Did a control shoot in NLNP, Matakitaki area in November. It had recent WARO activity but deer were still about. Some stats from our effort. 4 groups of 4 hunters. Covered about 45 sq km’s. For 256...
Liked On: 13-01-2026, 06:35 AM
Wouldn't take too much notice of what most salesmen say, most that I've come across wouldn't know their arse from their elbow and just talk bullshit. Similar to Tentman, I've hunted with wood/blued...
Liked On: 12-01-2026, 11:40 AM
Wouldn't take too much notice of what most salesmen say, most that I've come across wouldn't know their arse from their elbow and just talk bullshit. Similar to Tentman, I've hunted with wood/blued...
Liked On: 11-01-2026, 10:50 PM
I tend to wonder if Sako’s are so good why are individuals forever buying and selling them. Once you’ve got the ‘best’, how can another one of the same make/model be better than another, apart from...
Liked On: 11-01-2026, 06:27 PM
I tend to wonder if Sako’s are so good why are individuals forever buying and selling them. Once you’ve got the ‘best’, how can another one of the same make/model be better than another, apart from...
Liked On: 10-01-2026, 03:31 PM
I tend to wonder if Sako’s are so good why are individuals forever buying and selling them. Once you’ve got the ‘best’, how can another one of the same make/model be better than another, apart from...
Liked On: 10-01-2026, 02:28 PM
The only perceived advantage of a Sako over a Tikka is the different action sizes to suit calibers. If the supposed weight advantage of a smaller action or lightweight rifle, by maybe a few grams, is...
Liked On: 10-01-2026, 09:05 AM
Never had a problem with Lee lube apart from one tube cracking and spewing shit everywhere. These days use a home made lanolin/isopropyl alcohol spray mix.
Liked On: 07-01-2026, 05:23 PM
I’ve got a ‘12 MN Triton. Done 211k without any problems. Deleted the egr early on in life. Regularly tows trailer with 1 cord of wet wood ok. Gets me everywhere I want to go so far but I’m not into...
Liked On: 06-01-2026, 08:09 AM
Never had a problem with Lee lube apart from one tube cracking and spewing shit everywhere. These days use a home made lanolin/isopropyl alcohol spray mix.
Liked On: 05-01-2026, 09:38 AM
Might ruffle a few feathers but wtf, it’s DOC areas. If you got the coin to fly in there’s heaps of options but relatively short flights from Blenheim are as follows. Ferny Gair, most people walk...
Liked On: 04-01-2026, 07:47 PM
Might ruffle a few feathers but wtf, it’s DOC areas. If you got the coin to fly in there’s heaps of options but relatively short flights from Blenheim are as follows. Ferny Gair, most people walk...
Liked On: 04-01-2026, 12:41 PM
I've followed the various threads on this 'accuracy' theme and whether you should use 3,5,10 or whatever shot groups and all I can say is if you have a system that works for you and gets you...
Liked On: 04-01-2026, 10:49 AM
Fck it, I’ll say it. If you’ve already got a good 200 zero then fire maybe 3 shots at 200 with your new load, adjust as necessary. Fire another 3 shots to confirm and call it done. You can fire more...
Liked On: 04-01-2026, 09:57 AM
I have a Winchester 70 Ranger, currently fitted with a Hikmicro Alpex scope and sonic suppressor. This setup is used for night shooting primarily but also daylight use as required. Also have a Howa...
Liked On: 04-01-2026, 06:35 AM