We visited the Hunter Valley where I grew up last week to catch up with relatives which was really great, however I did not expect this amazing treat. My cousin Brian had pulled this strange object out of the ground where we/they used to live in Tenambit (Maitland) when he was circa 8 years old. […]
Unless you live in somewhere like Australia there is a greater choice of ultralight and miniature firearms for hunting/hiking/self-defence & etc. I would like to have acquired a (repeating) Pack Rifle in .22 magnum such as the Packable Rifle, but though it would be legal in Victoria the cost of an individual importation was too
How lovely is this? A miniature single-shot .22 calibre pistol which weighs a mere 7 ounces (198 grams).Our restrictive gun laws in Australia mean that I can’t have one, but one can wish. Introducing the Trailblazer Lifecard The hidden container holds three spare rounds. A tiny folding firearm which is only about the size of
In places where they are legal people might consider making one of these eg for protection from predators of various sorts, survival situations or to secure food for the pot. They can be stowed safely in two pieces and take up very little space and weight. When separated in its two pieces (eg in separate
Many of you perhaps wonder what might be the ‘dream’ present for your ultralight hiker/hunter beloved. Maybe if I told you about my beloved’s choice (for me) for the last two-three ‘spoiling’ occasions it might give you some inspiration? For example for Xmas she bought me this beautiful little pack rifle which I have been
Was once the bushman’s standy-by. It is usually abundant, enormously varied, relatively easily to take, involves little waste or preparation and is often tasty and nutritious. Of course much of it is also illegal. You will notice though that in my post about the journey to Cromarty not so long ago everyone used to take
A friend swore that Lewis and Clark had a high powered repeating air rifle that fired a large rifle-sized bullet that would punch a hole through a wolf or a 2″ plank of wood 100 yards away. He claimed that it so impressed the Indians they encountered that they went unmolested in truly savage country.
I have hunted sambar deer for over 50 years in the Gippsland mountains (and elsewhere other deer). Mostly I did it because it was fun and an excuse for a day out in the bush which I love. I still prefer lamb, and having been a sheep farmer for just as long, I always had
The only readily available sub 500 gram take down rifle available in Australia is this little beauty. It is available in .22LR only and single shot. However if you need a bunny or perhaps a duck for the pot, or some protection from wild dogs (which are becoming ever more dangerous) in the High Country
‘Hunt down bigger game with arguably the baddest looking slingshot without venturing into full on crossbow territory. This unit features a built-in magazine allowing you to pre-load up to 40 rounds of 8mm ball bearings or a single crossbow bolt. The position of the front handle can be adjusted, allowing you to reduce/increase the level
