Sam's mum was a colleague of mine in a previous life (for the both of us), she went off to bring up Sam, and for 13 years has been doing a damm fine job of it - he's a great kid. But there's only...
Liked On: 11-12-2022, 09:45 PM
RUMPY and myself went out for a wee wander this morning,Meg the big black bitch came along to keep us on track. got to hunting area right on first light.we tied boot laces and headed off up...
Liked On: 11-12-2022, 05:43 PM
After years of cocking around trying to find the optimal combination of rings and base for a given rifle, I’ve concluded that Talleys represent the best overall solution. a) simple b) robust c)...
Liked On: 08-12-2022, 04:56 PM
Back in October, I visited a new area about 90 minutes from Christchurch. A solid 70-minute climb and a bit of a sidle lead to some nice country that receives a fair amount of pressure. It was a...
Liked On: 07-12-2022, 05:59 PM
There is a brand new Bergara B14. 270 for $899 in hunting and fishing palmerston-north yesterday. It was on special so may still be available.......please buy it before I do something silly and grab...
Liked On: 04-12-2022, 01:46 PM
I own two Marlin xl7s. 30.06 & 223. The 30.06 is good for 4 shot 24mm groups @ 100mtrs. The 223 ladt week shot a 12.8mm 4 shot group at 100 Mtrs. Both with reloads. Both weigh in at 8lb 1oz with...
Liked On: 04-12-2022, 09:16 AM
And i thought 'sneaking in' was the fun part [emoji41] Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 03-12-2022, 08:46 PM
Got sick of waiting endlessly for the bloody marlin SBLs (that are never coming) and splashed out on a new .22 Gotta say. I'm quite fond of this lil thing. Not much to hate. It's light as a...
Liked On: 01-12-2022, 08:55 PM
Final got out to find some venison after 2 months of hayfever and flu.Tipped these 2 over just on 1st light in the drizzly rain and mist then the sun shined.Usual place,river bed edges,broom and...
Liked On: 28-11-2022, 06:30 PM
Thought I'd bring this thread back up to the top , because Howa's deserve Top Billing . Got my new .223 Sporter barrelled action recently to replace my old CMC/Howa and as soon as I got it my...
Liked On: 27-11-2022, 10:51 PM
Recently got another inch cut off my 260 with a new DPT magnum can fitted. Got it home and finally got around to taking it to the range to re zero etc. Noticed my parallax dial was quite stiff and...
Liked On: 26-11-2022, 10:36 PM
Hi all Not sure why I feel compelled to post a story of my modest success, hopefully not seen to be self congratulatory it’s just I enjoy reading of others hunts, successful or not, so maybe I’m...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 06:45 PM
Agreed. I have a Mapac 35L alpine pack which is more than big enough for an overnighter. Have done a couple of 3 night winter missions in the alps even, although not alone, we shared tent cooking...
Liked On: 22-11-2022, 09:44 PM
Just read this trip report again. Classic and I laughed out loud when he realised how shit that campsite was... Great read second time around - thanks for sharing! I just wish I had a trip report...
Liked On: 22-11-2022, 09:43 PM
35-40 litre packs might be well and good for an over nighter...but leaves stuff all room to put meat in if you do drop an animal... you can take a 80-90 litre pack with next to nothing in it....have...
Liked On: 22-11-2022, 09:43 PM