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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5,462
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11-12-2023 10:44 AM
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  1. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Barrel break-in
    I doubt that wearing out your barrel is the maker's point as you're only shooting a dozen or so times. Hardly enough to wear out a barrel. I just think that it won't do any harm to do it. And in the...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 05:51 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by zimmer On thread : Barrel break-in
    Your advise re a rifle vice usage and bore guide (and a good rod) and not damaging the throat or the muzzle is relevant whether breaking in or just doing a regular clean. Yeah I know there is also a...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 05:51 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by zimmer On thread : Barrel break-in
    That's a strange sweeping statement. Bartlein, Kreiger, Lilja, Brux for example, all excellent barrel makers that I rate highly, all have break-in procedures. The most outspoken non break-in...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 05:51 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by timattalon On thread : Barrel break-in
    sjjs This is the method I was taught and use. I doubt it makes too much difference to barrel life as most hunters / recreational shooters wont use near enough ammo to do this. And if they do manage...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 05:49 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by sjjs On thread : Barrel break-in
    Really I just want to give it the best treatment from the start, hopefully then it will be accurate and out last me.
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 05:47 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Ultimitsu On thread : Two shooters, same rifle, different results.
    My mates and I shoot each other's guns all the time. None of us ever had any issue not being able to shoot each other's guns accurately. Years ago, I was shooting club rifles at the Birkenhead...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 10:22 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Mooseman On thread : Possum Trapping
    There is a huge difference between controlling a population and eradicating it. With current methods eradication is not an option. When I was still in the pest control we were trying to eradicate...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 08:08 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by scotsman On thread : Possum Trapping
    Could of sworn the target was 2025 back when I was in NZ. Either way I do not see how it is possible to completely kill them off. Is there a plan on how to do it? I remember they dropped a bunch of...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 08:08 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by scotsman On thread : Possum Trapping
    Not sure if anyone will remember me. Just wanted to update this with a-bit more about what I ended up doing regarding possums. Its been almost 3.5 years since I had to leave NZ and i’m back home in...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 08:06 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Tahr On thread : Stags & Bucks 2022
    Grandsons recent head. Rimutakas. 190991
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 07:14 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Barrel break-in
    I used Howa's recommendations for my Howa 223 and 308. I did it as I sighted it in. I figured that Howa know a hell of a lot more about barrels than I do ... "HOWA RIFLE RECOMMENDED BREAK-IN...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 06:56 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by viper On thread : Silly boy and an eel
    They train / learn quickly. Up in the BOP we had a small creek running through the property. It had a few small waterholes along it's length. I used to take eggs , shot rabbits down to one waterhole...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 06:54 AM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Dicko On thread : Bipod jump
    Forward pressure on the bipod and hand under the forend if larger calibre will significantly reduce the jump. Body position directly behind stock makes a big difference. If your sqewed to the side...
    Liked On: 23-02-2022, 11:23 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by Bobba On thread : Dodgy recoil lug
    Moa Hunter yep caught that bit. Have all the bits now so will give it a go this weekend hopefully.
    Liked On: 23-02-2022, 11:09 PM
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    Moa Hunter liked post by tetawa On thread : Bang for buck night vision.
    Ban luck Phil is still not with us, great input on this subject.
    Liked On: 23-02-2022, 04:40 PM

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