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   Mrfants liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : Compass/Orienteering?

   Yup, I carry a small map of the area I'm going - printed out from NZTopoMaps and laminated, and a compass in the front of the bino harness. Phones and apps are great when they work, but good for fuck...

   Liked On: 03-02-2025, 09:58 AM

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   Mrfants liked post by erniec On thread : Compass/Orienteering?

   Still carry laminated map and compass.

   Liked On: 03-02-2025, 09:58 AM

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   Mrfants liked post by Tentman On thread : Barrel length on Howa super light models

   I doubt barrel length will change its shooting characteristics very much at all . . . .

   Liked On: 02-02-2025, 05:32 PM

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   Mrfants liked post by 199p On thread : Barrel length on Howa super light models

   i have a 16" 6.5cm t3 and have shot many reds out to 360y with factory 143 eldx its my number 1 killer

   Liked On: 02-02-2025, 05:31 PM

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   Mrfants liked post by Tentman On thread : Barrel length on Howa super light models

   Mine is a 16" 308 in a Walnut stock, so a tad heavier than a CF example. Shoots very nicely, consistent 30-40mm 3 shot groups at 100m. But it's very hold sensitive, going from free recoil on the...

   Liked On: 01-02-2025, 07:37 PM

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   Mrfants liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Barrel length on Howa super light models

   This is my one, for some reason I always thought it was 14.5" but I just measured it and it's 14.75" shoots the factory superformqnce 150sst load at over 2700fps, I literally could not load anything...

   Liked On: 01-02-2025, 07:37 PM

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   Mrfants liked post by Philipo On thread : Barrel length on Howa super light models

   Yup Shaneo's on the money I sold the 6.5cm but keep the 308 ( didn't need two ) I haven't got around to doing any load development for it as it shoots the Sako factory ammo awesome ( only doing...

   Liked On: 01-02-2025, 06:21 PM

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   Mrfants liked post by Tentman On thread : Super light thinking

   Considerations for an optimun cartridge for a super light hunting rifle that would suit most NZ hunting scenarios: Low recoil to enable one to spot ones own shots, and to keep the rifle pleasant...

   Liked On: 18-01-2025, 11:44 AM

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   Mrfants liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Knife sharpening course chch

   A steeling might remove it alone... I believe that once a knife is sharp...we steel it to keep it sharp until our steeling creates a wee "shoulder" and we then stone to take it away again. If you...

   Liked On: 14-01-2025, 08:22 PM

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    Mrfants liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : sako 90 finnlight

    The peak are works of art Using a 308 and they’re robust with decent rings and a matching scope 266612

    Liked On: 14-01-2025, 05:42 PM

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    Mrfants liked post by Hahn On thread : Doc land hunting report or lack of!)

    I can top that. Shoot a deer, walk up to it with knife but leave rifle. Deer gets up runs off. Try to chase with knife. Give up when it's dark. Finally find it the next day. Shoot it again. Roll...

    Liked On: 11-01-2025, 04:33 PM

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    Mrfants liked post by RUMPY On thread : Doc land hunting report or lack of!)

    Keep at it. I wondered around the bush as a young fella for about 4 or 5 years before I shot my first deer. One day it will happen.

    Liked On: 11-01-2025, 04:31 PM

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    Mrfants liked post by Trout On thread : Doc land hunting report or lack of!)

    Don't try too hard.Deer will be under yr nose in the late evening or early day light on green grass near bush edges n water.

    Liked On: 11-01-2025, 04:31 PM

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    Mrfants liked post by Beavis On thread : Sad Commentary on Life and Balance.

    I believe the threshold for using search and surveillance act powers, is they need to reasonably suspect that you are in commission of a crime against the arms act, or that you are preparing to...

    Liked On: 05-01-2025, 07:47 PM

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    Mrfants liked post by Brakelie On thread : Sad Commentary on Life and Balance.

    This link opens up a pdf of a guide for firearms related interactions with Police put together by Nicholas Taylor. https://tsnz.nz/function/file/2C3F832C-8911-4C19-8004-EF2EC26436B9

    Liked On: 05-01-2025, 07:45 PM

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