Here it is. 69 grain tipped Sierra exit @ 230 yards. Red spiker. 167494
Liked On: 13-05-2021, 09:26 AM
holy shit indeed, the guys sounds like he belongs in a milk bar in Ponsonby rather than Fiordland :P "OMG ! It literally just died, OMG ! I only have a breadknife...."
Liked On: 12-05-2021, 11:28 AM
One in a million chance of being there at that particular moment with a camera! In a way, I find it reassuring that occasionally other species fuck up just as badly as we do.
Liked On: 12-05-2021, 11:27 AM
agree...holy smoke indeed...... and lets hope the fella has learnt his lesson....dont leave home without a knife on your person.....
Liked On: 12-05-2021, 11:27 AM
2208
Liked On: 12-05-2021, 10:48 AM
2812fps Optimal length isn't as clear as optimal twist. Longer will give you more speed but I like shorter barrels.
Liked On: 12-05-2021, 10:29 AM
1:8.
Liked On: 12-05-2021, 09:10 AM
Thanks for that mate, great to know! None of my stags have made it on the wall yet, but I think I'll make space for this one, regardless of his score! Was a cool hunt to remember.
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 06:42 PM
Yeah the numbers don't mean much to me anyway mate, I'm happy with him! Had someone offer a headskin and shoulder mount for quite a good price, so I'm thinking about that. He's not the usual mounting...
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 06:42 PM
Thanks mate, I'm guessing it wouldn't be near the trophy score of 170, but I'm not sure! Couple more photos attached, hopefully showing a better reference for size. That's a shame! I found them...
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 06:41 PM
Thanks mate! Doesn't get any better than being up close and personal with these animals in their environment, a little bit of luck always helps too!
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 06:40 PM
After cocking rifle,pull trigger and dry fire as normal,bolt very hard to lift back up and open.Gunsmith reckn rear end of bolt got a micro bend in it.Bolt use to be very slick in opening and...
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 10:25 AM
Keep the bolt though, people are always loosing/looking for one.
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 10:24 AM
2208 would normally be my pick. However as you'll appreciate theres bugger all of it available. 2206H would be one option, RL 16 also or n540 are not bad substitutes either.
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 10:08 AM
Had an unexpected visitor the other day while fishing off White. Were targeting terras in 110m with small gear on elec rods and doing well. All of a sudden the heavy rod bent over a fair amount and...
Liked On: 11-05-2021, 10:05 AM