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JOE EDLINGTON OF JE WILDS CONTENT CREATION.
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Here at Hunting & Fishing, we are proud to team up with JE Wilds on these
virtual hunting adventures. His popularity did not go unnoticed on the other
side of the world either. They were talking about him as far away as Bergara in
Spain. Young, successful, enthusiastic, charismatic and self-motivated are the
qualities Bergara believed that matched their own ethos. Bergara welcomed Joe
onto their official ambassador team, he now represents us down here in New
W and Europe's top tier rifle manufacturers, Bergara's evolution into
its own family of rifles was initially to showcase the quality of its
barrels. Their rifle manufacture started with a small custom shop
operated by a tight team of craftsmen hand-picked from around the world. The
technologically advanoced barrel manufacturing techniques, state of the art
machinery, unwavering commitment to quality, and execution by a passionate
and committed team, is the foundation to their success story. Bergara
recognizes talent and has head hunted key designers, engineers and others who now in his hands is a Bergara. He chose the Mountain Pro 2.0 for its lightness
can add value to their operation. And now there is a NZ connection on that team, andrugged durability. With weight shedding design such as the fluted bolt, it's
Joe Edlington of JE Wilds YouTube fame.
To the multi millions of outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world who
eagerly hang out for any episode Joe produces, Joe needs no introduction.
But for others keen to geta hunting fix through the eyes and adventures of
charismatic, energized young hunters like Joe and his mates, simply jump on
YouTube and search 'JE Wilds Hunting". It's raw, it's real, you'll experience the
highs and lows in breathtaking, magnificent country, and along the way you'l
learn tips that only time on the hill can offer. He may be young, but in hunting
years, he's very experienced. Growing up in Northland, once he was old enough, in the 'Trigger Tech' trigger has enabled Joe to pull off some awesome shots
deer hunting meant arranging trips to the central North Island forest parks each
school holiday. He discovered even at school age that he loved to introduce
others to hunting and the wild country. That passion to share the joys of hunting
led to a career in the guiding industry where he established himself as a
popular and successful guide, fit and bush savy, up to share in the dreams and
aspirations of the keenest international hunters visiting NZ. That's also where
he got into videoing the hunts. Covid virtually shut down the guiding profession, scoped witha Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x40, and comes
but the upside of this for Joe, was that he was free to hunt for himself, and
by taking his camera along he could share the adventure. He produces all his
episodes to make you feel as if you are right there with Joe and his team. A raw
behind the scenes approach, which is as real as it gets in any production.
Zealand.
When you see Joe sneaking in on a red stag, or lining up a bull tahr the rifle
just 2.8kg (2.9 on Magnums), making it easy to carry, critical when you're loaded
with camera gear plus essentials. Joe camps out on extended hunts and gets
into gnarty situations so the ability to take the odd knock, be weatherproof and
all the while retain accuracy could not be compromised. Sorted! The Mountain
Pro's camo stock is AG Composite 100% carbon fiber, with the barrel and action
being finished in tactical grey cerakote! While the accuracy of the barrel is well
proven and in fact what the rest of the rifle is built around, trigger let-off will
determine how well the shot is placed, so the 'Frictionless Release Technology
from very compromised positions. If you're wondering about his scope choice,
it's a Leupold VX5 3-15x44, a perfect match.
Joe has top shelf kit, but hunters with tighter budgets can also gear up with
Bergara and Leupold technology. Agreat combo deal available at Hunting &
Fishing New Zealand this roar features the new Bergara Hunter B14 Extreme.
It has a threaded stainless barrel and synthetic stock, is
complete with a DPT Suppressor. See the advert opposite
for a $350 saving. Rifle brand choice will generally be based
on trust. Time in the hills is precious, and that shot of a
lifetime doesn't want to haunt you as that miss of a lifetime!
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