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. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by FRST On thread : Nirvana for Mauser Collector
    How slippery is that seller??? Fails to admit to the missing rear sight, the chip on the butt and the cracked buttplate... photos conveniently cropped... His bore condition assessment would need to...
    Liked On: 27-02-2024, 09:30 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Gkp On thread : My new custom 7mm Saum
    Cheers. 3044g as pictured
    Liked On: 13-02-2024, 07:25 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by PaulNZ On thread : What did I do wrong?
    Well, based on my vast experience of having checkered precisely one stock :D ... I think it's natural that as you take parallel checkered lines from a flat surface across a curve, the lines...
    Liked On: 13-02-2024, 08:55 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by HandH On thread : Grey Birch 10/22 barrel
    Okay...here goes. I'm reluctant to post publicly as due to COVID restrictions there hasn't been resolution. So I can only report my experience to date. PaulNZ 's experience prompted me to make a...
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 12:34 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by PaulNZ On thread : Grey Birch 10/22 barrel
    I wasn't sure it was worth posting up how my experience with the Grey Birch barrel worked out, those who saw my WTB thread some months back will know it wasn't as I hoped. But I've had a couple of...
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 12:33 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Jamesyd On thread : 11" 7mm08 Remington(Cause why not?!)
    Saw a chassis (MDT LSS) pop up on trademe cheap, so bought it without a rifle to go into it. Luckily the seller also had a mint Remington 700 in 7mm08 for sale aswell, so picked that up at the same...
    Liked On: 02-02-2024, 08:46 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by 6x47 On thread : Scope from Australia to NZ
    Get an Aussie export permit or risk losing it or at the very least a big hassle retrieving it off ABF ( their Customs). I had a bloody nightmare a few months back. Was over in Brisbane shooting...
    Liked On: 01-02-2024, 09:41 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by chainsaw On thread : Firearm upgrade options?
    I get the “I want a new gun” itch, but I’d suggest you get to the bottom of accuracy issue with your 270 first. You say “ but I've treated it like a bush pig and accuracy is starting to waiver“. ...
    Liked On: 31-01-2024, 10:00 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by JemO On thread : Sightron CDS
    Just did a CDS equivalent for the sightron S-Tac Pretty happy with how it turned out Actually prefer the sightron to my VX5HD (Printed a zero stop for it too which works awesome) Now to see...
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 04:03 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Shearer On thread : Savage A17 17hmr semi-auto GGrrrr....
    Have you tried the CCI A17 ammo? 239213
    Liked On: 12-12-2023, 05:37 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Three O'Three On thread : Well This Turned to Custard
    Hi all. Today I tried my hand at making a pouch for my Opinel No12. After constructing the pouch which came out well I decided to harden it with 50/50 beeswax and paraffin wax. I rubbed it in on...
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 09:40 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Bavarian_Hunter On thread : 57th time lucky
    How time flies. After 10 years of great companionship from the best mate and hunting partner you could ever ask for we laid Ellie to rest this week. Toughed out the last 12 months with cancer but...
    Liked On: 07-12-2023, 05:43 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Good bush scope options these days
    Check the poor light ability of any scope before buying is my thought. In my comparison tests here all the leupolds below vx5 were beaten by the Bushnell Elite 3200
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 10:13 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by On thread : 12v fridge recommendations
    Hello. After reading all the recommendations, evaluating space in my car, counting savings, adjusting for high gas prices :) I bought the 42Qt Vevor refrigerator for pretty much 1/5th of the main...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 10:00 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : Rifle shooter or shotgun shooter
    I have shot shotgun, rifle, and pistol since I was a kid. All require different techniques but I have shot international competition with all three successfully. I think rifle shooters learning to...
    Liked On: 28-10-2023, 09:24 PM

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