It's a shared, cross-tenure problem. Forests provide shelter. Pastoral land provides feed. There is not enough feed in the Ruahine forest to support a fraction of the population of deer. The...
Liked On: 16-09-2024, 12:48 PM
This kind of person is known in the firearms community as a "Fudd". They're known for being against every other part of the firearms and hunting community that they aren't personally interested in. ...
Liked On: 16-09-2024, 12:42 PM
The example of ducks and semi autos is relevant, but maybe not as intended. Some areas did have crashed populations but I believe that was more due to land use changes than semi auto shotguns. The...
Liked On: 16-09-2024, 12:40 PM
Again, I'd be reluctant to paint an older hull just from past experience (which was dramatically terrible - the coating actually created a lovely corrosion stop and the hull blistered under the...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 09:32 PM
That dead one was on 1x base mag. This is 320 yds on 1 x base mag (with a 50mm Sytong spotter) in drizzle. 259210
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 09:02 PM
we'd take a couple hundred off for forum members
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 09:01 PM
Pard NZ website: TA32LRF specs: Sub 35 NETD, 1000m LRF Sytong XS03 specs: Sub 30 NETD, 1200m LRF Sytong is better spec'd and we offer a discount to forum members.
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 09:01 PM
248682 Took it out around the house last night, but not much wildlife to see in the city unfortunately
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:57 PM
Last night I had my last hunt with the Sytong before it goes back (should be back by now but hoping Ken doesn’t mind). This was a bush and paddock situation. I was spotting deer at 4pm that I...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:56 PM
Yes get in touch. Happy to sharpen our pencil for forum members too.
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:56 PM
The Sytong 384x288 sensor XS03-35 is our most popular model. But if your intended use is in the bush Id drop down to a 25mm or 19mm. the 640 sensor models have a wider field of view, but also a...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:40 PM
PARD is another really good option, save yourself a grand as well. If you're mainly using it in the bush and don't need it for spotting at long range then I'd make sure your field of view is as wide...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:39 PM
The Buller or a tributary is fine... them giant buller slimy phiranas will have it gone by the next dawn.
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:36 PM
All right I'll say it if no one else will. 700 rounds of over max loads in a hot 7mm. 1.5mmof throat erosion and likely a rough throat as well. The barrel is likely poked and the lugs may be set back...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:18 PM
Another thought. If you've kept targets from earlier testing try super-imposing them. Our brains play funny tricks and many a time I've shot several good 3-5 shot group, yay sub MOA. However if...
Liked On: 15-09-2024, 08:18 PM