About Phil_H

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Age
69
About Phil_H
Biography:
Did a bit of hunting years ago but then a long respite without a firearms licence while overseas and other priorities. Recently gained a licence and enjoying being back in the bush.
Location:
Mid Canterbury
Interests:
Hunting, Firearms and shooting in general
Occupation:
Work with Convicted Offenders

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    Phil_H liked post by 40mm On thread : Using Drones
    Fly it over my place, im still waiting to bag one for the wall!
    Liked On: 13-09-2019, 09:10 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Mooseman On thread : Where are all the deer
    Deer do move around at different times of the year. During winter they tend to get into the shelter of the bush and generally on the sunny side of the valley. They will feed on slips and clearings at...
    Liked On: 10-09-2019, 10:38 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Tahr On thread : Where are all the deer
    If you are seeing them over the fence I expect that I know where you are going in the Aorangis. PM me to make contact and introduce yourself and I will see how I can assist you to get one (on the...
    Liked On: 10-09-2019, 10:34 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by sneeze On thread : Going ‘old school’
    Gets a bit cumbersome, maybe we should just use acronyms. Your paddock trip could be Late evening Grass Saving or LEGS . Or Procuring Transient Succulent Deer PTSD. If it went beyond the...
    Liked On: 22-08-2019, 02:27 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Going ‘old school’
    I take the rifle for "walkies" if the barrel gets dirty its a bonus.
    Liked On: 22-08-2019, 08:39 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by sneeze On thread : Going ‘old school’
    I dont care, anyone can call it anything they like. Some of my relatives would use the phrase" going for a shot" with everything hunting related. But this is were the conversation has moved to and I...
    Liked On: 21-08-2019, 05:58 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Dundee On thread : Work Didn't Get In The Way!
    Back in the Ruahine Ranges today to climb this slip I saw a deer on a few weeks back. 118125 Ranged a deer at 369 yard a few weeks ago but had to get off the Ranges and back to work,so I left it....
    Liked On: 19-08-2019, 10:38 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Going ‘old school’
    Totally understand your point! This was never supposed to be a ‘I hunt the bush, so I’m more skilled than you’. One of the great things about the sport is what you can learn from it. The biggest...
    Liked On: 19-08-2019, 10:34 AM
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    Phil_H liked post by Tahr On thread : While you were sleeping...
    The alarm rang out at 3.55am which was my wake up yesterday morning to throw my gear into the ute and meet my son at 5am for our day’s hunting in public land 2 hours away. As I drove out of town I...
    Liked On: 16-08-2019, 06:51 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by McNotty On thread : Spotting scope opinions
    I would save a little longer and spend a bit more. $1000 gets you pretty average quality. These shots are from a Vortex Razor, but the Vortex Viper is nothing to scoff at for around $1650. The razor...
    Liked On: 15-08-2019, 01:17 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Max Headroom On thread : Minimum foot pound/ velocity for animal kills
    Can't unsee that. Dammit.
    Liked On: 14-08-2019, 11:06 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Minimum foot pound/ velocity for animal kills
    Actually its a lot more. Say for example you weigh 100 kg (224 lbs) thats 112 lbs per foot. Say you are shoe size 10 thats roughly 57 sq inches, say the heel is 25% of the total area thats 14 sq...
    Liked On: 13-08-2019, 11:44 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by woods223 On thread : Interesting view on the 308 v new calibres
    These days my main work rifle is a .223 , over 20x rounds gets a bit tedious with a .308 these days. However, I have owned and used .308's for 42 years for hunting and target shooting out to 900 yds....
    Liked On: 10-08-2019, 02:10 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by rambo-6mmrem On thread : Interesting view on the 308 v new calibres
    My veiw on 308 if you’re a hunter who shoots off the shelf factory ammunition only And wants a basic off the shelf rifle to shoot on game 300 or less Go for it fantastic caliber for that imo you...
    Liked On: 10-08-2019, 02:10 PM
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    Phil_H liked post by Tahr On thread : What old farts do for an afternoon...
    Some play bingo. Some go to the movies. And some energetic ones belong to walking groups. But these ones hunt. So, Brian and I cranked up the vintage Nissan yesterday and headed for the hills...
    Liked On: 09-08-2019, 06:22 PM

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