Hey fellas, I’ve got an old tikka t3 that I’m struggling to find reasons to get it out of the safe. I reckon I’m going to rebarrel into something different, not because I need to but just because...
Liked On: 18-11-2023, 05:50 PM
Well I may be wrong but hey, Kmart jetboil works great at $60 Bushbuck tent goes great. Wouldn't touch hunttech as I think the quality is a bit off Vortex diamond binos are great value but save...
Liked On: 29-10-2023, 02:31 PM
Tramping gear is just as expensive as hunting gear. Anything aimed at a particular activity will generally cost more than stuff made for general use.
Liked On: 22-10-2023, 08:05 AM
For binoculars, you might want to look out for the top Black Friday Optics Deals (https://archerytopic.com/best-black-friday-hunting-deals/). They're durable, give you great image clarity, and were a...
Liked On: 22-10-2023, 08:05 AM
K2hunter pack..waited 20 years for one to come up cheap enough while I had funds.... huntech 3man bivy.... again waited till one cheap enough...love it and 3 people a squeze 1person and dog happy...
Liked On: 22-10-2023, 08:05 AM
Great to hear you're getting into deer hunting and planning a trip with your dad and mate—those experiences are priceless. I totally get the "buy once, cry once" philosophy, especially when it comes...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:54 PM
Ah the good old days, a pair of jocks and the old swandri with open sighted old three o three. Under a log or a piece of plastic which was conveniently stashed around the corner from one's hot hot...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:53 PM
Another good thread on this topic: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f22/budget-hunting-pun-intended-96443/#post1476513 Re. bino harnesses - mine is an old Kathmandu travel shoulder bag that...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:53 PM
Time is on your side. Good brands second hand. You can save heaps on better brands and not go through the buying cycles. Add one planet goondie to your quality tent list. Sent from my iPhone...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:53 PM
Also, meant to say, look at the cost of hiring a plb, and I think worked out after hiring for 4-5 trips, you could have bought your own one of these:...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:52 PM
You also don't need to spend shitload s of money on Zeiss for your first pair of bino's. Have a trawl round Skippers Mate (@cooeebay on here) for some very reasonably priced 8x or 10x Vortex. My 8x28...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:50 PM
Bushbuck bino harness great bang for buck, if you've got a big rifle get a eberlestock pack so you can put the gun inside, worn in boots and best quality socks are important multiple pairs, pack away...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:49 PM
Should have a pack dump thread, got heaps of inspiration from the odd one that's popped up from time to time
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:48 PM
Bincoulars- I would save up and get the Zeiss Conguest or Leica Ultravid if your budget allows you and enter the start of the higher end optics. Harness - Kuiu or Marsupial Pack - Stone Glacier...
Liked On: 21-10-2023, 08:48 PM
There is more to it guys, Game bird license is not required only if, - that particular land is OP primary or only residence. - The land is under OP name or OP parent or trustee - 1 more but I...
Liked On: 16-10-2023, 03:25 PM