160409 I had a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8 on my GSR, they are great scopes for the money.
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 05:45 AM
I'm too tight to buy new anyhow, they haven't got the most elegant proportions looks wise but with a bit of use I'm sold on them for utility 160421
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 05:45 AM
the 2x7 loopies are great bush scopes...Ive used 3x9x40mm loopy for main rifle /bush scope for last 15 years,its not on rifle only cause the wee m8 4x is better than any other Ive used for bush work....
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 05:45 AM
Was on patrol in Woodhill quite a few years back when I came across a hunter about 9am on the edge of block 5 looking slightly the worse for wear. Seems he had shot a nice fallow buck just off Sino...
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 05:26 AM
This story is the other way around: An animal helped resurrect a vehicle! Its in the book "The adventures of Fred Bear", but I was also told the story by some old timers when I lived in...
Liked On: 15-02-2021, 05:23 AM
Great attitude. You get a limited time on this earth, so make the most of it. :thumbsup:
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 11:58 AM
grandpamac has inspired me to jot down a bit about what he has said about his Kaweka revival and what its like for us "mature" old farts. Nathan F is correct - it really is a mind thing. ...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 11:58 AM
If you came here looking for a story slagging off foreigners you are going to be disappointed. The tourist in question is a good young french fella who has been drenching lambs and dirving tractors...
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 11:52 AM
Getting a Vixen 1.5x6x44 in the mail next week,large FOV 34ft @50yds.99% of my deer under 250yds.Lookng forward to a quick deer finder.Theres not many low powered scopes in NZ with good FOV.
Liked On: 14-02-2021, 08:57 AM
Buying new or used? If new then Glocks are pretty damn good Sigs are nice but get spendy if you go off the beaten track My favourite 9mm is a CZ85 I got secondhand off a fellow club member for...
Liked On: 10-02-2021, 03:44 AM
First 9mm I would say CZ 75. It'll shoot any 9mm ammo, they are not fussy and reliable as hell. And not too pricey with a few good second hand ones popping up quite regularly.
Liked On: 10-02-2021, 03:44 AM
26 is rather long for a 223 tho.... Mine (my Sons) is 20-22 inch and I (but not with my Son behind it yet ) would happily shoot any game in nz to 300y. I'd chop it to 20"....if needed you can...
Liked On: 08-02-2021, 07:51 PM
Great post Puffin. I used a 257AI for years as my only hunting rifle. Winchester +P was all I had and it ended up just like yours too. Pretty sure I still have the remaining brass after selling the...
Liked On: 02-02-2021, 06:54 AM
Just got my hands on a decent looking Yamaha Kodiak, mostly for use round the farm but i have a few hunting access points where it'd be the ideal transports, looking for some inspiration for your...
Liked On: 30-01-2021, 06:29 AM
Myself and a number of mates I shoot with use copper projectiles for this very reason. You do need to be aware of how they work to use them properly as they need to be driven at higher velocity and...
Liked On: 29-01-2021, 09:43 AM