About Carpe Diem

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About Carpe Diem
Biography:
I have come back to shooting in the last few years after spending the early nineties in the NZ army, and running round the Otago and Southland hills as a younger fella. I'm into 22 sporting target rifle, deer and goat hunting when I'm not fishing that is...
Location:
The foothills of the Waitak's
Interests:
Outdoors including fishing hunting
Occupation:
General Manager / Consultant

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I'm drawn to the mountains and streams, its where life is clear, where the world makes most sense!

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  1. Rusky
    Rusky liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Kaimanawas 2016 walk
    Nice work dude - I do so like those sneaky sneaky buggers... My favorite old Kimanawas block was Mangaroa - going in on the fixed wing as we could hunt the mornings and evenings and catch great...
    Liked On: 16-03-2016, 07:17 PM
  2. StagRyan
    StagRyan liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Kaimais (Thompson Track W.A.M.S)
    Simple rule of thumb there is if you are on the Waikato side of the Kaimais or in exotic, pine or felled areas - you're most likely still in private land - hunt from the tops over to the Katikati side
    Liked On: 04-03-2016, 10:05 AM
  3. Tommy
    Tommy liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Ruger Gunsite Scout .308, any good?
    Reckon you could also load this down with trail boss and heavy 300 cal projectiles for a pretty awesome sub-sonic bush rifle too. Certainly have plenty of options with it as a starting point....
    Liked On: 02-03-2016, 09:15 PM
  4. Shearer
    Shearer liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Camera.
    That's the way fella .... Beauty is in the outcome - not in the shite you've got tricked into buying there along the way - for 100% of your guiding needs this is more than enough. concentrate on...
    Liked On: 02-03-2016, 08:27 PM
  5. BRADS
    BRADS liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Camera.
    That's the way fella .... Beauty is in the outcome - not in the shite you've got tricked into buying there along the way - for 100% of your guiding needs this is more than enough. concentrate on...
    Liked On: 02-03-2016, 08:21 PM
  6. BRADS
    BRADS liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Powder for 7 08
    " A mate " Gibo.... is there a office transfer in the winds perhaps.... Just sayin!!!
    Liked On: 24-02-2016, 03:25 PM
  7. Beaker
    Beaker liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Pbl
    If you end up with the surgery make sure the specialist is a good 'un with a good strike rate on your type of surgery for the re-built shoulder. By the sounds of it hopefully you don't have too much...
    Liked On: 22-02-2016, 07:11 PM
  8. BRADS
    BRADS liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Pbl
    If you end up with the surgery make sure the specialist is a good 'un with a good strike rate on your type of surgery for the re-built shoulder. By the sounds of it hopefully you don't have too much...
    Liked On: 22-02-2016, 12:22 PM
  9. BRADS
    BRADS liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Youth Hunters in NZ - any requirements?
    My understanding is - Under Direct Supervision means (from a RO's perspective) - within "Arms length" or a distance suitable to correct or stop any action that may be unsafe, and the supervisor...
    Liked On: 11-02-2016, 09:57 PM
  10. Tommy
    Tommy liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Best place to get 300BLK rounds in NZ?
    I've got Le High Max expansion rounds - subs with less than 10gr of ADI 9.8 works well for my Ruger Ranch. PM me with your details and I'll send you a couple to try. Seating projectiles isn't an...
    Liked On: 18-01-2016, 11:58 AM
  11. dogmatix
    dogmatix liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : CZ 452 Scope Mounting
    Burris Signature Z rings - the ones with cant in them so you can play with them if you want to cant to get more dial up out of them. Also they can self level (due to the insert cups) if you need that...
    Liked On: 13-01-2016, 07:10 PM
  12. Beaker
    Beaker liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Sako - First Blood
    Superb effort dude, A great effort and additional Qudos for getting the Missus involved in the trip too, great plan, well executed. You'll be enjoying the fruits of your hunting over Christmas and...
    Liked On: 23-12-2015, 09:48 AM
  13. Dundee
    Dundee liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Taking the Mrs Bush
    Well done fella. job done! hopefully you go back for the missus in a few days once the animals all butchered and in the freezer:thumbsup: Good excuse for. Another catchup with the boys for a cold...
    Liked On: 21-12-2015, 10:28 PM
  14. EeeBees
    EeeBees liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Got Wood......?
    He hasn't produced said head yet either for public viewing. Although it has moved to being a high priority project - eh Bud!
    Liked On: 12-12-2015, 07:25 AM
  15. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Boots, a blister dilemma
    I use the ultra thin inner socks and good heel toe fitting light socks. Heavy socks just get too hot and fill up my boot from the inside with sweat bleurggh! If you want to be Gucci you can get...
    Liked On: 11-12-2015, 10:20 PM

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