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    I have a Leupold carbon fibre tripod but it’s...

    I have a Leupold carbon fibre tripod but it’s bulky and heavier than my Aliexpress carbon fibre less bulkier tripod.

    I prefer the Aliexpress tripod for size and weight, it handles the Swarovski...
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    Not sure of speeds but accuracy is a clover leaf,...

    Not sure of speeds but accuracy is a clover leaf, RE17 or Superformance will give you better velocity than AR2209
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    Some data I have for my Tikka 7mm-08 which was...

    Some data I have for my Tikka 7mm-08 which was reamed out to .284 Win

    Lapua 6.5/284 cases necked up to .284
    Federal large rifle primer
    53 gr AR2209
    Sierra 150 gr projectile

    I later changed...
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    Put a similar sized scope on the tikka as that...

    Put a similar sized scope on the tikka as that which is on your bergara and you’ll have a great wee bush rifle.

    I tried red dots at one stage but having some magnification helps
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    I used to bump into him on a bit of a regular...

    I used to bump into him on a bit of a regular basis when I was a member at the Tokoroa Shooting Complex before we moved south.

    I had some long conversations with Matt on the range. A very...
  6. MagnusDenmark, you should pop over to the...

    MagnusDenmark, you should pop over to the introduction page and post a bit about yourself, perhaps even post up a few photos of hunts you’ve been on rather then just pop up asking to be taken out.
  7. I have a thar XP and prior to that the stoney...

    I have a thar XP and prior to that the stoney creek version but in my opinion all they are is a good wind proof garment as they hold water and just become a very damp if not wet article of clothing....
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    Somewhere closer for you… kaimanawas, hunt the...

    Somewhere closer for you… kaimanawas, hunt the head waters of Jap Creek, Kaipo, tikitiki as that has always held good numbers
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    It’s not just hinds but also thar nannies! ...

    It’s not just hinds but also thar nannies!

    After all the advocating for saving our thar against DOC and there big cull, hunters still aren’t doing their part.

    Last year & this year I was still...
  10. I’ve never worried about boiling water when it...

    I’ve never worried about boiling water when it comes to streams but I am at huts.

    Recently we did a school trip, 30 odd kids into a hut out the back of Wanaka where it clearly said don’t drink the...
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    Von Gruff Knives has a great little heated work...

    Von Gruff Knives has a great little heated work shop so maybe drop him a line
  12. I'm glad I made my order before the sale ended...

    I'm glad I made my order before the sale ended however my credit card isn't looking too healthy but I know the gear is solid and it'll last me a long time as opposed to other brands.

    CraigC,...
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    Send me a PM with contact info as I’ve done three ballots into the Lugar.
  14. Bryan, how compact does the kenai squash down?

    Bryan, how compact does the kenai squash down?
  15. As others say the attack pants have been awesome...

    As others say the attack pants have been awesome where I also bought a second pair for casual wear.

    I found the lighter 120 merino too light where I’ve worn some holes in my one, I bought a 145...
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    There’s a video on YouTube of an in door shooting complex in Germany complete with skeet ranges, running boar, pistol and other ranges aswell as an on site gun shop and restaurant.

    The Tokoroa...
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    I bought some cheap electronic ear muffs from Ali...

    I bought some cheap electronic ear muffs from Ali express for $30 and they go bloody well and have lasted 2 years so far with no issues.

    I’ve also used peltors, they are certainly a step up so you...
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    Funny story with those wee piglets, I was in the...

    Funny story with those wee piglets, I was in the matagouri having a dump when I heard the mob of pigs squealing off to my right but I was in the middle of business.

    The wind was coming directly at...
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    Mickey, I still miss chasing the sika �� ...

    Mickey, I still miss chasing the sika ��

    Camera is a Canon SX60 although I’m always looking at getting something better but for now it does the job
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    A bit of an update, last year I was running a 572...

    A bit of an update, last year I was running a 572 but also went and bought a 592 which is a totally different beast being slightly heavier but also more powerful even by the sound of it when you fire...
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    https://i.ibb.co/C9J4Cdd/IMG-4977.jpg ...

    https://i.ibb.co/C9J4Cdd/IMG-4977.jpg

    https://i.ibb.co/ZV1Qrgz/thumbnail-IMG-5306.jpg

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    A few hunts

    I thought I would share some photos from the past 18 months, saw plenty of animals which I just shot with the camera

    The big stag (14 points) my mate took a shot at it but missed, such is hunting....
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    There’s certainly a wide range of ways to obtain...

    There’s certainly a wide range of ways to obtain FAL holders details one being the most easily thought of which is a data breach by the police which people are only too willing to point the finger at...
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    I sent a scope to Oz to NIOA (Leupold agents)...

    I sent a scope to Oz to NIOA (Leupold agents) directly and not through the NZ agents.

    Before NIOA would send it back I had to complete a MOD export permit advising of end use all for a scope I...
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    They’re an awesome boot, lightweight and won’t need breaking in.
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