Finally got around to putting the aimpoint on my .308 so Decided to head for a couple of nights at the old mill clearing on Clements mill road,there was a few groups of campers staying there when I...
Liked On: 13-11-2023, 06:52 AM
A glance skyward and two lads knew todays wind wasn’t going to be helpful Back and forwards the plan rolled until one most likely to have a deer at the end got the nod Navigating into a...
Liked On: 12-11-2023, 07:16 AM
Thanks to you guys that replied to my question. We had a great time in the block, even managed a couple of deer too. Much appreciated.
Liked On: 11-11-2023, 07:50 PM
Thanks for the replies so far guys. Bloody good of you. Is a wander down to the confluence a feasible option for a day hunt? Or better to camp out?
Liked On: 11-11-2023, 07:48 PM
Head up Blue Duck creek on the true right, Easy bush to sidle through and plenty of animals when I was last there.
Liked On: 11-11-2023, 07:48 PM
As above. There is a "knob" in the center of the valley just above Blue Duck. Good place to sit on dark and scan the terraces. Long shots from there but you can locate the animals for a stalk later.
Liked On: 11-11-2023, 07:48 PM
The opinel blade holds a good edge, and more importantly, is very easy to sharpen. They’re not a tough blade, and can break/chip if you’re rough and twist them in a joint. They lock by rotating the...
Liked On: 10-11-2023, 08:20 PM
I used a brass screw with a round slotted head from Mitre 10. I chose the size that was about twice as big as the bore. I think it could have been smaller. I checked the head of the screw for flaws...
Liked On: 10-11-2023, 06:46 PM
We had one turn up and smoke all the pigeons at one of our calf sheds a few years back, one pigeon escaped and flew into the workshop, falcon went screaming in there after it, through the open roller...
Liked On: 03-11-2023, 07:14 AM
236475236472 Couple of pics of my stock build. First coat of oil on the exterior. Need to fine sand a bit more and bed it. Will finish with more oil and then furniture wax most likely. By no...
Liked On: 31-10-2023, 07:20 AM
I'd say go for it. The biggest thing will be finding a bit with the correct grain flow through the wrist. I've got a 22 target stock in totara, it is quite functional but did develop a Crack, and...
Liked On: 31-10-2023, 07:17 AM
229368 Sort of timber it will be made of
Liked On: 31-10-2023, 07:16 AM
Honey suckle is not a stable wood it suffers from cell collapse while drying. found this out the hard way when I milled some.
Liked On: 31-10-2023, 07:14 AM
Yep I built a mahogany stock for a Omark action target rifle. easy to work with and very stable. Go for it.
Liked On: 31-10-2023, 07:13 AM
I have an english hammer shotgun with a mahogany butt. It is heavier but its very stable and finishes well
Liked On: 31-10-2023, 07:13 AM