Have owned both. Now use Tikkas. The X-Bolt is an awesome rifle but the Tikka trigger is much nicer. You can buy a lighter spring I believe for the X-Bolt though. Tikka half bolt can be made very...
Liked On: 27-03-2020, 09:22 AM
With the local fallow I’ve found sorta around 10am and from 5pm onwards good times
Liked On: 21-02-2019, 08:14 AM
Spent a fair few hours up Otawa. You have a hell of a challenge hunting them in that tight supplejack but they are there and you'll run into a few pigs too, and go very early or late, always had my...
Liked On: 21-02-2019, 08:14 AM
Get the book "Hunting fallow deer in New Zealand" by Howard Egan, lots of info on fallow habits and preferences etc. A few things I have learnt... they like grass, they have excellent hearing, and...
Liked On: 20-02-2019, 08:43 PM
It's the same for any deer species. Grab your rifle, strap on your knife, lace up your boots and go hunting. You said it yourself you want to explore. Off you go.
Liked On: 20-02-2019, 08:43 PM