Thread: Interesting read.

Here in NZ we are very lucky to be allowed to hunt with whatever cal and projectile we like, as all our game animals are considered pests. In most other countries what you can use is regulated to cal and projectile. I can understand where everyone is comming from on this topic. Nathans work is pretty much aimed at the less experianced to educate. I'm quite happy to bang over goats with 75g amax from my .223 @ 400m no sweat but wouldn't do it with any other projectile.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

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@Max Headroom

alta papaver = tall poppy, you can work the rest out.

I think the site is like the dog and lemon guide. Some think its usefull but I dont know any mechanics that do.

Originally Posted by Cordite

@Max Headroom

alta papaver = tall poppy, you can work the rest out.

Implying myself I guess? Probably the least tall poppy ever but since you don't know me, go hard.

Originally Posted by Cordite

@Max Headroom

alta papaver = tall poppy, you can work the rest out.

Yep, ok. I googled the phrase looking for translation but couldn't find any. what language?

Originally Posted by Preacher

Implying myself I guess? Probably the least tall poppy ever but since you don't know me, go hard.

@Preacher once I read that I thought it more about the Nfoster

O.k I see that now and will put my hand up for my overreaction.. now you mentioned it then yes that makes more sense. Sorry @Cordite it's been a crazy week.

Originally Posted by Preacher

O.k I see that now and will put my hand up for my overreaction.. now you mentioned it then yes that makes more sense. Sorry @Cordite it's been a crazy week.

@Preacher

It's nothing, Bro. I was talking of people roasting the NZ terminal ballistics guy. So what if he plays with annealing projectiles ..... Considering others spend hundreds hours developing handloads, thousands of dollars on a scope, tens of thousands on a double barrel rifle, etc etc. Seems he is in good company.
@Max Headroom

Latin. Tall poppy of/from new zealand.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Yep, ok. I googled the phrase looking for translation but couldn't find any. what language?

@Max Headroom Latin

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

@Max Headroom Latin

Right. I only did 2 years of latin at school, and sucked terribly at it, so that phrase sailed right past me.

Strangely I understood the Latin. I was just unsure as to the target. Again...shitty week so hope I didn't offend too much

Jeez guys. Let it go. Far out.

@Preacher, don’t let it get to you mate, this has happened several times already, I searched for Nathan Foster on here a while back cos I’ve had a bit to do with him and wondered what kind of response his work would get from the forum cynics. Wasn’t surprised when I saw all the hate going back a while, from a few not the majority, goes with the territory these days.


But that said I just don’t get it. Reading Foster’s website or books is no goddam different to going to the fucking library for christs sake. Acolytes? Come on mate, reading a reference book and finding something interesting, informative and educational does not make someone an acolyte. It makes them a reader. Of a book. Or a website. Its called self improvement. Foster’s got his views, most of it is sound, some of it is a bit wide of the mark to my mind. His website needs a complete refresh and some of his more “passionate” stuff could do with an editor.


But guaranteed if a learner followed his books 100% they’d end up a lot better off than if they relied on advice from an internet forum or some old past-it fart down the local pub.


Nathan’s an interesting character, straight up, what you see is what you get. Bit spiky for some, outspoken, sometimes a bit full of himself and certainly set in his ways and opinions. But he knows his stuff, he’s a fine shot and he is an ardent supporter of the hunting sports, and he’s done some good work.


Sound like anyone else you know? Your wife probably knows someone just like him.

Originally Posted by Flyblown

But he knows his stuff, he’s a fine shot and he is an ardent supporter of the hunting sports, and he’s done some good work.


Sound like anyone else you know? Your wife probably knows someone just like him.

I wonder who that is as it isnt me. I don't know shit and I don't reckon I've done good work for ages.

Originally Posted by csmiffy

I wonder who that is as it isnt me. I don't know shit and I don't reckon I've done good work for ages.

@csmiffy

Except for you fixing stuff maybe. Lots of stuff.

Mangakino pub is closed at the moment.
Need some one to buy it so I can be an old past-it fart down the local pub.
Bit hampered for opportunities.