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THE B SH
JUNE 2020 AUCKLAND BRANCH
T E L E G R A P H
STRAIGHT
OUTTA
LOCK
DOWN
THE WAIT
PAID OFF
NATEX
COVID UPDATE
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JJ with his Franchi Affinity 3,
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Greetings to all, The month of May saw We have also planned our AGM for 11th a little later than usual. Wouldn’t it have
the Club room renovations complete and the August 2020. I would encourage everyone been great if we could have got the message
Club is now back in working order for our to consider joining the committee and if through to the Red, Sika and Fallow deer to
next Club night, June 9th! you are unsure about what is involved, drop hold off their roars a few weeks as well!
AVID HUNTERS & HUNTING ENTHUSIATISTS There are a few internal things still to do, me a line or approach one of the current
including clearing the back storage which committee members at the next club night. Great to back to semi normality!
OUR CLUBS REACH GOES BEYOND OUR GROUP OF 750 MEMBERS we will try to get done during a working bee. During lockdown time, we also took the Happy hunting.
OUR BUSH TELEGRAPH HAS A REACH OF UP TO 16,000 PEOPLE Please contact me if you are interested in opportunity to mount some exotic heads
helping out! kindly donated by Glen Stein. This was well Callum Sheridan
WITH CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT LEVELS OVER 6,000 On the subject of working bees, before overdue, and they look great next to the AUCKLAND BRANCH PRESIDENT
our range can open it needs a major clean trophy cabinet.
THE NZDA AKL BRANCH IS SEEN AS A ‘TRUSTED ADVISOR’ up, so Arthur has put aside this coming
weekend (the 6th and 7th of June) to
Now the country is at Level 2 we are able
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IN THE HUNTING ENVIRONMENT. MAKING OUR undertake this work. Please, if you are able feeling for most of us. Our first party hunt
OUTWARD COMMUNICATIONS A PRIME LOCATION to spare even 1/2 a day, contact Arthur on after the Covid lockdown is happening on
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JUNE
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Q&A OUR EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
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I got in a standoff with a deer a couple tight is an option and you aren’t losing Any tips for more success while bush
of days ago. It was barking at me from anything by doing so. The deer might come stalking? Frequently stalking in practically
about 20m away but out of sight behind in but probably not. on top of them before spooking, but
some thick stuff. This went on for about As it is on full alert, trying to stalk it will only when there’s thick stuff between
10 mins until I thought I heard it bark from be pretty difficult as it will be standing still us with no luck of seeing nor getting a
SEE YOU THERE
much further away. So I sat down behind and will pick up any movement you make. shot. #gettingdesperate #sendhelp
my tree to have a snack. Took pack off They seem to love to put a patch of shitty #idontwanttosuckathuntinganymore
etc. then got barked at from close again. scrub/bush between you and them then Olle Powel
In standing up managed to dislodge my tease you.
pack which rolled down the hill, but still Something which may work is to try the Hi Olle from Callum. #GOSLOWER
COME CHECK OUT
deer barking at me. After another 5 mins I odd squeak like a fawn or a hind as, if they #LOOKHARDER #ITWILLHAPPEN
decided to sneak in, and I scared it off for haven’t seen you or have just caught a bit of
real. movement, they may think you are another What is your preference suppressor or
So the question is, if you stick to your deer and they can get inquisitive. no suppressor, i have been toying with the
THE NEW ROOF
guns and wait it out for long enough, is Again nothing to be lost by trying. There idea of adding a suppressor but not liking
there a chance that curiosity will get the are some mouth calls you can buy which the idea of the added weight. what are the
better of them, and they’ll show? Or do imitate the hind/fawn call and some do a pros & cons?
they just get tired of it and disappear. I very good sika imitation. Anthony Jones
knew that I didn’t really stand a chance of If you do try to stalk in on them keep
sneaking round it. your eyes out for other deer as if it is a hind Hi Anthony from Brent.
So frustrating being so close! there is often a yearling or another deer with Extra weight Vs gain. - Suppressors.
