One thing that should be mentioned about the reloading addiction is the importance of good record keeping. Hard copy records in a proper book. Not loose paper in a folder On the computer is fine...
Liked On: 22-07-2023, 11:43 AM
We have a couple around the house, hear them most nights. This guy decided to land on a hay feeder I was welding up at the time, just before it got dark. 228940 228941
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:33 PM
Walking up the back of Pukeaha (Mt Bruce) one flew past my head Apparently the feathers on the leading edge of the wings are much softer or something so they make less noise when flying - I...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:33 PM
They are cool alright. I once got a helluva fright when one swooped over me as I was walking in pre-dawn for a day hunt. We spent a few minutes checking each other out while he sat quite happily on...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:33 PM
My best ruru encounter was cycling to work up Carrington road. It was just after dawn break and up at the bushline when a ruru flew across the road right in front of me at head height carrying a...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:32 PM
as long as ol Ruru doesnt start calling out "Grandpamac" ......they are neat to see around. we see lots of the wee German owls around at night out in countryside.Used to freak me out when flew across...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:32 PM
40+ years ago hunting on a cobbers place in Lee's Valley. We'd chased a roaring stag around at the very head of a spur but he eluded us as dark fell. So we were pretty hyped up. The spur was...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:31 PM
Used to see them as a kid in Galatea. Dad would take me out on the motorbike to check the cows at calving time and he would ride slowly up and down the race. The ruru would be waiting on the fence...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:30 PM
Years ago I used to walk into Mackintosh hut in the Kawekas a fair bit. At one point there is a section of wilding pines that overhung the track, made it very dark and gloomy.. almost spooky. A Ruru...
Liked On: 15-07-2023, 02:29 PM
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Liked On: 07-07-2023, 08:56 AM
Field Ranges in NZ - Reduced Danger Area Example The intent of this post is to demonstrate there is a Reduced Danger Area system that can be used under the NZ Firearms Safety Authority range...
Liked On: 07-07-2023, 08:39 AM
Here's another one to think about. I have a Weatherby Varmintmaster that just might make it here from the UK after 3 years. It's a 22-250 and supposedly the Varmintmaster mag box is 2.5" long-...
Liked On: 06-07-2023, 12:04 PM
The answer is, and will always be, the same. Because you can.
Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:34 PM
This particular one has come up a few times as of late and a discussion with fellow forumite this morning really brought it to the fore. with the advent of fast twist barrels in some common...
Liked On: 03-07-2023, 03:16 PM
In fact, from what I see via my own NZDA membership is that NZDA has substantially upped it's game to our ( Kiwi hunters ) benefit in recent years. A result of strong refocusing on the core task of...
Liked On: 02-07-2023, 09:12 AM