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    Well I never thought of myself as an old codger...

    Well I never thought of myself as an old codger but after reading this and my next birthday being 70 I guess I fit the brief. Missing this year's roar due to still recovering from broken leg 6 months...
  2. Thread: Walking poles

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    Agree with getting cam lock. I use a single...

    Agree with getting cam lock. I use a single carbon pole and it's great. It is twist lock and I have had it jam a couple of times. Must get a bit of shit in it and jam tight. So them your pole is...
  3. Thread: 20G Suppressed

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    Nice, and I would be interested on the load you...

    Nice, and I would be interested on the load you use in it. I haven't done any work on mine so I'm just using the suggested load but it's not all that quiet.
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    Sticky: 244326I always wanted to make my own knife....

    244326I always wanted to make my own knife. Finally got it done. Pretty pleased with the result. Now to take it hunting.
  5. Thread: Starlink vs PLB

    by Swanny
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    PLB all day long. Set that off and you will have...

    PLB all day long. Set that off and you will have a helicopter despatched straight away. What will you do with a phone? Ring 111 and they will send an ambulance and then access the situation. By the...
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    I've used the 70 grain in my .223 and they worked...

    I've used the 70 grain in my .223 and they worked really well. Accurate to shoot and being monolithic the theory is no lead in the meat. To get the best expansion I found they need to be going fast...
  7. Thread: A Stevens 22 RF

    by Swanny
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    Someone keeps nicking your chair so it's stropped...

    Someone keeps nicking your chair so it's stropped to the table.
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    Good looking site, what is the freight from there

    Good looking site, what is the freight from there
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    Good looking site, what is the freight from there

    Good looking site, what is the freight from there
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    Cool video and some nice fat animals.

    Cool video and some nice fat animals.
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    I've been wearing progressives for about 15yrs...

    I've been wearing progressives for about 15yrs and found the poi was 2in to the right at 100mtr. Took to wearing contacts for all shooting and hunting and problem gone. Progressives are lethal for...
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    Not sure about other calibers but .223 and 6.5...

    Not sure about other calibers but .223 and 6.5 creedmoor are the same. Bolts fit either one so got to double check you have the right bolt before heading off.
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    Can't agree with you STC. I've got 3 rugers now....

    Can't agree with you STC. I've got 3 rugers now. .22 , 223 and 6.5 creedmoor. Straight out of the box they shoot bang on. Yes the machining on the bolt is a bit rough and yes it should be better but...
  14. Thread: Bullet Choice

    by Swanny
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    Sellout & bellot and fiochi worked best for me in...

    Sellout & bellot and fiochi worked best for me in subs. Tried 4 or 5 others as well. Mostly crap in my rifle.
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    Well no, you don't actually have to spend 2k to...

    Well no, you don't actually have to spend 2k to get a dial up scope. In saying that of course the more you spend the better the glass. I've been using Bushnell trophy elite 2.8 x 15 x50. They don't...
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    I use a Gerber folder. Don't know the model but...

    I use a Gerber folder. Don't know the model but thin handle and about 3and bit inch blade. About 55 bucks and hold a good edge with enough meat for taking off skin. Been using it for 6 or 8 years.
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    I've got a bit of their gear and like it for...

    I've got a bit of their gear and like it for light weight and warmth. After looking at skre gear from rugged ram outdoors at the sika show I'm going to try that. NZ company but make in USA quality...
  18. Thread: How’s it guys

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    Welcome Blake, hope to see you around the naki...

    Welcome Blake, hope to see you around the naki sometime.
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    They are in the waikato river but I don't know...

    They are in the waikato river but I don't know the full distribution. I think i am correct in that being said a noxious pest it is illegal to release then if you happen to catch them
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    My old man always reckoned skirt made the best...

    My old man always reckoned skirt made the best stew.
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    Definately made to be used. Probably lake use...

    Definately made to be used. Probably lake use with a bit of trout fishing. Will hopefully post a picky with a fish if all goes to plan
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    231800 Well I guess it's still a boat. Cedar and...

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    Well I guess it's still a boat. Cedar and a bit of native strip plank Canadian canoe. About 16 months to build, fibreglass and finish. Still to see the water yet but hopefully in about a...
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    A lot of good meat on a hare. Also makes an...

    A lot of good meat on a hare. Also makes an awesome pie. Hare and leek is good.
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    I've been using a king twist lock pole for...

    I've been using a king twist lock pole for several years and while good it has locked tight requiring a vice and pliers to twist undone. I've looked at the new high trek walking poles and the new cam...
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    It is a free service. I must have known something...

    It is a free service. I must have known something as I just gave my annual donation the week before.
    The medic told me to take the plb into H &F and they will get it reset with a new battery. Not...
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