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Thread: Rookie

  1. 11-07-2021, 09:11 PM #1
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    Rookie

    Well I thought it's about time I stop browsing and actually introduce myself.

    Long time viewer, first time posting. After an agonizing 18months of applying for my FAL, I finally sat and passed the test yesterday. Looking forward to getting out there with my own bang stick.

    Have done a fair bit of pig hunting growing up here in Kaiangaroa however after leaving for the army 12 years ago I haven't done any. Have been back home for awhile now and am brand new to deer hunting. Loving all the info on here and hope to add my two cents in future.

    Be god to meet some of you in the area and make some connections.

    Cheers team.
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    good stuff...welcome.
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    Welcome Scottie
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
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    Hello Scottie welcome to the fun zone.
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    Welcome @Scottie. Hope your FAL comes through quicker than my bro-in-law's... he passed his test in August and is still waiting for vetting.
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    Welcome man
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  8. 12-07-2021, 10:04 AM #7
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    Mate this process has been terrible if I'm to be honest. Applied around 15-18mths ago. 2 Months ago I finally got my letter telling me I can sit the test.

    It's not been a kind process.
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    Welcome to a very helpful ( and at times entertaining!) site, you’ll get a lot out of it.
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    Yup , its worth it in the long run !
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    After 6 years I'm not sure you qualify as a rookie but welcome to the interactive side of the forum

    Well done with passing your test. Now we can get down to the "what calibre" discussions
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    Gday mate
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    Welcome.

    Be prepared to disappear down the rabbit hole.

    One rifle becomes many.
    One caliber becomes many.
    Reloading is a whole next level of intrigue.
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