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@ 10:20 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterHi Guys, I am to host an ask the expert column for NZ guns magazine (wonder how long I can cope with the extra work). To get the ball rolling, they will need questions. Once these initial questions are posed, the column will be set in motion and magazine readers can then direct questions to the magazine by email or letter. It is just this first issue that needs a start up.So, if you can think of any questions, please email me and put Ask the expert as the subject or some smart assed variation of this title to give me a giggle. Nothing too over the top in the way of questions please (how do I bed a...How do I convince my wife that she must bed rifles as a part of our marriage agreement), its been a hectic few weeks. A bullet recommendation perhaps. I don't know, have a crack. May be best if the emails come from NZ or Oz readers. That said, I am sure a couple of "from John, Oregon" would not go a miss. Ok, now that I heave dealt myself the workload death blow, I will leave you to ponder. I will send your answers back to you by email and then cut and paste to populate the magazine column. |
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@ 12:24 am (GMT) |
jason brownRe: Ask the Expertok, well against good advice I was in Hamilton in my best camo, and a cougar latched on to me..... should I have played dead then once it was asleep cut my arm off with my bowie knife....but seriously.... the readers will be lucky to have you on board. in the magazine are you the long range expert or just anything gun related? |
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@ 12:32 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Ask the ExpertTry wearing Warehouse gumboots instead of the classier Red Bands which could make you appear as being up for grabs and give the wrong message.Anything will do, same as these forums. |
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@ 01:10 am (GMT) |
jason brownRe: Ask the Expertredbands, I thought they might be too much for Hamilton.well for me personally, you have already helped so much I don't really have anything to ask. its more of a case of taking everything in. I really liked the you tube video of you talking at reloaders a while ago, that's something id go to. even if nothing else but to have a beer afterwards. |
@ 02:55 am (GMT) |
thomas kitchenRe: Ask the Expertmaybe something on picking the right ammo for your type of hunting and game? |
@ 05:26 am (GMT) |
Kenney CrockettRe: Ask the ExpertBarrel break in, "I've floated my barrel but groups got worse?"-no bedding.Perhaps something to do with suppressors seen as they are so popular. Break down on basic bullet abbreviations. how accurately do I need to shoot to hunt at x amount of meters. Choosing a scope size and magnification- what are realistical limitiations of a 2-7 etc. Trigger control or shooting technique, How to cook billy goat - insert Nathan's butter goat recipe |
@ 05:46 am (GMT) |
Warrick EdmondsRe: Ask the Expert, where X = the unknown and Spurt is a drip under pressurehere's one for youI'm hand loading my own 7mm Rem Mag. My bullet of choice is 154gr SST and powder is 74gr of 2217, gives me 3070ft/sec at 5m from the muzzel. Is my choice of primer important in the scheme of things. Important for precision, repeatability and accuracy. |
@ 05:55 am (GMT) |
Grant HarrisRe: Ask the ExpertAnother one:The more firings a case has, is it likely going to change your load dynamics in terms of POI. So will my POI from a case that's been fired eight times be the same as one from the first firing? Also maybe a little intro on whats actually involved in LR shooting and that it's not as easy as what people think it is. I feel too many people take shots at game without confidentially knowing they'll drop it. Just a pet peave of mine. |
@ 11:41 am (GMT) |
John SmithRe: Ask the ExpertAfter connecting with a deer and field dressing it onthe ground (no trees) I get it back to camp as quickly as possible. Then I hang it, skin and wash it inside and outside and put a game bag over it. I hang it head up, but some other hunters hand their deer head down. Does it make a difference? |
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@ 03:45 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Ask the ExportOk, will answer these by email and then forward to NZ Guns & Hunting. Thanks guys. |
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@ 01:18 am (GMT) |
John SmithRe: Ask the ExpertHi Nathan,I sent you the question in response to your request for questions to use with your new NZ program. I really didn't expext an answer, but appreciate it anyway. Because I have to drag my deer through dusty grass to get to my truck I only open it up just enough to get the guts and blood out. Splitting the hind quarters and getting the wind pipe out takes place after I get back to camp and the deer is hanging. I will go easier on the water after reading your E-mail. Thanks. |
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@ 03:22 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Ask the ExpertNo worries John.I will close this up now thanks. Had enough mail to get the column going and then some. If the column is still lagging a bit when the next bi-monthly issue is due, I will post for help again. All the best guys! Good team work. |
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@ 06:12 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Ask the ExpertNZ Guns have room for a couple more questions in next months issue if anyone wants to donate a question.Email me directly please. Cheers, Nathan. |
@ 03:59 am (GMT) |
deerndingoRe: Ask the ExpertDear Nathan,Can you tell you please tell me what's wrong in my shooting technique if I get horizontal groups 3" wide and 0.5" high at 100 metres. I'm shooting a 7mm Remington Magnum in a Remington SPS with light weight Bell & Carlsen stock. I get 0.4" and less sized groups with my 22-250. Thank you |
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@ 04:27 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Ask the ExpertThanks, Deerndingo, will pm you. |
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