Got unexpectantly stuck out in the bush last night due to the clouds, overcast sky and hence low light. Wasn't planning on it so only took water and some Pedigree 'small breed' dog bites for the 7...
Liked On: 09-02-2022, 06:54 PM
Completion So, here it is. Completed and ready to hit the hill and do what it was made for! 189655 189656 189657 189658 189659 189660
Liked On: 08-02-2022, 10:28 AM
A couple of weeks ago Oliver and I walked around Ruapehu. It is a neat walk with the scenery constantly changing as you move around the mountain. 189003 189004 189005 I carried a rifle with me...
Liked On: 31-01-2022, 07:08 AM
WTF is wrong with you!
Liked On: 29-01-2022, 02:53 AM
The day started with a drive to the beach with the Mrs, we headed south but hit rain so headed back to a beach where we often go to and we set up the deck chairs and had a cuppa and a couple of...
Liked On: 29-12-2021, 08:50 AM
I had my gear packed on Xmas day and as soon as the chores were done Boxing Day I was off. The wx was looking inclement so I took the tent as well as the fly. I hunted my way in fruitlessly in the...
Liked On: 29-12-2021, 12:11 AM
With the beaut forecast over the weekend I negotiated spousal approval for a quick overnighter into the foothills the weekend before xmas. This was contingent on taking dog and boy to give Mum and...
Liked On: 28-12-2021, 08:37 PM
Iv been saying all week,one more hunt befor xmas.My wife has been hearing this all month.The weather looked good yesterday,so late afternoon,i decided im off to annoy a deer.Hours later i parked the...
Liked On: 20-12-2021, 09:35 AM
My #1 gun is my Tikka M55 in .243 that I bought new in 1978, it's now on it's third barrel, a Sako this time. I wouldn't part with for all the tea in China. To put my 40 years of experience with that...
Liked On: 16-12-2021, 11:05 AM
This is one of my favourite recipes for veni casserole/stew. I often do it with veni shank meat that has been removed from the bone but bone in would be fine too. ...
Liked On: 15-12-2021, 08:00 PM
Whats been happening one might ask. Well couple weeks ago i took out a fellow forum member for a hunt. He was new to the area, wanted some pointers etc and considering hes in the 70s i thought i...
Liked On: 04-12-2021, 07:27 PM
https://www.kmart.co.nz/product/pie-maker/3117813 Chuck that on the ol Santa list thank you very much
Liked On: 24-11-2021, 05:26 PM
Some of the older forum members might recognise this spot as we use to take a few new hunters up there to help them get their first red deer in the public land, my son managed to shoot his first...
Liked On: 22-11-2021, 09:46 PM
And so after 89 1/4 hours of planing, chiselling, scraping, sanding and much thinking and looking, here is what I have. This is after the first ‘base coat’ of oil, which now needs to dry a couple of...
Liked On: 21-11-2021, 11:05 PM
With that done, it’s into the fun bit! Turned a blank of walnut into a garage full of shavings! 183999 Buttstock end shaped, and looking really good. Grip felt perfect, just the right...
Liked On: 21-11-2021, 11:02 PM