Possum wallaby hare rabbit
Liked On: 17-02-2022, 08:09 AM
Bit quiet on here of late, so thought l would throw up another quick report to try & kick things along - :thumbsup: So today at the Bach we had a small break in the weather before more rain...
Liked On: 16-02-2022, 09:46 PM
FMNZ use to issue permits for there forestry blocks (for a small admin fee) give the Napier office a call they may still be issuing if the fire danger isnt to high https://fmnz.co.nz
Liked On: 13-02-2022, 08:28 PM
Access to shoot them on some of that private land is also a problem.
Liked On: 13-02-2022, 08:26 PM
you could do worse than camp overnight in /beside car on clements road,hunt all day Saturday,and quick hunt Sunday morning.....
Liked On: 13-02-2022, 07:11 PM
I have had it happen when the leather of the outer rubs against the leather of the tongue where it is folded under.(I have a pair of Lowas that still do it). I figured this out by putting some leaves...
Liked On: 13-02-2022, 06:38 PM
189461 Got this fella today. Antler feels fully hard under the velvet so will strip it tomorrow. He is as fat as butter so will make good eating.
Liked On: 12-02-2022, 03:19 PM
No 4x2 handy?
Liked On: 12-02-2022, 07:50 AM
As good as the 30-06 is, if it were me I would be looking at a 7mmRM or 300WM with a 24in barrel, muzzle brake, and high BC pills. The 30-06 packs a heavy punch but there will be more wind drift...
Liked On: 08-02-2022, 05:44 PM
I have a .308 and a .30/06. A 30/06 with a 22 inch barrel will take a 13 inch barrelled .308 and pound it into the ground like a tent peg. But if you're going to chop the barrel short and...
Liked On: 07-02-2022, 09:04 AM
Thanks to all for the kind comments. I really enjoy the process of crafting something that has the potential to last through generations, and could see that it was becoming a bit of a lost skill here...
Liked On: 06-02-2022, 02:20 PM
I've heard it said that the 30 06 is never a mistake.
Liked On: 06-02-2022, 11:58 AM
30-06 should put bullets out at around 150fps faster than a 308. A 22" 30-06 will put bullets out substantially faster than a 13.5 inch 308 especially with heavier projectiles.
Liked On: 06-02-2022, 11:55 AM
Checkering complete, just needs a quick coat of oil and it’s good to go on the hill. Finished it whilst working away from home, so will post photos of it all assembled when I get back next week. ...
Liked On: 06-02-2022, 09:16 AM
Coming along nicely…. 188462
Liked On: 06-02-2022, 09:15 AM