About Barry the hunter

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Date of Birth
December 3, 1952 (72)
About Barry the hunter
Biography:
Ex culler and DOC Ranger -posted at Waikaremoana 8 years Kaitaia 5 years Waioeka gorge 5 years Taranakai 15 years
Location:
New Plymouth
Interests:
Hunting fishing firearm restoration ex MSC Firearms Instructor
Occupation:
Casual tractor driver

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  1. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by brad On thread : Bloody DoC (Maybe)
    I agree that they shouldn't be left by the track, but as far as shooting animals and not taking any meat off them I really couldn't care less. When you see the state of some of our forest parks...
    Liked On: 21-08-2023, 11:35 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by No.3 On thread : Knife sharpeners you’d recommend
    I got one of the older scary sharp systems, I rate it higher than the newer one. Can set it up to use the thinner stones like the Lansky which can make it easier on smaller knives. It's a lot...
    Liked On: 19-08-2023, 10:45 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Moutere On thread : Knife sharpeners you’d recommend
    My experience with the following. Lansky is ok on smaller knives, not so good on larger knives Scary sharp is good on larger knives, straighter the better. Gets fiddly with smaller blades. Tormek...
    Liked On: 19-08-2023, 07:40 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by gmm On thread : I'm an idiot.
    This is a true story about forgetfulness, which may sound like BS but it's true to the word, still find it strange to this day. We were hunting in the Waipakihi in the late 90's or early 2000's and...
    Liked On: 14-08-2023, 10:27 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by 6.5 CRD On thread : Kiwi made Howa mini ultralight chassis a reality?
    Deadline for refund been and gone, managed to get dave on the phone this afternoon as a last ditch effort to get my money back & he just proceeded to belittle me, laugh at me & try swing it around...
    Liked On: 12-08-2023, 08:42 AM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by 30.06king On thread : Whats the longest shot youll confidently take at an animal
    I only started taking longer shots after obtaining my first rangefinder. Then obtaining scopes with hash mark reticles to give me drop references for the longer shots. Using the range finder was an...
    Liked On: 10-08-2023, 11:14 PM
  7. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Micky Duck On thread : After advice for recent trip bush stalking.
    if you dont go back before its green rain bombed...you will kick yourself go on give it a go...other than time and fuel you have little to loose and lots to gain.
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 09:25 PM
  8. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by XR500 On thread : Time for another Get-Together - Central North Island
    Could be time for another wee get together for those forum members that can travel to the Central North Island. Looking at early October, to give those with busy calendars enough time to rearrange...
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 01:08 PM
  9. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by distant stalker On thread : Bipod, uphill shooting issue.
    If I've Interpretted "go down to the range, all good" correctly you have confirmed zero after the miss. I was going to suggest potential of forend touching barrel when loaded on bipod but doubt...
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 10:32 PM
  10. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by dannyb On thread : What trekking poles everyone using?
    Manuka Custom :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 07:38 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by feratox On thread : Bipod, uphill shooting issue.
    Possibly either torque on the stock (while trying to aim in an awkward position) twisting the action or causing the stock contact he barrel, or parallax issues fromm awkward positioning, I.e. not...
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 07:18 PM
  12. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Pommy On thread : Bipod, uphill shooting issue.
    We could speculate all day over why you're missing. Have you been able to spot any of your misses? Did you cock up and get a bad range reading? Was your turret a full turn off? Etc... Would really...
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 06:15 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Some useful statistics from Nicole McKee
    When I read ’Gun Control NZ’ being quoted I roll my eyes and sniff.
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 03:19 PM
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    Barry the hunter liked post by bluebaiter222 On thread : 222 vs 223 on deer
    Barry nailed it in post #2.Bugger all difference between the Trebly & .223 in dropping deer.The real difference is in the projectile you feed both those cals to see any variation.Both cals require...
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 01:48 PM
  15. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by viper On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    230470 Nailed a few rabbits this afternoon but the highlight was this fellow sunning himself.
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 01:09 PM
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