Deer Hunting – October

It’s the first time in the last 3-4 months I’ve been able to get out for some camping and a chance to chase some deer.

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Training

Training:

I’m trying to get back into the habit of good training.

Not just physically, but skills too. Especially degradable skills like marksmanship.

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Painting a Rifle

I recently had a week at home because of a broken car that had to go into the shop.
so whilst I had some time up my sleeve, I finished one of my “To-do” list: painting Ivana, my Ruger American.

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Sneak Peak – Adventure Kings 200W Solar Blanket

It’s been really exciting times around here.

I’m setting up a tiny house to live in – a long awaited dream since my divorce.

Because I’m chasing a sparky (electrician) to connect up mains power, I’ve been “camping in the backyard” for short periods.

A good mate has lent me his camp battery box and some LED strip lighting.

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The General Purpose Rifle

A concept I’ve been suggesting to new shooters for the last few years has been the general purpose rifle.

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Ivana – A Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39mm

For those of you following along at home, I reached an important point with The Mistress.

That point was reliable accuracy.

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Books – Extreme Wilderness Survival

Whilst I was out solo camping over the weekend, I caught up on some reading.

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Trip Report – Labour Day Long Weekend

I managed to get away for a couple of nights over the long weekend.

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Hunting Trip, Blackbutt April 2023

From the beginning of April, I had opportunity to hunt on private land out past Blackbutt.

It was an awesome time, having shot my first deer!

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REVIEW – Wilderness Equipment Slipstream Plus

ITEM: Slipstream Plus

MANUFACTURER: Wilderness Equipment

DESCRIPTION:

A smaller canvas daypack for cycling or walking, with unique zip access.

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