They do look a bit retro don’t they… But there will never be as many deer shot in the trees with so called “bush pigs” as there all ready have been with 25” SMLE’s. Dunno how they did it. :) The...
Liked On: 19-09-2024, 09:05 AM
The ranges shot in my suggestion are "in principle" only. However, the ptinciple of acceptable skill should still be applied. For instance; if no 500metre distance is available then a second three...
Liked On: 18-09-2024, 05:47 PM
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Liked On: 18-09-2024, 04:40 PM
^^^^THIS!!!^^^^
Liked On: 18-09-2024, 09:53 AM
The best thing to do is get people used to seeing hunters carrying rifles (where they are allowed to). Make it normal and not something to get all anxious about.
Liked On: 16-09-2024, 10:31 PM
End of the day this thread is just a heap of opinions from my quick scan. Thermals are here to stay and they aren’t going anywhere, regardless of how you feel about them. Do what makes you happy and...
Liked On: 13-09-2024, 10:15 AM
So a few years back there was a thread here about small axes, and the idea was someone was looking for a smaller axe, like a boys axe, with a head that was bearded so you could choke up on it and use...
Liked On: 11-09-2024, 11:09 PM
If thermals help the average hunter control some of the booming numbers in the Forest Parks I support it fully. Deer numbers are really getting out of hand, our Neighbours shot 250 deer in last...
Liked On: 11-09-2024, 10:54 AM
First shot at live game with my 159 year old Ball & Williams Ballard 44 Rimfire Bloody stoked with everything about this rifle 258915
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 10:35 PM
If I were to buy a thermal, it would be to make the most of the very limited time I have to get into the hunting grounds, and maximize my opportunity to spot a deer, giving me the opportunity to...
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 05:22 PM
Greenstone valley in????60s,70s got done. Stewart island was done,hand applied to broadleaf in 90s. I hate the stuff,it's indiscriminate and fucking terrible way to die,dogs extremely vulnerable to...
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 05:19 PM
If you believe it hasn't been used to target deer you need to look a bit harder. It has been. This is just another "balancing act" in the constant juggle of animal numbers,human wants for...
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 05:15 PM
While we're at it, we should debate the use of anything bigger than 308, suppressors, binoculars and spotting scopes, dogs, quads, compound bows, topo maps and smokeless powder. Hell, why do we even...
Liked On: 10-09-2024, 05:09 PM
I think you should add a couple more horns on while your at it too! :thumbsup:
Liked On: 08-09-2024, 10:34 PM
yes could be an old pig wallow - certainly nothing says fresh sign - a lot of hunters get hung up on sign they see - I get tired of hunters I take out pointing out piles of deer shit to me whopp...
Liked On: 06-09-2024, 01:15 PM