Andy Georgetti them and you may get a crack at that. The Most suppressors are quite light now, my
yearlings are often not quite as smart. DPT weighs 285 grams, I use an over barrel
Hi Andy, from Mike. If they do decide to come in they can version so not all of the weight / extra length
Nice to get so close, but frustrating you be incredibly quiet. Many times in the roar is added to the end of the rifle.
didn’t see it. I have been sitting giving the odd roar and You can offset some of the extra weight /
She was obviously on to you, knew getting no replies then an animal suddenly length if you shorten your barrel, if you think
something was up but hadn’t confirmed it by appears or crashes off from just a few metres you need too.
smell. Maybe she’d just heard a bit of noise away. They have snuck in without a sound, I use one on a 308 with a short barrel
or saw some movement. If she had smelt you even through real tight rubbish. How they do and also on a 30-06 with a 22” barrel and to
she would be gone and probably wouldn’t it with a set of antlers on their head I don’t be honest don’t notice the difference when
have barked. know. carrying it with or without.
From my experience once they start Good luck and great to hear you are A suppressor usually reduces recoil
barking its pretty hard to get close. Sitting getting out and about. making the firearm nicer to shoot, and
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allowing you to remain on target after the at the end of the day if your hunting you opportunities of a second or third shot,
shot easier. would be hoping to carry meat out so a few which is very useful if more than one animal
The reduction in noise quite often allows hundred grams on the end of your bang is present. Due to the reduced noise other
for a second shot at an animal if needed or stick shouldn’t matter, it does your hearing a animals within close proximity do not seem
at another animal that may be there, as they favour too! to be as alarmed and therefore other hunting
search for where the noise came from. Hi Anthony from Mike. opportunities in the same general area are
It is definitely friendlier on your 4 legged Personally, no suppressor as I am old not ruined.
2020
hunting mates and who ever may be with school, like the look of an unadulterated rifle
you, it also won’t disturb your hunting area and a suppressor can change the balance of PLEASE NOTE; THE VIEWS & OPINIONS
as much. the rifle. Often to fit a suppressor requires OF INDIVIDUALS ARE THAT ONLY & IN
In my opinion the advantage of reduced shortening of the barrel and this leads to NO WAY WOULD BE WHAT EVERYBODY
noise and recoil outweighs the extra weight a reduction in velocity of approx. 25 - 50 AGREES WITH, WE ENCOURAGE YOUR
of the suppressor. feet per second. But I can certainly see FEEDBACK AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE
ALL PARTY HUNTS
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the advantages with reduced felt recoil Q & A SECTION EVEN IF IT TO ADD TO A
Hi Anthony from Callum. My first hunting and particularly how a suppressor reduces PREVIOUS Q OR A IN THE NEXT BT.
SAFETY
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HUNT STORY
MIKE MORSE
THROUGH MY EYES
The vibration and noise reduce as the skids touch the ground and the
pilot winds back the revs. But this brief lull is only followed by a frantic
rush to unload supplies, gear and rifle. Time is everything to these guys.
Within minutes the power is being applied, rotors spinning faster and
No tent this trip, it’s the height of summer and the long range forecast
is for settled weather. A deep bed of moss is collected, providing a
good base for the inflatable mat, and the sleeping bag rolled out ready
for a return, probably well after dark. With a quick brew under the belt
it’s time to grab the day pack, throw in the swannie (just in case), plus a
allowing you to walk more upright and with much less noise. Half an
hour later a few hundred metres have been gained, the sound of the
river has receded, and the bush is beginning to open out. Visibility
increases, but unfortunately the tangled undergrowth has now been
replaced by dense, waist high Crownfern. Pushing through this is just
on. However, only two steps are taken when, with a nerve shattering
squeal, a deer erupts from the Pepperwood grove twenty metres in
front. All you see is a grey blur and a flash of a white bum patch, not a
chance of even getting rifle to shoulder. Sneaky little bitch, she must
have been watching you the whole time. For the next ten minutes her
faster, leaves and dust battering you as you crouch low in the safe zone. couple of chocolate bars to keep up energy levels. A quick look around as noisy, the stiff leaves rasping against each other warning anything agitated whistles, chirps and squeals mock you, drawing you on, always
The chopper lifts off and soon the “whomp-whomp-whomp” recedes to make sure everything is in order then you shoulder the rifle and are nearby of your approach. However, your interest has increased, a few with that faint hope of catching her out but slowly putting more and
to nothing, replaced by that wonderful sense of absolute peace only gone. little piles of shiny black shit pointing to animals being around. Time more distance between her and you and eventually fading away.
