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Okay Guys
Following on from this thread the other month http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...-africa-27144/ I propose we run an event in February next year.
Now thoughts on the era we should look at and location?
I'm thinking maybe Piropiro Flats and based on 1917?
I like it. Everyone has to dress the era and use the same type of rations.
Rushy old boy....you gonna starve :P
Yip safe from Waikato pizzle drip too, it wasn't brewed till 1925 :thumbsup:
And I need to pull the 303 out of the safe and see what year is on it.
Swannies weren't around then either....might not need them but it is Pureora after all...
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Make it 1918 and I'm ready. Better still make it 1920, 1917 will have us digging holes
I will be happy with bully beef and hard tack down in my trench Pengy. Interesting choice of year as there were more young woman around than young men. Waiting to see how Barefoot is going to arrange that little bit of detail for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
Given the lack of people saying they are interested, it won't be hard to arrange at all :ORLY:
sure i could organise a truck load of waiouru blonds if you get desperate
The memory brings a tear of joy to an old soldiers eye.Quote:
Originally Posted by 57jl
Barefoot you have gone about it the wrong way. It is 1917 so if no one responds to a call for volunteers then send out the draft papers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
Was anyone shooting 44 mag lever actions back then?
Is there a pistol range involved?
I need a reason to get a 1911.....
44-40 lever actions ....plenty of those...Quote:
Originally Posted by Boar Freak
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If people would prefer a different time period speak up, 1890's or 1950's?
1917 was just a simple date as it would 100years.
100 years sounds good.
And it'll take rushy back to his childhood...... :)
Maybe its a bit modern but I reckon the early culling years would be neat seeing that its such a integral part of nz hunting history, hobnail boots, 303's, swandris, short shorts, canvas frame packs, plus compulsory Pocket Edition tobacco - no filters.
@Ryan_Songhurst, if it was during the early days of deer skins and canvas tents, I could dredge out an old kidney rotter...!!!!
Classic.
Best i can manage is 1943 in 6.5 Swede, but at least its fully wooded and only irons still.
Count me in.
Well then would people be keen if we worked on 1955?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
Someone can bring their crappy series1 landie and tell us how wonderful it is.
Yeah, 1955 sounds good. Covers a few eras.
I'm sure my mum has my grandmother's WW2 issued sleeping bag from North Africa (she was a nurse).
Yes, I'm thinking a dig into my Uncles basement garage will be in order too and my supply some suitable era equipment.
My father has/had one of those classic brown and green canvas tents with wooden poles.
Weighed a ton.
I'll check if he still has it.
I know the sort you mean, I still have one 12x12ft. Many companies sold them I think this one is branded Farmers Trading Company. I'm not sure when they started making them though.
Shit I was two. I will try to find an old dummy to spit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
if it's pre 55 then I can do ...the old 8mm (1947 czech border guard issue)could do with a walk in the sun......lots a cyclists down the in Feb tho
There has been so little interest I'm not sure it's worth doing.
oh well... will still go down in feb regardless
Might have to borrow @northdude s obendorf Mauser - it's the only thing I have close to meeting that criteria ! But sounds like bloody good fun. Especially if we find some whiskey that old!
A nice warm mellow single malt CD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carpe Diem
its fits the criteriea except for the sights and trigger next closest thing id have would be the trusty 788 but thats a bit to new :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Carpe Diem