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#379368 - 14/09/23 06:43 PM

Here's a few pics recent trips.
Button buck with new swaro on the 9.3x62 190gr ACP

On the way back to the car, pre 64 win 300H&H 180PPSN x 2

"Hydro" the new pup first bunny

first try

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#379370 - 14/09/23 09:35 PM

Very nice pictures.

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Re: Pics [Re: 85lc]
#379378 - 15/09/23 03:17 AM

Indeed. Good "shots".

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#379384 - 15/09/23 09:22 PM

Hydro!
Great name for a pup.

Nice photos too.
Plenty of meat for the coolroom.

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Re: Pics [Re: Marrakai]
#379390 - 16/09/23 03:15 PM

think the bunny was love at first sight for hydro

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#379393 - 16/09/23 03:44 PM

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"Hydro" the new pup first bunny

first try

I love the little fellow. He looks like a bundle of energy and trouble.

Waidmannsheil on the stag and hind(?).

Calling him Hydro, have you negotiated a sponsorship deal with Geoff MacDonald? Ha ha. Joking

I think I need a couple of GSP pups, a male Rigby, and a female Purdey.

I've got a WR, so maybe a female Westley, and a male Richard. I can tell out when hunting "WESTLEY RICHARD!!!"

Thanks for the pics.

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Edited by NitroX (19/09/23 03:53 PM)

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Re: Pics [Re: NitroX]
#379402 - 17/09/23 03:55 AM

Quote:

Quote:

"Hydro" the new pup first bunny

first try

I love the little fellow. He looks like a bundle of energy and trouble.

Waidmannsheil on the stag and hind(?).

Calling him Hydro, have you negotiated a sponsorship deal with Geoff MacDonald? Ha ha. Joking

I think I need a couple of GSP pups, a male Rigby, and a female Purdey. I've got a WR, so maybe a female Westley, and a male Richard. I can tell out when hunting "WESTLEY RICHARD!!!"

Thanks for the pics.

Great names !!!!!!! I have a cocker named “Purdey”

Edited by NitroX (19/09/23 03:54 PM)

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Re: Pics [Re: bwanabobftw]
#379442 - 19/09/23 02:38 AM

Ripper pics and pup

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Re: Pics [Re: m239]
#379445 - 19/09/23 07:25 AM

Great pics Mick, fantastic scenery certainly a great place to hunt. Nice animals especially your new pup. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Pics [Re: Waidmannsheil]
#379450 - 19/09/23 04:00 PM

Mick, you coming to the BGRC NationLs? Drop in at least.

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Re: Pics [Re: NitroX]
#379454 - 19/09/23 08:14 PM

7th 8th OCT, Ill be on the road coming back from Darwin. If I get back before Ill come down for a look.
Just joined . Thanks for Matts help. Cheers Mick

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#379459 - 20/09/23 12:35 AM

Thanks for sharing!!

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#379468 - 20/09/23 07:19 AM

Mick, happy to help.

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Re: Pics [Re: Waidmannsheil]
#380853 - 02/12/23 09:33 AM

Here's some more pics various trips
Darwin trip Sept
500J 535 woodie 17m on run

didn't go far

Mitch 300wm 180 barnes , his best bull

Davin From Texas 404 J 350RNSP

grilled buff back strap

didn't last long

old boar 338-06

few buff

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#380854 - 02/12/23 09:40 AM

Great running shot with the Jeff, Mic.

