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  1. Looking for Taxidermy recommendations - Canterbury Area

    Hey fellas,

    I shot a nice Chamois Buck a while ago. I took the skin and head and am keen to get it mounted (if my ameatuer caping skills allow). We've only recently moved to Canterbury so I'm...
  2. Quad Bike/Side-by-Side Hire in Canterbury?

    Hey fellas.

    I've recently moved from Nelson to Christchurch and am looking forward to getting dialed into the hunting and fishing down here (I'm going to miss the snapper fishing!).

    Anyway I...
  3. I pulled the trigger on some Swaro 10x 42 EL...

    I pulled the trigger on some Swaro 10x 42 EL Range TA's a couple of years ago and I couldn't be happier. The quality of the glass on these is absolutely stunning and even after using them for a...
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    Hey Stocky. I'm a South Island tops hunter too....

    Hey Stocky. I'm a South Island tops hunter too. Moved from Swaro CL mountains in 8x25's to 10x 25's for the extra magnification. Now running the new Swaro 10x42EL Range TA's which are heavy but worth...
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    Thanks for the clarification 10-Ring

    Thanks for the clarification 10-Ring
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    I used to use my trusty Macpac Olympus for...

    I used to use my trusty Macpac Olympus for everything but because it's a bit heavy it pretty much only gets used for fly-in or drive in trips these days. (A pack of marauding Kea shredded the fly a...
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    Hey Fellas, I'm going through the renewal...

    Hey Fellas,
    I'm going through the renewal process at the moment. My licence expires in Feb 2023 but I see that NZDA are saying that relicensing can take up to 12 months so I got my paperwork done...
  8. Hi JoshC Thanks for confirming. Appreciated.

    Hi JoshC
    Thanks for confirming. Appreciated.
  9. Question for Benelli owners with mag extensions

    Hey fellas,

    I'm about to pull the trigger on a new M2 Benelli but am keen to purchase a 2 shot Mag Extension for it to bring it up to the legal limit of 5. I see several 2 shot extensions for sale...
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    Thanks for sharing this ando2506. The...

    Thanks for sharing this ando2506.

    The Finnlight 2 is looking pretty sharp with the new Carbon stock. A couple of questions if you don't mind.
    - Did you fit the Backlanz bracket to the original...
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    Hey burtonator Thanks for sharing this great...

    Hey burtonator

    Thanks for sharing this great review. I haven't yet been able to physically see a Backlanz Bopod as the gunshops here in Nelson seem not to stock them. Your video was very helpful...
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    Hey fellas. Thanks for the intel, I really...

    Hey fellas. Thanks for the intel, I really appreciate it. What a great forum.
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    Which Carbon Bipod?

    Hi team,

    I'm currently running a Sako Finnlight 2 rifle with a Harris Swivel Bipod (not sure of the exact model). I'm keen to reduce the weight of my rig and also help address how front-heavy the...
  14. Can you remember what colour Cerekote you had...

    Can you remember what colour Cerekote you had applied for the Finnlight 2 parts? Cheers
  15. Hey thanks guys. Appreciate it.

    Hey thanks guys. Appreciate it.
  16. How to remove Sako Finnlight 2 Cheek Riser Button

    Hi Team,

    I’m keen to get the cheek riser button on my Finnlight 2 Cerekoted but I can’t for the life of me work out how to remove it despite asking Mr Google.

    Any pointers appreciated.
    ...
  17. Thread: Garmin 66i

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    Hi superdiver. Yep I've got a Garmin 66i. It's...

    Hi superdiver. Yep I've got a Garmin 66i. It's bloody fantastic. I've had it for about a year now and before that I used a Garmin Inreach Explorer+ which had the same Inreach capabilities but very...
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    Thanks Mauser308. It's pretty cool to be able to...

    Thanks Mauser308. It's pretty cool to be able to read so much into the history of the rifle more than 100 years on. I appreciate your help. :thumbsup:
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    Thanks for the intel Frogfeatures. Apologies for...

    Thanks for the intel Frogfeatures. Apologies for the incorrect image Mauser308 - I hadn't noticed any markings in that area until I looked more closely, but you're right, there's stampings on both...
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    Thanks for the thoughts gents. Mauser308 -...

    Thanks for the thoughts gents. Mauser308 - thanks for the intel about the likely providence of the rifle. Very interesting. Here's a pic of the stamp you referred to between the bolt rail and the...
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    What's this worth?

    Hey Fellas,

    Just wondering whether this rig is worth anything? My father (now passed) bought this when he was a lad as first deer rifle. I remember firing it when I was a lad but it hasn't been...
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