The firearm thread

[R650R]

Will be interesting to see what actual effects arise from this new set of fees. Eventually they will do this with cars as well, no outright bans just make it difficult and super expensive to do anything....

[kawaaiguy]

Will be interesting to see what actual effects arise from this new set of fees. Eventually they will do this with cars as well, no outright bans just make it difficult and super expensive to do anything....

Just get a vest and gang patch bro. Have all the guns you want.
(Blue vest for ARs, Black leather one for them + everything else)

[sugilite:Me]

I wonder why he took the post of his family xmas photo showing them all holding rifles down now? Maybe it is only when a school in ones own constituency has a mass shooting that it becomes bad taste?

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b2309633.html

[F5 Dave]

Maybe he didn't "Hopes and Prayers " sincerely or regularly enough?

[husaberg]

There is nothing so American as the 4th of July
Your mums apple pie
or sadly now yet another school shooting


As you know no mater your mental illness its your god given right to have at least 7 firearms with multiple ar15 and similar.

[sugilite:Me]

An easy fix would be to start calling American schools "wombs". Then republicans would be all about protecting the children.

[pete376403]

An easy fix would be to start calling American schools "wombs". Then republicans would be all about protecting the children.

"classwombs" - perfect

[husaberg]

An easy fix would be to start calling American schools "wombs". Then republicans would be all about protecting the children.

Problem for the republicans is if there were less kids killed in school shootings thee would be more available kids for the clergy to molest.

[TheDemonLord]

So - a wee update here - my main rifle is now no-longer officially a Range Queen.

This weekend, you may have noticed a bit of keyboard silence from yours truly, as I went on my first every hunt. Although as you'll see, it ended up being more like 'Armed Tramping'.

I went down to Dannevirke to see the Inlaws and then on Saturday morning, me and a Hunting Buddy (who had more experience) went off up the Ruahine ranges during the Roar to hunt for some Deer.

We went up to Stanfield hut - hunting on the way in - but since we got there around 9:30-10 am to go in, the Deer were still roaring but were slowly seeking shelter during the day. At about 4 pm we went out up the Tamaki River bed to see if we could get anything - but we didn't hear any calls and after a couple of misteps and epic fails from yours truly - with the light fading, we headed back to the hut.

Quick shout-out to the DoC huts - they were well stocked, comfy (for what they were) and we had 2 ladies on Tramp, 2 lads from Taranaki there with their Dog, me and my Hunting Buddy and some guy from Hawkes bay bow-hunting (although not very well - he was practically power-walking through the Bush - too keen for a Deer and no patience).

I've got to say, that in the Hut - it was a strangely pleasant atmosphere - people left thousands of dollars worth of gear unattended in a hut whilst they went off to Hunt in an unlocked hut. Everyone was armed to the teeth (Guns, Knives, bows etc.) but it was incredibly relaxing. it was like a microcosm of 'A well armed society is a polite society'

Anyways, we slept overnight (okayish Mattress, my Sleeping Bag wasn't as warm as I remember and an Inflatable pillow is next on my gear list) - at 6 am we were up, kitted up, waited for light to break over the ridgeline as we hunted out from the Hut back to our Car.

Sadly for me (and lucky for the Deer) the Wind was constantly shifting - now before anyone accuses me of pulling out old Hunter's excuses (which I absolutely am) - we met 4 other groups of Hunters that weekend that all had the same experience - some good stalks, but no safe shots available.

Closest I got was we were traversing out, heard a noise and stopped - made a call, heard a response immediately that sounded about ~200m away - we quietly took up a firing position, I had a live round in the spout (safety still on, but bolt fully closed) - ready for the quarry to appear.

Then we felt the wind on our backs, we waited 10 minutes and called again, we got a reply - but this time it sounded 600m away - we had been rumbled.

I did a couple of stalks into the Bush - but it's thick in that area and without a GPS - I'm not confident going super far off the track. We decided that it's better to have an enjoyable walk in the Bush and get home safe and sound than to get BuckFever and take a stupid risk.

TL;DR - went for a hunt in the Ruahines, didn't get anything, spent overnight in a Hut, met some lovely people, had a good time - got some dirt on the Rifle.... but No Deer.

[caseye]

So - a wee update here - my main rifle is now no-longer officially a Range Queen.

This weekend, you may have noticed a bit of keyboard silence from yours truly, as I went on my first every hunt. Although as you'll see, it ended up being more like 'Armed Tramping'.

I went down to Dannevirke to see the Inlaws and then on Saturday morning, me and a Hunting Buddy (who had more experience) went off up the Ruahine ranges during the Roar to hunt for some Deer.

