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  1. Pants rant

    in Boots, Clothing and Backpacks

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    3 hours ago, SWIZ said:

    I 2nd that notion, stoney creek or swazi shorts and if its a touch cold chuck the robin hoods on and your laughing

     

    Shorts and gaiters is a good combo, ill be running snake proof gaiters from now on

    The nice merino robin hoods do go on, if its bloody cold. Quick drying, warm, less wait, less water retention. Do the miles get the smiles

     

    Wonder how many aboriginals got speared or boomerang'd while wearing kangeroo skin camo when group hunting native animals

  4. New glass - Maven c.1 10x42

    in Binoculars, Spotting scopes and Rangefinders

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    7 hours ago, Dave9.3x62 said:

    ok, what about clarity, colour and definition etc?

    Imagine watching tv in 1080"diamondbacks" then watching a 4k tv"swaros",  you can watch both but 4k is way better. 

    Diddnt matter what we compared it was the same. Another thing he mentioned with the swaros. It seems that very little adjustment was needed to get a clear picture from close up to out to a 1000m?

    Diamond backs had to keep swinging the wheel

  6. New glass - Maven c.1 10x42

    in Binoculars, Spotting scopes and Rangefinders

    Posted

    You were talking about comparing binos.

    I dont use binos but got 10x42 diamondbacks, last week i had the chance of comparing my mates 8x30? Swaros. Sitting on the roofrack side by side glassing a few hills at different distant. The comparison between the 2 I put down as mine were 1080 and his were 4k. 

    Interesting what i saw between $400 and 2g? Binos. Wonder where the maven sit between price and quality between the other 2 mentioned brands

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  15. Going into the bush? Essential and recommend equipment clothes and equipment?

    in Boots, Clothing and Backpacks

    Posted

    Just reading yours duncs, bought back some memories of mine. Many a trip of mine with a battery powered sabre saw in back pack, finally used that and never again, Joe remember the beer I bought in on the backpack hunt, tasted great while reliving your first stag story you got and the load of wood in the bag.

    Anyway I've lightened up now and hunt in loose light fitting clothing in all weather. Gps, PLB,knife,rope,pillowcase,water,food, 4 rounds,phone

     

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  20. G'day from - VIC

    in Just say G'Day...Tell us about yourself

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    On 07/01/2018 at 9:42 PM, danfitz said:

    G'day thanks for the add. Spend plenty of time out in the bush fly fishing and have seen plenty of sign and deer about the place. Thinking about getting into it a bit and just looking for some more info

    Guaranteed you see more deer with rod in hand than a rifle in hand for what ever reason that is, 

  24. G'day from - VIC

    in Just say G'Day...Tell us about yourself

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    2 hours ago, ANZAC said:

    Kia Ora and to hi all, 

    * Long intro, sorry.

    My name is Regan (34), from central North Island of New Zealand. Now living in NW Melbourne Vic.                                                                                                                                                          I have been in oz working flat out for the last 12yrs. Supporting my family has been my mission.

    After separating from my long time wife, which was fairly amicable. But as many will know, the head aches that arise really throw you about. With good mates lending an ear and also turning to nature to ease my mind,  thats exactly what it did. Getting amongst nature is humbling and spiritual if you let it. To be able to sustain yourself on what the bush offers instead of Hungry Jacks or Coles is pretty damn amazing. I have two beautiful and growing kids. Girl 14, Boy 11 it has been hard on them. Me and the ex just want the best for them.     My girl doesnt want to hang with dad anymore unless its in the mall. And my boy is at the prime age to soak up this stuff, I am itching to get him in the bush. And he is keen as mustard.

    Sorry to lay out my life out on here but just putting myself out there. I know there are many guys going through the same thing and some take it really hard. Many are shy or ashamed to speak up. It didnt help me to keep it all inside an stew. Strongly recommend getting it out and also counseling doesn't hurt. I'm sure most would agree, that as I am. Here to lend an ear or even better, catch up and get to know a fellow hunter gatherer for a hunt then a beer.

    I am renewing my love for the bush and nature, and also showing my boy a little of how we grew up. I grew up in the country in NZ and have always hunted.                                                    Now in oz, I have always maintained my fresh and saltwater fishing but was to lazy to jump the hoops to get my firearms until recently. Just was never to keen on running into my first deadly snake I think, but i suppose you got to be one with nature hey.

    I have been all over Australia for work (electrical) and holidays, and I def made a good decision to live in VIC. Over the 8yrs working all over the state I have seen some beautiful sights and barely seen half of it. Done more fishing than hunting but thats about to balance out. Looking forward to venturing into high country Vic.

    I will cut it off there, i tend to go on a bit lol, i have a few stories and have been on some hunts where i have had the opportunity to drop some animals (sambar mainly) and shared in the spoils of mates victories (Sambar tastes so good). Cant wait till my chosen quarry hits the deck. Much like fishing, the catch is just the icing on the cake. (unless the freezer is empty) 

    See you on the fourms

    Regz    

    .308 TIKKA T3 CTR BLUED/SYNTHETIC TRIJICON ACCUPOINT 3-9X40 MILDOT AMBER ATLAS BIPOD - LOVE IT!

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    Welcome aboard Regz

    get on board the hunts that get posted up 

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