to be found in a remote New Zealand valley. The quiet and stillness A steady katabatic breeze is blowing upriver, so the decision is made to drop the pace and begin sidling, a few carefully placed steps at a Moving over the next spur the bush opens out. Gone is the
is overwhelming, and it seems everything is holding its breath. But to cross, climb a leading ridge and then begin sidling around the Beech time. Initially the Crownfern belt extends both up and down slope as Crownfern, shitty undergrowth and Pepperwood, these replaced
slowly you tune into your surroundings and things come to life. In the clad faces into the wind. As you get to the river edge two big rainbows far as you can see making quiet going impossible but in the next gully by majestic, towering Red Beech, their massive trunks rising from
background is the perpetual splash and burble of the nearby river busily in the tail of the pool depart rapidly tail to the deeper head of the pool. head, a hundred metres further on, it thins out and is soon replaced huge buttressed roots to a canopy thirty metres above. Visibility has
rushing over boulders from one pool to the next. A flock of whiteheads Not to worry, they’ll be back on station later, hopefully trout for tea by groves of Pepperwood. It’s much cooler here, the light pumice increased to almost a hundred metres with only sparse undergrowth
begin noisily chattering away as they busily search for insects in the tomorrow. Entering the pool well above the rapids you move across soil damp, a strong smell of earth and leaf litter pervading the whole and the ground carpeted in dry, noisy, cornflake sized leaf litter. Closer
nearby trees and the “kek-kek-kek-kek” of a falcon draws your eyes to and downstream with the current, a handy manuka pole providing extra area. Neat little hoofprints are sharply etched into the dark black soil to the creek, where a little more light is getting in, the odd Mountain
the rapid wing beats of a little speck high in a cloudless sky. A light stability amongst the slippery boulders. Even after months of summer amongst scattered low clumps of Hookgrass, their short stems heavily Cabbage tree with broad, sword shaped leaves, stands proud above
breeze begins sighing through the tops of the surrounding beech and heat that first river crossing still causes a sharp intake of breath as the laden with black seeds and patiently waiting to catch a ride on a passing the smaller Pongas and Waterfern. Your squealing little lady has ruined
soon the cicadas crank back up to their deafening summer crescendo. water level creeps up above your belt. Why do those back country hairy leg or some fleece trou. Time to stop, look and listen - the area is any chance of catching anyone unawares here though so it’s time to sit
The bush is vibrant, alive. Isn’t it great to be back? All the pressures of rivers always look so shallow until you are halfway across? just screaming “deer”. Ten minutes later you catch some movement and back and relax, let the nerves unwind and the mind refocus. There are
work and living in this increasingly confused world quickly fall away, Initially the bush is thick, an undergrowth of tangled Coprosma your hand moves toward you rifle. But no, it’s a false alarm as a dark grey not many things more peaceful than lying under a Red Beech canopy
pushed to a little backwater of your consciousness and not to resurface and Mingimingi beneath the Beech canopy making going difficult. No bush Robin on spindly legs flits in to a nearby branch. He cocks his head, looking up at the dappled sunlight filtering through whilst listening to
until the chopper returns. chance of keeping quiet in this stuff. The sweat is soon flowing, stinging focusing on something nearby and darts down to pick up a moth just in the “zit-zit-zit” of a couple of bumblebee sized Riflemen flitting from
An hour later camp has been established on a terrace well above the your eyes and running down your back as you push on uphill, sometimes front of your boots. Totally unafraid, his beady little eyes stare up at you trunk to trunk. In the warmth of the afternoon sun you soon fall into a
river, safe from any unexpected floods. Shelter is just a square of black on your knees, other times clambering over the tangled scrub. Soon the then he is gone again flitting from trunk to trunk back into the gloom. fitful doze but are awoken by an irritating, shiny blue bummed blowfly
polythene stretched between a couple of handy Kanukas but will do. going becomes slightly easier, a vague game trail beginning to form Another five minutes of sitting and patience wears thin, it is time to move which just refuses to leave you alone. It’s time to get on the move again,
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HUNT STORY
and anyway, the sun is well into its downward arc. Hopefully by now,
any deer will have settled, their minds focused back on feeding rather
than imminent danger.
