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  1. Thread: Blaze clothing

    by Joe_90
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    Seems a catch 22, can't get caught if they can't...

    Seems a catch 22, can't get caught if they can't see you... :thumbsup:
  2. Thread: Cheers HRE

    by Joe_90
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    You're just happy the bipod didn't come with a...

    You're just happy the bipod didn't come with a sticker on it....
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    Did you take the structural stickers off the...

    Did you take the structural stickers off the stock? If so, looks like it's upset the whole feng shui of the rig.

    But yeah. Ususal suspects, screws torqued correctly for action, rings, scope. Then...
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    In my defence, it was was dark at the time and I...

    In my defence, it was was dark at the time and I was left unsupervised. It was only a small bank into the creek anyway.
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    46 minutes to reply! Well done that man :beer:

    46 minutes to reply!
    Well done that man :beer:
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    akaroa1 will be along shortly to tell us all...

    akaroa1 will be along shortly to tell us all about it. Then next week, he will have found one to rustore and take hunting.
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    Bang on. Geofencing is the word you're after...

    Bang on. Geofencing is the word you're after turtleSO

    Geotech is more to do with looking at ground conditions, usually prior to building something on top or nearby.
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    You get bonus points for the beautiful bit of TZ4...

    You get bonus points for the beautiful bit of TZ4 grade schist in the background!
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    In this example of Gore I think you're describing...

    In this example of Gore I think you're describing a lure not camo.....
  10. Thread: Muzzleloader

    by Joe_90
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    A reasonable part of my day job involves banging...

    A reasonable part of my day job involves banging rocks together... :thumbsup:
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    A couple of weeks with mucking around with it in...

    A couple of weeks with mucking around with it in the evenings. Along with the appropriate number of shed beers.

    It's rough as guts! The "buffer tube" for adjustable length of pull, started life...
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    The fugly 22 2.3kg all up. Norinco JW15. Off...

    The fugly 22
    2.3kg all up.
    Norinco JW15. Off centre bore by about 2mm, 'custom' foam and fiberglass lightweight stock. Painted ocean blue gloss because that's what I had that day.
    Built for the...
  13. Careful Tentman, you'll be building a skinny...

    Careful Tentman, you'll be building a skinny 110yd long shed soon. Try be able to shoot on windy days and the never ending chase of eliminating variables.
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    +1 for the figure 8 clamp mounts. Not "quick...

    +1 for the figure 8 clamp mounts. Not "quick detach" per say but still fitting time is measured in seconds not minutes. Generally once the light is bolted onto the scope it stays there for the rest...
  15. Thread: Stock Packs

    by Joe_90
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    For a cheek riser, I have used ex bedroll foam to...

    For a cheek riser, I have used ex bedroll foam to build up the required height. Hold it in place with medical strapping tape then the stretchy low stick stuff over top.
    It looked very agricultural...
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    From personal experience: Howa rifle in calibre...

    From personal experience:
    Howa rifle in calibre of your choice, ali chassis stock, VX3 or similar, Bipod/some type of support, range finder. Spend remainder on ammo and trigger time.
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    https://nightvision.co.nz/ 55six would be worth a...

    https://nightvision.co.nz/ 55six would be worth a talk to.

    I'd recommend getting a unit with range finder built in.
  18. Thread: Thermal targets

    by Joe_90
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    Tin foil with doubled over tape on target during...

    Tin foil with doubled over tape on target during the day. If you can get it to reflect the sky that's good, space is really cold.

    Hand warmer packs in the evening/cold days.
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    A good mate has the skills of a slightly retarded...

    A good mate has the skills of a slightly retarded duck when it comes to woodwork. He asked for a few loading blocks for different cartridges. This is the end result. Well, pre a clear coat.

    238822
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    From what you've described the projectile may be...

    From what you've described the projectile may be at supersonic velocity. The crack you're hearing is the bullet breaking the sound barrier, suppressor will cut down the bang of the gun firing.
    ...
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    Brad S...

    Brad S
    https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f49/another-sausage-guide-73599/

    From my experience, get a mincer. Once you get used to eating venison mince it's hard going back to supermarket...
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    What I've found with doing pest control, local...

    What I've found with doing pest control, local orchids and vineyards:
    Thermal for scanning and night vision for final target ID and shooting is the conclusion most have come to. Including myself...
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    Sticky: I can't decide what's more likely to upset the...

    I can't decide what's more likely to upset the average tramper. Tactical black with gold bling. Or safety green with scary skulls.
    Tidy job mate.
  24. Thread: quiet .224

    by Joe_90
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    I have found when playing with sub loads crimping...

    I have found when playing with sub loads crimping the case makes a huge difference. More consistent velocity and very little blow back/soot around the neck and shoulder of the fired case.
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    I reckon the weight saving would be negated by...

    I reckon the weight saving would be negated by carrying band aids, for the burn on you hand after touching the barrel.
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