Sporting Shooter Australia - 01.05.2018

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IN THIS

ISSUE

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MAY 2018

Michael Gibson has won international

awards for digi-scoped wildlife

images like this one of NZ tahr.

MAIN FEATURE

ON THE COVER

HUNTING

NZ Bull Tahr 12

Daniel Gibson gets among some

good trophy bulls in the high,

frozen South Island wastes.

Perfect Rabbit Combo 32

Leon Wright has belted rabbits

for decades and believes he has

the perfect firearms for the job.

Colouring Cast

Antlers 48

Michael Gibson shows us a

simple way to bring bleached

white, bush pick-up antlers

back to colourful life for your

coffee table.

Spare A Thought

For The Rusa 58

Peter Jesser has researched rusa

history in Australasia and

keenly observed the mob on his

block. This is great information

for keen deer hunters.

Zen And The

Hunter’s Art 72

Brian Boyle enlists the stealth

and attitudes of the martial

artist to make you a better

hunter AND field photographer.

TEST REPORTS

Weatherby

MkV Standard

Weathermark 26

It’s a lightweight, full-sized

sporter ideally suited for long

carries and accuracy you can

count on.

REVIEWED

Bear & Sons

Bladeware 38

Honest, good quality

American-made field knives

and multi-tools are a welcome

entry for Aussie hunters.

Styrka Optics 52

Nick tests a range of optics

new to the market and they

surprise with superb quality.

Osprey Stretch

Camo Rifle Cover 78

An innovative field carry

solution to protect your

firearm on the approach.

DEPARTMENTS

OPENING SHOT 8

WEB NEWS 10

ASK THE GUN EDITOR 20

SHOOTER’S SHOWCASE 42

WILDER LIFE 50

GUN LORE 66

HUNTER’S DIARY 80

PRACTICAL RELOADING 82

PARTING SHOT 90

In 190 4 the Duke of Bedford

gave the New Zealand

Government six Himalayan tahr

and now they are a sought-af ter

trophy in the Kiwi Alps.

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GIBSON HUNTING.