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    Not long back from 10 days camping at Lucky’s....

    Not long back from 10 days camping at Lucky’s. Track was very wet and getting worse as you head further around. Tramper numbers were very light. Coming through at an average of about two a day so...
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    Have come across this issue with my mini...

    Have come across this issue with my mini recently. I did actually drown it when I tipped over in a creek but it was showing surface rusting over the action, bolt, and barrel even before that from...
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    Very nice. I found the whole exercise a very...

    Very nice. I found the whole exercise a very satisfying experience when I did my first one and the finish has been surprisingly robust. Great job.
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    They’re just standard m-lok covers. Got them in packs of 12 on AliExpress.
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    Per chance what caliber are you shooting?

    Per chance what caliber are you shooting?
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    They won’t survive unless they sort their online system which I understand was “downgraded” recently for a considerable amount of coin. Recent dealings with them was a cluster of epic proportions....
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    A life well lived. Inspired me as a young fella...

    A life well lived. Inspired me as a young fella as he would have for many many others and his memory and contributions will live on for decades to come.
    Hunt on old fella.
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    Aahh, so that’s actually a thing. Thought it was...

    Aahh, so that’s actually a thing. Thought it was me just getting lucky.
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    A classic rifle in a classic caliber. GrandPappy...

    A classic rifle in a classic caliber. GrandPappy will be smiling. Definitely a job to be proud of.
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    Personally, I encourage being open about it....

    Personally, I encourage being open about it. Observe the rules, use common sense, be friendly and engaging. The more we’re seen, the more positive interactions we have with the public, the more they...
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    Getting back to basics.

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    When starting out it always pays to consider how much you can do with as little as possible. More often than not, there are financial constraints on young beginners but also pressure to buy...
  12. Yes, welcome. My 270 led me to this site as well....

    Yes, welcome. My 270 led me to this site as well. God works in mysterious ways.
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    Yep, can attest to that. Wear sunnies a lot so...

    Yep, can attest to that. Wear sunnies a lot so got them with progressive lenses. Couldn’t understand why I was nearly arsing up going down steps all the time then finally twigged. Not good for...
  14. Was a fairly dry arrangement on a Stewart Is....

    Was a fairly dry arrangement on a Stewart Is. trip a year ago and was caught short for water during a two day hunt away from camp. Resorted to digging wee ponds in barely trickling creeks and sucking...
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    Shared this post with my beloved and she was sure...

    Shared this post with my beloved and she was sure that she’d seen one around here somewhere. Plumbed the depths of her sewing kit and bugger me dead, there it was. An original, probably inherited...
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    Great prep and cooking tips especially if you’re...

    Great prep and cooking tips especially if you’re in a survival situation and I know things are a bit tough out there for some but there’s a mountain of better tucker out there and a million recipes...
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    The hare’s around here are getting nice and fat...

    The hare’s around here are getting nice and fat so will head out one evening soon and nail a couple as I’ve been keen to try soaking them in buttermilk overnight, crumbing, and frying. Chilling in...
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    Boat Insurance - any recommendations?

    Will be shopping around for boat insurance early next year and would appreciate some advice, recommendations, or any other useful info to consider for this first time owner to be.

    Thanks in...
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    It’ll come but may not go away. I think, at best,...

    It’ll come but may not go away. I think, at best, it’ll become voluntary.
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    At a guess, I’d say cut it open. Any congealed...

    At a guess, I’d say cut it open. Any congealed blood internally will go off first and you should smell it and/or see it. If in doubt, just ditch it or get someone fussy to smell it. Other than that,...
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    Not sure if there is a definitive answer to that question. From personal experience, no, but probably depends on a number of things. Have stripped down my REM. 270 from its still original plastic...
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    Just my opinion but the rules seem centred around...

    Just my opinion but the rules seem centred around possession, not ownership. I’m assuming that, as long as he doesn’t have the firearms in his personal possession for more than thirty days, you are...
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    A timely thread. Been watching reviews on these...

    A timely thread. Been watching reviews on these for the last week and for the first time, feel like it’s a chronograph that’s actually worth spending money on. Have to give kudos to Garmin for, right...
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    Thanks for the notification. Three pairs of the...

    Thanks for the notification. Three pairs of the Superfleece on the way. My sock drawer has had a thorough go through of late so good timing. Just need some replacement Norsewear gum boot socks and...
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    Cheers for the recipe. My beloved is not a fussy...

    Cheers for the recipe. My beloved is not a fussy eater but she has no interest whatsoever in wild duck so this might be a goer.
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