This is an American made Outdoorsman pack frame that I use in the tussock. Its an excellent platform to shoot off, especially steep down hill. The frame is stiff nylon sort of stuff and there is a...
Liked On: 07-01-2023, 12:54 PM
We will need to take that and mine for a walk when you have it shooting straight.
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 06:02 PM
After a long (very short) wait I finally had the Tikka 6.5prc and a bit of time to get it sighted in. 213773 The weather was questionable but managed to get a close enough zero. 213770 ...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 05:51 PM
213788 213789 Just picked up this new toy from Nelson, courtesy of Roktoy. Nice little .308 Rossi takedown. Just need to sort scope and rings now.
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 05:29 PM
Hello Everyone As mentioned in my post https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f22/leatherman-service-80119/ I wanted to get my Leatherman serviced/repaired. Well i finally got round to it and...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 04:45 PM
Clearly not! :cave:
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 04:27 PM
I’ve been practicing shooting in various sitting / standing positions as the grass is so long, prone shooting is a non-starter. Some gong practice shooting uncomfortable positions has really helped...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 04:27 PM
Looks fun, but don't you end up with salt all over the house?
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 02:58 PM
Great photos and write up, an era gone as Dave Ratcliffe would say. Ive hunted public land for over 40 years and mostly still do, but approaching 60 now and have recently had the opportunity to hunt...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 02:20 PM
53 years ago I shot my first deer too! And used a 222 but it was a Sako.
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 02:19 PM
Those 2 I remember my pack was something around 90lb and the walk was 5 hours, but broken by a night at a biv. The hardest carry was a a deer out of the Pouranaki onto the Rangi tops and to the car...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 12:52 PM
I get a few jibes on here about hunting private land mainly now. I can understand why 'cos its what they hear and see of me - but I really busted my arse on public land for longer than the nay-sayers...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 12:50 PM
Some of them might even tell you if and where they saw some deer. Happened to me a couple times
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 08:57 AM
I always stop and have a chat with any walkers I come across when carrying a rifle. Be as friendly as possible and try to portray us hunters in a good light. Be sensible and safe as I am sure...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 08:57 AM
thanks everyone for your input checked out a few of the spots but no luck, can’t get lucky every time
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 08:56 AM