I adjust the brightness and contrast on mine at the start of every hunt. Find an outside animal (dog or cat is good) that you can look at to make sure the settings are suitable for the conditions. ...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:32 PM
Good to meet a few of you guys in person and an awesome set up. I got 6/10 on day one but it all turned to shit today on the long side with 1/10... pretty stoked with the second round hit on the...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:30 PM
I hit 3 of 7.
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:29 PM
Typical Canterbury springtime weather! NW flow and rain. Some tricky winds this morning, switch left to right and back again at some, and still up to 10mph to complete drop offs. Finished with 14...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:29 PM
I am inclined to go that it is a tool in the box for when needed. I have had the opportunity to have a look through the thermal gear but never purchased one. However- everyone here seems to be using...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:28 PM
Every man and his dog seem to have them around this area pushed by local H&F and i haven't worked out how some are paying for them, I think its another tool in the box. And no i have never used one...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:28 PM
Another up close and personal 258805
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 06:26 PM
Newish hunter. Got a 6.5 as it seemed to be a pretty versatile do all cartridge. Kept my Sauer's barrel at 22". It doesn't seem to get in the way when bush hunting, and it will keep its legs if I...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:16 PM
I’m a very novice hunter myself and just bought my first rifle in the last 6 weeks - a Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor. Having lost my job in the last month I’ve had plenty of time to use it too! I...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:16 PM
Was out last night and this morning did a quick hunt in bush block on way home. Got a few goats and saw some more on ridge about 800 m away. Too far for 223 and couldn’t be arsed spending maybe an...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:07 PM
I agree. But I actually hate the word ethical. Often people use the word ethical to reassure themselves about something they have done which may be controversial.
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:06 PM
Good if people care to declare their scores. We shot 7 stages and I finished with 4 hits (Ben and I couldn't stay the night), so again about average. The weather conditions (and course too for that...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:03 PM
We shot the first 10 yesterday afternoon in the tail end of the rain & finished up the back 10 this morning in the sun. Difficult conditions yesterday and tricky wind this morning. I did alright on...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:02 PM
Things I learnt: fill my pockets up with rocks to act as wind ballast. (See Tentmans comment, I fall under the skinny bugger class) Wait for a wind gap before trying ~400yd shots with a 223....
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:02 PM
At Last. A comp that favors old age and those of a stout figure. Old age: Superior sledging skills Possessed of sufficient cunning to use most powerfull wind bucking rifle Letting young-uns go...
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 04:02 PM