In Defence of the .22 Mag
Research the .22 WMR, and you’ll find countless shooters opine on what the little magnum is not. It’s not as fun or as flat shooting as the .17 HMR.
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Wild Chix Introduction to Hunting Weekend – My Adventure into the Unknown
I’ve just come back from the Introduction to Hunting weekend with Wild Chix – and wow, what an experience!
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Progress Made and Opportunities Ahead for Game Animal Council
After six years as Chair of the New Zealand Game Animal Council and with my term about to end, I want to reflect on how far the organisation has come and the exciting opportunities ahead for hunting and game animal management.
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History of Traditionally Tanned Leather
There never used to be a thing such as ‘natural’ or ‘traditional’ tanning, as there was no other way to tan skins.
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Vital Tools
If you’re serious about reloading and developing ammunition to suit your rifles, there are certain tools that are simply on the ‘must have’ list.
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Hunting Legends – Rupert Carlyon’s Stalking Days – Part One
The superb red deer trophy taken by Rupert Carlyon from the Landsborough Valley in 1921 grabs a stellar spot amidst the finest heads ever taken in New Zealand, and while it’s a well-known ‘royal’, the stalker himself and his hunting adventures remain virtually unknown.
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What Makes a Trophy
From my reading of hunting stories, it appears that the word ‘trophy’ not only denotes an animal whose headgear exceeds certain dimensions.
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MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2
For those who love spending time in the mountains, I’m sure you’d call it your home away from home. At certain times of the year, it can seem like the mountains are a hunter’s primary home with days upon weeks spent camping under the Southern Cross.
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Leupold’s BX-4 Range HD Gen 2
Right from the get-go, these binos look the part. Pulling them out of the box, they look slick but feel incredibly solid and robust — exactly what you want to handle the New Zealand elements.
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Book Review – Advanced Techniques for New Zealand Deerstalkers
This author’s name can be found on the spines of at least five earlier hunting books in the libraries of hunters. In this latest release by Bateman Books, Roger Lentle draws heavily from his medical qualifications and scientific knowledge to deliver to readers a range of interesting accounts.
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Leupold BX‑6 Range HD
The Leupold BX-6 Range HD combines premium binocular optics with advanced ranging and ballistic intelligence in a single, field-ready platform.
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Halo Optics K2000 Laser Rangefinding 10 x 42 Binoculars
New to the market, Halo 10×42 LRF binoculars are an excellent size, solidly built, and come with a snug-fitting bino harness.
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