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Wright James,
Interesting that you are going south.
The deer there are really something, in a word for me a different world regarding the hunting and harvesting of these animals. A whole different attitude to reloading also compared to my experience with bench rest shooting. Generally FULL LENGTH SIZE every time.... and then chuck the cases after about 5-6 reloads.
Calibres also...anything less than a .30-06 is looked on as inadequate for a humane kill. . 300 Win Mag and .338 Win Mag quite common and the 'big banger' .416 is sort of powerful ! !
Sambar appears to be Deer of choice for the meat side as it is not the 'gamey taste' of RED and FALLOW species.
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On 03/07/2017 at 7:16 PM, tuppo2491 said:
I am in the Sambar country right now....bloody freezin'at Myrtleford, Victoria.
"Man was never meant to live in a cold climate"....makes one appreciate Emerald Old.
My friend here has all the good gear, 300 Win mag, 338 Win Mag, thermal/infra red and then switches on the Night vision; the deer just stand cannot see the beam on them ...a different world for me.
Sambar night before last went 180 kg dressed....a "small one".
Sambar is something else when cooked...not the gamey taste of other venison ....schnitzels unbelievable.
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I am in the Sambar country right now....bloody freezin'at Myrtleford, Victoria.
"Man was never meant to live in a cold climate"....makes one appreciate Emerald Old.
My friend here has all the good gear, 300 Win mag, 338 Win Mag, thermal/infra red and then switches on the Night vision; the deer just stand cannot see the beam on them ...a different world for me.
Sambar night before last went 180 kg dressed....a "small one".
Sambar is something else when cooked...not the gamey taste of other venison ....schnitzels unbelievable.
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If in Sydney give any of the guys at SAFARI Firearms Bexley at try they are very knowledgeable and won't stitch you. Simi is one of the people i deal with really helpful.
If'n yo is in the bush LISMORE Chris, Hamish or Damien at Suffolks.
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1 minute ago, tuppo2491 said:
Interesting, just ordered CZ 452 Special .22...had to get back into rimfire as usually odd man out at shoots. I too happy with SAKO L579 Forester (re-barreled BERGARA .308. Also .243 TIKKA CTR .243 and Tikka T3 Lite .222.
Ranges up North NSW very active on weekly basis. New to centrefire after many years, reloading intense and challenging interest. Have to start getting it right as my learning curve has eliminated most of the clangers..so gotta get better.
Of late most ferals Goats N/West Bathurst, years back was rabbits Dungog / Scone way...now interested in Farmer Assist and hunting generally, Fishing all my life can't walk the beach/rocks 'spinning' like it had done earlier days. Tried fresh water fishing however salty whitewater hard to beat.
Planning (hopefully) trip North of Christchurch NZ goats seem endemic have friends shoot there regularly.
Did caping/butchering course recently but a lot to learn; the pro's make it look easy.
David
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On 24/01/2007 at 4:55 PM, Noddy186 said:
Hi i'm from norhern nsw i mostly hunt this area have been doing it as long as i can remember. Looking forward to chatting with my fellow hunters.
On 24/01/2007 at 2:40 PM, sakoboy said:Hi
Born in the Manning area neasr Wingham .. farm boy .. off to Teachers College .. some mil exp as well .. NSW and Qld .. public and private schools ... travelled in recent years to NZ, South Korea and Russia (a number of times) ... esp the wonderful Far East around Vladivostok .. what an untapped paradise .. been back ... and will be going back much more ... maybe working (again) ... but hunting with my uncle in law up in Northern Primorsky .. "The Golden Valley"
I am a teacher in Coffs and enjoy training new shooters (I run a School rifle team etc) , particularly in the Field and Service areas. My club (Coffs Hbr RC) are mostly Field and Rimfire Class .. basically a service type/style competition using 'scoped hunting riifles.
I am about to become involved in hunting once again after a few years in absentia. However I now find that I am a "dad again" ... a 14 yo step son and perm care of a 9 yo grandson .. both keen shooters etc... If anybody has a great little spot within a few hours of Coffs where my boys could bag their first bunny, i would love to hear from you. My hunting properties are all west and south of Wagga .. not very convenient for the above purpose. (i spent 10 fab yrs teaching in Wagga Wagga)
My fav firearms are my Sakos .. one is a 75 in 223 and the other a L461 soon to become a 6 X 45.
My latest acquisition is a CZ Varmint .22LR .. like my Brnos, it is fabulous. My Brno Mod 2 is about 35 years old and has trained many kids ... still shoots wonderfully after about a zillion rds.
My New Yrs resolutions also included bagging a deer this year .. I am married to this wonderful lady who can do wonderful things with venison (no .. not really a trophy hunter). I also want to move into F Class this year .. funds permitting. A starting point may be my 308 T3 Varmint.
'Nuff for now.
Regards
John
Interesting, just ordered CZ 452 Special .22...had to get back into rimfire as usually odd man out at shoots. I too happy with SAKO L579 Forester (re-barreled BERGARA .308. Also .243 TIKKA CTR .243 and Tikka T3 Lite .222.
Ranges up North NSW very active on weekly basis. New to centrefire after many years, reloading intense and challenging interest. Have to start getting it right as my learning curve has eliminated most of the clangers..so gotta get better.
Of late most ferals Goats N/West Bathurst, years back was rabbits Dungog / Scone way...now interested in Farmer Assist and hunting generally, Fishing all my life can't walk the beach/rocks 'spinning' like it had done earlier days. Tried fresh water fishing however salty whitewater hard to beat.
Planning (hopefully) trip North of Christchurch NZ goats seem endemic have friends shoot there regularly.
Did caping/butchering course recently but a lot to learn; the pro's make it look easy.
David
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Funny just talking about boots. back from SAMBAR country. My experience convinced me on merits of MUCK Boot Company ...have a look.
Situation: Trudging night time (black as pitch) moon only using thermal sensor. The vineyards now destroyed around high country where blackberry bush has taken over due owners unable to fence to keep SAMBAR out. I wore good quality Mountain Boots, no gaiters, and jeans .... bloody hope less vines grab you and then it is A O T. My mate has his second pair of MUCK Boots, best described like GUM Boots but more tailored, has no problem what so ever. Flexible so covers all ends water, swampy, driving. They are exxy saw new at Albury gun shop, so for me the only way to go.