Thread: Cattle Flat

Originally Posted by Dino

When I first purchased my Sako 243 I had a great run, 18 months, everything dropped.

Since I have got the Howa I have a had a shit run. its not the rifle, fits great and actually just as accurate as my Sako.

I have spent some time thinking it over, I actually think hunting with the dog is giving me just one thing to much to think about. I have had some good hunting in spots where the dog not allowed, Fiordland and Leithen. All good though it will come right, just an excuse to spend more time on the hill.

I have a week off and I have a spot I will go for a walk and bowl some Hares, will sharpen the shooting up and will get me and the hound working together better.

hunting is a mind fuck sometimes..confidence is everything for me anyway. I like to know my rifle is shooting well. I now need to reconfirm I can shoot well too. At the moment I have a confidence problem, when with the dog. Just need to get it sorted.

More time hunting…cool!

Cheers

Dino

A dog gives you plenty more to think about! I find it bloody hard work in the Bluies with a dog. A deer can be pretty much right in front of you and both you and the dog know it, but you cant reward the dog with a deer b/c you cant get a shot... ANd I reckon being quite as possible is key down there, and my dog makes noise in his sleep!