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#380857 - 02/12/23 09:53 AM

more
Davin early morning boar 404 350RNSP

best stag 26x28x28 First with 45-70 270gr atomic @ 6m Stoked. easy recovery

recovered 270 atomic

Tim Arron and Mitch visit
Tim first deer 300wm 180 nosler BT. 30m

300m from camp

Mitch 300wm

Arron 300 wm yearling

Mitchs car

120m 45-70

as good as it gets 50cm on 0wt

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#380858 - 02/12/23 11:04 AM

more
45-70 270gr atomics

Cool rifle and calibre

Krico 17HMR

300wm 300m running

Davin at Northern gates

recovered , 404 350RNSP

Top up at spring

Lunch, surprisingly very good

temp fix for return home trip

Did Mitch's stock up for him...........

steep

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#380859 - 02/12/23 12:05 PM

Mitch rainbow 0wt

Tim first trout

brookie

Nice brown 0wt

resting up

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#380861 - 02/12/23 12:25 PM

Couple nice browns, Mic.
Interesting ammo - 270gr. What's the velocity of those?
I'm currently shooting 450gr. FN's at about 1,800fps from my 86.

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#380948 - 05/12/23 09:23 PM

Load data is out of barnes handbook. 50gr 4227. for around 2400fps. It works well.
pleased to have another 45-70 in ruger #1.
Here's a couple more pics
psycho hopper orvis clearwater 4wt

little brown new water

nice rainbow

bunnies yesterday with 22mag Mauser 401

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#381059 - 09/12/23 07:46 AM

Looks like a perfect sportsman's holiday! Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Pics [Re: degoins]
#381060 - 09/12/23 09:46 AM

Nice little Bows, too. I like 4 weights, but picked up a 3 for small streams. I haven't used it yet.
I might try it casting bows while anchored in the pre-river shallows next summer.

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#382151 - 26/01/24 03:26 PM

More pics.
Finish to the year hinde @20m 9.3 190 ACP

break down, 200m down to a track for easy recovery

nice brown, owt, hopper.

another

start to 24, with nice doe, 9.3 190 ACP @25m

And then! First metery

spinner bait swim right

57cm

Cliffs trout cod

76cm

Chris with first cod

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#382153 - 26/01/24 06:02 PM

I'm not a fisherman but may have to take it up one-day.

But what is an "owt"? Slang for a small trout?

I don't know some of the fish, but some grand fish caught.

Which ones are the best eating? Trout though bony is renowned but what about the others? Murray Cod? "Metery"? That's a huge fish. The stream does look deep enough? What's a big fish like that to eat?

I'll have to dig out my fishing books when I find them. I've never really fished, probably because few fresh water fishing here. Coastal and the Murray. the Territory was fun. Victoria had lots of water.

Well done Mick and the guys. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Pics [Re: NitroX]
#382154 - 26/01/24 06:39 PM

Matching Duct tape! Professional job.

Congratulations on your grand stag. A ripper. Waidmannsheil.

A Ruger Single Shot in .45/70. Nice.

I'm always envious of your chiller.

Meat Bush Tuckerman.

I always like your .500 J. It was a Babnick / Century Arms creation I believe.

I missed your earlier December posts before. Thanks for posting. Always enjoyable.

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Re: Pics [Re: NitroX]
#382155 - 26/01/24 06:42 PM

I don't want to be annoying. But I'd there any way a non Territory resident can get on the program allowing hunting/culling there? I believe a night course is needed plus? Any website with info? Please PM me. Thanks.

I'd make an annual trip up there too.

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Re: Pics [Re: NitroX]
#382368 - 06/02/24 03:33 PM

0 wt is the size of the fly line/ gear used. 00 , 0wt being smallest , 12-14 largest. 12wt is for large saltwater species. 0wt twig water tiny streams. 5-6, large rivers or dams for larger trout.
Murray cod have a slot limit 55-75cm legal to take. Never eaten one so can't comment on what their like to eat. Keep trout occasionally. Ok but prefer Redfin.

BACK COUNTRY NT Hunting
Has a site and pre req a Firearms license
R license course
Hunt with or be a NT resident

Book in 7 days in advance admin fee and day fee.
The hunt with or NT resident is a very good idea as country is hard and conditions later in the year are extreme.
Lots of experience and or Km's are required for success!