We went up to Stanfield hut - hunting on the way in - but since we got there around 9:30-10 am to go in, the Deer were still roaring but were slowly seeking shelter during the day. At about 4 pm we went out up the Tamaki River bed to see if we could get anything - but we didn't hear any calls and after a couple of misteps and epic fails from yours truly - with the light fading, we headed back to the hut.

Quick shout-out to the DoC huts - they were well stocked, comfy (for what they were) and we had 2 ladies on Tramp, 2 lads from Taranaki there with their Dog, me and my Hunting Buddy and some guy from Hawkes bay bow-hunting (although not very well - he was practically power-walking through the Bush - too keen for a Deer and no patience).

I've got to say, that in the Hut - it was a strangely pleasant atmosphere - people left thousands of dollars worth of gear unattended in a hut whilst they went off to Hunt in an unlocked hut. Everyone was armed to the teeth (Guns, Knives, bows etc.) but it was incredibly relaxing. it was like a microcosm of 'A well armed society is a polite society'

Anyways, we slept overnight (okayish Mattress, my Sleeping Bag wasn't as warm as I remember and an Inflatable pillow is next on my gear list) - at 6 am we were up, kitted up, waited for light to break over the ridgeline as we hunted out from the Hut back to our Car.

Sadly for me (and lucky for the Deer) the Wind was constantly shifting - now before anyone accuses me of pulling out old Hunter's excuses (which I absolutely am) - we met 4 other groups of Hunters that weekend that all had the same experience - some good stalks, but no safe shots available.

Closest I got was we were traversing out, heard a noise and stopped - made a call, heard a response immediately that sounded about ~200m away - we quietly took up a firing position, I had a live round in the spout (safety still on, but bolt fully closed) - ready for the quarry to appear.

Then we felt the wind on our backs, we waited 10 minutes and called again, we got a reply - but this time it sounded 600m away - we had been rumbled.

I did a couple of stalks into the Bush - but it's thick in that area and without a GPS - I'm not confident going super far off the track. We decided that it's better to have an enjoyable walk in the Bush and get home safe and sound than to get BuckFever and take a stupid risk.

TL;DR - went for a hunt in the Ruahines, didn't get anything, spent overnight in a Hut, met some lovely people, had a good time - got some dirt on the Rifle.... but No Deer.

At least you were giving it a go TDL

[TheDemonLord]

At least you were giving it a go TDL

It's the culmination of 6 years of faff with a number of speedbumps along the way. It's also been one of the reasons for my focus on Fitness - I'll say this - the initial 500 metres into the ranges was basically like stairs with tree roots, and with a full pack and gear - that absolutely sucked.

Once I got up the stair-like section though, the tramping was pretty good going. Shoulders and legs a touch sore today - but nothing a hot bath won't fix.

So far it's 0:1 to the Deer.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Can’t beat time in the bush
Well done
Don’t ever equate hunting with just shooting deer, it’s so much more
You meet a wide variety of people, see things that 95% of New Zealanders never see, hate to sound PC, but it’s the whole holistic experience
Once I kick this bloody cancer, it’s where I’m headed

[TheDemonLord]

Can’t beat time in the bush

Hehehehe.

Well done
Don’t ever equate hunting with just shooting deer, it’s so much more
You meet a wide variety of people, see things that 95% of New Zealanders never see, hate to sound PC, but it’s the whole holistic experience
Once I kick this bloody cancer, it’s where I’m headed

Granted I have but a single experience to refer to - but based on what I experienced - I totally get the holistic comment.

It was also interesting talking with Kiwis of a certain generation - how for them going hunting in the bush was so common as to be ubiquitious - now it's just a fringe hobby.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Hehehehe.



Granted I have but a single experience to refer to - but based on what I experienced - I totally get the holistic comment.

It was also interesting talking with Kiwis of a certain generation - how for them going hunting in the bush was so common as to be ubiquitious - now it's just a fringe hobby.

For me, at least, it’s not the number of deer shot, but the deer, whio, kaka, kea, falcons, etc seen and marvelled at.
It’s the shared experiences with friends, it’s introducing my 2 sons to our backcountry, and seeing them marvel as well.
Our youngest has become a DOC ranger, worked at Fiordland with Takahe, Anchor Island with Kakapo, the Hauraki Gulf islands with allsorts. Now with Akld Council, doing the same stuff.
I’m not sure he would have found that calling, without the hunting experience.

D’oh, yes I didn’t think the bush comment through.

[pritch]

Another 'good guy with a gun?'

In the US this week there was also a teen shot for ringing the wrong door bell.
A six year old girl and her dad shot for chasing a ball onto the neighbours yard.
A young woman shot and killed for mistakenly pulling into the wrong driveway.
A cheer leader (in her cheerleader kit) shot for confusing cars.

Insanity.