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  1. Thread: Peak pursuit tent

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    Peak pursuit tent

    Have seen adverts for Nz made canvas tents with capability to contain a log burner similar to other brands that we have seen.
    Anyone bought one or know much about these?
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    Have hit them in the ear lug occasionally and...

    Have hit them in the ear lug occasionally and that sure does make them launch in to the air.

    Have Shot the same rabbit at a later stage and found a small 22 size hole through the ear.
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    Under section 3.1.6 for overnight storage it...

    Under section 3.1.6 for overnight storage it states that arrangements must be made for secure storage when away from the usual facility.
    A back country hut is a public place but has no secure...
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    Essentially the new firearms storage legislation...

    Essentially the new firearms storage legislation has made it impossible to go on a hunting trip and adhere to the storage requirements.
    If you stay in a back country hut, friends place, motel or...
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    Certainly open for business. Was in there...

    Certainly open for business.
    Was in there tonight getting a firearm sorted out.
  6. Thread: Barrel chop

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    Thanks alot for the input. Certainly food for...

    Thanks alot for the input. Certainly food for thought

    A couple of typos on the load.
    150gn sierra not 159
    46 grains 2208
  7. Thread: Primer thieves

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    Yeah but now up to $1.50

    Yeah but now up to $1.50
  8. Thread: Primer thieves

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    Everyone knows housing prices are way overvalued...

    Everyone knows housing prices are way overvalued and it has all stemmed from insatiable greed from non-taxable capital gains.
    Enough is never enough in this day and age.

    Doesn't make any of it...
  9. Thread: Barrel chop

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    Have always heard the 308 isn't affected as much...

    Have always heard the 308 isn't affected as much as some calibres with cutting the barrel back.
    Was expecting around 100 fps decrease.
    It's still grouping well and won't be shooting past about 300...
  10. Thread: Barrel chop

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    Loading 159gn sierra gamekings with 45 gns od...

    Loading 159gn sierra gamekings with 45 gns od adi 2208.
    I expected velocity to decrease a bit but not 200 fps
  11. Thread: Primer thieves

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    Yeah its a bit rough when there is no supply...

    Yeah its a bit rough when there is no supply about.
    The economics of reloading are not good at the moment.
    Seems to be more factory ammo appearing now
  12. Thread: Primer thieves

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    At $1 - $1.50 per primer..... no thanks :)

    At $1 - $1.50 per primer..... no thanks :)
  13. Thread: Primer thieves

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    Primer thieves

    I know there is a shortage of primers for sale at the moment but looking at the prices people want on the yellow site is so ridiculous.
    Up to $1.50 per primer shows either supply and demand or more...
  14. Thread: Barrel chop

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    Barrel chop

    Have just had my 308 barrel chopped from 24 inch to 20 inch to add a suppressor.
    It is nicely balanced and a good compact rifle now.
    I was a bit disappointed when testing the loads out through the...
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    Is the mtn gear mountain bipod worth the $695 ??...

    Is the mtn gear mountain bipod worth the $695 ??
    It's got alot of leg adaptability for steep country.
    Or is their back country model adequate?
  16. Far out....that's rough. Stuff can and does gi...

    Far out....that's rough.
    Stuff can and does gi wrong very quickly when you don't expect.
    Hope your recovery goes well
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    Your health is something you simply take for...

    Your health is something you simply take for granted and it comes as quite a shock when something goes wrong.
    None of us know what's round the corner.
    Alot of us don't like to go to the doctor for...
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    After seeing the amount of worms in the gut, I...

    After seeing the amount of worms in the gut, I wouldn't even think about eating it now
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    It wont cost $153000 per roo, that's for sure 😁

    It wont cost $153000 per roo, that's for sure 😁
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    Certainly a good earner for local helicopter...

    Certainly a good earner for local helicopter operators.
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    They are obviously getting a ride to the sort of...

    They are obviously getting a ride to the sort of areas that they are turning up now.
    I can understand plenty getting across the hydro dams up the Waitaki, but the other areas its not very likely...
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    Expensive wallabies

    https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/mpi-defends-276m-cost-otago-wallaby-control

    Mighty expensive wallaby hunting at $153000 per wallaby :P
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    I reckon hybrid technology will be the way...

    I reckon hybrid technology will be the way forward for 4x4 utes, given what we still require them to be able to do in terms of off road use and towing capacity.
    Fully electric power for what we...
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    What a timely post to come back home to after a...

    What a timely post to come back home to after a hunting trip at the weekend!
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    Have reloaded for years without to many issues but at the weekend i fired a shot and extracted the head of the...
  25. Thread: Venison shanks?

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    I use a game rub sprinkled on the shanks, some...

    I use a game rub sprinkled on the shanks, some cloves of garlic and oil drizzled over.
    place in an oven bag and tie it off .
    Turn oven on to about 100-120 degrees for the day.
    Pull apart with...
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