Blahahaha, I could go and pick up your camera stick Micky, maybe have a scan for big ginge while I'm there. Glad to know I'm not the only one who carries too much shit, although what were you...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 09:06 PM
Take some trekking poles, they can double as tent poles. Really helps the knees on the downhill carry with a load of meat too.
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 09:05 PM
In last few years..well the last 10-12 actually,I usually only do day trips,any overnighters have been roadend jobbies staying at vehicle. last week I decided ,after purchase of bivy bag to try it...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 09:05 PM
Broadly yes, but where the system becomes too onerous or the bar is set so high that most volunteer run ranges have difficulty complying, I do see it being a problem... From my perspective...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 08:11 PM
Regarding the "officer on duty" thing for casual use. It really does not need to be as complex as most guys are making it. HVNZDA have been running a system for several years where we have an...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 12:56 PM
a funny story for you rebooting rifles - we have it easy - my Dad was telling me when he trained in Egypt WW2 they had a viscious beast called a boyes anti tank rifle -cant remember the calibre but...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 10:17 AM
and if the serial number isnt a-z and 0-9, ffs help us all imagine entering Cyrillic, asian, etc its going to be a fustercluck
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 10:17 AM
You don't I believe need an approved range for "sighting in". Correct me if I'm wrong. Its bin a while since I read the new regs but I believe they only apply to "formal" ranges -the main part of...
Liked On: 23-03-2023, 10:14 AM
I've recently inspected three private ranges down our way, two of which are full danger area with 8mm templates - advantage of having private land in mountainous areas. As was mentioned above;...
Liked On: 22-03-2023, 10:10 PM
I'm using a Macpac Cascade in green. Very good as a bad weather jacket, and not ridiculously heavy.
Liked On: 22-03-2023, 01:08 PM
Hundreds of millions a year? With 250,000 licensed firearms owners in NZ, each 100 million is $400 each per year. Seriously? Assuming $200,000,000, I wonder what my $800 was spent on? And last...
Liked On: 21-03-2023, 07:39 PM
I suspect you're right about political ambitions ( i.e. Cahill ). Police are quoted as saying taxpayers have been subsidising the Firearms Licensing system to the tune of hundreds of million of...
Liked On: 21-03-2023, 07:38 PM
Have you had it fitted and are you using the correct size harness? Have Cactus Hector and it's the best thing I've ever bought, super tough, comfortable and well thought out and its still under...
Liked On: 21-03-2023, 04:04 PM
I am unsure how something with the same sole as a Redband can be that great. Love my redbands but they are my town/boat/dry weather gumboot, the soles on them are actually bloody terrible for any...
Liked On: 21-03-2023, 10:46 AM
Stop being sensible.
Liked On: 21-03-2023, 10:45 AM