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15 November 2009, 11:30

TOP_PREDATOR

Big Bore Shoot New Zealand

Some of the rifles.

Sako 85 375 Kodiak

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA9RpvRYPjw
Merkel 470

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYmQCmi-Vs
Heym 470

15 November 2009, 13:51

HendrikNZ

That was great fun & something that will hopefully become a regular event.

Thanks to all the guys that participated and a special thanks to the guys that hosted us.

I just got back and I'll put up some more photos and clips when I get time.

Cheers
H

16 November 2009, 02:33

HendrikNZ

a few more pics

16 November 2009, 05:54

shankspony

Looks like a fun day. Am going to have to get something suitable.

16 November 2009, 10:29

gryphon1

somehow that muzzle brake doesnt look right on that rifle in the rack alongside its mates.

16 November 2009, 15:44

Bakes

Who made up the buff posters TP?

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16 November 2009, 16:07

Con

Brilliant! We're planning the next AHN (Australian Hunting Net) Bigbore shoot for April/May 2010.

Ditto on sourcing the buffalo target. We should have a 'running target' hopefully operational ... but need an appropriate target.
Cheers...
Con

17 November 2009, 02:57

HendrikNZ

We ordered some targets from Safaripress.com and had them "blown up" by the local copy shop to full size.

For the next event we will be doing some reactive targets as well...

17 November 2009, 03:02

HendrikNZ

These are about 36"x23".

They don't have the scoring rings, but they have the vitals on the back. So really good for practice as well as fun shoots

17 November 2009, 04:39

Pete Millan

Those Buff targets look very much like the ones SA Hunters use for their Big Bore exercise. Made by Garipani. Sourced in South Africa.

17 November 2009, 10:15

TOP_PREDATOR

Yes they are Pete,shoot was to the same rules/guidelines as SA big bore shoots.

22 December 2009, 11:16

Nakihunter

This is great stuff guys. I didn't know there was such a shoot in Godzone! Please tell where these shoots are held. What is the minimum caliber? I hope a 9.3X62 is allowed.

When is your next shoot?

22 December 2009, 19:42

Matt Graham

Hey guys - top stuff. If you get enough guys for a shoot Id be keen to come over next year and say G'day and burn some powder.. Got some air miles to burn!!

TP - you should think about coming over to the the AHN shoot next year. I wont be around for that (be busy killing buffalo) but Con and Co. would love to see you (and other Kiwis) there and the locals will sure look after you.

Cheers all
Matt

23 December 2009, 03:39

TOP_PREDATOR

Nakihunter this was private shoot,i was a guest.Our host does not post here,there will be more shoots in the future which maybe open to more guests,really comes down to who hosts the shoot.

Matt i plan to spent most of next Winter in Australia and would be very keen to shoot with members from AHN.

23 December 2009, 07:23

Fjold

Good on ya, James. It looks like you guys had fun.

Frank

"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953

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23 December 2009, 17:26

Matt Graham

quote:
Originally posted by TOP_PREDATOR:
Nakihunter this was private shoot,i was a guest.Our host does not post here,there will be more shoots in the future which maybe open to more guests,really comes down to who hosts the shoot.

Matt i plan to spent most of next Winter in Australia and would be very keen to shoot with members from AHN.

TP - if you want - send me an email with your rough plan (like where you will be located etc) - might have some ideas for you??? office @ huntaust.com.au That AHN big bore shoot is in May eh...

Cheers
Matt