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    Poundage for kids bows?

    Hey guys My sons have both been shooting small bows since they could work. They are now 5 and 7 and I am upgrading their bows for birthdays/xmas. The bows they have supposedly are around 10-15lbs(long bows). but very small kids bows My boys are quite big for their age, and wondering what kind...
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    6.5 grendel projectiles

    Whats everyone using for hunting bullets in the grendel? Currently using the 123gn PPU soft points with pretty good success but will start reloading soon. 123ssts or 120eldms look like a good option?
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    Best base camp??

    I am always in the market for a better base camp for my guiding. Currently i am using a small wall tent with tubular framing, which might be as good as it gets. But am always open to other ideas. This tent is 2m by 3m(6.6ft x 10ft), just has stand up room(about a 6ft center) amd weighs around...
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    Nightforce NX8 vs NXS??

    Looking for a new scope for a 'long range' rifle I have for shooting feral goats(more like a PRS set up. so not specifically a hunting rifle. Currently looking at a 5.5-25 NXS or the 2.5-20 NX8 I have never seen a NX8 in person. Any glass differences between the two?? I have used a NXS in the...
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    Magview vs Phoneskope??

    Maybe have been discussed before, but who has the new Magview? Hows it been working in field vs a normal phoneskope? How secure is it? Doesn't seem super tight on the eyepiece, is there any light leakage?? Worth the coin?
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    Canada US border open?!?!

    Whats everyone's thoughts on the border being open during main hunting season? have they issued non-res tags? I am supposed to be guiding in BC this season and am a bit hesitant to book flights etc. certainly ****** our season here(NZ), borders been shut and ruined our entire guiding season
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    Sierra trading post website?

    Is anyone else having issues viewing the Sierra trading webpage? Seems all messed up for me
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    Mountain Hunt Preparation, Gear and Fitness

    Hi Guys(and girls) this is an article I wrote a while back partly for my clients to help them prepare for their trips. Most seasons are starting to open up across North America so thought it would be good to share it here. Thanks It goes without saying that a little goes a long way when it...
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    Waterproof insulated booties???

    Hey Guys Wondering if anyone has seen or found any down/synthetic booties that have water proof soles? Looking for a warm camp slipper/bootie. There a few down/synthetic booties on the market but none really have a sole or any form of water resistance. Ideally synthetic fill, light rubber...
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    Titanium Tikka bolt handles

    For those of you trimming down ya Tikkas these might be worth a look as well https://www.mtn.co.nz/product/tikka-bolt-handle Only minimal savings, but around the same as getting a bolt fluted.
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    Training bad for hill fitness??

    I know this does not make any sense, but I am young, and generally pretty 'fit' in the scheme of things, I have never trained to hunt, nor done any real 'training' for 5 years or so. Generally my job has kept me fit(various guiding jobs/farm work etc) Recently I have started some limited...
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    Breathability testing???

    Hey guys For those who have not seen, this is quite a good wee test I think on breathability- Study Results: Gore-Tex Not Worth the Cost Based on Breathability Alone - Mountain Tactical Institute Was wondering if anyone else has seen similar test with more brands/jacket styles. Seems pretty...
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    Kiwi Kazakh Ibex!

    In October my uncle and good mate Rob headed over to Kazakh to chase some Mid Asian Ibex. Thought I would share the story here. Bit of a long story but here goes........ I have reduced the image sizes for ease of uploading so they might be a bit grainy. We slowly uncurled our bodies from the...
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    Rise and Fall of a Mountain King

    Hey guys, I was lucky enough to have Byron from the Pace Brothers over here earlier this year and we made this wee film about some of the issues we face in our country. Both the Pace Brothers and the Modern Huntsman crew have worked double time to bring this out early, with our looming...
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    Help us save our Hunting!!

    I do not like to get political, but this has become a very serious matter. I know a alot of guys on here have been to NZ, or plan to go there as we have some amazing public land hunting. All that is about to change. We have recently had an election, and our new Conservation minister is planning...
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    Cabelas gloves?!?!

    Hey guys I have a Cabelas voucher as they refunded from a warranty item, I am thinking I might get some heavy gloves/mitts for winter. I like the idea of a mitt with a liner as I think its warmer, I have a lighter mitt I use here, but headed to Kazakh soon and its likely to be colder than any...
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    Massive Shiras??

    Hi guys, my mate send me these pics of a Shiras he bumped into the other day and we are both wondering how big he actually is. Seems to me to absolutely HUGE, ive never seen a photo of a Shiras remotely this size, but I dont know alot about moose. Surely some people on here who know their Mooses
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    Sheep Success rates???

    As the Northern Season is well under well/finished for alot of people I was wonder what people think is 'acceptable' success for outfits doing sheep?? I have only worked at one outfit that did sheep(Stones) and they run 100% when I was there, and I though that was fairly 'normal', considering...
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    Scope leveling??

    Hi Guys Just mounting up my Z5 to my Tikka and have used this method How to: Square your Scope - YouTube seems like a good way to do it. MY main issue with the Tikkas a 'level' scope always seems a bit off when you look through it. I have noticed this with a few Tikkas, is the stock just...
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    Krypteks NZ hunt

    Hey Guys, Just came across this video of some of the Kryptek 'crew'(maybe the owners) 'hunting' in NZ. Seems like a repeat of last seasons Hushin video. Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Kiwi Family" | Hunting Tahr & Chamois in New Zealand - YouTube Good look for the industry?
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