Not a firearm; but a heirloom can certainly mean anything. I class my dad's old hand post rammer as a heirloom (to me). It would mean nothing to anyone else. Everytime I use the handmade rammer to...
Liked On: 24-04-2023, 02:28 PM
Yeah I got my grandads/dads 1950s Browning Trombone - it'll be handed down to my kids. I used to hunt with it as a kid (12?), old man used to go salmon fishing and I'd bugger off for the day with a...
Liked On: 24-04-2023, 10:58 AM
To me a heirloom quality firearm will be a one off that has been made to a specific clients order. At the minimum "hand finished" with all mechanicals perfectly tuned and operating flawlessly. The...
Liked On: 24-04-2023, 10:46 AM
In reality something that is special to you....could be anything. I love the idea of handing my walnut Lupo down but hey there's no garuntee that my kids will stay interested in hunting either and...
Liked On: 24-04-2023, 10:34 AM
I haven't watched the NZ episodes (will do now though) - but I have watched the last 3 seasons - I can see some of the reasons they may not like the NZ hunting scene, some of them I agree with. ...
Liked On: 07-01-2023, 11:59 AM
To qualify that link a bit. I think big heavy leather boots are overrated, old tech, I prefer a much lighter boot, as long as the pack is under 20kg I'd be happy with trail shoes. You definitely...
Liked On: 05-11-2022, 09:05 PM
Picked mine up this arvo.
Liked On: 04-11-2022, 08:27 PM
Yes it is all made in NZ. I had considdered just using Sig stocks but figured I can do better cost wise and make it lighter at the same time. The butt stock only weighs about 200 grams which is a 3rd...
Liked On: 03-11-2022, 06:44 AM
Mine is on the way to my local via the dealer network. Hopefully have an initial unboxing report and range christening report coming soon.
Liked On: 02-11-2022, 09:35 PM
Typical pack weight makes a difference to what I’d recommend. Light pack / day trips can get away with something light & flexible, but heavy packs need a stiffer shank. Good ankle support is a...
Liked On: 01-11-2022, 09:56 PM
most of my hunting has been North Isalnd especially Te Urewera and East Coast - I have worn nothing but Bullers for 50 years and totally recommend them - in fact culling we all wore them nothing...
Liked On: 01-11-2022, 09:55 PM
Thank you all for you interest. This chassis came about because no body else made what I wanted. It has been a 3 year project with all the challenges that came our way in the last couple. I...
Liked On: 28-10-2022, 08:10 PM
got my tickets for the saturday....im sure i will win the $1000 spending money and the $35000 boat door prize,,,,,,,,,, (sounds almost like a tui ad reality is i couldnt win a beer in a brewery)
Liked On: 26-10-2022, 04:27 PM
congrats mate - ya wont forget that one - yup Rumpy right -try sambar stag ya wont want to again- like sawdust mixed with mashed old potato sack - that tastes like venison - you lucky with a young...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 07:56 PM
Nice one :thumbsup:
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 02:27 PM