About Trout

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About Trout
Biography:
Try to find time to huntnfish, drink speights and 4x4 around hills.
Location:
Southern Alps
Interests:
Huntnfishing,4x4 speights rugby.
Occupation:
Retired

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4,890
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Last Activity
06-04-2025 01:18 PM
Join Date
13-12-2011
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  1. Trout
    Trout liked post by Got-ya On thread : Who's going whitebaiting tomorrow?
    Waikato River
    Liked On: 25-09-2023, 02:13 PM
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    Trout liked post by 7mm Rem Mag On thread : Who's going whitebaiting tomorrow?
    I got just over a kilo at the Kakanui river mouth this moring, only been out 3 times this season for over 6kg's so I'm happy.
    Liked On: 25-09-2023, 02:13 PM
  3. Trout
    Trout liked post by Bos On thread : DIY Rifle Rest (AKA To Much Spare Time)
    $20 from the local wrecker
    Liked On: 24-09-2023, 04:17 PM
  4. Trout
    Trout liked post by 55six On thread : Thermal advice
    Our Xinfrared T2 cell phone thermals are better speced and save you hundreds over the guide.
    Liked On: 24-09-2023, 07:23 AM
  5. Trout
    Trout liked post by Goateater On thread : Thermal advice
    I can't speak for that model but I recently bought a second hand guide ts450 thermal rifle scope and it's awesome. Got a mate with one of the cell phone adapter things that let's you use your phone...
    Liked On: 24-09-2023, 07:21 AM
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    Trout liked post by Shearer On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    233974 233975
    Liked On: 23-09-2023, 07:11 PM
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    Trout liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 223 on deer
    and the answer to that will be...if they drop on spot,you dont need to trail them..which is sort of like a Kenny Rogers song.... know when to hold em,know when to fold em..know when to walk away......
    Liked On: 23-09-2023, 07:41 AM
  8. Trout
    Trout liked post by The bomb On thread : 223 on deer
    Main issue I have is lack of blood trail with a .223,sold mine long ago and now use .308,243 and 44 mag,mostly bush hunt so want a good trail for the dog to follow up if needed.
    Liked On: 23-09-2023, 07:40 AM
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    Trout liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    Agreed. The .223 can do ok through light scrub. I shot this fallow at about 150 yards through brushy scrub.The 80 grn Targex appears to have expanded before it hit the animal because the pic is of...
    Liked On: 22-09-2023, 06:15 PM
  10. Trout
    Trout liked post by woods223 On thread : 223 on deer
    So, despite Belmont 55gr ammo being good enough for about 124 deer in the last 17 months I thought I’d have a play with 73 gr ELDM’s. Loaded a few from 22-23 gr of Varget at std OAL. After spending...
    Liked On: 22-09-2023, 06:14 PM
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    Trout liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    69 grn Targex. Allowed over a foot for a howling wind and still got an extra foot drift. 114 yards. Low hit behind the shoulder. Ran 10 yards. 233790
    Liked On: 22-09-2023, 07:26 AM
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    Trout liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 223 on deer
    That last comment sums it up.shot placement.i will buck trend somewhat by adding. If shot isn't spot on.the larger/heavier projectile SHOULD slow animal down more than lighter one. A shot fair up the...
    Liked On: 21-09-2023, 04:19 PM
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    Trout liked post by TeRei On thread : 223 on deer
    I flattened a fallow stag last week @ 230m with 53gr TSX Barnes. Never moved. The petals we shedded but the main projectile remained intact. My mate up the coast shot a red stag with 55gr TSX Barnes...
    Liked On: 20-09-2023, 07:54 AM
  14. Trout
    Trout liked post by Tahr On thread : Who the hell writes this stuff
    Most deaths are shots at movement or colour.
    Liked On: 19-09-2023, 08:54 PM
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    Trout liked post by zeropak On thread : Who the hell writes this stuff
    I was at the Hunting outdoor and 4x4 expo in Rotorua over the weekend and the guys from the firearms registry outfit were there, I had a bit of a chat with them and when I mentioned mine and other...
    Liked On: 19-09-2023, 08:53 PM
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