Ever wondered what it’s like to hunt in New Zealand in the middle of winter?
Pedro Ampuero did just that, and decided to go find out the hard way.
With foggy valleys, freezing weather, and stags that barely moved. It’s the kind of hunt where you spend more time glassing than shooting, and more time hiking than resting. The odds were low, but that’s what made it interesting.
What gear did Pedro rely on?
He relies on our trusty Javelin Pro Hunt Tac.
If you’ve followed Pedro’s hunts before, you’ll know this is the one bit of kit that never changes. He doesn’t bother with overbuilt gear or anything that slows him down. The Pro Hunt Tac stays packed away when he's moving, then clips on in seconds with the MagnaSwitch™ system when it’s time to shoot.
It’s light, quick, and solid. Exactly what you want when you're picking your way through steep country and need to move fast but still make a clean shot when the moment comes.
Did it come together in the end?
After four long days of glassing and grinding through tough country, Pedro finally caught sight of a mature stag tucked into a quiet pocket. With light fading fast, he got into position, clipped on the bipod, and made it count.
If you’re building a hunting setup that stays lean and does its job without fuss, the Javelin Pro Hunt Tac does exactly that. Pedro trusts it in country like this and there’s a reason for it.
