Thread: Sika Show 2016

Originally Posted by Dougie

It was cancelled due to lack of entries - I guess there needs to be more encouragement to enter.

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But the thing is @Dougie that they didn't even call out for entrants so they could not really have an accurate idea of those that were keen. Each year for (the past five at least) they put out a call over the loudspeaker to sign up for the comp. They did not bother to do that this year. I was told by an organiser that they were solely basing their decision on online registrations. Well my 7 and 11 year olds don't have computers and didn't know they had to sign up! This usually the highlight of the year for them
We were bumping into other kids all day looking sad and carrying roaring horns.

not that many decent deals to be had. a few big players i didnt see.. gunworks, HRE,

but lots of good stuff to look at.

food was a disaster, CBF standing in the rain

Happy ate show much show food he vomited, cant have been that bad?

Originally Posted by Rushy

I don't know but he is clearly going grey

You are welcome

It was bloody disappointing that they held the show in a swamp

Best you do

Tony and I both thank you

Maca did fuck all

Wipe your chin old man ya dribbling!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Happy ate show much show food he vomited, cant have been that bad?

Yeah 'twas. Raw as. Only got one bite then yellow. The sight of it was enough Shockingly f in terrible

Originally Posted by Happy

Yeah 'twas. Raw as. Only got one bite then yellow. The sight of it was enough Shockingly f in terrible

Mate it must have been shite to make you go green at the gills.

It was ok til it met the Whiskey!

A mate got a terrific deal on some Zeiss binos at the Zeiss stand. Leica and Swarovski didn't have anything close to a bargain for him.

Gumboots next year.

Always good to get out of the house for the day, share some laughs on the ride up and back and a big bottle at the pub on way home
Hats off to the scoring volunteers, might even put my name in the hat for a scribe next year, learn a thing or 2.
Even had a shot with a bow which was cool.

Gummies in the boot for next year for sure,

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

A mate got a terrific deal on some Zeiss binos at the Zeiss stand. Leica and Swarovski didn't have anything close to a bargain for him.

Gumboots next year.

I heard a few people got some great five finger discounts on Leica and Swaro. Quite a lot of high ticket items were stolen. You'd think there would be better security and stuff locked up. No doubt a lot of ammo walked out the door in jacket pockets as well.


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Disappointment with the sika show this year ,there has been complaints from a few people on the stands .I visited a few guys for a chat . Some expensive rifles bolt to the wall $3500 + and rain pouring down the back of rifles , tables wet with products up for sale .Marquee's with holes in roof not a good start .The Marquee should of been close together instead of spread apart .Not signs to direct people to the right sights and people heading off down town for food wasn't a good look .I had a phone call from someone on stand said they had rang the organiser about the set up and complained .It was good to catch up with a friend doing there bit to track down the elusive moose I hope there findings produce proof when it comes available . Also good to see new products on the market to help the hunters and the tourist get around the country

Originally Posted by Dougie

I heard a few people got some great five finger discounts on Leica and Swaro. Quite a lot of high ticket items were stolen. You'd think there would be better security and stuff locked up. No doubt a lot of ammo walked out the door in jacket pockets as well.


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No surprises there to be honest - I bought a new rangefinder and was thinking the whole time - crikey these buggers are hardly paying attention to their gear it's a wonder it hasn't been pinched. Bloody mongrels everywhere. I was at a stand last year when a prick tried to walk off with a new bow - lucky someone noticed and called him out on it.

Yea the zeiss guys got me sorted with the range finder binos for $2700 couldn't say no to that deal. Even took me out side so I could have a good look through them.

Thanks again this year maca for your hospitality and thanks happy for the entertainment leavn the show on sat arvo


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Oh i almost forgot see you in a few weeks rushy haha


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