"A River cuts through rock, not because of its power but because of its persistence" Day Two - Fly camp to Tawa Hut to Side creek bliss Woke early to the sounds of birds, The Eastern Whio link...
Liked On: 02-01-2023, 11:42 AM
When I was here in NZ a few years back Nimrods posts on his multiday walks through the bush always brought me enjoyment to read. I have always wanted to explore areas I havent been to in the past. ...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 10:52 PM
So I post plenty about vintage rifles and particularly single shots Not so much about my hunting, but I do hunt a lot This is about hunting and gunsmithing so worth sharing My Primary Big...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 01:16 PM
Spent new Years down the beach doing abit of landbased game fishing. Had 2 rods, one set up to target rays on 30lb gear and my penn senator set up for big sharks.(80lb gear) Had 2 baits out in the...
Liked On: 01-01-2023, 08:29 AM
The early Mannlichers rotary magazine and smooth as butter bolt was a gunsmithing masterpiece , I sadly sold mine along time ago . This is a Mauser Model M Carbine , it was there rifle to compete...
Liked On: 18-12-2022, 12:00 PM
M1903 Mannlicher in 6,5x54 The rotary mag is a thing of beauty 212538
Liked On: 17-12-2022, 05:34 PM
Thought it mig212509ht be interesting to see what other members have shot in the way of nice heads here is a nice 12 I shot 1975 at Willow Flat Hawkes Bay
Liked On: 17-12-2022, 10:02 AM
Here's my one, a Husqvarna 1600 Mauser chambered in .243, with a full mannlicher stock. (The photo makes the barrel look longer, its actually 20.5 inches.) Only got it the other day and although it's...
Liked On: 17-12-2022, 08:52 AM
Turns out I don't need to go this route anyhow... After originally deciding I didn't want a suppresor on my 243 I bought one of the new Neilson Sonic Compacts to go on my Tippman and it happened to...
Liked On: 10-12-2022, 07:07 PM
Another one for the .308. Proven performance. Plenty of ammo and components. Easy to load for, no special powders needed. Get the long range flashy stuff later if you find you need it. With the...
Liked On: 08-12-2022, 07:43 AM
a 308 has plenty of ammo choices and is more than capable on the tops or in bush. Go for something you can actually get ammo for at decent prices.
Liked On: 08-12-2022, 07:43 AM
XR500's get together sparked thoughts of summer BBQ's, so DazzzH and I snuck out Sunday afternoon to check a spot that often produces around this time of year. Parked the Toyota and headed into...
Liked On: 05-12-2022, 07:53 PM
I have built a couple of 7PRC's with one more coming, 26" 1-8, 22" 1-8.7 & 20" 1-8 https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_9466.JPG?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds...
Liked On: 05-12-2022, 07:51 PM
3 generations on this mission, my dad, myself and my two boys. Object was to try and get my boys their first deer. Didn't eventuate unfortunately, deer at awkward angles and lots of fog. Managed 5...
Liked On: 04-12-2022, 02:49 PM
Rain, river and a few deer Arrived near Taihape for a few days of hunting and fishing while my partner went riding. The first night saw a few temping deer about 600metres across the river from...
Liked On: 27-11-2022, 08:57 AM