About Phil_H

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Age
69
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 Sako851 On thread : Indoor Deer/Game hunting competition
    Hey Phil_H That must be be difficult! I remember dial up when I was a lad images would load incredibly slowly! I have noticed game trails are stand out strongly in some places also. There’s...
    Liked On: 23-06-2020, 04:03 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Sako851 On thread : Indoor Deer/Game hunting competition
    Hey fellas. A challenge for anyone willing, The first to locate certain animal categories using the satellite feature on...
    Liked On: 23-06-2020, 12:51 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Realistically how far can i push my 12.5 inch 308
    I know...I know....the nosler partition comes close,it just doesnt have the high BC for extended ranges...but I guess if you rangefinding and twiddling n fiddling with scope it matters not a hoot.
    Liked On: 18-06-2020, 06:15 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by gundoc On thread : Hello from England
    Welcome Bryn! It is a bit hard to compare our hunting with the UK situation. We are lucky that we do not have a large population and hunting on our large areas of public land is very easy. Many NZ...
    Liked On: 12-06-2020, 10:37 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Mr Browning On thread : Ageing vision, glasses lenses and options.
    Im exactly the same, now for close up stuff and book work, Im stuffed. Said to my doctor a few years back "Im going blind", his reply, "no, you're getting old". Bastard!. I just keep about 3 pairs of...
    Liked On: 10-06-2020, 11:11 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Bill999 On thread : Ageing vision, glasses lenses and options.
    Might have to shift the hunting style to more sit and glass with binos if polarized lenses cut down the glare for you they may help the real trick is take a boy along with you, he is the eyes...
    Liked On: 09-06-2020, 09:12 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by NZ_noddy On thread : Ageing vision, glasses lenses and options.
    While it's relatively expensive, I can, from personal experience, recommend laser surgery. The joy of hunting again without glasses is worth every penny.
    Liked On: 09-06-2020, 09:12 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Frodo On thread : Thermals. Whats the point of no return.
    Sarvo will know. I've compared a 4-5k unit with an 8k unit, and the latter was clearly superior with better definiton. Animals and features were more pronounced. Whether that extra bit of...
    Liked On: 08-06-2020, 01:07 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Sunday morning wander take TWO.
    well I turned 48 yesterday.....and being the first free day since lockdown is over I set alarm for 04;30 and got the gear ready for a cracking start.... untill alarm went off.got turned off and...
    Liked On: 07-06-2020, 04:39 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Seventenths On thread : A Little Thar Adventure
    Like many people my hunting plans over the past few months have been grossly effected by Covid-19 so when we were finally allowed to get out hunting and the weather gods smiled upon us we took the...
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 08:38 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by kotuku On thread : Educate this Canadian
    Ive had one on my original .22 for 30+yrs now and its quiter than my airrifle .my 3centrefires share one and its a godsend too.Im awaiting the inventor (no doubt a kiwi) who'll make one for 12guages...
    Liked On: 04-06-2020, 06:53 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by moosemeat On thread : Educate this Canadian
    "Great at Night" pretty much why they are banned here in Canada but we make banning stuff a national pastime I think potatoe lauchers are next on the hit list, be it a sad when they'll sell ya a deer...
    Liked On: 04-06-2020, 06:53 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by kotuku On thread : A good calibre on pigs
    My oath -theres nowt more comforting than the boom of my no4 Mk1 1943 Canadian Longbranch .303 aka(the 18"naval gun).animals playing wicket keeper to her spin bowling have always had published...
    Liked On: 04-06-2020, 06:26 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : A good calibre on pigs
    Reading through, the question needs asked - 'Are you a confident (as in quick on target), deadly accurate field shot ? If you can say "I am a stone cold killer, the grim reaper of rabbit killers"...
    Liked On: 01-06-2020, 06:45 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by deer243 On thread : A good calibre on pigs
    The 308 wont have any problem with monster boars, the shield be no problem if using a 308, it go down. A 223 depending on distance, projectile could be a problem if hit a good boar is the shield....
    Liked On: 01-06-2020, 02:06 PM

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