Keeping just below the crest of the spur and following the edge of
the open Red Beech you slowly sidle, using height to your advantage
to look into the little side creek below. There’s been plenty of animal
activity here, the leaf fall from the Beech trees obviously providing a
good food source. The creek is tightening up, little rocky bluffs and
outcrops increasing, so no doubt there’ll be a waterfall or two lower
down before you get to the river. Best stay high and don’t get sucked
into what looks like easier travelling in the creek bottom. A hundred
metres on and you are just working your way through some deadfall
when, “crack”. Instant pause and wait, motionless. A minute becomes
five, then ten. Not a sound. Just when you have decided it’s your
imagination and are about to move there’s another “crack”. Nope, it’s
an animal all right, and close. Rifle is raised, bolt on half cock ready
to silently close when complete id is made. A little rustling indicates
the animal is moving again, coming closer. Must be just over that low
rise ahead. Seconds later a beautifully spotted Sika hind slowly moves
into full view. Head down she is seemingly oblivious to danger daintily
picking up fallen leaves as she goes. But then that instinct which has
kept her alive so far kicks in. Her demeanour suddenly changes, and
her head comes up sharply, shiny black eyes with long lashes instantly
focusing on you. With a big tree trunk at your back your shape is
not so obvious and she is unsure, pausing until danger is confirmed.
Unluckily for her, what little breeze there is does not favour her this
time. Even still, her nose is working overtime, desperately sucking in
whatever smells are drifting on the air but there is no scent of her worst
nightmare, you. Slowly closing the bolt, you centre the crosshairs on
her chest and begin to take up the pressure. You have outwitted her,
and her time is up. A fraction of a second before the trigger travels the
full distance, she becomes a blur, spinning around and disappearing
back over the spur. Gone in an instant. With a slight smile you lower the
rifle and slowly the nerves settle and the heart rate drops. Beaten again.
Are you disappointed? Yes and no. It would have been nice to return
to camp with a deer, have one strung up from a handy branch for when
the chopper returns, proof of your ability. On the other hand, what an
experience to have had. How can you forget that moment when time
seemed to stand still? That dainty little face with liquid black eyes
staring at you, shiny nose wet with little droplets of moisture. So full
of vitality. You have been a hunter all your life, gone through those
years when the success of a hunt was mostly measured by bodies on
the ground. Partly it was an ego thing, proving to yourself, and to you
mates, how good a hunter you were but also partly as a result of the
chopper pressure during those early times. The philosophy of, “if you
don’t shoot it, they will”.
But, as the years have passed, your outlook has slowly changed.
Every hunt is special for one reason or another and shooting an animal
is no longer the measure. It has become harder and harder to pull the
trigger as compassion for the animal you hunt has grown. Increasingly
the hunts that stick in your memory are those where you locate your
quarry then just sit and watch, maybe take a photo or two, enjoy the
moment, then back out leaving them undisturbed. A hunt where you
have proved your ability as a hunter and have the knowledge that you
could have pulled the trigger, but this time chose not to. Finally, you
have come of age as a hunter.
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TEST FIRE
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MAI
JUSTIN JONES
PHOTGRAPHERS: DAMON JONES & JJ
My cousin in Coatesville called to say "there were loads of ducks
landing on his pond", with the Covid level dropping he could invite
me to join him on opening weekend to his newly built Mai-mai.
Having spent the pandemic 'itching' to get out with a bang stick
I jumped at the opportunity. "Oh wait" I said, "I need a shotty".
After a few calls, Chris at Beretta lined me up with a Franchi
Affinity 3 semi auto & I was off to the HUS lodge not 30mins from
Auckland loaded with Federal Black cloud for us both.
The traffic was crazy, I stopped into H&F on the shore to pick
up a caller. The caller I'd bought two years before, as it turns out
was for a Paradise duck and not a Mallard which is the duck of
preference at his place.
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We were up hours before dark and worked our way with his
dog 'Diesel' down to the pond. As we approached ducks began
chatting. We squatted behind some brush waiting for the day to
rise and for the ducks to settle. Sitting in the frosty air the pond
went quiet. Some whispers between us devised a plan to head in
either direction around the scrub as soon as we could see clearly.
