About Phil_H

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Age
70
About Phil_H
Biography:
Did a bit of hunting years ago but then a long respite without a firearms licence while overseas and other priorities. Recently gained a licence and enjoying being back in the bush.
Location:
Mid Canterbury
Interests:
Hunting, Firearms and shooting in general
Occupation:
Work with Convicted Offenders

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    Phil_H liked post by StrikerNZ On thread : How Could This Happen ?
    Something doesn’t add up with this..
    Liked On: 11-11-2020, 12:07 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Hornady Precision Hunter out of 18" 308
    ok I will bite..its a slow day.......why does velocity matter??? you have 18" barreled rifle so asumably you bought it for bush hunting...or wouldve gone 20-21" so you want load that groups well and...
    Liked On: 08-11-2020, 01:37 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by GWH On thread : The lads first rabbit
    Archie has just turned 7, hes only just started being able to see thru the scope and therefore able to shoot. Hes right handed but turns out hes left eye dominant. So ive switched him over to...
    Liked On: 06-11-2020, 09:25 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by Marty Henry On thread : To Bushpig or not to Bushpig this is the question what are your thoughts?
    Just a thought the concept of the bush pig was a short rifle easier to handle and maneuver through scrub and also be capable of shooting through light obstructions twigs etc without the bullet being...
    Liked On: 29-10-2020, 10:16 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by JD300 On thread : To Bushpig or not to Bushpig this is the question what are your thoughts?
    Na Dig in mate I'm keen to know too all gun talk is good gun talk.
    Liked On: 29-10-2020, 10:15 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by Tahr On thread : Tick...tick...tick
    Brian and my body clocks ticked over another year each a few days ago so a try out last night to see if they are still working was in order... Brian shot a nice boar with his 6.5-06 and had a big...
    Liked On: 27-10-2020, 04:28 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by deer243 On thread : What bullets do you recommend.
    When it comes to factory, esp in bush ranges too many people get carried away with bullet selection . A good old straight soft point is all you want and need. They do the job very well. All the main...
    Liked On: 27-10-2020, 07:36 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Short barrel 308 factory ammo suggestions
    180grn winchester power points will take care of the sub hundy work....and you will LOVE them..... the recoil shove is LESS than the same in 150s...and terminally they are awesome.... plenty of...
    Liked On: 20-10-2020, 07:51 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by JoshC On thread : Ethics of shooting pregnant / lactating Hind deer
    If you're happy to take the animal, then that is all that matters.
    Liked On: 20-10-2020, 04:33 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by DavidGunn On thread : Ethics of shooting pregnant / lactating Hind deer
    Shoot'em all, if your hunting trip is only about exercise then leave the rifle at home...don't shoot a spiker as it has trophy potential don't shoot a hind as it might be carrying a future trophy...
    Liked On: 20-10-2020, 04:33 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Bill999 On thread : Ethics of shooting pregnant / lactating Hind deer
    depends if you want to build the population or fill your freezer If I accidentally shoot a hind with a young fawn I am for sure taking it home to me my new mate never could catch a tahr baby but...
    Liked On: 20-10-2020, 04:31 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by outdoorlad On thread : Ethics of shooting pregnant / lactating Hind deer
    I won’t shoot hinds from mid Nov until mid feb, I wouldn’t like starving to death.
    Liked On: 20-10-2020, 04:30 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Dorkus On thread : Ethics of shooting pregnant / lactating Hind deer
    My personal stance (inherited to some extent from some of the more experienced hunters I've had the privilege of learning from), is that ethics are a personal thing for you to own. If you can live...
    Liked On: 20-10-2020, 04:30 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by tommygun On thread : The ‘controversial.222’
    See, this is exactly the sort of approach that I think bring success with the 222/223; being disciplined and sure of yourself and your gear. I think too many people just look at calibres themselves...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 09:57 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Date night with the wife
    Just got back from a three day excursion/hunt with the wife and kids and we all enjoyed it. I wasn't allowed to shoot as it was supposed to be wife's and kids chance. So we didn't get anything. Saw...
    Liked On: 05-10-2020, 01:26 PM

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