Moondog55

Really I think the answer depends on here and when and how active the hunt is going to be. I always dress in 3 layers for the high-country, my thermal underwaer and my top is always pretty much the same and I vary the middle layer depending on conditions. Personally I like my old army wool trousers on my legs at all times and I make sure my day pack is big enough to carry spares. Long-john top & bottom ( in my pack in summer as emergency clothing ) Wool trousers boots and gaiters in winter Cotton windproof jacket and light weight fleece top and if it is really old Army woolen jumper as well, peaked cap plus beanie, gloves and mittens & balaclava in the pack

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So the inspection has happened and all correct I asked the two experienced constables what constitutes not easily penetrable and his answer " That all depends on who's looking " but a Brownbuilt / Namco in 0.8mm steel will pass

Yeah! Sad but True, where do all the hard types go to buy now that Port Melbourne has become Yuppy-fyed

Well to be honest I don't think all this super secure storage has done all that much to make us safer, just locking the rifles in a cupboard worked for my family for yonks, and as kids we used to hang our air rifles on hooks on our bedroom walls and proudly display our wealth. I am afraid I am getting old and a little cranky and sick to the back teeth with politicians and petty corruption in our police force

I have been talking to my local police station ( thank G** there are some older policemen still around who shoot and own rifles themselves) and they say this unit IS compliant http://www.brownbuilt.com.au/n_riflelk.htmI These are exactly the same construction as my old Brownbuilt cabinets that are considered to be now not compliant, the main reason being that they sit above the floor I asked if I filled the base with concrete would they be considered to sit flush with the floor and the answer was probably

"Open" is right, leaves the wallopers too much discretionary power if you get a young constable feeling his authority. Are we any "safer" for all this legislation and rulings?? Local DFO was as helpful as he could be but it isn't him doing the inspection; that gets handed off to the nearest local police station. When we build our new garage it will incorporate a strong bay with masonry walls and I will put all of my dangerous chemicals, power tools and my firearms safes inside that, until then if this doesn't pass muster I'll buy another safe.

I guess it depends on what tool you are using as a penetrator ; 6mm hardwood ply is hard to break through with a knife but a heavy pick would get into it, 12mm ply is pretty strong tho. good idea about a safe inside a cupboard, it may be the best idea. I actually have an old "Gentlemans dresser" that would fit a 550 wide safe inside it.

I have a new and compliant rifle safe as I assumed my old Brownbuilt would not pass inspection when I move my gear from it's present storage to my new home, but I think I may have been able to use it. As I aquire a few more firearms I would like to use the safe to store the bolts and ammunition and make decent locker that looks more like furniture to keep the boss happy What are the definitions of "Not easily penetrable" ?? Those old steel lockers are very tough and a devil to break into if you replace the cheap hinges with decent units What is the plywood equivalent of 2mm mild steel

Never thought of that, of course if it only for yourself then you don't have to follow the rules that govern meat prepped for sale. My trouble is I always think like some-one in the food trades and hygiene and the ability to boil the gear takes precedence, although I love my old carbon blades and always put them away when we get a health inspector come in

A good chain saw too can be used but blood does fly everywhere. Clearing sales are good places to get gambrels cheap

OK mate you are asking a hell of a lot there. Just the saw will cost more than that for a good one and you will get sick of a bad one really really fast. Trade knives cost about $40- each and up. look around and buy bits as you find them on Craigs List or Gumtree and keep looking on evilbait as well. Until then use a hacksaw to get through the bone and all you really need a wide blade boner and a fleshing knife ( recurve ) Steak slicer optional when you find some cash. Don't forget the full size steel either

I wanted a new set of pants for summer, I first asked 3 months ago and sevearla emails later still no reply. Anybody know if it is still in business

If I was asked I would have said they were face-veils tho, they don't look that hard to stitch up and that printed polyester is available from http://www.seattlefabrics.com/mesh.html#Mini%20Mesh and Rockywoods http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Mesh-Fabrics?range=1%2C30%2C41

NO BLACK There is no natural black in the bush; if there has been a fire though recently then there is plenty of charcoal around to use, best colours for the SE quadrant are pale greenish, dirty rust reddish and the natural colour of the hessian. how big the strips are is determined by the surroundings, in grassland you actually don't want strips at all; just threads ( raffia is brilliant here intermixed with the hessian ) in mixed iron bark-box woodland a mix of threads and strips works well and if in alpine forest then a mix of strip sizes. Just remember that in nature nothing is totally regular, Full ghillie suits ( if properly made ) are very heavy and very hot, a short cape and hat or hood is much lighter and gives little away, my picture files are too big to post but i can email if contacted thru the site. Regards TedM

I suppose that really depends on what "Cheapish" means to you. At the moment I can't even afford ammo to keep my eye in. You don't need to actually buy new hessian but i haven't seen an old fashioned potato bag for a few years now. Ghillie suits work really well for photography but I make them for therapy, keeps my hands nimble and they really only work well if you remember the rile of "Esses"

I have made several, my favourite method is the British expedient WW2 style. All you need is 3 to 4 meters of hessian from Bunnings a big needle strong thread and a LOT of time

I have made several, my favourite method is the British expedient WW2 style. All you need is 3 to 4 meters of hessian from Bunnings a big needle strong thread and a LOT of time

G'Day all I am a semi-retired bloke currently living in Geelong. I used to do a little shooting and a couple of years ago I met up with some blokes from NEDSA and the president took me out for a walk in the woods. I had a great time even if I never took a shot. I would really like to get into some serious Sambar stalking but it is hard to get into the field when you sold your truck to pay for the wedding, I ski in the winter, avid bushwalker used to climb a bit. I am a trained cook, used to work as a chef and I build speakers for a hobby. Great site and glad to be here. Would like to hear from any Geelong members who travell up to the high plains for hunting, I use a SMLE Longbranch in 308 and would love to get a 35 -303 or a 35 Whelen for Sambar Regards ted