Agreed, on evening walks my partner and I sometimes take a rangefinder and take competing guesses at different chosen landmarks then see who wins when the range finder confirms it. The rule is that...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 11:49 AM
Cheers for the data guys. Perfect and just what I was looking for
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:46 AM
I caught this stag in the open at dawn. I sneaked in to where I could get a good shot of him. Turns out I didnt have my camera! But I did have a bit of paper and a stub of pencil so I did a lightning...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:45 AM
same - so now spare clothing for overnight - just undies a thermal singlet and one light thermal top thats it - my theory is have some dry inner garments to sleep in - stick on wet outer next day to...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:40 AM
Bugger all. It’s dead weight. I carry a small Powerade bottle as I’ve mentioned. It’s rarely ever fuller than half. I drink a lot of water but when it’s there in front of me. Streams etc. always camp...
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:39 AM
i should be free most weekends. weekend of 10-11 feb or 17-18 works i think . will be going looking for stags with the wife should be ok for you to come along. normally a lot of thar where we will...
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 10:09 PM
if your in the timaru/south canterbury area should be able to sort something out .i dont shoot chamois but should be able to get you on to thar and deer
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 10:09 PM
Yikes! Mid to late 1970's a 10 day Xmas trip into the Kaimanawas or Nelson Lakes would see us carting a pretty standard 65lb pack. Thats 29.5 kgs. Just shows the weight savings that modern...
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 09:52 PM
Good. You forgot marshmallows and hot chocolate for your mini-me.
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 09:51 PM
That’s a good one too. When doing rabbit control on lifestyle blocks, safe backstop is limited, which equals limited opportunities, which can be partially mitigated sometimes by taking longer shots...
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 09:47 PM
No matter whether you are zeroed for 200 or using the 3" rule, out to 300/350 yards your aim should never be off the animal. That includes steep up or down hill. There shouldn't be light between the...
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 09:47 PM
Hi Two overnighters into the Molesworth & an evening hunt behind Oxford earlier this week. Saw plenty of deer (and the odd Chamois), and was able to target the spiker and yearlings which taste...
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 07:42 PM
Fucks sakes ……
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 07:34 PM
Surely you’re taking the piss ? Why carry water at all when the back country’s full of it.
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 07:34 PM
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f22/overnight-hunting-kit-basic-list-101028/#post1534345
Liked On: 06-01-2024, 07:33 PM