Thread: FNG from Tauranga

Just another FNG here. Checking in here after hanging around in the background for a while.

Normally don't have too much to say about anything and was never interested in politics but in the wake of last year's events, I found good reading and a useful source of info in the Firearm Law Changes section.

Did as much as I could with a couple of hefty donations to COLFO, written submissions, mails to all politicians concerned. Joined ACT and gave them a substantial donation too.

Lever actions take up a lot of space in the safe. 30-30 is just so easy to reload, particularly cast boolits. Then there's all kinds of rimfires, a 7x64, K31 milsurp and a couple of smoothbores.

Blued steel & walnut for the most part, the odd laminate and a single synthetic stock must be some kind of indication of my style. Well that and the Speight's Gold Medal Ale in the fridge. Not averse to a dram though if the boat's getting pushed out.

Been in the Bay of Plenty for 8 years since Mrs novembersierra declined to go back to Christchurch after the shakes. Opportunities to take the rifle for a walk have been intermittent due to work and family commitments but I like nothing more than getting out for a few nights under canvas or silnylon I suppose it should be now.

I'm on the wrong side of 60 but still got my hair, teeth and control of most bodily functions. The eyes are definitely not what they used to be but can still do OK at 300 metres with a peep sight.

The lockdown has been a good chance to catch up with some overdue chores. Been giving it laldy with the chainsaw and chipper. Just making the most of it before starting work again in a week's time.

So to wrap it up, by way of an introduction - here's a pic of my wood pile. Cheers, Nick.

Welcome to the forum

Maca49 will be along soon I bet, with a bang bang like that he will be salivating

Oh and welcome.

Welcome Nick.....nice intro.

Welcome.

Thanks for the welcome Gents

@muzza - With apologies for photo-bombing the intro thread - Couple more rimfires coming up for you here. I'll have to contribute to the 'Walnut and blued steel' thread when things quieten down here at novembersierra acres.

The pic up above is a Stevens Favorite 1915 model which was in production until 1935. Sporting Lyman sights fore and aft, it looks every part of the boyhood buffalo hunter's dream.

Down below, the FN Belgium Browning SA22 is from 1969 and wears the typical blonde French walnut of its type. The grooved receiver will get a Leupold FX-1 Rimfire 4x28 in tip off rings at some indeterminate time in the future. I also have a Norinco 22ATD, a clone of the FN. With a Picatinny rail and Leupold it shoots great but the chin weld could be improved upon Hence the desire to go lower with the FN.

The modern day lever action is a Marlin 56. This one dates from the early 60s and has a period Lyman receiver sight. The stock doesn't have quite the aesthetic of the Winchester 88 but the lever has a really short stroke and man does it shoot!

@mimms2 - I was walking across a campsite at Clements Mill with a bottle in my hand when an old fella greeted me with a shout of "Speights!". "Pride of the South" I replied and continued with a spring in my step and a smile on my face. I'm intrigued as to what decides our choice in dog, woman, gun, beer, whatever. I have more 30-30s than is absolutely necessary and I'm not sure if I chose the calibre or if it chose me but I'm not getting rid of any of them any time soon.

I look forward to more banter in the future.

Cheers, Nick

Hello. See you at Clements sometime

At least you're not drinking that cats piss they call Waikato.

Nice intro and welcome along.

Hello and welcome, great start, I look forward to your contributions.

Originally Posted by Woody

Hello. See you at Clements sometime

G'day Woody, I'm glad that you dropped by.

If I said Schultz and Larsen Otterup M100DL in 7x64, would you recall that we corresponded after being introduced by Jørgen Christensen when I bought it about five years ago? I'm the so-and-so that said I’d bring it to show you and well, it just never happened.

Work has kept me overseas for most of that time, barring intermittent visits home. The S & L is still in France with a few others in the safe. I hope I can organise the importation this year. I'm on my way to the northern hemisphere right now, so with a bit of luck I can line up a photo for the walnut and blued steel thread.

I read of your involvement at the Te Puke Rifle Club and definitely look forward to trying my hand at longer distance targets. Hope we can catch up there sometime. Cheers, Nick



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Originally Posted by jakewire

Hello and welcome, great start, I look forward to your contributions.

Many thanks jakewire, that's much appreciated.

I'm sorted for avatar now. Yay Speights

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Welcome indeed - a very nice hat