Peltor do an electronic earplug, two volume settings, a little case that recharges them and they come with different sized earbuds. Very good, haven't used them much but they have been good so far....
Liked On: 19-04-2025, 05:04 PM
The first Sako I bought, a 75 in .222, wood stock with stainless barrel, shoots amazing. It’s when I realised that there are some accurate factory rifles out there :D Never owned a Sako or Tikka...
Liked On: 19-04-2025, 05:01 PM
No idea on weight of meat since I always forget to weigh it once I'm home. Recently it has been boned out rear legs above the knee joint, backstraps from butt to base of neck, and tenderloins. Plus...
Liked On: 19-04-2025, 12:26 PM
Yes.
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 10:59 PM
had axill ghost stryke? in ears, great for hunting as they also amplified general sounds. On the range they suppress the shot noise on your rifle/shotgun very well but................... on a range...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 10:26 PM
Fine for bird shooting, but will find when walking with them in, sweat can be an issue.
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 10:26 PM
Thread: "Be Honest - How do people carry out meat and large weight" By cradling my rifle in crossed arms and settling into a grinding plod, one step after the other .... there's no easy way.... to...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:49 PM
I'm about to start on the long road to lighter gear for this very reason, its going to be expensive and take a lot of time but has to happen, I'm only 62Kg so big weights are a thing of the past.
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:47 PM
I use a load shelf pack it was a kuiu now Stone Glacier they are awesome your meat stays separate from your gear. I try to take out back legs while with skin on if I can but if I have a couple I'll...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:46 PM
Excellent gear list with weights here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f22/gear-list-gone-bit-deeper-than-usual-113567/ I use the gutless method for meat retrieval. Back steaks, back legs...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:42 PM
Great question. Sounds like you have your gear dialed at 17kg, well done. Hunters aren't trampers, we carry in bang sticks, optics and other stuff in the hope we are successful, so you've done well...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:41 PM
I weigh about 75kg, slight build. I used to be a tramping guide and I would try not to exceed 35kg carrys for anything more than 4 hours walking. If it's 2 hours of unloaded walking or less I...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:38 PM
All good advice so far, I recommend a walking pole. Turns your arm into another leg!
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:36 PM
Portable safe is crucial at times, I use the cotton ones that can tie up like a pikau. Years ago I decided to try to carry out the whole carcass of my first deer shot (a large red spiker). ...
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:36 PM
Savage!
Liked On: 18-04-2025, 08:35 PM