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by kjd
Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: 17wsm
Replies: 62
Views: 3416

Re: 17wsm

CZ need to do one in 17WSM wasn't there talk that they were developing one?
This cartridge has a lot of potential, especially as it could be the first in a family of cartridges!
by kjd
Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Announcements, Events & Help.
Topic: AusVarmint 9 Years Old
Replies: 24
Views: 2890

Re: AusVarmint 9 Years Old

lowndsie wrote:Damn, I still remember the days before it went live! I had to talk my sister into joining up just so we could see a new member! :mrgreen:
Haha yep and Kate too.
Funny how far it's come.
by kjd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: Everything Outdoors
Topic: Show Us Your All Purpose Fixed Blade Knives!
Replies: 85
Views: 3449

Show Us Your All Purpose Fixed Blade Knives!

You know,
The ones you use around camp or every day carry that you use for everything, not just skimming or game processing!

Tell us what brand etc etc as well.
by kjd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Announcements, Events & Help.
Topic: AusVarmint 9 Years Old
Replies: 24
Views: 2890

Re: AusVarmint 9 Years Old

The Raven wrote:So next year we can look forward to the big 10th Anniversary event.
We may have to start planning something I think, it's a big occasion that is for sure.
by kjd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:11 pm
Forum: Announcements, Events & Help.
Topic: AusVarmint 9 Years Old
Replies: 24
Views: 2890

Re: AusVarmint 9 Years Old

Thanks for the kind words fellas but there's no need for that.

Also I'd like to thank Lowndsie and Grimo for being admins and all the mods as well

Luckily our job is easy and we haven't had to do much moderating.
by kjd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: Announcements, Events & Help.
Topic: AusVarmint 9 Years Old
Replies: 24
Views: 2890

AusVarmint 9 Years Old

Thanks for 9 years of awesomeness everyone.

I'm a week or so late but in July of 2006 AusVarmint was born and we are stronger and better than ever!

Thanks for your participation.
by kjd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: Everything Outdoors
Topic: Seriously? Ban on Butane Burners
Replies: 37
Views: 3709

Re: Seriously? Ban on Butane Burners

bigfellascott wrote:I used mine on the Weekend to cook Pancakes - I must be doing something wrong as I wasn't killed using it. :shock:
Haha it's faulty! Send it back!
by kjd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Best Long range scope but can also do short distance
Replies: 23
Views: 532

Re: Best Long range scope but can also do short distance

Sightron STAC 2.5-17.5x56 I have one it's awesome.
by kjd
Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: 17wsm
Replies: 62
Views: 3416

Re: 17wsm

In all seriousness it looks like a decent thing in a decent rifle but it just depends on the cost of ammo, If you reload and can get a faster more accurate centrefire for not much differnce in ammo cost then I would always go that way. If you csnt be bothered loading and can get it in a decent rifl...
by kjd
Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Which GPS?
Replies: 12
Views: 268

Re: Which GPS?

The above is zoomed in but green is ok to hunt, white is private property and then there is pink/red which are exclusion zones.
by kjd
Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:27 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Which GPS?
Replies: 12
Views: 268

Re: Which GPS?

Ok. But what's the point beyond knowing where you are? Not trying to be flippant... It is a requirement by the NSW Govt so you can see the areas you are and aren't supposed to hunt. Plus marking waypoints of where camp is(haha) and where you spot sign or potential hunting spots. OK, knowing you're ...
by kjd
Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Which GPS?
Replies: 12
Views: 268

Re: Which GPS?

The Raven wrote:Ok. But what's the point beyond knowing where you are?

Not trying to be flippant...
It is a requirement by the NSW Govt so you can see the areas you are and aren't supposed to hunt.

Plus marking waypoints of where camp is(haha) and where you spot sign or potential hunting spots.
by kjd
Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: 17wsm
Replies: 62
Views: 3416

Re: 17wsm

billsshed wrote:17 WSM over a 17Hh??
It is the old- this cartridge is better than that cartridge.
Who said that?
I just said I'd take a wsm over the hornet. I cannot be bothered reloading a fiddly 17cal.
by kjd
Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Which GPS?
Replies: 12
Views: 268

Re: Which GPS?

The Raven wrote:When are you 'required' to carry one?
Hunting in NSW State Forests.
by kjd
Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: 17wsm
Replies: 62
Views: 3416

Re: 17wsm

trevort wrote:buy a 17 HH or 17 fireball
I'd buy a 17wsm over both of those if there were some good guns chambered in it!