Passionate hunter new to the forum

Hi everyone.

I've been hunting and shooting for many years, albeit on another continent. New Zealand has now become my home and would like to join like-minded individuals that enjoy my passions as well.

I am based in Auckland. Love hunting. Love shooting. I've joined NZ deerstalkers association Auckland and will be attending the monthly meets from July. Any other members here, please let me know.

Now please send me all your best spots. (just kidding;)).

Looking forward to talking hunting, shooting, reloading, etc with you.

Cheers,
JP.

Welcome! enjoy your stay

sounds like you on the right track...welcome... and my best spot is just over the bridge ,past third black stump on the left,look for the twisted tree with large flax like plant in its branches,then head another fifty yards to north.....

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sounds like you on the right track...welcome... and my best spot is just over the bridge ,past third black stump on the left,look for the twisted tree with large flax like plant in its branches,then head another fifty yards to north.....

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Bugger, that’s where I have been going wrong. I have always headed East from that twisted tree. Ha ha ha ha

Welcome aboard Jagter

Greetings :thumbsup:

Welcome Jagter. Your on the right track.

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Welcome Jagter. Your on the right track.

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Yeah, thanks to @Micky Duck.

Welcome man.

Almost forgot to ask. What calibres are you shooting?

Welcome and enjoy.

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Almost forgot to ask. What calibres are you shooting?

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Not sure what I'll be getting here... Yet to go through the NZ firearm application process. I owned everything from .22 to .375. Being a big bore fan, I am leaning toward 338lapua (I know it is heavy, but so was my 375h&h, which was my go to rifle for most hunts), but a sensible .308win will definitely be in the mix as well.

What are your recommendations?

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Originally Posted by Jagter

Not sure what I'll be getting here... Yet to go through the NZ firearm application process. I owned everything from .22 to .375. Being a big bore fan, I am leaning toward 338lapua (I know it is heavy, but so was my 375h&h, which was my go to rifle for most hunts), but a sensible .308win will definitely be in the mix as well.

What are your recommendations?

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Haha. Only just joined and trying to start a fight.:D

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Haha. Only just joined and trying to start a fight.:D

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Bwahahaha. I forgot my manners. ;)
Moving on then...

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Originally Posted by Jagter

Not sure what I'll be getting here... Yet to go through the NZ firearm application process. I owned everything from .22 to .375. Being a big bore fan, I am leaning toward 338lapua (I know it is heavy, but so was my 375h&h, which was my go to rifle for most hunts), but a sensible .308win will definitely be in the mix as well.

What are your recommendations?

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7x57mm..welcome.

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Originally Posted by Jagter

Hi everyone.

I've been hunting and shooting for many years, albeit on another continent. New Zealand has now become my home and would like to join like-minded individuals that enjoy my passions as well.

I am based in Auckland. Love hunting. Love shooting. I've joined NZ deerstalkers association Auckland and will be attending the monthly meets from July. Any other members here, please let me know.

Now please send me all your best spots. (just kidding;)).

Looking forward to talking hunting, shooting, reloading, etc with you.

Cheers,
JP.

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Agh, ya alright. On the old Tswani road, not the new one, turn left at the first gate, right and left after the three Mopane trees and walk softly. You'll find a klomp of Kudu bulls there. Whistle twice and shout 'Fokoff' then shoot the first one that comes too you. For Impala, you're on your own...

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Agh, ya alright. On the old Tswani road, not the new one, turn left at the first gate, right and left after the three Mopane trees and walk softly. You'll find a klomp of Kudu bulls there. Whistle twice and shout 'Fokoff' then shoot the first one that comes too you. For Impala, you're on your own...

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No Mopanes or Tswanes here ;) but thanks anyway.

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Originally Posted by Jagter

Not sure what I'll be getting here... Yet to go through the NZ firearm application process. I owned everything from .22 to .375. Being a big bore fan, I am leaning toward 338lapua (I know it is heavy, but so was my 375h&h, which was my go to rifle for most hunts), but a sensible .308win will definitely be in the mix as well.

What are your recommendations?

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I hear .270 is quite popular these days.

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No Mopanes or Tswanes here ;) but thanks anyway.

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Should be. Auckland has everything.

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Should be. Auckland has everything.

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Ja ja.

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Welcome along.

if you like big bores....FTX has a wonderful 45/70 up for grabs.... they make a big hole and that one will take much hotter loads than mine,and the terminal preformance is awesome.... bush gun,HELL YES.

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

if you like big bores....FTX has a wonderful 45/70 up for grabs.... they make a big hole and that one will take much hotter loads than mine,and the terminal preformance is awesome.... bush gun,HELL YES.

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Maybe not as a solo rifle, but I do love myself a lever action. Definitely something to consider for the future...

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