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 Simon On thread : Useing the firearms register
    Well I put my guns into the system. Took some time but was not too bad as I put the laptop beside the safe. Had a call to clarify the capacity of my shotgun within 30 mins of sending it which was a...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 10:20 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by DPT On thread : What needs to be registered
    Hi guys, There seems to be a lot of confusion going around about what requires to be registered, firearms parts etc etc. See below, hopefully that helps clear things up. 227356 . 227354 .
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 02:28 PM
  3. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by blair993 On thread : 22lr barrel length with subs
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6izQ8bkq8&t=1s
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 02:13 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by dannyb On thread : Words Fail me
    Wasnt it only a couple of weeks ago at most your daughters work place was threatened by an unstable individual ? If I remember correctly you were absolutely furious (rightly so) but what if (humor...
    Liked On: 14-06-2023, 08:49 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Nick-D On thread : 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance
    Nah didn't you read Barry's post. After 300m they turn backwards and bounce off
    Liked On: 06-06-2023, 07:47 AM
  6. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by mikee On thread : Selling your rifle - include a shot target?
    Well I used to take people at their word, sent a Eotech 557 to a chap to "try before possibly buying" and it came back f&^ked with not a word. After that.............................
    Liked On: 05-06-2023, 02:54 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Allgood On thread : 'Subsonic' .22 ammo going off with a crack
    Have a read of this thread..... https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f10/winchester-usa-22-40-gr-subsonic-vs-winchester-aus-40gr-subsonic-80003/
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 09:22 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Bagheera On thread : Swarovski Z5 3.5-18 problem?
    You can get problems if you stare at a sight picture for more 10-20 seconds as your eyes lose circulation and oxygen, specially if your neck and head arent upright. Be aware of good head positioning...
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 09:03 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by mikee On thread : Why are some Sellers not offering shipping?
    I guess its a personal thing, I wont use Hunting and Fishing nor the other local guy on a matter of principle so would have to drive to the only other option.
    Liked On: 17-04-2023, 10:29 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : Home made gear
    Following RV1's request for info on making a tarp, thought I'd post it here. My UK Army basha is slowly making its way back from UK, so thought I'd have a crack at making one. Went to...
    Liked On: 03-04-2023, 05:38 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Thanks for not nuking whole threads
    If "Derogatory and personal attacks are already not tolerated" could we simply have this included in the rules please.
    Liked On: 18-03-2023, 12:38 PM
  12. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by dannyb On thread : Thanks for not nuking whole threads
    I think between us we are trying not to nuke whole treads, but we are taking the approach of locking threads that become too high maintenance. These locked threads will not disappear but they will be...
    Liked On: 05-03-2023, 10:13 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by No.3 On thread : How do these Warne Vertical Rings work?
    Once adjusted and locked on the recoil plate is captive on dovetails, can't go anywhere. Note this is the 4-screw maxima version I'm referring to no the 2-screw which uses the screw as the recoil...
    Liked On: 02-02-2023, 06:14 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by No.3 On thread : How do these Warne Vertical Rings work?
    Used them on many many scopes, including lightweight thin alloy tube ones. As said, torque settings are vital on these and start at the bottom screws and work up. Having said that, with their...
    Liked On: 01-02-2023, 10:03 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Friwi On thread : How do these Warne Vertical Rings work?
    The first secret is to not use them on your own scope. The second secret is that if you have to install them on a rifle, you first tighten the bottom screws, making sure that the top ones are loose...
    Liked On: 01-02-2023, 09:58 PM

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