This thread reminds me of my first shots at a deer. We had set up camp at the top of a slip in the Ruahines. Just on dark I took a look over the top and there were several deer feeding at most 50m...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 04:53 PM
I've got some of that glow powder here. Pm a postal address and you can have some to try, if you want
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 04:53 PM
Knock it down with a bit of wood. Give a few taps. It will come down. Then have a think about what you did wrong.
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 04:40 PM
My first experience of an unwanted loaded rifle was when I was about 16 years old – a long time ago A school Mate and I went down the Himitangi sand country for rabbits – rabbits were everywhere...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 03:33 PM
Interesting examples, can I suggest the OP write a check sheet. Bolt out. Bore clear. Ammo away in box. Bolt away in pocket. Rifle in bag. Rifle in car. I may have missed some steps but good...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 03:32 PM
A lot of deer died with the 22 Hornet, if I remember correctly one of greatest forestry hunters, Don Kiddie used one with great results, but then he shot hundreds of deer with the humble 22.
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 03:14 PM
Aa an idea of availability, a quick look at the Guncity website shows 10 types of 7mmRM ammo apparently in stock, and 35 types of 308 ammo (and 13 types of 270).
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 03:13 PM
Bugger. Ive just ordered some. Spreading the cost of freight is certainly a good idea. This is in USD. Order #1-6246 (March 7, 2022) Product Quantity Price .224 Cal-60g Hammer Hunter - Box of...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 03:07 PM
Shoot a Keruru with your 270 and he will appear. Know of more than one skid site known as "30-06 skid where a Keruru lost his head.
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 02:35 PM
Another one with the 124 6.5 Hammer last night. A good solid buck with a spindly head. This at 60 yards. At that range the petals still expanded and broke off and the shank made a hell of a hole....
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 02:27 PM
if you're not getting bone taint, getting stuck in the dark after starting the butchery at 12 noon then I wouldn't be too bothered. Lot's of fellas here have done hundreds where as you and I are...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 12:53 PM
That JohnDuxbury, is beautifull.
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 12:44 PM
So my 22.250 is ok then phew
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 12:34 PM
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/hunting/permits-and-licences/permit-conditions/ Under excluded list 4.0 The following activities are strictly prohibited: ...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 12:34 PM
Another one of my projects, a new stock for my old Winchester 70 fwt in .30/06. To me the Winchester model 70 was always the handsomest of rifles. She always shot well, any weight of bullet into...
Liked On: 12-03-2022, 11:29 AM