The A&N is in nearly 100% condition externally and definitely 100% mechanically and bore. The stock was a little dull and dirty. But a quick solvent clean and 20 coats of stock oil brought it...
Liked On: 26-04-2024, 01:33 AM
So the Vintage Rifle scene has been pretty quiet on the forum lately and it falls to me to stir things up So what happens when that crazy old rifle guy ( old rifle not old guy ? ) buys a SHOTGUN ...
Liked On: 26-04-2024, 01:32 AM
I went for a short hunt this afternoon and came home with nothing to show for it. No animal, no photos, hardly even worked up a sweat, but it was one of the best bush stalks I have ever had. Within...
Liked On: 26-04-2024, 01:31 AM
444 marlin or 45/70 are other semi easy conversions... The old SMLE getting long in tooth now.the 30/30 might be ideal for same purpose but then again if rebarrelling anyway there is 303 Brit barrels...
Liked On: 25-04-2024, 04:02 PM
In reality the sika are a minor ecological threat up there than mustelids, cats, possums. The money should be allocated accordingly.
Liked On: 23-04-2024, 01:34 PM
The charge wasn't the main reason for the recoil. It was the four steel weights needed to open a 3-4 metre square net at 20 metres, one 19x60mm cylindrical steel weight per barrel giving a total...
Liked On: 23-04-2024, 04:50 AM
Deer aren't predators though, pests in some eyes but not predators
Liked On: 23-04-2024, 04:31 AM
you are right timattalon they could if they wished to do more for kiwi in Northland just get a better handle on roaming dogs which have taken a lot of kiwi in Northland - and cats for other...
Liked On: 22-04-2024, 02:33 PM
Predator Free 2050 is a pipe dream. We all know that.
Liked On: 22-04-2024, 02:32 PM
Ah yes, the 'good old days'! 16 hour days and bruised shoulders from testing the bloody things, having plenty of money from making them and no time to spend it from trying to keep up with demand,...
Liked On: 21-04-2024, 11:51 PM
One off spring per year is no "more rapidly" than any other deer herd in NZ, hinds only cycle once a year, thats when we have the roar/rut. And sometimes, but not often, they will cycle again after...
Liked On: 21-04-2024, 11:45 PM
Tahr is right powers that be see deer free Northland as feasible - with Auckland as a barrier - and Northland forests are seen as unique they are not the same composition as say lower North Island ...
Liked On: 21-04-2024, 11:44 PM
Good luck to the person charged with telling Northland locals they are going to eradicate pigs from Northland.:D
Liked On: 21-04-2024, 08:25 PM
One would have thought employment and roading would be better value for the money. Bureaucrats just love spending tax and rates money.
Liked On: 21-04-2024, 08:24 PM
They have spent approx $6 million and intend at least another $1.5m and yet the DoC area manager Reed can only postulate that the sika herd albeit small may cost Northland a lot. Note the complete...
Liked On: 21-04-2024, 08:24 PM