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Check out this link to see some New Zealand pigs in action and you will get an idea of what your up against, Regards David http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=k6Cjzuzq-WY

Sorry Link now added on previous post.

Hi there, I am a NZ firearms licence holder and wondered if anyone knows if, during a upcoming visit to the UK I can purchase a firearm on this licence and export it with me on my return to NZ approx 1 month later, If I can, How many hoops do I have to jump through? and to which authority do I have to apply to. Regards DH Thanks for the quick reply Rick, It seems that I cant buy a firearm on a visitors Permit. Will look at other options.

Follow this link and you should get some photos and specs etc, the guys down here use these out to 1000m. Regards DH OOPS http://www.fishnhunt.co.nz/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1203733099/30 Specs are on page 1 Photos on page 3

There are still loads of 303 out here, seems to be they average about a 3in group at 100m some better,some worse, depends on how old and barrel condition, Most of the older ones seem to be pitted due to the corrosive ammo and not being cleaned properly, There are a few unfired ones that were imported in the original cosmoline and paper wrap as part of a cancelled irish army contract, that ended up on a website called trademe, sort of New Zealand ebay, they went for about 1300 dollarsNZ, Lots of people still use jungle carbines or Mk 5 for hunting over here. Regards DH

2 years ago I moved from the UK to NZ and bought a .308 to stalk south island reds and wild pigs and was very happy with it, But....... if I see a 6.5x55 at the right price in a nice light mountain rifle the 308 will never get a look in. The 6.5 does everything a 308 will do with less recoil., if you fit it with a moderator you will almost be able to watch the bullet stike.But everyone has there own opinion and this is only mine. PS My best mate has a 25.06 and loves it, loads of .270 and 7mm08 down here as well, actually you should check out 7mm08 as well, less recoil then 308. Regards DH

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone is using NV on a centrefire and if so what type of kit they use, Im thinking of investing but dont want to buy a load of **** that wont do the job. Cheers Dave

I was wondering if anyone has used these and found them effective, because in theory they could be very good for 30 calibre weapons, but I have never found anyone who got decent results from them, Also does any manufacturer factory load them? Cheers David

Ok, I have recently purchased a .308 brand new, and as this is my first New rifle can anybody advise me on A universally accepted method of breaking in a barrel, I have read several threads on this subject and they all seem to contradict one another. What I am looking for are either manufacturers specs or recomendations or failing that at least two people that can agree on cleaning routine,( what with etc) to number of shots fired, From someone not wanting to ruin their first new centrefire. Cheers Dave.

A few poeple might remember about 6 months ago I was asking for advice regarding a suitable 308, I am now in New Zealand and have purchased a 308 weatherby, Many thanks to all who offered advice and I will endevour to keep posting whenever I have a valid question or quandry, Regards David.

It takes a different amount of time for every puppy to settle, Buy yourself a set of earplugs before the puppy works out its a game. And persevere it will be worth it. Regards Dave. Ps have got a black lab I wouldnt be without now but would have willingly swaped her for a decents nights sleep for the first week.

Thanks very much Henry, Im just trying not to make expensive mistakes, and learning about other peoples experiences and opinions. Regards David. PS , Would love to hear how dunganick is getting on with his howa?

Just to be a pest again, is it worth getting a rifle with varmint barrel or is the extra weight not worth the tradeoff? Cheers Dave

Allright ,Having read everyones comments I am erring towards the howa, mainly due to a initial price that allows me to purchase decent optics. I will just have to be choosey when it comes to buying one and not just take the first one I pick up, Hopefully it will not be a bitch to sort out but that is why blokes have sheds anyway, Regards David.

All right, I will definatly not be shooting somthing that will not fit on a quad bike, so thats wapiti out of the equasion , I think that goats and pigs are a definate as well as the odd deer, will get a rimmy for the possums, Does this help to narrow it down? Regards David. Sorry to sound bewildered but I have only used 22.250 and 243 up to now and I am pretty sure that they will leave me undergunned.

********! Im more confused now than when I started, It looks like I will be in the market for a remington or a tikka but I now havent a clue as to which calibre would suit me best, started looking at 6.5x55 the other night and it has just thrown a spanner in the works, After starting off thinking a 308 would be best, then looking at 270, then looking at 6.5x55 Im all in a muddle, Help, regards Dave

I keep hearing people moaning about remington 700 triggers, are they really that bad? and if so is it worth paying extra for a t3? Also have been getting my head turned by .270 any opinions on this calibre, All advice appreciated, Dave

Ok I have decided to purchase a 308 when I get to New Zealand in september, The most common ones seem to be remington 700 , Howa 1500 ,or tikka t3, does anyone have any advice they are willing to impart based on experience of the above rifles? Hopefully, Dave

Get a lab bitch, if this is your first dog, Loyal and obedient, and not off chasing every bitch in the neighbourhood as soon as you turn your head. Think about what you want the dog to do and also decide how soon you want to be shooting with her/him, if you get a pup you are going to spend the next 18 /24 months training your dog not shooting with them. If you want to go shooting in the coming season you will have to start thinking about trained/part trained, it will cost more but you need to weigh up cost v time. Hope this helps Dave P.S it cost me 500 to send my 12 months old to a trainer for 12 weeks.

If this is your first dog, go down the part trained or fully trained route, it will help you to avoid all the mistakes that everyone makes with their first dog, Myself included. Dont rush things, everything that you foul up can be corrected as long as you get the right advice. Speak to several people who would be willing to help you, and pick one your comfortable with. And if you decide to get a black Lab Bitch myself or Pavman have covered just about every question you could ask so there is a weath of referance material. Best wishes Dave.

At six months she is still very young, My lab had the same problem, she is now 2 and I have just managed to correct it, Just keep giving her loads of praise when she gets it right and dont respond when she drops it, And dont worry, you have got loads of time to sort this out. Have fun Regards David.

I am at a loss to try to put into words how angry this makes me feel, Today the Home secretary admitted the immigration service is a mess, Petrol is at 1 pound a litre, the national health sevice is millions in debt, and two officious ********* cant tell the differance between a armed robber and two ladies training their dogs! I am emigrating in september because of stupid laws like this, does anyone know where I can contribute to the Ladies defence fund, A very ****** off David

Would have to agree with fert, Bought my first pair of muck boots in november and will never buy anything else.

Clarabad mill or bluestone ford and jocks hole are lovley streches of water, You can also get a Duns association water ticket for the upper reaches from the tackle shop there, regards Dave

Hitman, if you are close to the tweed you should buy an association ticket for the whiteadder, 50 pounds will get you a season for salmon and trout on an awful lot of riverbank. They are available at the tackle shop in Berwick.