About tikka

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About tikka
Biography:
Ex butcher and fisherman
Location:
Blenhiem
Interests:
Deer stalking, long range shooting and hunting, bow hunting.
Occupation:
Semi retired

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    tikka liked post by Nathan F On thread : Lowa shoe report
    I mentioned in the gear section that I’d brought a pair of these as a lightweight alternative to the good old Meindl island pros. ...
    Liked On: 08-02-2021, 06:29 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tikka7mm08 On thread : Kimber Montana 308 Load Development
    Managed to bag a buck on Stewart Is. trip. The 168gn went straight through and would probably try a much lighter bullet next time. It was an unexpected 'long range' shot too at 350ish yards. ...
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 06:27 PM
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    tikka liked post by grandpamac On thread : Kimber Montana 308 Load Development
    Greetings Tikka 7mm-08, A note of caution. The 168 grain ABLR will develop more pressure than the 165 grain Hornady so you will probably need to cut those loads a grain or two. I would use the...
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 06:22 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tahr On thread : Lightweight hunting shoes
    I spend some of of time hunting in similar shoes during the summer. They actually strengthen your ankles - just be a little bit careful while you get used to them. Worst feature is that a lot of...
    Liked On: 03-02-2021, 03:28 PM
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    tikka liked post by Micky Duck On thread : bush stalking for dummies
    a few years back I wrote this and seen as though someone asked what definition of bush hunting is...I sort of feel its relevant... we have some absolute bush stalking machines on this forum...even...
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 11:25 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tahr On thread : Mainly just pics, really.
    My wife came out with me to help paint the hut Brian and I have built. The first night it has been slept in. Shot a nice little deer late in the evening that my wife liked the skin on (270wsm, 375...
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 06:36 PM
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    tikka liked post by superdiver On thread : Dual purpose scopes
    Don't overscope your rifle. You will regret it as mucks with balance I find. I have one rifle that does everything from bush bashing as well as being capable out to 500m but majority of shooting is...
    Liked On: 28-01-2021, 09:36 PM
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    tikka liked post by Sarvo On thread : Thermal Night Shooting Gear - Pard NV007
    There are plus and neg for both Clarity with NV with extra IR better than Thermal which is good for scope/sighting NV you use more easy in daylight which happens after pre dawn hunts occasionaly ...
    Liked On: 24-01-2021, 08:04 PM
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    tikka liked post by burtonator On thread : Melanistic (Black) Red Deer
    So i took my nephew and another dad son combo out for a hunt in the weekend trying to get some meat for the freezer and get onto a deer for my nephew. Managed a nice eating red yearling in the...
    Liked On: 20-01-2021, 11:22 PM
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    tikka liked post by Bos On thread : Quick Overnighter
    Another 2 nighter this time, and now the young fella's got the 65 06 sussed.........."no, its ok, Ill take the shot Grandad" 158494
    Liked On: 20-01-2021, 05:09 PM
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    tikka liked post by Carbine On thread : Month of a lifetime in Taupo roar hunting
    As much as i would love to i cant afford to go that route, plus hunting on private blocks isnt my thing doesn't have the same appeal as public land does if that sounds weird.
    Liked On: 20-01-2021, 07:26 AM
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    tikka liked post by Tim Dicko On thread : NX8 vs ?????
    Once you got Nightforce ..... you dont go back. just buy one.
    Liked On: 20-01-2021, 07:06 AM
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    tikka liked post by veitnamcam On thread : New to reloading - to what fraction of a grain do you test new loads? 0.5gr, 0.3gr...
    .2 in the trebly and .5 in the 08 while working up to find pressure. Half grain steps in a small case can go from mild to wild .
    Liked On: 19-01-2021, 09:29 PM
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    tikka liked post by Mooseman On thread : Start of year freezer fillers
    A couple of weekends (4th) back we set out to finish checking all the cameras before they got to far into 2021, this makes sorting last years and this years into folders easier. I had four to check...
    Liked On: 12-01-2021, 08:38 PM
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    tikka liked post by andyanimal31 On thread : Swaro dS 5-25x52 P
    Yep you cant beat a high end dialer and a kestrel! Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 12-01-2021, 05:58 PM
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