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 07:05 PM
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  1. Carbine
    Carbine liked post by Hermitage On thread : Decisions Scope
    A great example of how Leupolds are held in such high reverence in NZ, such that 'mythical' figures are thrown around without any semblance of truth.
    Liked On: 28-02-2022, 07:39 PM
  2. Longranger
    Longranger liked post by Hermitage On thread : Barrel break-in
    I've had the wire that holds the nylon bristles on give a blue false copper reading :( I now use nickel-plated and aluminum jags and use a stainless steel rod....no copper 'false positives' ...
    Liked On: 26-02-2022, 10:50 PM
  3. sjjs
    sjjs liked post by Hermitage On thread : Barrel break-in
    I've had the wire that holds the nylon bristles on give a blue false copper reading :( I now use nickel-plated and aluminum jags and use a stainless steel rod....no copper 'false positives' ...
    Liked On: 25-02-2022, 09:06 PM
  4. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Hermitage On thread : Ongoing tail issues
    If they worked for Hilda Ogden, they will work for a dog...
    Liked On: 14-02-2022, 03:48 PM
  5. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by Hermitage On thread : ED glass in Scopes & Binos
    Reminds me of when I was in Asia and there was a baby milk formula that stated: "Scientifically proven to improve your babies IQ" ...and had a photo of a baby with a university cap and...
    Liked On: 14-02-2022, 12:56 PM
  6. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Hermitage On thread : Ongoing tail issues
    Yeah, the largest issue with these tail wounds is the continually repeated impacts on the wound from tail wagging. Without absorbing these impacts the wound will not heal. So first get him one of...
    Liked On: 13-02-2022, 11:33 PM
  7. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Hermitage On thread : Ongoing tail issues
    Yeah, the largest issue with these tail wounds is the continually repeated impacts on the wound from tail wagging. Without absorbing these impacts the wound will not heal. So first get him one of...
    Liked On: 13-02-2022, 09:53 PM
  8. Puffin
    Puffin liked post by Hermitage On thread : Rifle scope repairs
    He wasn't fully retired or had kicked the bucket late last year when I was talking to him about a scope I sent... Worth a try: Andrew Rackstraw in Upper Hutt fixes scopes. Email:...
    Liked On: 12-02-2022, 09:45 PM
  9. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Hermitage On thread : Rifle scope repairs
    He wasn't fully retired or had kicked the bucket late last year when I was talking to him about a scope I sent... Worth a try: Andrew Rackstraw in Upper Hutt fixes scopes. Email:...
    Liked On: 12-02-2022, 08:29 PM
  10. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by Hermitage On thread : Rifle scope repairs
    He wasn't fully retired or had kicked the bucket late last year when I was talking to him about a scope I sent... Worth a try: Andrew Rackstraw in Upper Hutt fixes scopes. Email:...
    Liked On: 12-02-2022, 07:48 PM
  11. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by Hermitage On thread : Pedigree Dog Biscuits taste great !
    Got unexpectantly stuck out in the bush last night due to the clouds, overcast sky and hence low light. Wasn't planning on it so only took water and some Pedigree 'small breed' dog bites for the 7...
    Liked On: 11-02-2022, 10:04 AM
  12. Trav-6mmrem
    Trav-6mmrem liked post by Hermitage On thread : Older schmidt and bender scope
    Is this your TMe listing? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/scopes-sights-mounts/scopes-variable-power/listing/3463601541 I don't think it can be though....saying...
    Liked On: 10-02-2022, 01:17 PM
  13. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Hermitage On thread : Pedigree Dog Biscuits taste great !
    Yeah I'm not going to try those Tux as even my pup spits them out (but she loves Pedigree ones :D )
    Liked On: 10-02-2022, 08:28 AM
  14. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by Hermitage On thread : Pedigree Dog Biscuits taste great !
    Got unexpectantly stuck out in the bush last night due to the clouds, overcast sky and hence low light. Wasn't planning on it so only took water and some Pedigree 'small breed' dog bites for the 7...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 09:24 PM
  15. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Hermitage On thread : Pedigree Dog Biscuits taste great !
    You've made me look at what else I brought the new pup... Turns out I also got some 'Love 'em' Beef Jerky real meat treats. However, it says on the pack 'Pet Food Only'... ...you have made me...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 07:17 PM

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