The firearm thread

**jasonu** · 10th July 2011, 01:46

A bit of shooting after work last friday

**Vacquer0** · 10th July 2011, 02:02

Looks like fun. We haven't been out in a few weeks. Is that a .45 acp? A favorite of mine. Two Hundredth Year Anniversary for that one. Still a great design.

**jasonu** · 10th July 2011, 09:21

Originally Posted by Vacquer0

Looks like fun. We haven't been out in a few weeks. Is that a .45 acp? A favorite of mine. Two Hundredth Year Anniversary for that one. Still a great design.

It is a .45 Kimber about $1100 worth. Nice gun to shoot and dead accurate. The rifle is a Chinese SKS and the shotgun is my Mosberg 12ga.

**scumdog** · 10th July 2011, 14:16

Originally Posted by jasonu

A bit of shooting after work last friday

The scenery around Bend reminded me a lot of inland Canterbury - Lake Tekapo area of NZ.

Jealous of your sunshine, cold + snow here today.

**jasonu** · 10th July 2011, 16:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

The scenery around Bend reminded me a lot of inland Canterbury - Lake Tekapo area of NZ.

Jealous of your sunshine, cold + snow here today.

Yep that sums it up nicely. All of the outdoors stuff you could possibly want to do.
When were you here?
Since the economy tanked and Central Oregon was severely affected, Bend is now known as 'Poverty with a view'.

**scumdog** · 14th July 2011, 18:02

Originally Posted by jasonu

Yep that sums it up nicely. All of the outdoors stuff you could possibly want to do.
When were you here?
Since the economy tanked and Central Oregon was severely affected, Bend is now known as 'Poverty with a view'.

Way back in '05.

Had a look at a '62 Ford Thunderbird for sale there - stayed the night there but didn't buy the car.

Bought my '66 Thunderbird fom Salem though.

A longish round trip from Salem to Bend via the 'scenic' route and back again.

**Wolf** · 17th July 2011, 13:09

Anyone have an idea of how much I could realistically sell my Russian SKS for?

Reasonable condition, mag cut down to 5 shots and bayonet lug removed to comply with A cat licence, also have a synthetic hole-through stock for it and a few boxes of 7.62x39.

**BornAgainBiker** · 17th July 2011, 14:31

Originally Posted by Wolf

Anyone have an idea of how much I could realistically sell my Russian SKS for?

Reasonable condition, mag cut down to 5 shots and bayonet lug removed to comply with A cat licence, also have a synthetic hole-through stock for it and a few boxes of 7.62x39.

Reality would be put it on T/Me and have a realistic reserve and see if it sells, at the end of the day if anyone is looking for one and they bid, or you get multi bids the top bid would be what it is worth in the open market. eg it is only worth what someone is willing to pay. sorry to be so cruel. But if your not happy with the bids then of course you dont have to sell.

**jasonu** · 18th July 2011, 04:41

Originally Posted by Wolf

Anyone have an idea of how much I could realistically sell my Russian SKS for?

Reasonable condition, mag cut down to 5 shots and bayonet lug removed to comply with A cat licence, also have a synthetic hole-through stock for it and a few boxes of 7.62x39.

The chinese one in my earlier post is for sale. He wants $350US for it and 200 rounds.

**Mr Merde** · 18th July 2011, 16:40

Just got back from an interview for a job

In Morrinsville.

Only 93km each way. 1 Hour 10 min on the GN250 will be a lot less on the Triumph once it is repaired.

They told me that i interviewed very well and they are passing me through to the next round.

Its a meat packing firm. They asked me if seeing animals killed and processed would be OK with me. I replied that I go hunting. They were pleased at that. Seems there is a large number of them down that way that also hunt and shoot.

Talking about shooting. There is some lovely land down there that would make brilliant ranges. Long distances with possible areas for the butts that are on the side of nice hills.

Mmmm good place to move to and buy a few hundred acres or find a friendly farmer.

Chris

**The Pastor** · 18th July 2011, 16:51

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Just got back from an interview for a job

In Morrinsville.

Only 93km each way. 1 Hour 10 min on the GN250 will be a lot less on the Triumph once it is repaired.

They told me that i interviewed very well and they are passing me through to the next round.

Its a meat packing firm. They asked me if seeing animals killed and processed would be OK with me. I replied that I go hunting. They were pleased at that. Seems there is a large number of them down that way that also hunt and shoot.

Talking about shooting. There is some lovely land down there that would make brilliant ranges. Long distances with possible areas for the butts that are on the side of nice hills.

Mmmm good place to move to and buy a few hundred acres or find a friendly farmer.

Chris

93km. shit me that would get old real quick :S

good luck for the next round tho, its time some good luck headed your way

**Indiana_Jones** · 18th July 2011, 17:12

Originally Posted by renegade master

93km. shit me that would get old real quick :S

good luck for the next round tho, its time some good luck headed your way

+1.

Girls are hot down that way too

-Indy

**Mr Merde** · 18th July 2011, 18:04

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

+1.

Girls are hot down that way too

-Indy

So how do you know Indy?

Was the last one you met down there inflatable or did she go baaaaa?

**Wolf** · 18th July 2011, 18:17

Chris: If you get a job around Morrinsville, you'd be most welcome to pop in here for a cuppa any time.

Best of luck with the job. And here's hoping a suitable shooting range can be found soon.