Rather than stay at a hut Brian and I decided to sleep amongst them to try for a decent head. So Brian went one way and I went another with our packs a bit heavier than usual 'cos we had our PJ's,...
Liked On: 19-03-2024, 03:39 PM
Last week there was a thread discussing what was left to eat after shooting rabbits and hare with 222 Remington or 22 Hornet? I said the exit hole for a Hornet was about the size of a golf ball. ...
Liked On: 18-03-2024, 10:12 AM
Wee fella yesterday jumped up about 5m in front of me as I was heading back to truck after a really frustrating several hours of rubbish gusty and swirling wind. Went about 30m and stopped too long....
Liked On: 18-03-2024, 09:16 AM
I’ve been meaning to answer a couple of the questions, finally found time sitting on the ferry to do it! Firstly, Mountaineering, as Dalts says, you generally don’t rope up unless you are in...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 08:48 PM
25-26gr BM2. Rocket ship. Very accurate pill in 65gr.
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 07:30 PM
I had a three day wallaby hunt planned this weekend with a guy who does control work for DOC. We were meant to head deep up the Rangitata to search for sign and cull whatever we found. Typically only...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 06:26 AM
Went to mow the lawns at the maimai and noticed some pig rooting around, had my new .308 with me to show my mate but she sure came in handy 245939
Liked On: 15-03-2024, 08:21 PM
So, managed to get out for a cheeky overnighter with the dog and the mighty 223. Got onto plenty of animals, sneaking up on a hind feeding at 5m on the walk in and missed an easy head shot (don't...
Liked On: 15-03-2024, 10:27 AM
Not quite south island quality but a nice Wairarapa 9ptr from Sunday, also in vry good condition...
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 07:33 PM
Just had a good week down south last week with the farther in-law, also putting the brothers ankle to the test after breaking it 8months back. 245765 also the in-law managed a bull tahr 245766
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 07:33 PM
Went out last weekend for some Pre Roar exercise, hiked into some popular North Canty public land for a couple nights, only saw 2 deer out in the open so spent a morning bush stalking and got this...
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 07:32 PM
That rifle is a good solid work horse in that caliber, even with a 17" barrel, and will still efficiently tip over any deer within sensible shooting range. And is good buying at that price all...
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 07:32 PM
Had an awesome trip last weekend with a few good mates of mine, thought I would share. For a long time, I have been wanting to share my enjoyment of hunting and the backcountry with my school...
Liked On: 10-03-2024, 12:47 PM
Had a great time at the range today with my son and our wee howa mini. Last night I loaded up some 65gr serrias to try. Simply dumped in 25gr of 2206H and seated to fit into magazine, no other...
Liked On: 10-03-2024, 12:08 PM
I've shot a few hinds over the last bit with the 80gr targex. 250-420m. Would say they're not as effective as the 80 ELDM at those ranges. Continue to be impressed with the ELDM. 245422245423
Liked On: 08-03-2024, 05:22 PM