Checking regularly if we could see across the field we had crossed
behind us. It was still very dark but the dawn was coming. Every
second more shapes became visible. The ducks started to chatter
again, we guessed maybe 15 on the pond. It was clear they were
not alert to our presence and we were hopeful for a great start and
a few notches to the score board. Twenty minutes had passed and
suddenly without warning the ducks began to chatter and one by
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one they flew off in darkness.
All quiet "damn" I said, and in within minutes we could start
to see, moving into position the pond was empty. 'BOOM BOOM
BOOM' rang out in the distance.
"Those were our ducks" my cousin was saying rolling his eyes.
We legged it around to the Mai Mai. Once settled in and pouring
coffees, we let off a few calls and waited. Next thing a bunch of
ducks swooped in, Damon was excitedly saying under his breath
"here they come, get ready to cut them down". I was ready as they
circled to land 'BOOM BOOM BOOM' Damon emptied his semi
while I was trying to find the safety "arrghhh" with birds at almost
point blank we laughed at our amateur approach.
"Ok lets get serious" I said. The dog was going berserk thinking
Damon had shot three birds and it took him some convincing to let
Diesel down. During which another bunch of ducks flew in while I
did my best to discreetly alert Damon. They caught a glimpse and
didn't circle again.
We suddenly remembered our shooting window was wide open
and exposed, with a quick burst of fern scrambling we were again
in total cover. More ducks landed but on the furthest side of the
pond "we need to wait til they are airborne" Damon said. The wait
was intense, it was great they felt comfortable to stay but they
were way out of range. "They are the best looking Drakes" Damon
said hoping they would take off in our direction but alas after thirty
minutes of preening and waddling around the pond edge they
decided to relocate without giving us an opportunity. Moments
later a bunch of very large ducks flew in & I got two. "YES" I said.
Diesel brought in two dead Canadian Geese while I recounted "you
can shoot Canadian Geese year round" more rolling eyes. We sat
and waited again, Damon noted how much of a smooth shooting
shotty I had. I couldn't agree more. It was the lightest weight
shotgun I had used and the action was so smooth. I barely noticed
any recoil and didn't need earplugs. Apart from not discovering the
safety on/off position, I was now in love with this shotgun. It loaded
with ease & everything I shot at, I hit with deadly precision.
Just then, two ducks flew in, BOOM BOOM and Diesel was in
the water recovering again. 'One a piece'. More coffee and some
homemade bacon & egg pie, more chatter and more ducks flew by
without a shot whilst not on guard, more rolling eyes.
Next thing another flock of Canadians flew in and we both
blasted a shot each, BOOM BOOM two more geese in the pond.
"Damn it, where are the ducks" I said. Damon replied they'll be here
this evening" Unfortunately I couldn't stay. Happy with my shooting
(when not on safety) we waited out the rest of the morning while
hearing a vast array of shots from neighbouring farms. "Three each
isn't great after our amateur hour" Damon said "we really should
have shot at least 10 each like last year but, its more than enough
meat"!. So we pulled pin and headed out to breast the duck for
lunch with a nice red.
I packaged the rest of the meat, "Take it all, I'll get em' all
tonight" Damon grinned, and I know he will.
I look forward to my next and third only duck hunt. I'm pretty
new to it, but its certainly exciting when they come around.
22 23TEST FIRE 24 25
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AUCKLAND BRANCH TROPHY
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Photo 2
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AUCKLAND BRANCH
PHOTO COMP
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2020
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Photo 1
TUSK COMP
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CALENDAR
areas but has much larger edible pink or
white berries. Coprosma propinqua is
unrelated but also goes under the same
name and is a tangled shrub with small
leaves and often small blue berries. None
appear to feature in the deer’s diet but
you will become very familiar with them
as they often make bush travel and quiet
stalking difficult.
2020
BROOM
CHARMICHAELIA SPP
There are a number of species in NZ
ranging from small prostrate shrubs to
small trees. A legume (nitrogen fixer) it
Jun 17th 2020 - FIREARMS SET occurs across a wide variety of habitats
from coastal to mountain environments.
