Last goat I saw in Otakia was during first lock down April 20 and I only had my dog, no rifle. As others said, used to be good numbers but not many now. My experience is that if you head up the...
Liked On: 06-12-2022, 06:08 PM
I did Te Iringa Car park up to the old hut site for a couple of nights camping end of Feb. Allow between 1-2 hours. as it's just under 3 km to the camp site. Lots of deer, got whistled at in the...
Liked On: 24-11-2022, 10:10 PM
The anything from the bog standard Sierra 85gr Game king to the berger 87gr hunter for a bit more distance. If fallow are on the menu then I would be staying away from the tougher premium bullets as...
Liked On: 11-11-2022, 05:46 PM
The anything from the bog standard Sierra 85gr Game king to the berger 87gr hunter for a bit more distance. If fallow are on the menu then I would be staying away from the tougher premium bullets as...
Liked On: 11-11-2022, 03:53 PM
My Amarok came with Cooper Zeon LTZ 285/50/20. When I went to replace them I fell out of my tree. Went to Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3 in 275/55/20. They new tires certainly felt better...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 11:39 PM
Just wanted to say that I've had 3 Hardy suppressors, gen 5, gen 6 and a Stealth (Long gen 5) all on 308 family cartridges and never had any issues with them. They did the threading on 1 and...
Liked On: 01-11-2022, 10:41 PM
One of my hunting mates was using StaBALL6.5 in his CM which is very a real step up with 7M08, 6.5 CM using heavy bullets 7M08 162gr at >2800fps 6.5Cm 130 gr at almost 2900fps 142...
Liked On: 29-10-2022, 09:19 PM
Just give Trueflite a call and they can probably give you an estimate over the phone. At least then you have a starting point re dollars. Nb they don't list 7x57 but do list 7M08 and 7x61 as...
Liked On: 26-10-2022, 07:27 AM
Same. Missed a Hind and yearling late one morning on a river. ( about 10 am and I had my rifle on the pack as we had already done a walk through at sun rise then back to the hut for breakfast). Dog...
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 09:45 PM
Thanks for the extra Dog info. I had an idea that the trails/hunting sector had accepted them. Your Ms Scarlet was a lovely looking dog. Looks about a similar size and coat weight to the Welsh...
Liked On: 28-09-2022, 12:23 PM
Had that experience years ago on the north face of Pirongia. Had the maps etc, they disputed it as their land. Was a good spot for goats as rough grass and scrub over a large area, so you could...
Liked On: 24-09-2022, 10:35 AM
I fitted an SM to a Laminated stock. Was a rem 700 SA laminated thumbhole. Had to take an extra 4-5mm out at the front as the action is a little longer. Also had to carve a little out to let the...
Liked On: 23-09-2022, 08:49 AM
Had that experience years ago on the north face of Pirongia. Had the maps etc, they disputed it as their land. Was a good spot for goats as rough grass and scrub over a large area, so you could...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 10:59 PM
Horses for courses. Target and long range in good light needs a fine cross hair. However for my hunting I really like the German #4 type. Heavy enough to make them out against shadow and the...
Liked On: 13-09-2022, 12:32 PM
Horses for courses. Target and long range in good light needs a fine cross hair. However for my hunting I really like the German #4 type. Heavy enough to make them out against shadow and the...
Liked On: 11-09-2022, 04:09 PM