Thread: Hi guys! New around here, question about load choice

Hey guys, I'm Eric. I'm not from New Zealand, I'm from America but my bucket list includes hunting New Zealand. Specifically I want to hunt red stag, tahr and peacocks among other things. What loads do you guys use for shotgunning peacocks? That's a big bird, and if have to imagine you use something pretty substantial. Thanks for the information, it is so interesting to see hunting in another country, I can't wait to come over there and experience it


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Welcome.

As soon as you say "American"and "hunt red stag" "game park" comes to mind.

However we realise not all Americans fit the stereo type so if your prepared to put in just a wee bit of effort red deer are the most widely spread in nz and can be hunted under permit for free all year round on most public land.

Roar period varies depending on area and the years conditions but last week march to 3rd week April is the time here.

oh and welcome again

.22lr or shotgun with whatever ammo is laying around for peacocks.

Never hunted peacock but imagine a shotgun would be the go? I use my fast legs and a sharp knife when dispatching my mums emu's but they are in a paddock so sorry im not much use

Welcome to the fray

Originally Posted by Gibo

I use my fast legs and a sharp knife when dispatching my mums emu's but they are in a paddock so sorry im not much use

Welcome to the fray

Literally rolling on the floor crying, picturing that Gibo!!!

Originally Posted by R93

Literally rolling on the floor crying, picturing that Gibo!!!

Its a f ing hoot mate! More fun then oiled up fat chicks!

Originally Posted by Gibo

Its a f ing hoot mate! More fun then oiled up fat chicks!

That's Neckers favourite game. I don't like fat chicks, let alone oiled up ones.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Its a f ing hoot mate! More fun then oiled up fat chicks!

They are to easy to catch huh?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

They are to easy to catch huh?

Yeah pretty easy, once you get ghem into a corner its a matter of hanging on long enough to make the knife stroke. Like chasing a giant chicken i guess. Meats full of flavour but get the cut wrong and its chewy as. Mince is the ticket.
Mum boils the fat and makes oil and soap.
Emu oil makes any bearings sing

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

They are to easy to catch huh?

I ment the fat chicks

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I ment the fat chicks

Havnt done it for over 15 years so maybe not anymore? Ask neckers
Id say you could catch up to them ok but grabbing an oily handful may prove difficult!

Welcome to the forum minneguy. Peacocks are quite a deceptive bird to shoot with their tail feathers making up two thirds of the length. That said forum member Nibblet head shot one with a 308 at 460 yards on my property.

Originally Posted by minneguy

Hey guys, I'm Eric. I'm not from New Zealand, I'm from America but my bucket list includes hunting New Zealand. Specifically I want to hunt red stag, tahr and peacocks among other things. What loads do you guys use for shotgunning peacocks? That's a big bird, and if have to imagine you use something pretty substantial. Thanks for the information, it is so interesting to see hunting in another country, I can't wait to come over there and experience it


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welcome.
As far as I know peacocks are not really hunted that much here but im sure you could find some. buck shot or goose loads would work

Originally Posted by Rushy

Welcome to the forum minneguy. Peacocks are quite a deceptive bird to shoot with their tail feathers making up two thirds of the length. That said forum member Nibblet head shot one with a 308 at 460 yards on my property.

holy shit that awesome!! wheres the video?

G'day Minneguy.

All you really need is a shotty for the Peacocks and a 308 for the Stags.

Oh and a sense of humour if you want to hang around with these guys............... besides there's nothing wrong with oiled up fat chicks.

It's the Bush Pigs you want to avoid.

Cheers
Pete