About Hermitage

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About Hermitage
Biography:
I've been interested in rifles and shooting since my teenage years (now 40). Mostly into long range target or rabbit shooting using a laser range finder and dialable scope.
Location:
Whakatane
Interests:
Rifles and writing
Occupation:
English teacher at B.O.P High School

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A good job and a good wife has been the ruin of many a good hunter.

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Yesterday 09:44 PM
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22-11-2020
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  1. shananah
    shananah liked post by Hermitage On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    I won a TradeMe rifle auction on Tuesday night. Wednesday 21st into the local Police station to get form 43a signed. The form then had to go to the Tauranga Arms Officer Paul McLennan (friendly...
    Liked On: 01-07-2023, 08:50 PM
  2. shift14
    shift14 liked post by Hermitage On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    You just can't fix stupid; there’s not a pill you can take or a class you can go to.
    Liked On: 30-06-2023, 04:42 PM
  3. buzzman
    buzzman liked post by Hermitage On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    I dropped into the dealers (H&F) on Wednesday after seeing the Police. The gun seller (who I know well) just said 'Yip no problem, just bring in your firearm's license when you come to pick it...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 09:23 PM
  4. schwen
    schwen liked post by Hermitage On thread : Words Fail me
    The point I was making is that times have changed a lot since the ChCh shooting. Hell times have changed with Firearms a huge amount since 'the NZ our fathers fought and died for'. Firearms are...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 08:23 AM
  5. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Hermitage On thread : Words Fail me
    The point I was making is that times have changed a lot since the ChCh shooting. Hell times have changed with Firearms a huge amount since 'the NZ our fathers fought and died for'. Firearms are...
    Liked On: 16-06-2023, 11:33 AM
  6. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Hermitage On thread : Words Fail me
    The point I was making is that times have changed a lot since the ChCh shooting. Hell times have changed with Firearms a huge amount since 'the NZ our fathers fought and died for'. Firearms are...
    Liked On: 15-06-2023, 01:07 AM
  7. Bol Tackshin
    Bol Tackshin liked post by Hermitage On thread : Words Fail me
    He should watch his 'throwaway remarks' when it comes to harming someone... esp if it involves firearms. Heck just making your fingers into a pistol and 'aiming' it at someone is enough to lose...
    Liked On: 14-06-2023, 10:23 PM
  8. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by Hermitage On thread : Words Fail me
    The point I was making is that times have changed a lot since the ChCh shooting. Hell times have changed with Firearms a huge amount since 'the NZ our fathers fought and died for'. Firearms are...
    Liked On: 14-06-2023, 10:03 PM
  9. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Hermitage On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    Really Barry you should get yourself a Creedmoor....a starter kit is only about NZ$20: 226038
    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:46 PM
  10. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Hermitage On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    Here you go Barry: 226037
    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:46 PM
  11. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Hermitage On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    Here you go Barry: 226037
    Liked On: 07-06-2023, 08:22 PM
  12. DBD
    DBD liked post by Hermitage On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    Really Barry you should get yourself a Creedmoor....a starter kit is only about NZ$20: 226038
    Liked On: 07-06-2023, 07:54 PM
  13. trooper90
    trooper90 liked post by Hermitage On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    Really Barry you should get yourself a Creedmoor....a starter kit is only about NZ$20: 226038
    Liked On: 07-06-2023, 06:39 PM
  14. Bagheera
    Bagheera liked post by Hermitage On thread : Selling your rifle - include a shot target?
    Why? The target (if genuine - see above), will give a good idea of how the rifle shoots at 50y (.22) or 100y (centerfire). Yes, it may be a picked-out 'best group' but at least one can see what the...
    Liked On: 07-06-2023, 02:21 PM
  15. 57jl
    57jl liked post by Hermitage On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    If we want to be more specific in regards to 'good deer cartridges/calibres', then I would start with a bullet weight between 120gr up to about 180gr max, with a diameter of between .25 and .30, with...
    Liked On: 07-06-2023, 12:45 AM

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