down to Pureora yesterday, raining when I got there, but set up the tent, put on the wet weathers and off to check out a couple of handy gullies the deer seem to like. Some very fresh sign but...
Liked On: 11-09-2022, 11:53 AM
This evening I went on a date with the little 223 and we had a bit of fun on some bunnies. It was very windy challanging conditions so I had to get a good rest and squeeze the trigger in between...
Liked On: 05-09-2022, 09:55 PM
After five years of using factory ammo in my 7rm , i started reloading for it a few months ago and with the limited choice of components i ended up with a load of 71.5 gr of IMR 8133 behind a 175gr...
Liked On: 05-09-2022, 06:34 PM
Wasn't meant to happen until he was atleast 10 years old but he's been hunting with me since he could go in the back pack and been with me on hundreds of kills. A couple parries let the handful of...
Liked On: 03-09-2022, 01:01 PM
Rang a local farmer a couple of nights ago,see if i can get a early spring fallow deer.No problem he said,take a couple if you like.So heres the result,one only. 205110
Liked On: 02-09-2022, 09:13 AM
Best mate and I. His Stepson (25), My Son in Law (30). The lads are good mates and our families have all have been camping, tramping and 4wding together for years. I have known Mates son since he...
Liked On: 02-09-2022, 09:12 AM
Best advise I got was to leave them where you shot them and get a pie from the servo on the way home. Sent from my SM-A505GN using Tapatalk
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 09:23 AM
Got a update from my mate mounting my tahr. Goes about 13.3 and can’t wait to get it home. Just a bit of a Teese. 204352
Liked On: 23-08-2022, 05:16 PM
I dont think youl get a lot of forum members staying at your retreat house at those prices.Nice views tho.
Liked On: 16-08-2022, 08:24 PM