Wow Josh, great photos and a great yarn; I shot my last deer out of a Hilux, my next challenge is a tent! 👍
Liked On: 01-06-2021, 02:03 PM
Step seven Prep the mould Because I’m pretty OCD, I got some 1500grit wet and dry and polished up the inside mould surfaces. There was slight grain patterns left from the original, so I cut that...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 10:20 PM
The moment of truth!!!!! Splitting the mould After another 24 hours, you are now ready for one of the most exciting parts! Very gently start to pry the two halves of the mould apart. I find a...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 10:18 PM
Step five Remove parting board Once the first side has set (24 hours) gently remove the parting board leaving the stock in place attached to the first mould half. With any luck it will pop off...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 10:18 PM
Step four Create the first mould half A good layer of release wax is required now. Use as per the manufacturer instructions, I used 4 coats. Then a a good layer of heavy hold hairspray and you’re...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 10:17 PM
Step One Prep the stock Make sure you are happy with the stock finish, as any defects will be represented in the fibreglass copy. I spent some time steaming out dents, and giving the stock a...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 10:17 PM
There’s been a number of threads on this in the past, but I thought I’d put together a ‘build along’ on how I made mine. Building a composite stock is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 09:16 PM
Hey fellas, Managed to revisit some old stomping grounds this year. Surprisingly deer were a bit tricky to find, but we managed to track down enough to keep things interesting. Some massive...
Liked On: 31-05-2021, 08:56 PM
Have the dog stapler for emergencies, puts most off.
Liked On: 29-05-2021, 05:48 PM
I originally wrote this up and was going to post it here over a year ago but filed it away and forgot about it. We were fortunate enough to get permission to hunt some private land but as I...
Liked On: 28-05-2021, 11:28 PM
Grabbed a ARC 400 price was $460 now to brave the cold, minus temps coming thick and fast now. Those early morning river crossings not so attractive.
Liked On: 28-05-2021, 07:41 PM
So yesterday we had a slow cooked mutton shoulder roast. It was great with oven roasted veg...... But there was a slowcooker full of juices and fat. I skimmed the fat off as best I could, seived the...
Liked On: 28-05-2021, 10:01 AM
Fallow veni steak eggs and chips. Chips from local fish and chippy. 168203
Liked On: 28-05-2021, 10:00 AM
Wear on earth in Chch , hands down best value for money an locally made. Worth giving Blair a ring as he has more options than his website states. Went in last week ordered a hooded vest In tough...
Liked On: 27-05-2021, 10:52 PM
THINK it was Fred Bear...American bowhunting legend said"the best camoflage is..sit still and shut up"
Liked On: 27-05-2021, 07:47 PM