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12 December 2004, 18:14
AnotherAZWriter
Coming to OZ in April
Hey Guys, one of Ms AZ's friend's invited us to her farm in April. Her friend lives about an hour from Brisbane near Gimpy (I think that is the town). Anyway, she has some red deer on her property and said if I want to shoot, I am welcome to do so. She said the stags should be roaring in April.

I have been to OZ before, but borrowed a gun. I know it is not as easy to get a gun inside Australia as NZ. Any advice?

Also, I should probably hunt water buff while I am there - any advice/suggestions? I assume most fly to Darwin...
12 December 2004, 20:54
NitroX
I have sent to you a PM.

Buffalo hunting may be possible but it may be too early with the wet season only finishing in March, early April. Many camps do not open till later in the season. April sounds like a grand time for a red stag and you will probably experience the "roar".

You can bring your own firearms, it may just take some paperwork.

Good luck and good hunting.
12 December 2004, 22:25
Easy_Rollins
Howdy Ari-zona,

You will not be the first American to visit Gympie A lot of your forefathers went through there in the 1800's with gold fever.



Our home shooting range is just to the north of town.Gympie is two hour drive north from Brisbane(International Airport)

I live in Brisbane,Bad Ass just moved from here to Kingaroy,one hour west of Gympie.



We met Bakes there for a plink and a feed.I just hope you don't go on and on about yourself all day like him.

Yes,we noticed the hat.



Bad Ass'Sharps 50/70.


13 December 2004, 01:06
Bakes
Have to advertise mate.....part of my contract as moderator
13 December 2004, 04:02
Boghossian
Is that a real headstone behind Bakes!?! Strange place for a shooting range if it is, would make paying your respects a lot more challenging!
13 December 2004, 10:37
Bakes
Just a fake mate......I hope

Its a nice little range in some great country, nice people as well and a good time had. Didn't see Easy Rollins shoot however Hmmmmmm?????
14 December 2004, 17:50
AnotherAZWriter
hey Ozzies:

anyone interested in this deal?

1. You supply me with a gun and ammo to hunt red stag
2. You come with me to this farm and hunt too
3. I introduce you to Glenda, a very attractive, slim blonde haired blue eyed woman in her mid 40s. No kids (that I am aware of), loves to farm, outdoors, has money, etc.

I know ya'll are thinkin' "fair dinkum?!" but hey, dreams do come true.
14 December 2004, 22:53
Bad Ass Wallace
Hey AZ,

What rifle would you like to use?
17 Ackley Hornet
17 Mach IV
17 Remington
22 Hornet
218 Mashburn Bee
222 Remington
22/250
22 PPC
220 Swift
243
25/20
25/303
250 Savage
257 Roberts Improved
6.5 Jap
6.5x55
270 Winchester Improved
7x57Mauser
303 British
308 Winchester
30.06
300 Win Mag
310 Cadet
32/20
30 Herrett
8mm Mauser
32/40
8x52R Siamese
8x56 Kroperschek
340Weatherby
38/55 Winchester
38/40 Winchester
40/65 Winchester
44/40 Winchester
404 Jefferies
44 Magnum
45 ACP
45 Long Colt
45/70
45/120
50/70
577/450 Martini

My missus might keep Glenda busy talking knitting but I am sure among my collection of 140 firearms, can find you a rifle & ammo to use!
15 December 2004, 01:42
Bakes
Be careful of Bad Ass's rifles mate....all you have to do is breath in and the bloody things go off!!!
15 December 2004, 04:31
NitroX
BAW,

What no 8x68S? !!!!!!!!!!!!
15 December 2004, 05:36
Aspen Hill Adventures
I don't see .375H&H on that list either...
15 December 2004, 08:36
Bad Ass Wallace
Are yawl talking red deer hunting or "dinosaur stoppers"?
15 December 2004, 17:38
AnotherAZWriter
sounds like you could outfit me without me having to drag a gun over there.

Interested if I go?
16 December 2004, 00:02
Bad Ass Wallace
No problem! You will still have to get an international visitors permit to use or possess while here

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/pr/program/wlb/inter.shtml
20 December 2004, 05:29
AnotherAZWriter
okay, the ball and chain is on the phone now talking about her trip. She is going to WA as well as QL, but I don't have that much time to devote to idle banter and chatter.

I WANT TO KILL STUFF.

So Bad Ass, how are the stag in QL? Should I try and postpone our trip until the dry season so I can shoot a buffalo?
21 December 2004, 01:25
Easy_Rollins
I'll even run you up there from the airport in Brisbane if BA will give me some carpet to sleep on.I've got to see this and get some photos.



Gympie is North East of BA's place on the Highway.

Map
21 December 2004, 02:25
geekay
I'm getting worried about Easy, he keeps popping up and winking at me.
21 December 2004, 02:28
Easy_Rollins
It's ok Keith,I'm winking at everyone.
21 December 2004, 13:12
HIPPYHUNTER
yeh he's just another skanky hoe