There had been a couple of missed opportunities in recent months however in late March the promise was reaffirmed - I would take my daughter deer hunting during the school holidays in the hope she...
Liked On: 30-04-2019, 01:54 PM
Hey all. Just realised these pics are huge sorry- I don't know how to squash them. Thought id give this Sika stopper a birthday- I'm a carpenter so most of this work wasn't above my pay grade....
Liked On: 19-03-2019, 06:50 PM
Hey brothers managed to bag my first red deer today in the ruahines stoked as. My overnighter trip turned into a day hunt in the blink of an eye. These trips into the ruahines have paid off. Big...
Liked On: 18-03-2019, 11:57 AM
kiwi-adam am a bit to far away but i recommend the hornady sst. pays to shop around but have found farmlands to be the cheapest here in gisborne. Not the cheapest of ammo but worth the money, also...
Liked On: 14-03-2019, 09:21 PM
About $58 a box at farmlands last lot. I was using gmx for a bit when the sst weren't available, pretty much the same results but they were a lot more expensive so soon as i run out i went back to...
Liked On: 14-03-2019, 09:21 PM
Every chance your rifle will be different but my Tikka 7mm08 was a laser beam with Hornady Precision Hunter 150 ELDX
Liked On: 14-03-2019, 09:21 PM
When I purchased my used Desert Tech rifle it came with a few barrels, one of which was a 24" Trueflite .22-243 with a 1-8" twist built by Robbie Tiffen. It had clearly seen some use as the throat...
Liked On: 14-03-2019, 01:12 PM
Yes the round count on the .22x47 is reported about 1500 with hot varminting loads. The data I found on .22x47 suggests they get 3750fps with 65gr game kings using 39.4gr of 2209 with a 24" barrel....
Liked On: 14-03-2019, 01:12 PM
22 magnum. :P
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 05:13 PM
Glassing? Using binos to find game.
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 11:14 AM
If you're taking a GPS make sure you enter the hut location. Sounds silly, but when that cloud rolls in and you're out on the hill, finding that hut is going to be impossible. If you don't have a GPS...
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 11:14 AM
kiwi-adam if you search gear list and have a read through them its worth while. I know the one above was written by another member but others posted other items to add in or more food etc.
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 11:14 AM
Hey that's a great bigbear Just starting off and needed a list. Sadly need to buy almost all the things on there but will hopefully have it sorted for next. Have a starting point now :) Ta for also...
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 09:15 AM
If you're at cloud level, you'll be taking clothing for all conditions. Rain, snow, howling wind. Decent base/mid layer, synthetic or merino. Lightweight down or synthetic jacket ( I like...
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 09:08 AM
Expect temps from 5-7 below zero to 20 above. Likely to be not much wind at that time of year, pretty settled weather leading into winter. A decent sleeping bag is recommended. Decent base...
Liked On: 12-03-2019, 09:08 AM