A solo duck flew off the pond. Paddocks have been grazed so might try up there tonight if I finish work early enough. Bo on the retrieve. 227065
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 07:36 PM
Done a number in the last few years. Best I’ve found is to get some spar varnish and thin it down with vegetable turps. Talking 50/50. Paint it on until it won’t absorb any more- end grain will take...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 07:31 PM
the bloody heathens who have replied - boiled turps - if doing a new stock mix in a little turps to get it to soak in - other wise boiled linseed and hand rub - that has done best English for years -...
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 07:30 PM
Hey guys, I’ve noticed that there are a number of guys having a go at making their own stocks. I thought I’d use the chance to pass on what I have learned now that I’m getting out of the game....
Liked On: 20-06-2023, 07:21 PM
I was away from NZ for a decade. I cleaned my barrels to bare metal (Cu and C removed) and saturated them internally and externally with (sticky) chain oil. Stocks were removed. Barreled actions...
Liked On: 19-06-2023, 12:22 PM
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Liked On: 17-06-2023, 04:58 PM
Done, Just seems almost unbelievable, unregulated free-for-all on freshwater fisheries?? surely the ramifications for guiding industry/tourism,the International bad look etc would pull the rug out...
Liked On: 15-06-2023, 10:39 PM
so the old man tipped over last wednesday night we had the service today ..... we had a board pinned up with photos on it thought id share this pic from after a clements rd hunt 1973 ....... 5...
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 05:52 PM
Along the lines of the 700 NE, we have another dangerous game rifle not for the faint hearted. The term bloody hell comes to mind ...
Liked On: 13-06-2023, 10:45 AM
Despite shooting my first white tail in 5 trips to the island, this really was the highlight of the trip. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n85D31_yp7o
Liked On: 12-06-2023, 05:26 PM
A read a study exactly on this subuject by a forestry chap who was into bowmaking, and all the aspects for a good bow wood are in....macrocarpa. Which is actually a cypress tree. It actually scores...
Liked On: 09-06-2023, 08:52 AM
We use mulberry tree making curve bow in China. It `s light with good strength and elasticity, easy to work with, not like hardwood. I believe NZ has mulberry tree since I know some people raising...
Liked On: 09-06-2023, 08:52 AM
Popped up and into the kawekas over the weekend, On the first arvo my mate shot his first sika at 300, just a tasty little male yearling. The next morning, we headed to another spot and as I...
Liked On: 06-06-2023, 08:21 PM
Son and I got 5 Saturday, 3 Sunday morning, and 7 on our last day of the season - Monday. Pic shows what it's all about. Had a rooster dead to rights at 20 metres, but dogs were on the other side...
Liked On: 06-06-2023, 05:27 PM
You mean like these?:D Last weeks fun: Go anywhere these things. 4.7m long, 50hp, weighs 150kgs inc motor. Uses about 8L/hr Carry up to 800kgs. 225865
Liked On: 06-06-2023, 08:42 AM