A great night spent in awsome company. Many thanks to VC (masterchef) for not only providing the pig, but also cooking it to perfection on the spit that he built. I was so busy prepping the rest of...
Liked On: 25-06-2024, 09:33 AM
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Liked On: 25-06-2024, 09:31 AM
Greetings all, 62 is definitely short changed by todays standards although I have been to far too many funerals for those gone too soon. To answer the question about when to retire it's not when but...
Liked On: 24-06-2024, 08:39 PM
I couldnt believe it when buzzman messaged me. As like other locals I've spent many hours in the shop talking with Giles and spent a couple hours chatting on his last day. He was a very astute...
Liked On: 24-06-2024, 08:36 PM
Giles knew something was wrong 12 months he said he wished he never got the jab Second person in 2 days pass away in Taihape
Liked On: 24-06-2024, 08:33 PM
Under most circumstances a softer bullet kills better than a harder bullet.
Liked On: 21-06-2024, 10:23 AM
Yep, Had exactly the same issue with AB's in my 280AI, And Maunga Teitei had the same problem on his latest trip with them too, which is why he's looking for a different projectile for next year....
Liked On: 21-06-2024, 10:22 AM
Thar are no harder to shoot and put down than any other wild game we have in this country. It all comes down to the hunter everytime. As already said they can be dropped at long ranges like...
Liked On: 21-06-2024, 10:20 AM
So if you want my advice... Sight your deer rifle in,4" high at one hundred meters.See where that shoots at 200,250 and 300. Then spend the rest of the time increasing your fitness level...
Liked On: 21-06-2024, 10:17 AM
I used a lot of 140 amax and they were great (6.5x55). ELDM are the modern version. Folks might think they are too soft but that isn't the case. Used them out to 350 yards or so. Killed well -...
Liked On: 21-06-2024, 10:15 AM
Bought a packet of similar stuff about 25 yrs ago from sportsways. Took a couple pheasant shooting during the season....My Gordon setter went on 'set' in a swamp and I could just see the top of a...
Liked On: 20-06-2024, 07:45 PM
Be ideal for teaching my old cows NOT to eat the bark off my trees. Just relies on my timing for them opening their mouth for a chew and bang! Owww! my arse hurts:o
Liked On: 20-06-2024, 07:44 PM
Well, I suppose if you woke to the sound of an intruder in your house then these might be a better option while you await the prompt arrival of the police..... Still, by the time the ammo locker...
Liked On: 20-06-2024, 07:42 PM
I shot my first stag in NZ and thought and should share the moment. A few months ago me and work mate whent out Mt Thomas way for 2 days.. On the last day at last light as we where declaring defeat...
Liked On: 20-06-2024, 07:38 PM
Exactly, this isn't a Govt thing its more a bureaucracy wheels turning thing - must have person with XXX in that position tick. Problem with it as you highlight - without a high amount of technical...
Liked On: 18-06-2024, 09:10 AM