Cloggy's tuning in

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23-10-2018, 07:49 AM
Josan

Cloggy's tuning in

Hi all,

i will be spending 4 weeks in NZ from half november 2018 to half december 2018 and interested in the NZ shooting scene.

I am an avid target shooter in Hunter Field Target, which uses airguns (mainly pre-charged pneumatics) with scopes out to 42m, and also 100m airgun competition. I have some experience hunting small game with airguns. So i know about shooting technique, scopes, mildots, trajectory, windage, ballistics, etc.. My fire arm experience though is limited. Lots of rules and regulations and no space in The Netherlands! Shot some 22lr carbines and .30 M1 Carbine at the range, but no experience in hunting with firearms.

I hope to discover some opportunities here for getting to know the NZ shooting and hunting scene during my stay.

Grtx from the other side of the globe.

Jo
23-10-2018, 08:08 AM
gonetropo

Hi, what parts of NZ will you be visiting
please dont let your first impression of nz be auckland !
23-10-2018, 08:10 AM
Max Headroom

Hi Jo. Welcome.
23-10-2018, 08:51 AM
Gibo

If you are in the Bay of Plenty I will get you out shooting some centre fire at gongs etc :thumbsup:
23-10-2018, 08:58 AM
Josan

:) Gonetropo. Can't help the plane landing there. :) OK, i understand we have to be out of there as soon as possible. :)

Me and my wife will be visiting North and South Island. We haven't established a route yet. Probably will be doing some landmarks, but at least half of the time i want to be surprised by your beautifull country. :)

I was hoping maybe meeting some nice people, visiting a shooting club, joining a hunting trip or anything else shooting and meeting some people that share the same interest. I am not bringing any guns so shooting by me would have to be done with something rented or lended. As i said my experience is mainly PCP airguns and limited firearm shooting at the range. I'm shooting hunter field target quite proficiently though. Top 3 in The Netherlands and top 6 in the Worlds. :)

Open to experience! Any tips appreciated! :)
23-10-2018, 09:01 AM
Josan

Sounds good Gibo. We're planning on staying near Tauranga among others.
23-10-2018, 09:53 AM
Gibo

Too easy, let me know dates in Tauranga and we'll work something out :thumbsup:
23-10-2018, 10:23 AM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibo

Too easy, let me know dates in Tauranga and we'll work something out :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: I''ll let you know.
23-10-2018, 10:45 AM
Pengy

Welcome Josan.
If you find yourself near Nelson, let me know, and I can get you shooting a few targets at mine, and possibly a goat or possum hunt.
Depending on your vehicle, you may be able to camp here too. Better than some noisy roadside layby ;)
23-10-2018, 10:59 AM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pengy

Welcome Josan.
If you find yourself near Nelson, let me know, and I can get you shooting a few targets at mine, and possibly a goat or possum hunt.
Depending on your vehicle, you may be able to camp here too. Better than some noisy roadside layby ;)

Thanx Pengy! To go to South Island we will need to take the ferry, so we'll be quite close. We'll be staying in B&B's/hotels that we're booking on the go. If it's OK with you i can let you know when we will be in the area. Probably last week of november. Your offer is much appreciated. :thumbsup:
23-10-2018, 12:43 PM
SiB

If you make it as far as Southland pm me
23-10-2018, 02:40 PM
2post

If you want a bed for the night in Wellington let me know, it’s always good to meet someone from the other side of the world.
23-10-2018, 06:23 PM
Barefoot

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonetropo

Hi, what parts of NZ will you be visiting
please dont let your first impression of nz be auckland !

True, 4wds are only a fashion accessory up here while they're a necessity to cross central CHCH ;)
23-10-2018, 10:30 PM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiB

If you make it as far as Southland pm me

I'm starting getting a list here. :D Thanks SiB, i'll keep you in mind.
23-10-2018, 10:32 PM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2post

If you want a bed for the night in Wellington let me know, it’s always good to meet someone from the other side of the world.

If your hospitality is representative, i'm expecting to meet some nice people! We'll keep it in mind, thanks!
23-10-2018, 10:42 PM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barefoot

True, 4wds are only a fashion accessory up here while they're a necessity to cross central CHCH ;)

Ooohhh. We've booked a 2wd. Thought winter season is probably over end of november. Should we switch to a more robust option? :(
24-10-2018, 07:18 AM
gonetropo

november is summer here. we are already mid 20's Celsius here in canterbury
24-10-2018, 09:56 AM
gonetropo

i can probably do a few hours rabbit shooting just south of christchurch if interested. either early morning or dusk
24-10-2018, 10:11 AM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by berg243

its only Christchurch that looks like it was used by all the worlds airforces as a bombing range it will be fixed by xmas nobody knows which one yet.:P

Just had a spark of intelligence and figured out CHCH = Christchurch. :D
24-10-2018, 10:16 AM
gonetropo

also known as quakechurch
24-10-2018, 10:19 AM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonetropo

i can probably do a few hours rabbit shooting just south of christchurch if interested. either early morning or dusk

Thanks Gonetropo. I can pm you when i'm staying close to there.

I'll have to compromise with the wife with all these shooting and hunting opportunities. :)
24-10-2018, 10:28 AM
223nut

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiB

If you make it as far as Southland pm me

+1
24-10-2018, 10:32 AM
gonetropo

bring her !
24-10-2018, 08:54 PM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by berg243

compromise and leave her at home that way she wont get bored with all the hunting.:D

Already suggested to her bringing a shooting buddy instead. Not an option. :D
25-10-2018, 05:44 AM
Rushy

OK so if you do stay in the Auckland area and that coincides with a weekend then let me know. I am sure that we can arrange a day that will leave a permanent smile on your dial.
25-10-2018, 10:48 AM
Josan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rushy

OK so if you do stay in the Auckland area and that coincides with a weekend then let me know. I am sure that we can arrange a day that will leave a permanent smile on your dial.

Rushy, tops! I'll pm you if the stars and planets align. Thanx!
25-10-2018, 11:34 AM
Gibo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josan

Rushy, tops! I'll pm you if the stars and planets align. Thanx!

Watch out for that @Rushy fulla ;) :P :D
25-10-2018, 12:09 PM
Rushy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibo

Watch out for that @Rushy fulla ;) :P :D

And that gnome @Gibo He's a cheeky shit.
10-12-2018, 12:28 AM
Josan

So in a few days time we'll be flying back to The Netherlands. I would like to thank all those that have offered me some Kiwi shooting experience. Especially Pengy, Mooseman and Beeman with whom i met up and who let me drink their coffee, shoot their rifles and enjoy their company. You guys have contributed to an unforgettable holiday. Thanks!
See Pengy's and Mooseman's topics for some detail.