Thread: Awesome Christchurch-based reloading supplier

I have known Richard since we were both young teenagers in the Junior Deerstalkers in Ch-Ch, and we have hunted together. He knows his stuff and comes from a family involvement in the sporting goods trade. His father was a prominent member of the NZDA and was involved in the sports shop in New Regent Street, Ch-Ch in the 50's and 60's, the name of which escapes me as it was 60 years ago. Like me, he has a lifetime of experience with optics, firearms and ammunition.

Originally Posted by gundoc

I have known Richard since we were both young teenagers in the Junior Deerstalkers in Ch-Ch, and we have hunted together. He knows his stuff and comes from a family involvement in the sporting goods trade. His father was a prominent member of the NZDA and was involved in the sports shop in New Regent Street, Ch-Ch in the 50's and 60's, the name of which escapes me as it was 60 years ago. Like me, he has a lifetime of experience with optics, firearms and ammunition.

like you i always found him very knowledgable and a bloody craftsman.I had two nikko stirling scopes on my rifles(4x40 4x32) and being a budgeteer wondered if he could fit a "sniper'reticle to one and generally recondition both . He did exactly that and I got another 20yrs use before having to retire both.I was put on to him by another guy from NZDA who did some .303 reloading for me.
richards manner I did find a little eccentric at times but we all have our wee quirks.his knowledge -well it was breathtaking to a beginner like me.

I would and have recommended him to a few people as a source for reloading items but also bino repairs and such like.