You can no longer launch there. the gate to beach is closed and locked by the local maori. You can launch at Whatawhiwhi and at Rangiputa. Whatawhiwhi is a shallow beach with not much drop off so...
Liked On: 27-04-2023, 12:01 PM
Having owned the gauntlet of bush rifles, from single shots to ars to bolt guns I've settled on my idea bush rifle. I prefer a repeater over a single shot, occasionally a followup shot is reality....
Liked On: 27-04-2023, 08:37 AM
Just home from Spiker shooting. The 80 grn Targex really are good. 200 yds and a slightly muffed shot. Still dropped on spot. 222024
Liked On: 24-04-2023, 08:45 AM
For the vege haters.....make up some patties as per https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f49/big-beautiful-bambi-burgers-81353/ Slice your perfectly prepared Paua. 221829 Cook patties first...
Liked On: 22-04-2023, 09:24 AM
Went to the Arawhata for the second period. One of our group got both the biggest trout and the oldest stag I ever saw. Rabbits for Africa. Nasty sandflies. Two days of enforced rest in a small tent...
Liked On: 18-04-2023, 05:53 PM
In the UK we are not permitted to shoot the larger deer species with a .223 even though it would be capable, just not ideal in the hands of recreational stalkers. I cull a lot of deer in the UK and...
Liked On: 18-04-2023, 08:40 AM
221087 Thanks for the advice everyone. I started on a low-input, more temporary build to see how this season goes on the lake, but couldn't help myself after seeing birds out and about, getting me...
Liked On: 14-04-2023, 08:44 AM
As a young dad with a 2 month old at home I had written off hunting for a few months. A good mate of mine was sick of talking about it as he has 2 kids himself. “You’ll book trips months and weeks...
Liked On: 11-04-2023, 11:12 AM
Little bit off topic. During the weekend I got bogged to my waist in this whilst crossing a slip filled creek thanks to Gabrielle and my own stupidity. It wasn't a good situation 'cos I was by...
Liked On: 04-04-2023, 06:00 PM
I give a new rifle a good clean before first use then that's about it, unless it's been a wet trip or it's loosing accuracy. Shooting extreme long range is a great way to learn that a clean barrel...
Liked On: 04-04-2023, 01:48 PM
219979219980 Shot the top stag this morning been after it for over a month. My son has had bolt closed on him twice for him to walk off or go behind a tree. Unfortunately son didn't come this...
Liked On: 01-04-2023, 12:32 PM
Funny how as the years roll onwards we pick up little idiosyncrasies that just sort of stick... My Bro in law gets the blame if decoys end up with shot holes. Any smelly farts get blamed on the...
Liked On: 24-03-2023, 03:59 PM
original shaping and the added resin plugs for sling stud to later grab into. on my first few i didnt do this and had to make repairs later.
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 09:47 AM
Went for our first overnighter with my 4 year old son, along with a mate and his 4 year old daughter. Was a nice cruisey hunt - the focus being on making it an enjoyable time for the two youngsters,...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 07:51 AM
A few more pics before I add the build photos
Liked On: 22-03-2023, 11:05 AM