R eight
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I’m over in NZ doing a bit of hunting and socialising.
Went bush for a few days with the son. Primarily after chamois and a red if the opportunity presented. Weather was a bit hot but otherwise good. We hunted in Fiordland in one of the flattest areas I could find. We walked in and I think it’s fair to say that my son guided me. It’s an area that he hunts often. It was my first hunt in Fiordland. The walk in wasn’t too bad but I’d be lying if I said I found it to be a walk in the park.
Overall we saw 3 reds, none were stags. I shot one of the hinds. (360 yards)
Chamois were plentiful. Saw around 8 or so. Only 2 were bucks and I shot the largest one we saw. Measured about 8 3/4 inches which makes it a fair head for the area (140 yards)
My son didn’t worry about shooting anything. He was only interested in a big stag.
My rifle was the Blaser R8 with the 308 Winchester barrel. 1.5 to 6 Zeiss. Ammunition was OSA factory loaded 165 grain Sierra Gamekings.
Currently getting cleaned up for the next outing, weather dependent. Chasing red and fallow but area also has chamois. Public land, just the son and I. I’m looking forward to it.
Went bush for a few days with the son. Primarily after chamois and a red if the opportunity presented. Weather was a bit hot but otherwise good. We hunted in Fiordland in one of the flattest areas I could find. We walked in and I think it’s fair to say that my son guided me. It’s an area that he hunts often. It was my first hunt in Fiordland. The walk in wasn’t too bad but I’d be lying if I said I found it to be a walk in the park.
Overall we saw 3 reds, none were stags. I shot one of the hinds. (360 yards)
Chamois were plentiful. Saw around 8 or so. Only 2 were bucks and I shot the largest one we saw. Measured about 8 3/4 inches which makes it a fair head for the area (140 yards)
My son didn’t worry about shooting anything. He was only interested in a big stag.
My rifle was the Blaser R8 with the 308 Winchester barrel. 1.5 to 6 Zeiss. Ammunition was OSA factory loaded 165 grain Sierra Gamekings.
Currently getting cleaned up for the next outing, weather dependent. Chasing red and fallow but area also has chamois. Public land, just the son and I. I’m looking forward to it.
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