Fallow shot in the throat at about 15yds, massive exit wound out though the spine between the shoulders. Fed blue box. Don't overthink it. 192730
Liked On: 21-03-2022, 04:43 PM
roberts 151s are worth the effort to reduce cost the subx are $2.50 per pop so there is a saving to be had im yet to have anything need a second shot but most get one anyway discrete...
Liked On: 21-03-2022, 01:36 PM
Photo of said stag, hind and yearling 192978192979192980
Liked On: 21-03-2022, 01:00 PM
Ok I couldn't take it any longer so had to get in on the act. I picked this up today, sighting in tomorrow then an evening hunt. Tikka 223 1.8 twist 192825 192826
Liked On: 21-03-2022, 08:42 AM
Finally here - load development this weekend 192746 Weighs nothing either 192747
Liked On: 21-03-2022, 08:42 AM
I got my new Tikka 223 1.8 twist with a Z5 scope yesterday and today I headed out for a sight in then a hunt. I tried 5 different types of ammo, a 50gr 3 55gr's and a 60gr hornady whitetail which...
Liked On: 21-03-2022, 08:14 AM
The bush pigs still haven't shot as many deer as the cullers did with their 27" or what ever smle's. They seemed to manage in the tight stuff. How did they do that?? Its a trendy fad like not...
Liked On: 20-03-2022, 11:55 PM
Hey, havnt done much stories laterly, prob because only been on 2 hunts all year(more fishing and resting lol). But its that time of the year again and i always give it a good crack to secure a stag...
Liked On: 20-03-2022, 07:49 PM
Headed South for my South Island trip. Stopped for fish in the Awakino River on the way down and hooked a nice Brown and spent some time chasing Mullet before I realised what they were and won’t...
Liked On: 20-03-2022, 09:17 AM
Yep it’s another 1st deer story but we all like them especially when it’s your boy so thanks for tolerating it. :) Arlo not long turned 9 has been asking when he’ll get his 1st deer for a while now,...
Liked On: 20-03-2022, 09:15 AM
Those well worn deer trails tell you everything you need to know about deer populations back in there. Like the mid 1970's. Hunters just need to get stuck in and drop some animals. Well done you guys...
Liked On: 20-03-2022, 09:13 AM
I’ve just got back from a Hutt Valley Deerstalkers trip into the Ruahines, the purpose of the trip was to show that recreational hunters can contribute to game management in high population areas. Me...
Liked On: 20-03-2022, 09:10 AM
Was out on Friday afternoon/evening waiting on a smallish clearing above a shitty chasm type native filled creek in a pine forest, and just on dusk heard a sika stag doing the hee haw, either in the...
Liked On: 07-03-2022, 09:25 PM
So its been awhile since I've ventured into the lovely Kaimai supplejack bush that I learned to love and hate back in 2013. Family additions, the desire to chase Sika over reds, becoming a manager,...
Liked On: 07-03-2022, 08:25 PM
Was about 12m3 before going in and I got the Hilux up to Bottom Gordons. A few tricky crossings with the boulders but not too bad. A great place for an explore. Went for a big walk and fly...
Liked On: 06-03-2022, 08:39 PM