Monthly Archives: August 2011

Where Eagles Dare

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Steve

The lone buck chamois picked his way slowly out of the gut and was moving up onto the ridgeline. When at last he got there he paused and looked intently up to the higher ground. I traversed the Lecia 8×20 … Continue reading →

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Practise with the new rig!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Steve

I put out a steel plate measuring 600mm x 300mm high this afternoon making use of a lull at work. I ranged it at 464 meters [500yds or so]. I gave myself three shots cos I am a bit tight when it … Continue reading →

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Forester gets a face lift!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Steve

Got her back from Messer Hardy on Thursday afternoon sighted her in and checked her zero out to 400 meters and  everything was hunky dory. I have just got back from a three nighter and will post the story shortly – “Where … Continue reading →

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Alpine hunting on hold!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Steve

Tuesday 9th August ; Making slow in roads on my trailer and car repair- you know what insurance companies are like? [re. the car at least]. With frustration levels high I took a day off and went bush today- So I dressed … Continue reading →

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Black Ice

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Steve

Monday August 1st; I was on my way into the hills for my latest adventure when this happened Anyway it is not pretty, me, car, trailer and boat went for a skate. The car is at the panel beaters and … Continue reading →

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