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Thanks for your concern but I do understand how to reduce magnification when trying to find a target… Never did I suggest a scope replaces binos. I’m speaking from direct experience using a Vixen V1...

You might be right. My feedback is only based on my experience using the scope. Whatever the technical reason, I find the field of view a bit narrow on my Vixen and it doesn’t let as much light in as...

I have a V1 4-16 and wouldn't buy again. Not because there's anything wrong with the quality, but because I underestimated how much I would notice the 1" tube size. The field of view is poor and I've...

No issues with this at all in my experience, only pushed out to 200m at range. My zero changed slightly but that tends to be the case when changing ammo. Still would have been minute of deer without...

They effectively were state owned. PIJF anyone?

I back my reading comprehension, yours however I'm not sure.

Typical sensationalist drivel from the Herald full of exaggerations, inaccuracies, lies, and overall imbalance. Imagine if those opining on firearms actually understood the first thing about them.

I'm colourblind and while I can see orange and pink these colours don't "jump" out at me in the way they do for others. I can see blue in the bush easily.
Hedging bets might be the way to go - blue...

Given the number of Auckland refugees at North Auckland, I'd say that's your answer.
I can only speak for North Auckland but it's a pretty welcoming and friendly environment.

The times I've bumped into hikers they were friendly enough but seemed a little startled. My rifle was slung over the shoulder each time. I suppose those not into hunting don't tend to see firearms...

I owned the 2.0L manual. Gas mileage was poor considering how gutless it was, from memory I was getting about 9 - 10l / 100 km running muddies (I forget the size but they were about as big as you can...

They need some balance in these rulings. This is a professional shooter whose livelihood depended on being able to possess firearms. He obviously made a big mistake, but is he really a danger to the...

I watch a bit of NZ-based YouTube hunting and put myself in the still young (but probably too cynical) category. I am well aware that all the flash gear being used is nice-to-have rather than...

Same experience for me. I was seriously considering buying one until I got my hands on it in the flesh. I couldn’t believe how poorly finished the bolt and action were. The Howas are a work of art by...

Wonder if the actions on these will feel like running a bolt through sandpaper.

I was out shooting yesterday with a mate. I was shooting 7mm-08 and him 6.5 Creedmore and we were both happily ringing a gong at 415 yards. IIRC we were dialling a similar amount. Personally I would...

For the price I'm wondering if these are much good. Or are range finders a case of "buy once, cry once"?
https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/kogan-900m-laser-range-finder/

Ideally I want to...

I don't have any actual data for you, only anecdotes. I have a .308 with a 14.5" barrel and it's so offensively loud that even at the range when testing it unsuppressed and with everyone wearing...

Howa 1500 .308 chopped to 14" because I'm that guy and someone's gotta do it.
Fiocchi 150gr chronographed at 2490fps.

I used to have one of these with muddies. It was a bit of a weapon and surprised a few mates in the mud. I didn’t do much sand work with it. Could have just been a soft spot of sand, getting stuck...

I took part in the Horizon survey in question. For context, their polls historically lean quite left and urban. So the audience responding is unlikely to know or understand firearms much if at all.
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For me it was 2 sets of their thermal leggings. One pair had a hole in the knee stitching from factory, the other pair tore a hole in the knee stitching when I put them on the first time. I also had...

Was tempted by Bushbuck once. Total and utter rubbish. Don’t touch it is my advice.

The issue is with the foundation it lays. Governments love scope creep - what they've sold the registry on this year damn sure isn't what they will be using it for in 5, 10+ years time. Soon we will...

Unfortunately firearms owners aren't united. We saw this loud and clear during the buyback with groups such as the NZDA jumping on the "black rifles bad" bandwagon. A few people with cooler heads...