UP $15 Are very hardy, often occurring in raw
Arthur Winterton exposed habitats particularly favouring
the dry, open South Island areas. A very
July (TBC) - PLANT ID $15 “twiggy” shrub seldom having leaves
Mike Morse and producing small, pea like flowers.
Is a pretty nondescript type of plant
but some, such as the weeping tree
broom in Marlborough, can produce
spectacular displays of pink flowers.
Frequently grazed by deer, chamois and
Each month the club is looking to arrange an experience or knowledge based other herbivores which has resulted
activity. If you want to gain experience & confidence or even just a refresher - in some species becoming quite rare
in their natural habitat. The native
this is certainly a great opportunity - for more info email Dan@deerstalkers.co.nz broom should not be confused with
the European broom which produces
blanket displays of bright yellow flowers
in spring but is a highly invasive species
If you're interested in joining a workshop, get in touch with the organiser - the earlier you do the better! particularly through the Central North
BROOM Island and much of the South Island.
32 33RANGE
NZDA NATIONAL
• Range users must keep the required one metre distance
apart from others. This may mean only second bench can be
GUIDELINES FOR
used on a range.
• If people are feeling unwell, they must not use the range.
SHOOTING RANGE
• Make the list of rules available to all members. Email them,
post them on your website and display them at the range.
To help compliance and protect the NZDA, branches and
USE UNDER LEVEL 2
REPORT
members, it is recommended that each branch institute the
following systems.
• If you can’t comply, don’t open.
It is anticipated that there will be heavy demand for ranges so • Members only can use NZDA ranges. Branches which allow
hunters can zero their rifles in before looking for a deer and that non-member use in normal times should stop this practice during
demand is likely to create pressure for all NZDA branches with the Covid crisis.
range facilities. • Pre-print contact tracing forms for people to fill in and
The main issue for branches is to manage that demand and have them readily available. Completing these forms is non-
range use while ensuring Level 2 rules are observed. negotiable.
Failure to do this could harm the NZDA’s reputation and place • Tell people to bring their own cleaning gear and pens to fill
branches at risk for breaching the rules and their duty of care for in the contact sheets.
their members. • Range officers must be on duty to monitor the range,
Branches with ranges on local government or leased land control shooter numbers and ensure the contact register is filled
could also risk continued use of that land for not complying with in. This is a big demand on the club members performing this
the rules, especially if they put other land users at risk. duty, so limiting range hours is also an option to ease the burden
The NZDA recommends the following rules as the minimum on the few who always volunteer.
Part of our shooting trophy competition are the bench rest Note: We have allocated a Sat. morning session for the for range use.
shoots. None of these trophies were competed for over the last club benchrest shoot including load testing for the benchrest • Institute a booking system. This will help control numbers.
• Numbers using the range must be limited to no more than Because the range is limited to ten people at a time, only one or
twelve months. I hope to see a better response this coming year. competitors. If you intend to take on this offer we expect you to ten people at a time . THIS WOULD INCLUDE THE RANGE
The revised rules are set as described below. shoot a card on the benchrest days regardless of the weather two persons should be covered by a single booking. Remember
OFFICERS. however that ten is the total of all people using the range at any
conditions. • Ranges are for NZDA member use only. one time, not the number of bookings for that time slot!
WORKING BEE
• It is compulsory that there is a contact register set up to • If a person hasn’t booked, they can’t use the range.
As times have changed a review of the criteria required to record each person who uses the range. This register must
shoot for the Auckland Branch Benchrest trophys has been • Limit the time a person can use a range in order to be fair
record date, time, names, phone numbers and addresses. If to everyone. People should not expect to settle in for the day
undertaken with the aim to get more shooters involved to people refuse to comply, they don’t use the range. Get people
Before opening the range there is quite a bit of maintaince compete for the six trophys in this competition. to chronograph all those handloads they have loaded up during
work that is required to be done. to use their own pens or clean pens after each person touches lockdown and sight in their six rifles.
The trophys that are available are, Beggs Wiseman Cup for them.
To carry out the work requires more than ten members per Heayv Varmit class, Beggs Wiseman Cup for Light Varmit class, • Inform each and every member of the rules.
session to do it with minimal social distancing etc. ie a relaxation • The register must be kept for four weeks and be readily • Ask for members to help with the job of managing range use
Tisdall Cup, Norcross Cup, Sportco Cup, & the Sako group of the accessible so it can be given to the Ministry of Health if required.
of the current level 2 rules. year trophy. to ensure the workload is spread as widely as possible.
