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These look a little better: https://www.industrialfootwear.co.nz/product/skellerup-hiker/
I think the old timers liked these rubber boots because they were quiet and waterproof. That said, if stream water goes in over the top, it's staying in there. They were generally worn in our colder environments.
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Popular here with the old timers. Haven't tried them myself.
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I always used to save a rabbit for the farmer's dog on a big piece of land I had access to. Dog was huge, not sure of breed, great dane/mastiff cross I believe. Quite a scary looking animal. I certainly wouldn't let my young son anywhere near it. Anyway, the dog would rear up and swallow the rabbit whole like a crocodile. We did this for years and the dog never had any issues.
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21 minutes ago, Good shot? said:
That is catering for the scope height over the barrel I suspect.
Correct. It explains why a bullet impacts low at very close range relative to the range at which we are zeroed. It's counterintuitive.
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Most dangerous thing in Australia is Australians 😀
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5 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said:
The fact most people in the UK treat heating houses as some sort of modern, unnecessary luxury?
Is that really true?
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It depends where you live in Aussie. I have urban living friends over there who have never seen a snake. For my own part, I have a strong snake phobia, so living there would prove a challenge.
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I was briefly very confused. Leatherjackets in this part of the world are a completely different kettle of fish 😀
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Doesn't sound like can't be bothered food, but I have a fish fillet/loin. There's always fish in the fridge or freezer. Coat in something tasty and probably unhealthy and cook in the pan hot and fast. If it's white fish, cook through. If it's something with red meat like tuna, I'll sear it. Usually have a sliced avocado on the side. Whole lot doused in sriracha or Japanese mayonnaise. I'll have this every day of the week if home alone.
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4 hours ago, Cranfield said:
That looked like a nice work out, with an excellent end result.
It is lovely countryside and its obvious you appreciate it.
I look forward to reading your reports, the photography is always top notch as well.👍Cheers mate.
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CCI Subsonic (hollow point) have always been good in my CZ452 apart from one bad batch.
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1 hour ago, Rim Fire said:
Well done 👏 you got some fantastic scenery and good shooting. Do you always do the field butchery is it because of the extraction and cuts down on the weight you have to carry out
Exactly. Even with these two small animals on what would be a "short" walk out by local standards, it would still be two trips for me. I've done it before and wouldn't recommend it! Pretty dangerous too on steep, slippery terrain. I would have processed these particular animals at home in exactly the same way, so no sense in carrying out skin and extra bone. That said, next time I get the opportunity for a head shot, the animal will come out whole for a spit roast.
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7 hours ago, billytheghillie said:
Excellent houseplant, what a stunning country you live in. On that first picture i was looking for Bilbo baggins and the rest of the hobbits.
Thanks.
5 hours ago, Walker570 said:Nice one. That rifle looks very similar to my TC Encores but slightly different p[rofile on the action. ??????????????
I have six barrels for mine from 17Rem up to 375JDJ, through 7-30 Waters and 300H&H. Two wildcats ..well semi wildcat the 22BR and my own design wildcat 257RRI.
Multiple barrels would be great, but I'd stick to more mainstream calibres as I don't reload and we are suffering serious ammunition shortages at the end of the planet.
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I think it's true to say that most of us who take part in hunting and fishing eventually find a formula that works in a particular situation and stick to it. That applies to my goat hunting. As usual, the main impetus for getting out was running out of meat in the freezer, but that aside, I do enjoy these short trips. They are somewhat physically strenuous without being over the top.
Got to the top of the mountain at first light. Mist added to the atmosphere.
No animals seen on the farmland. Not unusual, but sometimes I get lucky. In to the bush, same story over the next 4km. Nothing seen, heard or smelt. No sign either. A bit of a worry. Had cullers been through "my" forest?
Took a break and decided to turn back.
As is often the way, I came across some animals on the return journey. I get up too early for the goats sometimes! Two young billies were grazing on the paddocks. Took the first, made sure it was down, then saw the second had made it's way in to the bush. Gave it a "bleat", the animal stopped and turned giving me a successful broadside shot.
On to the bush butchery. Over the years, I've developed a simple cord and carabiner kit for getting animals off the ground. It works well for small to medium size animals. Back and front legs taken from both animals, as well as backstraps.
The walk out was pretty uneventful, although I did spot three goats close to some farm buildings. I've never seen them so low or close to a built up area.
An enjoyable and productive morning. Covered 8km over steep farmland and bush.
Final stages of meat preparation at home.
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I remember my first boar. At night in an isolated spot. Literally fizzing with adrenaline. Completely missed on the first shot and it went down on the second. Anyway, thought I'd just sling it over my shoulders and walk back to camp like the guys in the magazines. As Walker says, it felt like it was literally screwed to the ground! My first attempt at field butchery followed.
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4 hours ago, old'un said:
I would imagine for those who dont mind a bit of isolation and their own company it would be a fantastic place to live and work.
True. Be under no illusion, it is an extremely isolated area and the weather can be wild.
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Fishing and hunting alone in that part of the country would blow your mind.
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3 hours ago, Ultrastu said:
That's slow . I suspect they would have a relatively poor trajectory for a .22lr more akin to a sub 12 .177 pellet so a 35 yd zero range and a max effective range of around 50 yds .with a drop of 8 inches at 70 yds - that's a lot to contend with .
Fair comments, I can only vouch for them out to 25 metres. I used them in a similar situation to the OP.
3 hours ago, Ultrastu said:Mate of mine has a .22lr .it rarely sees the light of day .it's a very very nice gun and super accurate .but there is the constant worry about backstop and ricochet and how faraway something is . And if you have ever heard a .22 lr sub sonic ricochet off something that you thought it really would'nt do and bounce down a field - it's not nice .I don't own one and never will there are better tools for the job .in my opinion. (Fac air ) .
22LR is my favourite calibre by far for various reasons and I can buy anything that's out there, even a 50BMG.
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CCI Quiet 22LR run at 710 fps.
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Pretty standard size birds. I'd be cautious of over-cooking. Very easy for it to turn out like a lump of leather. It's a fine line!
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I've been doing this with skin-on mallard breasts and it's amazing. Very simple and end product is like good steak.
- Score skin
- Heavily season with salt and pepper
- Fry in pan with butter for 1 minute each side
- Place in oven skin side down for 8 minutes at 200C
- Rest for 5 minutes
- Cut across grain and serve
People can't afford to eat...............
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My neighbour is exactly the same. He grew up eating rabbit. I gave him a couple of rabbits once and believe he actually vomited due to the smell alone when cooking. His wife couldn't smell much and I ate some rabbit shot on the same night with no issues at all. Strange.