Picked up Micky Duck at 0530 and headed west to a block we've hunted a few times before. Today we were also accompanied by my eldest son Ryan. Arriving at the block a bit after daylight we...
Liked On: 04-03-2023, 09:12 PM
Went for an evening stroll near Kaikoura last evening, moved the day due to weather but when arriving in Kaikoura it was torrential rain.... got parked up and threw my gear on. Planned on using a...
Liked On: 04-03-2023, 01:32 PM
Owens memorial service was held in Oamaru Monday arvo, was a good turn out & caught up with a few of his mates. very surprised & disappointed that of the three bosses from the company he worked for...
Liked On: 01-03-2023, 06:34 AM
I had actually watch the first bit (with the shooting) before ‘er indoors started recording so through that link I managed to watch the last 1/3rd, thanks stug !:thumbsup:
Liked On: 28-02-2023, 09:03 PM
I've been enjoying looking at the way guns used to be :) so thought I'd post one that fits the bill. This was my main hunting rifle for many years and despite having succumb to the practicalities of...
Liked On: 26-02-2023, 04:12 PM
Didnt sleep well last night,shouldve taken that as a warning. Terrano didnt want to start,till realised it had somehow been left in gear,shouldve taken that as 2nd warning. had driver behind me...
Liked On: 24-02-2023, 07:37 PM
The HeliRural Methven team freed a fallow buck the other week they saw tangled up in some tussock as they were flying along.
Liked On: 21-02-2023, 04:15 PM
I post a bit about vintage and BP rifles but this morning I went through 6 pages on the forum to find a hunting/ magazine post So this is my plee for more hunting stories ( even basic boring ones...
Liked On: 18-02-2023, 12:06 PM
As part of my December trip into the Kawekas (https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f17/12-days-11-nights-kawekas-89468/), my partner Sharon and her son Marcus were supposed to fly in to the Otutu...
Liked On: 17-02-2023, 09:33 PM
My 265 RCBS...6.5-06 Improved with 30 deg. shoulder....1977 Mod. 70 with Stainless barrel and Gabe Gatti stock, 12x scope. BRNO 12g / 7x57R combination Shot a roo at 732 metres off a bench with...
Liked On: 13-02-2023, 07:23 AM
Went down to Tongariro National Park for a quick overnighter with the boy. Was hoping for a stag but didn't see any. Saw 5 Deer last night all Hinds, Yearlings and Fawns. Got up early this morning...
Liked On: 12-02-2023, 04:54 PM
Over the last year I’ve been gradually refining my backcountry hunting loadout. The goal being to cut weight without compromising efficacy or safety. A year ago, I’d be lucky to hike in with a...
Liked On: 12-02-2023, 09:16 AM
Couple of new toys. Santa Barbara mauser in 7x57 and a Husky 640 in 9.3x62 215999 216000
Liked On: 04-02-2023, 07:59 PM
Got it last Sunday at the Dunedin swapmeet, Brno model 21 in 7x57. Late version made in 1955 with round bolt handle. Unmessed with apart from recoil pad, and in very nice condition. Shoots very...
Liked On: 03-02-2023, 03:44 PM
stug - I looked at the Act and did notice the missing sections. The most transparent government never!
Liked On: 30-01-2023, 04:43 PM