Thread: kia ora from HB

Hi,


I made the mistake of posting on this forum without a formal introduction, so I hereby formally apologise to anyone offended. Don't expect any more apologies from me about this!

I'm a farmer in Hawkes Bay, I've planted about 300,000 trees in my time and now find myself increasingly in need of more firepower to control the critters I've inadvertently invited. I was very enthusiastic about shooting back in my teens but for some reason the passion waned over the next 30+ years. Shooting has been more part of the job than fun. However I seem to be recovering from my malaise and the old joy is returning. I might even join a club one day. Currently in possession of a small arsenal of near useless almost-antiques and a few functioning firearms, two .303s, a 10/22 and a Turkish semi-auto shotgun. I'm currently in process of obtaining E endorsement for pest control, and looking for an appropriate high capacity rifle for knocking down goats (and possibly deer) in plantation forestry and bush reserve. Suggestions welcomed.

I like the feel of this forum. My perception is it appears to have a large number of South Island members, is this correct? I always like Southerners, although after a stint at Otago University I don't envy you those winters....

As an aside my wife is an Australian and my in-laws have several thousand acres in Northern NSW. My father-in-law has what I wpuld consider a genuine need for a MSSA, he is losing a massive amount of money as his crops are ripped out every year by kangaroos and pigs. Under Aussie law he's allowed to use a bolt action .223, perfect for hitting one target a day and temporarily scaring the rest away. If he got his hands even on my 10/22 with the bx-15 mag he would be facing jail time. Our firearms laws are much more logical and I fully support the people I'm seeing here who are defending them.


Ben

Plenty of us fellas from the Bay Ben. The South Islanders are just noisier. Welcome aboard.

Welcome Ben....welcome from the mainland

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Plenty of us fellas from the Bay Ben. The South Islanders are just noisier. Welcome aboard.

Hi James, are you the James who used to come out here and kill all my hares at long range for me? If so, Mate I've had to do it myself these last few years!

For Goat busting, may I suggest the AR15 with a suppressor,and a 20 shot mag or 2, assuming you're going for an E cat license.
Have a nosey through NZAR15 for a general idea of what's around, and the likely price.

For bulk Ammo, Aoraki Ammo or Ammo Direct, assuming you're wanting a bulk buy to begin with, rather than reloading.

What distances are you typically shooting over?

Welcome Ben. Wait ..... There's a South Island? True? Max is correct about AR15 for goats.

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

Hi James, are you the James who used to come out here and kill all my hares at long range for me? If so, Mate I've had to do it myself these last few years!

Yeah. Thats hard case. I was wondering if it’s the same Ben. Those trees of yours must be big now.

G'day Ben and welcome, it's a bloody good place to hang out with like minded fellas. I've learnt a truck load from blokes on here and also like helping newer guys too.

There's a few of us Bay blokes hanging around here.

Sing out if you need to bring in reinforcements to sort out the pesky vermin