Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley

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Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley

#1 Post by BowmanBjorn » Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:05 pm

Well as the topic suggests I'm heading down to the Hunter Valley gathering in June but have no idea what I'm in for.

Can those of you that have been there in the past enlighten a young wet behind the ears trad shooter what to expect, bring etc. Pictures would be great if anybody has any.

Thanks in advance

Bjorn
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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#2 Post by woodie » Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:48 am

Hi Bjorn, you are in for some fun, bring some arrows that you don't mind getting broken. If you are over 16yr bring a few broadheads for the broadhead range, some wet weather gear (that you will not need as we have had enough rain to do us) 5 fluflu's and some spending money. That's about it ho and your throwing knife and axe if you have any.
Nothing else Trish?
Hope that helps.
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#3 Post by BowmanBjorn » Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:00 am

Understand completely
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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#4 Post by BowmanBjorn » Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:17 am

Great thanks,

I have most of that covered will probably try and make up some more woods next weekend if I get some time.

I don't have the knives or tomohawk yet but maybe pick them up when I'm down there I need some better advice on these as it's a bit thin on the ground.... I may start a new thread for that I think.

Looking forward to it :)
Centaur Triple carbon elite 2pce 60# @30"
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Flat line Raptor 45# @30"
Norseman Wrath 2pce 54# @30"
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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#5 Post by woodie » Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:55 am

There are some people down here that can give you some help with that. There should be someone that will give you a go of there gear anyway.
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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#6 Post by The Ranger » Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:52 pm

G'day Bjorn, there's plenty of space to camp too mate. They usually have 2 or 3 ranges plus the broadhead range. Novelties include the hunt, speed round, rolling disk, flu flu and running pig. You'll be glad you came, it's a bloody good shoot.

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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#7 Post by Roadie » Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:05 pm

Ay Bjorn, it is a Great Shoot you will have a Great Time, must get back there soon. Cheers Roadie.

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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#8 Post by BowmanBjorn » Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:55 pm

Great thanks guys,

Dad and I are already committed ( flights and a campervan) so we'll be there, just look for the 2 guys with long hair and a beard that are 30 years apart wondering around trying to find a beer.
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Flat line Raptor 45# @30"
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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#9 Post by woodie » Fri May 01, 2015 12:29 am

Yes Roadie you need to come back up I enjoyed having a few drams with you.
Don't worry Bjorn there is AWAYS lots of beer around the camp site.
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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#10 Post by Gilly » Wed May 06, 2015 7:12 pm

It is always a really good shoot, lots of fun, great bunch of people, watch out for the crazy double head axe chuckers! :wink: :Axe

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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#11 Post by BowmanBjorn » Sat May 09, 2015 11:13 pm

Hmmmm I've been warned of this double bit axe business. Sounds like something I have to try.
Centaur Triple carbon elite 2pce 60# @30"
Thunderstick MOAB 50# @30"
Flat line Raptor 45# @30"
Norseman Wrath 2pce 54# @30"
Norseman trilam ELB 104# @ 32"

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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#12 Post by Gilly » Tue May 12, 2015 5:37 pm

BowmanBjorn wrote:Hmmmm I've been warned of this double bit axe business. Sounds like something I have to try.
Happy to let you have a chuck of mine!

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Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

#13 Post by BowmanBjorn » Tue May 12, 2015 8:55 pm

exxxxxccceeeelllleeeennnt!
Centaur Triple carbon elite 2pce 60# @30"
Thunderstick MOAB 50# @30"
Flat line Raptor 45# @30"
Norseman Wrath 2pce 54# @30"
Norseman trilam ELB 104# @ 32"

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