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  1. Hornady ELDM & CX 6.5Creedmoor Experience

    Now, bear with me. A mate's widow gave me several boxes of 140gr ELDM 6.5Cr after he unexpectedly passed away. He had brought them with the intention of using them as a hunting bullet as he was...
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    If it was a fluted Gen 2, where was it you...

    If it was a fluted Gen 2, where was it you handled it?
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    Ruger American Rifle Generation II

    Merry Christmas from Ruger.

    Some interesting calibres and barrel lengths available. Wonder if we might get the Ranch 16” options in 6mm ARC and 6.5Cr here. Due for release Q1 2024.
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    Hunting partner did a recce and tried getting to...

    Hunting partner did a recce and tried getting to Lake Waikaremoana on the road from Murupara but found the road was closed with a barrier. Sorry, I can't recall exactly where it was closed but from...
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    FYI, just applied for a received another hunting...

    FYI, just applied for a received another hunting permit through the Tuhoe website. No mention of any closures (road or otherwise) or restrictions (above and beyond their standard ones).
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    Both. Sorry, I knew what I meant in my head. Is...

    Both. Sorry, I knew what I meant in my head. Is the road open between Murupara and Lake Waikaremoana, and if so can we go hunting in the permitted Urewerwa areas along this stretch of road?
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    Te Ureweras Closed?

    Hi all. I have heard rumours, read the Facebook post, and had a friend have a confusing discussion with a local business regarding whether the road to Waikaremoana is open. From the NZTA website it...
  8. Thanks guys, some great suggestions for me to...

    Thanks guys, some great suggestions for me to wade through!!!
  9. Podcasts - Hunting, Gear etc. related - Who is listening to what?

    Hi forum,

    I'm after some hunting, gear, and outdoors-related podcasts to listen to. I accept that many are product sponsored, particularly those out of the USA, but there are often good...
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    +1 for the GME 5W, got a pair at the beginning of...

    +1 for the GME 5W, got a pair at the beginning of the year after, robust, easy to use, good range.
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    Recently brought one of these, very similar to...

    Recently brought one of these, very similar to the Zebra: Fenix HM50R V2 700 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp - so far so good. Demonstrations and reviews (with a grain of salt) on YouTube....
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    https://shootingsurplus.com/howa-howa-mini-stlkr-a...

    https://shootingsurplus.com/howa-howa-mini-stlkr-alt-6mmarc-cf/

    https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/hcbn6arcka
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    I’m keen on one of these Howa Mini Action Carbon...

    I’m keen on one of these Howa Mini Action Carbon Stalker 6mm ARC. Tried tracking one down online to import, but couldn’t find one.
    Howa have brought out a factory carbon stock with a lite barrel…
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    Horizon 8000 Ultralight 2 Person Tent,...

    Horizon 8000 Ultralight 2 Person Tent, 3-4-season, a clone of the MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent V8, retails at around half the price of the MSR and you can pick them up on special for even cheaper. I've...
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    I have a pair of Selewa mountain trainer lite mid...

    I have a pair of Selewa mountain trainer lite mid gtx and highly rate them. A pair of size 11 weighs 1.34kg.

    https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/products/salewa-mountain-trainer-lite-mid-gore-tex
  16. Thread: Pack Weight

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    previous post includes a sleeping bag too, no...

    previous post includes a sleeping bag too, no tent.
  17. Thread: Pack Weight

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    Pack, clothes, cooking, bits'n'pieces, optics,...

    Pack, clothes, cooking, bits'n'pieces, optics, food for 4 full days 15.6kg.
    Rifle, scope, suppressor and sling 3.9kg
    Boots 1.3kg
    Total 20.8kg
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    Following on from the field butchering thread here is an interesting podcast with meat scientist Dr. Chris Calkins discussing; why you shouldn’t cut into an animal before rigor mortis is complete;...
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    Cheers, but am after a 25mm tubed scope, don’t want to have to fork out another set of rings too.
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    P.S. I haven't listed all the options I have been...

    P.S. I haven't listed all the options I have been looking at, as otherwise, my previous post would have turned into War and Peace.

    Cheers.
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    Thanks for all the replies. Putting a bit more...

    Thanks for all the replies.
    Putting a bit more context behind my original post, and in doing so, most likely opening a can of worms.
    I have a 22 in my cabinet that is currently unscoped, which I...
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    Two Leupold Questions, CDS, Freedom vs. VX3i

    Hi NZHS community,

    Firstly, I’m curious about the Leupold CDS system. However, I have also seen articles and reviews saying the CDS system in the Freedom, and VX3i models is questionable, so I...
  23. Cheers for taking the time to comment guys. Still...

    Cheers for taking the time to comment guys. Still leaning towards the Briggs and Stratton option, but will put some more effort into looking into the suggested alternatives. And I will be purchasing...
  24. Briggs and Stratton Inverter Generators - Feedback

    Hi forum,

    I'm in the market for an inverter generator and have been eyeing up the Briggs and Stratton inverter generators in the ~2.5-3kW range.

    I have considered the Honda but if I can save...
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    I was curious as to how well the stainless...

    I was curious as to how well the stainless Bunnings "Mercators" i.e. the Sheffield clones hold up. The manufactured edge was awful, so I followed the Kyle Noseworthys YouTube video below to create a...
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