Here's a few more pics of last couple of weeks.
meaty fallow Canberra pre 64 243

First cod on fly 8wt sage black purple 5/0

Mitch

75cm

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#382369 - 06/02/24 03:40 PM

Hydros first look at a sambar, 6months. 90m running shot 45/70. Found it easily but unsure! Pics and boned out for easy recovery.

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#382382 - 07/02/24 03:49 AM

00 and 0 WOW - those are light. Even 1's to 3's are very light rods.
I've never heard of 0's or 00's. A friend made up some 1's and 2's from sage blanks, but my God, they are tiny rods.
Great pictures as ever, Mic.

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#382815 - 24/02/24 11:10 AM

Few more pics,
Long shot with 45/70, sit and wait. Running 2m. Drop on spot.

good carry out

Ruger #1 45/70, Mitchs wimber 300WM

72cm

Mitch 67cm

64cm

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#382832 - 25/02/24 04:17 AM

Nice eating size bara - so, they like bass-baits. Interesting - maybe anything?
I sure like the looks of your .45/70.
I tried my .458 2" loads in a friend's newly put together Siamese Mauser, .45/70. It developed the same ballistics as my .458 2". Good stuff.
Interested? I could PM them to you, Mic.

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#382834 - 25/02/24 08:46 AM

Now that was one hell of a LOOOOOOONG shot for a 45/70 Mick!
Nice meat deer that one.

Great Murray cod, catch & release I presume?

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#382840 - 25/02/24 09:30 AM

Oh? I thought with the head shape, a baramundi.(wrong colour, but?)

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#382877 - 26/02/24 09:39 PM

Good stuff Mick!
I'm very envious of the cod on fly. Still to happen for me.
Had a bit of a go in the Murrumbidgee when my daughter was at Wagga years ago, but no luck.
Caught carp though...

Liked your close shot on the doe: I had a red hind run past me flat-out (from behind!) and bagged her at a similar distance. Discovered later she was bedded just below the crest of the gully I was stalking, assume my scent had swirled around below her. Good camo helps. Love getting close!

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#382896 - 27/02/24 09:42 AM

We had a few good trips on the cod so decided to try the fly. long arvo for the one take.Pretty excited when he was landed.
Ive also been targeting the carp, lots of fun with great fights. They can be very touchy about presentation of the fly.
8 wt for the cod and 6wt for the carp. Going to use the 10 for future cod fishing.
Here's some more pics, cheers Mick
First mirror carp

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#382899 - 27/02/24 10:29 AM

Nice brown 2wt st Croix hardy reel, yesterday arvo.

43cm

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#382901 - 27/02/24 10:45 AM

Good fight on a 2 wgt. or even a 4/5.

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Re: Pics [Re: DarylS]
#384332 - 20/04/24 11:37 AM

Few pics from last few weeks
various small cod

Hike in over night trip seen a few , no opportunities at stags

mauser 66 7x64, decent rub

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#384333 - 20/04/24 01:40 PM

More pics,
browns 2wt

Hydros first duck season, retrieves

woodie and a teal

first duck retrieve

Hydro

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Re: Pics [Re: 264]
#384335 - 20/04/24 02:35 PM

First retrieve and no crocs!

New rifle? A Mauser 66.

I like the 66s, except for their weight.

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Re: Pics [Re: NitroX]
#384404 - 22/04/24 11:54 AM

Ripper pics Mick, some nice fish and great to see your dog retrieving nicely. Looking forward to hearing how the rifle performs.

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Re: Pics [Re: Waidmannsheil]
#384412 - 22/04/24 07:12 PM

Few more pics, Hydro went well with a couple more retrieves today. As we approach the wall for a jump shot he goes into stalking mode.
New spot for a decent cod 67cm

Yes a new rifle 7x64 Mauser 66, haven't shot anything with it yet. Pretty nice set up. Running atomic 135gr projectiles

Also bought a old school Remington BDL 22-250 HB varmint. Shoots unreal with factory win 55gr PSP, looking forward to some spotlighting with it.

Loaded some 400gr hydros in the 500 Jeffery

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