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  1. 14-07-2021, 02:09 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by craigc View Post
    Legends. I was trying to do something similar with a lever action 30-30 but had a mishap unloading it and it’s now banished to the safe! You’ve inspired me to have another go.
    Cheers.
    I always enjoy your reports , would be cool to see one where the 30-30 gets a run around.
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  3. 14-07-2021, 05:19 PM #32
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    That was a great story and pics, have thought of that type of hunt to but me eyes aren't like they were and open sights are hard to use. Really enjoyed that read well done.
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    I’m in the process of getting a peep sight fitted to my 44 lever action to go old school up close and personal with some deer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hebe View Post
    First deer with open sights and the first for the old MK1.
    I find that hard to believe!

    Awesome writeup with great photos
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    I intend to take my 30-30 after sika at some stage.


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    What rear sight is that? I've just fitted a Lyman 66 to mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty Henry View Post
    What rear sight is that? I've just fitted a Lyman 66 to mine.
    Looking at a Lyman 66 myself,how do you rate yours and do you need a taller front sight?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty Henry View Post
    What rear sight is that? I've just fitted a Lyman 66 to mine.
    Wild West guns Alaska sight. Don’t think they’re made anymore. Extremely robust and well protected peep.
    When I fitted a 66 to my other win 94, I replaced the front sight, to a taller one with a white bead.


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    Fallow don't like 30-30's. Neither do goats, reds or pigs actually!
    The bullet went thru a tree before killing this spiker.
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    I bought a new Winchester 94 30/30 back in the 80's and stupidly sold it..... Still kick myself......
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    That’s awesome, might have to pull out the 303 from my cabinet again
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwijames View Post
    Oh that's a sweet mission. Cheers for the story. I've spent a little time up the Waipawa but never gone over the top. The Kauwhatau is an area Ive always wanted to explore more and I think you've given me the encouragement. I'll take my modern gear though. KK is James?
    Yep @kiwijames , KK is James. Would recommend going over the top for sure, i think that valley would be epic roar or spring hunting if you were ok with covering a bit of ground
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    Quote Originally Posted by hebe View Post
    Yep @kiwijames , KK is James. Would recommend going over the top for sure, i think that valley would be epic roar or spring hunting if you were ok with covering a bit of ground
    Amazing country for sure - not too much in the way of good heads coming out of that part of the Ruahines; but it's a fantastic area to test the legs and fortitude.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hebe View Post
    Yep @kiwijames , KK is James. Would recommend going over the top for sure, i think that valley would be epic roar or spring hunting if you were ok with covering a bit of ground
    Nice. ��
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    44/40 winchester hard to beat on goats.
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