To do the work I want to do it over a full weekend. • There must be a system for cleaning benches, seats and PLEASE NOTE: As all our Range Officers are volunteers they
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June if you can help please static target frames after each person uses them and before the can’t be forced to do range duties under the present conditions
THE REVISED CRITERIA IS OUTLINED BELOW. next one can take their place.
contact range@deerstalkers.co.nz or call Arthur on 098461946 if they are not happy to do so. It is safer for all to wait until the
EVENINGS ONLY • For ranges with locks on access gates, there must be a numbers that want to use the range can be increased with the
BEGGS WISEMAN CUP.
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system for cleaning those locks after each person touches them. minimum fuss.
Heavy Varmit Benchrest rifle with scope as per NZDA rules.Best
The following work is long overdue & needs to be carried out. group shot over three days with one nominated group per day.
1. Fix up the target frames, fitting new backers,. BEGGS WISEMAN CUP.
2. Trim some of the vegetation ie gorse & the Toi Toi Light Varmit Benchrest rifle with scope as per NZDA rules. Best
3. Install the duckboard in front of the butts. group shot over three days with one nominated group per day.
4. Level the 100m mound. Tisdall Cup.
5. Install the electrical cable to one of the shotgun throwers Hunter /Sporter type rifle. Lightweight barrel. Scope power 9x
6. Clean up the drains. maximum. Best group shot over three days with one nominated
Gate entry time 9.00am. & 1.00 pm group per day.
BEE
We will require some wheel barrows, rakes, shovels, spades, NORCROSS CUP.
grubbers & loppers. etc. Varmit/Hunter/Sporter type rifle. Any barrel, any scope. (Light or
heavy bench rest rifles not eligable.) Best group shot over three
days with one nominated group per day.
AUCKLAND BRANCH
SPORTCO CUP.
Shot on the day by any centre fire rifle with any scope & trigger. (
BENCH REST
Light or heavy benchrest rifles not eligable.)
Shall be shot at a time nominated by the RO on the benchrest
day. All shooters to compete. Best group shot on any one day
COMPETITION throughout the year wins.
SAKO GROUP OF THE YEAR.
This is a ten shot group with any rimfire rifle and scope.
AT THE RANGE
The Auckland Branch has six trophys in this class. The classes Best group shot on any nominated rimfire benchrest shoot
are, Unlimited, Heavy varmint, Light varmint, Sporter, Hunter, & throughout the year wins.
Group of the year. Apart from the Sako trophy all the other groups are five shot.
SAT 6TH &
Any branch member may enter. ALL YOU REQUIRE IS TO
NORTH AUCKLAND
HAVE AN ACCURATE RIFLE TO COMPETE. The winner of
each class is decided by obtaining the average of the three best
nominated groups in each class and these to be shot on separate
NZDA RANGE.
SUN 7TH
Benchrest days. A member may enter a nominated group in one
or all of the classes at any Benchrest load development day.
Entries must be shot during normal competition periods at the
range The North Auckland NZDA committee has decided to open
their range & is available for our members to use while our range
HELP & GO IN THE DRAW
We only had two branch members who shot regularly
throughout the year for most of these trophys. It would be good is closed. They have set certain protocols in place which you
must adhear to if you want to use it.
TO WIN A $100 SERIOUS
to have a few more shooters having a go.
There are nominated Benchrest days starting on 277h June The following dates for sighting in are as follows.
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June & 5th July.
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would be best to come to their range.
34 35RANGE CONTACT: ARTHUR PH. 846 1946.
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MEETINGS
We’ve all got a good yarn Mountain Safety Council Chief Executive Mike Daisley
emphasises the importance of good trip planning. Contact:
treasurer@deerstalkers.co.nz Branch meetings are held about the one that got away, Trevor Chappell
committee@deerstalkers.co.nz at our Clubrooms, 7 Target the trip from hell or our “Weather can be extremely changeable at this time of year; Phone: 021-557-820 Nat.pres@deerstalkers.org.nz
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We’d love to hear your stories, exposed to a winter storm can be deadly.”
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