Wow... just the thought of that brings back some fond memories of flying in with Air Charter back in the day.... driving down to the Taupo Airport, flying in from Taupo for just over $130 each......
Liked On: 24-03-2025, 10:36 PM
Went for a wander in the ruahines yesterday in apiti area was all quiet but I sent a few roars out and got 2 stags going pretty well in 2 different catchments, got to within 20 yards of both but made...
Liked On: 22-03-2025, 04:02 PM
I have met and talked to Ken about moose, so I am obviously aware of what the man is up to. But Fiordland is a big place and if the only people looking for a moose is Ken Tustin and me, thats not a...
Liked On: 21-03-2025, 11:20 PM
It's like arguing politics or religion - no amount of discussion, evidence or anything else is going to change either sides opinion. I'd like to think they are still there.
Liked On: 21-03-2025, 11:19 PM
Not that i've ever been to Fiordland, but for me there would be an internal struggle if i were looking at one through the scope, not sure i would pull the trigger either.
Liked On: 21-03-2025, 11:09 PM
Dazzh and I saw a seal near Okororie when drift shooting the Waihou years ago. Probably 170 km from the sea.
Liked On: 19-03-2025, 12:21 AM
Would be easy to speed up the powder filling part. What's the little bit he puts under the primer?
Liked On: 18-03-2025, 11:36 PM
I would have loved a job like that when I as a kid. Probably safer than half the unmonitored attempts at making similar stuff I got up to.
Liked On: 18-03-2025, 11:36 PM
Are you seriously suggesting a tiny smudge of brass filling the low spots on that bolt would affect the length of firing pin travel and therefore ignition ? An un measurable amount of loose brass
Liked On: 17-03-2025, 03:23 PM
Half-MOA tikka? Sure, depending on how you define it Of course you can hit 0.5MOA targets with enough monkeys and typewriters, and it does indicate good things for the person that hits it. The...
Liked On: 09-03-2025, 10:57 PM
Heya team. I've tried the phone number listed for the Awakeri range a few times but no luck. Anyone know if they're still going? Just relocated back to the area and hoping to get some trigger time...
Liked On: 08-03-2025, 10:18 PM
Well it could be mine..misplaced it back in 65. Spent the odd two or three days hunting the Jollie back then and yes there were a lot of pesky critters running around. We were lucky meeting up...
Liked On: 08-03-2025, 10:17 PM
Lucky enough to get my hands on one of these 30-30s. Only 5 delivered into NZ I'm told. 3 of which made it into Southland. I'm a buy to use it kinda guy so I'm looking forward to getting it out on...
Liked On: 24-02-2025, 11:42 PM
I’m gonna get scolded for this, but one of these years I’d like to see a thread exclusively for public land Stags… sorry.
Liked On: 14-02-2025, 06:36 AM
Stick it in cordless drill and lightly sand back the edges...as long as you don't make fattest bit skinnier it will still size the same but will be MUCH smoother to use.
Liked On: 13-02-2025, 09:46 PM