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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  1. Bol Tackshin
    Bol Tackshin liked post by Hermitage On thread : New binos - 8x42 or 10x42?
    Yeah, the reason that you should stay away from 8x42 is that you will next have to buy a bino harness as they are as heavy & bulky as the 10x42 and not as easy to sell (10x42 are the most common...
    Liked On: 30-05-2022, 11:46 PM
  2. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Hermitage On thread : New binos - 8x42 or 10x42?
    Yeah, the reason that you should stay away from 8x42 is that you will next have to buy a bino harness as they are as heavy & bulky as the 10x42 and not as easy to sell (10x42 are the most common...
    Liked On: 30-05-2022, 07:55 PM
  3. erniec
    erniec liked post by Hermitage On thread : New binos - 8x42 or 10x42?
    Yeah, the reason that you should stay away from 8x42 is that you will next have to buy a bino harness as they are as heavy & bulky as the 10x42 and not as easy to sell (10x42 are the most common...
    Liked On: 30-05-2022, 06:33 PM
  4. Bol Tackshin
    Bol Tackshin liked post by Hermitage On thread : scope options , which one ?
    Remember the Vixon V1 3-12x44 doesn't have parallax adjustment. Which I've been told it's not needed by one Vixon 3-12x owner. But I'm not convinced and would want any 10x plus mag to have the...
    Liked On: 28-05-2022, 07:57 AM
  5. viper
    viper liked post by Hermitage On thread : scope options , which one ?
    Remember the Vixon V1 3-12x44 doesn't have parallax adjustment. Which I've been told it's not needed by one Vixon 3-12x owner. But I'm not convinced and would want any 10x plus mag to have the...
    Liked On: 28-05-2022, 06:24 AM
  6. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Hermitage On thread : Range finder or Range finder bino combo
    There is nothing wrong with your 8 x 30 for tops hunting. They are as bright in low light as 10x42 (similar exit pupil), but are so much lighter and easier to wear. The 30mm lenses equal lightweight...
    Liked On: 06-05-2022, 07:48 PM
  7. evoke.
    evoke. liked post by Hermitage On thread : Home invasion
    It's safer to say Texas than 'many of the members of this forum'.
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 04:36 PM
  8. Skirch
    Skirch liked post by Hermitage On thread : Home invasion
    It's safer to say Texas than 'many of the members of this forum'.
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 12:52 PM
  9. turtle
    turtle liked post by Hermitage On thread : Home invasion
    It's safer to say Texas than 'many of the members of this forum'.
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 11:40 AM
  10. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by Hermitage On thread : Range finder or Range finder bino combo
    There is nothing wrong with your 8 x 30 for tops hunting. They are as bright in low light as 10x42 (similar exit pupil), but are so much lighter and easier to wear. The 30mm lenses equal lightweight...
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 09:38 AM
  11. 20 Bore
    20 Bore liked post by Hermitage On thread : Home invasion
    It's safer to say Texas than 'many of the members of this forum'.
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 08:27 AM
  12. Daniel L
    Daniel L liked post by Hermitage On thread : Range finder or Range finder bino combo
    There is nothing wrong with your 8 x 30 for tops hunting. They are as bright in low light as 10x42 (similar exit pupil), but are so much lighter and easier to wear. The 30mm lenses equal lightweight...
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 02:30 AM
  13. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Hermitage On thread : Home invasion
    In the USA....in NZ you would have to prove self-defense.
    Liked On: 04-05-2022, 12:45 AM
  14. GWH
    GWH liked post by Hermitage On thread : Building a big gun?
    With a big magnum caliber you end up with: - a big bulky scope. - you always end up wanting to bring rifle weight down. - it requires a suppressor or muzzle brake to be manageable. - you don't...
    Liked On: 03-05-2022, 09:05 PM
  15. mikee
    mikee liked post by Hermitage On thread : Building a big gun?
    With a big magnum caliber you end up with: - a big bulky scope. - you always end up wanting to bring rifle weight down. - it requires a suppressor or muzzle brake to be manageable. - you don't...
    Liked On: 03-05-2022, 08:55 PM

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