Yep this sums it up very well. 3 stations I have hunted on have resorted to shooting to waste, just as a control measure. One owner said that this was the first time in 5 generations they have had...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:36 PM
While culling to waste is somewhat distasteful that is the nature of the beast when trying to get numbers down. Yes. Some stations in Nth Canterbury and Marlborough have used choppers recently and...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:35 PM
Red and black pkts, 50 grn. Imported. Anything imported was the bees knees. That and Sako were the 2 main brands around in te 60's. Maybe Hertenberg was less common. Used to get mine from a shop in...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:28 PM
We used to talk so much shite about .223 ammo. Arguing over what was best. Hertenberg or Sako :) And we thought our lives were sooo complicated. Sigh...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:27 PM
Right we are officially on the board. I shot this young stag right on last light yesterday evening. DOC land. I’m just using sako 50gn soft point ammo. 40 m into the neck and he dropped like...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:27 PM
Remember shooting my first boar, not big, maybe 45kg. After the excitement wore off, went to throw it over my shoulders to walk out, just like in the magazines. Couldn't get it off the ground! How's...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:24 PM
Exactly right. Our macho-bullshit culture always has consequences. Not just through deer carrying. Physical and psychological damage. Body, mind and relationships.
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:23 PM
The heavy pig & deer carrying culture in NZ is bad news. Yeah I know, if you’re big and strong and can carry it then you get the kudos and sure it looks cool. But you’re only one misstep away from a...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:23 PM
It cracks me up we take these young fellas out and they have none of the flash camo, state of the art clothing and equipment we just have to have. Maybe some of our essential purchases are not that...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:23 PM
I will carry the whole animal out (assuming it isn't a giant red) if I am not too far from the car. Otherwise I will debone the meat and fit all of it into my pack. Excess bone is very heavy. Even...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:22 PM
No need to sight in, have been using this type of setup in different rifles for 15-20 years, I even used this same 10 power scope setup on my 338 edge with no point of impact change out to 600m on...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:17 PM
Here’s a few photos of recent trips. 4 velvet red stags 400ms away feeding out early 3pm in afternoon. Lucky for them hinds are on the hit list. ...
Liked On: 08-11-2021, 10:17 PM
Here’s a hind I shot at 20m the other day with the 308win 151gr cast combo, it was pissing down with rain and low visibility so swapped the scope at camp for the red dot. Body shots work well on...
Liked On: 07-11-2021, 09:24 PM
Yep I plan to. The farm manager said he still has plenty on his block
Liked On: 07-11-2021, 09:15 PM
I like to hang it under the house then take my time cutting it up into choice cuts and make a good job so I carry all mine out whole
Liked On: 07-11-2021, 09:09 PM