About turtle

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About turtle
Location:
Hokitika
Interests:
Hunting fishing, gold fossicking
Occupation:
Retired, travelling South Island in Motorhome

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Total Posts
233
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0.08
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Last Activity
23-07-2023 10:12 PM
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01-11-2015
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  1. turtle
    turtle liked post by Pengy On thread : The Call
    Even with a quad etc etc , I can only hope that I have half of your energy in ten plus years time. What do you put in the tea ?
    Liked On: 14-08-2022, 07:53 AM
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    turtle liked post by grandpamac On thread : Pull throughs
    Greetings All, Pull throughs are fine for wiping out a barrel in the field but to properly clean it the propper rod, jags, brushes, bore guide, patches and solvents are essential. Yes they are not...
    Liked On: 07-08-2022, 08:24 PM
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    turtle liked post by 257weatherby On thread : 270 in a 20in barrel or 308 in 18in barrel
    Slow down fellas, microwave hasn't got my popcorn ready yet......... I too have a strong opinion, but with a mouth full of popcorn I'll keep in to myself for now!
    Liked On: 07-08-2022, 07:24 PM
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    turtle liked post by shift14 On thread : "Too pretty to use"
    Dads old side be side. The intention was to get it sorted for our sons 30th. The stock was cracked through the grip and the barrels needed sweating together. No one was interested. Mid-Canterbury...
    Liked On: 07-08-2022, 09:09 AM
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    turtle liked post by tiroahunta On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Mixed bag yesterday. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220806/28d4fd939156e8be970764b403336aa3.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220806/8d515e1901b09bb46706f53ab6269d79.jpg ...
    Liked On: 07-08-2022, 09:05 AM
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    turtle liked post by Lentil On thread : 270 in a 20in barrel or 308 in 18in barrel
    Ignorance is bliss for me. I bought a .270, use factory ammo, and the deer fall over. That's all I want. I don't want to complicate things by over-thinking. Save your money for fuel to get to your...
    Liked On: 06-08-2022, 07:32 PM
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    turtle liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 270 in a 20in barrel or 308 in 18in barrel
    either will work.....I had same decision a while back,nearly went with the .308 but saw reason...I have enough .270 projectiles to see me out.....
    Liked On: 05-08-2022, 10:48 PM
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    turtle liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Best spotlights for deer at Long distance
    I have a red filter for it but don't use it
    Liked On: 03-08-2022, 08:59 PM
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    turtle liked post by LBD On thread : Best spotlights for deer at Long distance
    I used to have a Bristol freighter landing light mounted on my jet boat... it would light up an animals brown eye.
    Liked On: 03-08-2022, 08:54 PM
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    turtle liked post by hotbarrels On thread : Photos your proud of -not just hunting
    I introduced my mum to photography about 15 years ago. My dad passed away 11 years ago next month, and now at the age of 80, photography consumes about 90% of my mum's waken hours. She will find a...
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 06:03 PM
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    turtle liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Call to End Firearms Advertising.
    Im really regretting posting reply to this at all........ IN NO WAY was I trying to lower the tone or make a personal attack...purely pointing out that adds are not for everyone,and if one section of...
    Liked On: 22-07-2022, 07:15 PM
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    turtle liked post by XR500 On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    Yep. But the bit that will grind people's gears is that in essence, Public funds (the PGF) have been given to a private trust and a successful business that has resulted in the loss of public...
    Liked On: 18-07-2022, 05:26 PM
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    turtle liked post by Tahr On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    30 0r so years ago Kaimanawa Road (access to Umukarikari and Urchin) was gated and the owners introduced a permit system. Neither lasted very long. The gate for obvious reasons and I think the permit...
    Liked On: 18-07-2022, 05:22 PM
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    turtle liked post by burtonator On thread : I finally cracked it :) Thumper Stag
    Had an amazing weekend up in the hills. Found this guy way way up the back an hour before dark, managed to stalk in from 700m to get within 320m. Put one in his shoulder and the rest is history!!...
    Liked On: 17-07-2022, 10:40 PM
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    turtle liked post by Shearer On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    A lot of speculation going on here it seems. Lets not start a witch hunt before we have some facts.
    Liked On: 17-07-2022, 08:25 PM

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