- Safety
- Firearms Education
The Modern-Day Mauser:
I have long had a keen interest in military Mausers, so I was very keen to see how the modern offerings from...Heavy and slow or light and fast? The projectile (and ammo) conundrum: Part one – Stability.
What first got me seriously pondering this question was a setup session recently, with a couple of similar rifle that had the...Overview – Ballistics ARC
Ballistics ARC is a ballistic solver - you put in your firearm information, and it outputs the amount you need to dial...
- Outdoors
The Modern-Day Mauser:
I have long had a keen interest in military Mausers, so I was very keen to see how the modern offerings from...My current choices in Hunting Clothing
Table Of ContentsThe never-ending quest...It all began with...RidgelineChinese MadeWaterproofsEnter Merino and DownThe newcomers...Hunters...GPS options for trail running and, well, anyone.
Table Of ContentsTwo is one and one is none.My existing systemThings I don't...
- Lifestyle
Good Blokes – Inia Raumati. Emergency doctor, hunter, wise chap.
We talk about bush first aid (and the reality of things), trauma what happens and working in it, the mischief blokes, young...A trip to the top of the Coromandel
To me, the true Coromandel is only reached once you have passed through, well, Coromandel - actually - even higher - with Colville (northernmost town of any note on the peninsula) representing a homecoming of sorts.PracMed Stop The Bleed Course
Hopefully, by now, I have gotten across the importance of first aid training to all of you. This is not just for shooters or hunters, or parents (I had to hook some food out of my 4 years olds choaking face last night) - but everyone - knowing what to do is 'basic dude stuff' as Patrick McNamara would say.
- Defender
A trip to the top of the Coromandel
To me, the true Coromandel is only reached once you have passed through, well, Coromandel - actually - even higher - with Colville (northernmost town of any note on the peninsula) representing a homecoming of sorts.The ARB 4×4 Track Pack
I liked the idea of externally storing the smelly stuff. In addition, the ARB design gives you a few extra pockets for storing stuff that you often need when working on or around the outside of the truck. In my case, the obligatory Morley's on one side, some rubbish bags and window wiper fluid on the other, and a couple of levelling blocks in the side.Raglan via the back roads!
It was time to head away on another mini-adventure. While not necessarily looking for narly trails, I did want to at least get off tar-seal. So, after a bit of research online, I decided on a trip down to Raglan via Port Waikato.
- Interviews & Chats
Good Blokes – Inia Raumati. Emergency doctor, hunter, wise chap.
We talk about bush first aid (and the reality of things), trauma what happens and working in it, the mischief blokes, young...Good Blokes – Boris Vos – Lead Ranger
Boris Vos, former Royal Netherland Marine, Sniper, Jungle Warfare and Combat Tracking Instructor, Leader Developer, Good Bloke.The Blokes – 2nd July
This Week Kerry, Matt and Graeme talk about an insane amount of things. Long chat, full of nuggets.
Maybe it's time to take our relationship to the next level.
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