Editor’s Letter – March/April 2021
With the Labour Party ruling alone for this next term, I don’t believe any of us were surprised by the second buyback.
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Tikka T3X Alpine Veil .300 WSM
Most firearm manufacturers/ companies will tend to offer only a small selection of models and hope they’ll sell well; once established, they start to branch out with slight variations on the originals and later down the line, completely new models like the Alpine Veil.
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Editor’s Letter – January/February 2021
With the elections now over, we – as a community – can start to forge new relationships with the new ministers relevant to hunters and licensed firearms holders in New Zealand.
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Editor’s Letter – November/December 2020
I’d like to start this editorial by acknowledging all our advocacy groups and the hard work they’re doing on our behalf.
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“How” is More Important than “Where”
“Guys, I’m heading into … I’m not after anyone’s Spot X, but is there anything around?”
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Editor’s Letter – September/October 2020
Recent events have certainly polarised the firearms community in New Zealand. Many firearms licence holders are now hungry for information to help them make an informed decision in the upcoming election.
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Howa Miniaction .300 Blackout – More than just good fun!
The Howa 1500 action first produced in 1979 is the standout action for Howa and has a reputation of being robust, very customisable, and well-made.
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Six Core Hunting Skills
In this article, I take a deep dive into what I believe are the key skills every good hunter should have. This is my personal experience of what makes a successful hunter.
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ATHLON NEOS 3-9×40 Riflescope Review
Check out our review on why Dave Benfell rates this entry-level Riflescope.
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Nikon ProStaff5 FieldScope Review – Part 2
Dave took the Nikon ProStaff5 FieldScope on a second hunt for a trip to the Lewis Pass area. Take a look.
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TAKING THAT TROPHY SHOT – Shooting under pressure: Make it count!
It may not happen today, tomorrow or next year, but one day you’ll stumble upon the stag of your dreams.
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