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    I'm - we're - new!

    Mrs M and I recently started target shooting. The main reason was to gain familiarity with a firearm in a sensible and controlled way, with regular instruction and sme evidence of 'getting better' at it.

    I thought we'd enjoy it - I'm a technical person and love well-engineered solutions - but I remain astonished at just ho keen and enthusiastic Mrs M is. I'm sure some of it is down to the incredible help and support we've received from other members of our local club. (We've joined TSNZ too.)

    Once we're more comfortable, and have our licenses (looks like a 12-month exercise at the moment) we'll look into some more hunting-type shooting. We live in a lovely rural area, with rabbits and turkeys (in particular) that I'm sure would taste as good as they look.

    We were looking for a forum which covers as many aspects as possible, from targets to hunting to cooking to maintenance. We'll doubtless appreciate advice on purchasing (once we can), care and also technique.

    For now... We'll browse, planning to learn.
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    welcome along, its hell of a bug to get bitten by for sure
    Good, Fast, Cheap....choose any 2.

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    Welcome aboard.

    Remember the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.

    You'll get a lot of advice here and on the range.
    You'll have to determine which advice to listen to, which to adopt and which to ignore.

    It's the nut behind the bolt that is usually the biggest source of error.

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    Welcome to the forum.
    We all look forward to your "what calibre should I buy" thread where we will all have an option

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    Welcome to you both.
    I am hoping the turkeys taste a LOT better than they look. You have seen just how damn ugly they are right?

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    Welcome aboard
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

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    Quote Originally Posted by rugerman View Post
    Welcome to the forum.
    We all look forward to your "what calibre should I buy" thread where we will all have an option
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    Welcome mate
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    Welcome! The power of two is awesome... Take a look at what could happen to you two... https://youtube.com/channel/UCs3sYk1tuP5Er95EniC-uMw

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin View Post
    Welcome! The power of two is awesome... Take a look at what could happen to you two... https://youtube.com/channel/UCs3sYk1tuP5Er95EniC-uMw
    Mark is a top shooter, and super humble to boot. But Sam is a true star, my partner has never seen a video of theirs, but knows her laugh.

    But welcome to mrs M, and Mr gjm, it is great when couples can share in an experience. Don't listen to all the rubbish about .270s, they are a great rifle for goats and rabbits to 600m, but outside of those requirements the slow twist rates with factory rifles, and poor factory ammo choices leave better options, probably best go to 8mm lebel or other more modern smokeless chamberings.

    Looking forward to hearing more about the experiences you guys will have.

    Thanks Lars
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    Welcome aboard you two : ) Glad to hear another chick is into the sport!
    Use enough gun

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cyclops View Post
    It's the nut behind the bolt that is usually the biggest source of error.
    I haven't heard that one before - love it!

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    Welcome. Im sure that any of the local hunting or shooting organisations would also welcome you both with open arms. It can take a while to "break the ice" into any new club but the benefits ( for both you guys and the club) are worth it.

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    Fantastic intro folks ! Welcome aboard, i am sure that you will find everything you ask for on this forum !!

    We look forward to your contributions

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    Are you looking at doing smallbore shoooting for a start ?
    A lot of clubs have club rifles and sell ammo by the "block" (13 rounds which is just enough for one target), so that's a good way to start. And its a really solid skill base for all sorts of rifle shooting in future.
    If you have any fullbore clubs over there, they will be running over the summer and also sometimes have club rifles and ammo.
    Welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome aboard 😎👍 Before you know it you'll be knocking those rabbits and turkeys over with a .22 Lots of fun,great pest control and a feed to boot 😎👍

 

 

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