About Moa Hunter

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Date of Birth
November 16, 1964 (59)
About Moa Hunter
Location:
North Canterbury
Interests:
Hunting, Fishing, Self sufficiency - fruit trees, vege garden etc. Biological research topics
Occupation:
deer farmer and packhouse manager

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11-12-2023 10:44 AM
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  1. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by 300Shortmag On thread : Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats
    100% agree with Barry , .22wmr is a waste of time. It’s easy to get the first one with a well placed head shot but hopeless once they start running. I’ve culled plenty in both islands whilst farming...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 05:06 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats
    as Timattalon says 7.62x39 is an option - but if ya really want a goat round then the .22x250 is it - devastating- we tried to get ammo for it issued but no luck - rather hard on ears though -when I...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 05:06 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by timattalon On thread : Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats
    Depending on range 7.62x39 could be an option too...WMR would not be my choice on goats - and if you need rapid follow up shots then lever action like a BLR could be the go too. (dearer though) ...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 05:05 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by WaikatoBushman On thread : Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats
    Cheers for all the input gentlemen, I was initially leaning in the direction of the 223 but a mates opinion had me thinking otherwise * Just a disclaimer, I'm certainly no professional goat...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 05:04 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by vulcannz On thread : Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats
    I shot a big old billy goat in the back of the head once (223) from < 100m. Dropped like a sack of spuds, wahoo thought I. Started walking over to it, as I got near the old bastard jumped up and took...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 05:03 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats
    I was in goat control operations for nearly 40 years -have shot well lost count never counted - possibly 3-4 thousand - not once have I ever seen or known of any professional using a ,22WMR always...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 05:02 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by csmiffy On thread : Dumb question about shooting
    Along the lines of what gundoc has suggested but I doubt it is your issue. He has a Remington 700 300 win mag that he has been mucking around a bit doing long-range shooting. older rifle, not one of...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 04:59 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Dumb question about shooting
    The problem is subject to a steadily increasing error factor that increases exponentially. Bullet stability, velocity, wind, mirage, temperature variation, barrel harmonics, personal ability, etc....
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 04:58 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Dumb question about shooting
    oh well you have learnt a couple of expensive lessons...... what used to be magnum imports..now???hut valley ...??? were always good to deal with,sure you have plenty of "better options" to spend...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 04:56 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by No.3 On thread : Guess the round
    Not allowed to call them dwarf rounds any more are we? "Rounds of lesser stature"...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 04:31 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Sideshow On thread : Stags and Bucks 2023
    Start of the year with a nice Muntjac Buck. Just need an extra tine at the front and he would have been in for a medal here. 216153 Fallow bucks are still in they just need to cross the boundary...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 10:06 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Hunting Advice / Insight
    I would seriously suggest you try to get someone who can hunt to take you out a few times to get you started - otherwise for you its going to be a long road - but in your favour is that there is a...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 10:05 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Beaker On thread : Turned my Traeger cold
    Nice!! I did the same with a Bradley (different connections, but same concept) A tip for smoking cheese, is 1kg block, cut to 1/4,and put each piece on a small bit of baking paper.... Oh and...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 08:07 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Boner On thread : Turned my Traeger cold
    I’ve been wanting to start experimenting with cold smoked cheese, butter, fish etc. but the Traeger only goes down to 75’. Too hot for the job in hand. What to do? I found an old Smokai in the...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 08:07 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by shananah On thread : Designing the best back country tent in the market - Need you help
    I've a Fairydown Assault(early model) for probably 30 years, the fact that it is still in good nick probably means I haven't used it enough. :( Too heavy for solo trips but OK split between two, it...
    Liked On: 06-02-2023, 08:01 AM

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