Just back from 3 nights away. Had a good trip. Over 40 deer seen and three shot. Charlie has been desperate to shoot his first. To his credit he was adamant it had to be on doc land and not a farm...
Liked On: 28-09-2023, 01:23 AM
HRBC or XTP, both will absolutely. Just know your rifle, your load and your ability for shot placement to whatever you consider your max effective range. For me these are 100m nominal loads. Prefer...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:57 PM
6 waters (including the tears).
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:40 PM
According to a news article I read today, F&G had already approached regional council about concentrating eradication efforts in the area of Waikato river mostly affected but with little response....
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:40 PM
Fish & Game have sent an email to licence holders. The main threat seems to be ski boats that hold ballast water. However waterskiing is banned on the lake!! Kayaks are probably the biggest threat...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:39 PM
Leupy over vortex any day. You need to buy two vortex so you have one to alternate between warranty claims Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:35 PM
Greetings BK10, For bush and clearings keep the max power low, especially if you tend to wind the power up to get a better look at things. Field of view is king in the bush both before and after the...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:35 PM
Or something like this https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f13/zeiss-terra-2-7x32-98294/
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:35 PM
Actually I just had a look. It's a Fullfield IV and it's actually 2.5-10x42. Although it came on a rifle I brought "second" hand as mentioned it retails for like $600 new and I like it for what it...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:35 PM
A 3-9x42 or similar would be a good option for your hunting, plenty of older quality scopes around that you pick up for $300 -$600 or you could spend a bit more for a 2-10x or 3-12x or 3-15x. If you...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:35 PM
do you know what magnification range you are wanting? I wouldnt go above 3x minimum for bush hunting. 2-7? 3-9 used to be pretty standard and will do everything you say. 3-15 more common now might...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:35 PM
Thanks for your responses, yep Preacher I am versed in shooting as whilst I am a newbie now I use to hunt regularly when I was much younger and the equipment has moved on so much its like starting...
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:34 PM
They can't figure out next weeks weather.
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:34 PM
Well that’s a bit awkward! When I was at school a few years ago now , we were told the sun was going to go “super nova” and BBQ everything! I do wish they would make up their minds!
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:34 PM
They are still going to tax you on it anyway. Got to syphon off that money some how.
Liked On: 27-09-2023, 03:33 PM