Savage Axis 2 Pro
My earliest experiences with Savage rifles were with Dad’s Savage 99 lever action in .308 in the late eighties – many consider this a legendary classic lever rifle.
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Don’t Forget Your Roots
With this being my last magazine as editor, I feel it pertinent to revisit my roots and why I’ve been editor for two of NZ’s iconic hunting magazines for over ten years. It’s been a while since I’ve looked back at my reasons for doing this job and what led me here.
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Editor’s Letter – July/August 2025
Whether you’re hunting deep South or North Island beech forest, these sudden cold snaps and heavy snow throw up hunting opportunities for those hardy enough to leave the fireplace in search of adventure and fresh organic game meat.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – May/June 2025
The momentum of positive change is still moving in our direction with steps being taken to nominate the sika herd as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) – the driving force being a partnership between the Minister for Hunting and Fishing and the Sika Foundation, which is proving successful.
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Vanguard Shooting Aids
Shooting aids – like shooting sticks, tripods and monopods – are not common in NZ, but overseas, they’re a key item of hunting gear, particularly in some alpine environments. Are we missing a trick?
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Confessions of a Trout-Jigging Noob
Since our first forays in our family boat on Lake Taupo in the early 80s, I’ve had a lifetime of enjoyment from trout fishing in its various forms.
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Proof Research Elevation MTR 6.5 Creedmoor
The NZ hunting market is driven by economy to mid-bracket hunting rifles; however, we do have a rich history with alpine hunting, where the demands placed on the hunter’s fitness, mountaineering skills and marksmanship can be extreme.
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As the dust settles on yet another Sika Show, its success made me think about how far we’ve come over the last ten years.
Read MoreEditors Letter – October/November
For this issue, I had the pleasure of reviewing the new Ruger American GEN II in the short-barrelled, ‘ranch gun’ styled 5.56 calibre.
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Ruger American Gen II
The GEN II Ruger American in 5.56/.223 rekindled my love of shooting for fun. It made me realise that with the price of reloading components, I hardly ever just shoot for the fun of it.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – September/October 2024
I have a circle of hunters and friends who I like to bounce ideas off, so it was great to get strong positive feedback from our last issue.
Read MoreEditor’s Letter – September/October 2024
I have a circle of hunters and friends who I like to bounce ideas off, so it was great to get strong positive feedback from our last issue.
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