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04-07-2015, 02:50 PM
relentless

From Hawkes Bay

Hey Guys,

Names Adam from Hawke's Bay have been starting to get a bit more serious into hunting and looking into long range shooting and reloading. Currently have Howa 1500 stainless in 7mm Rem Mag for this at the moment.

Tend to go out alot for rabbits around a few orchards here we own with the .22 mag always keen to meet new people for a hunt.
04-07-2015, 02:57 PM
7mmsaum

There are a few Hawkes Bay guys here, welcome aboard
04-07-2015, 03:56 PM
GWH

G'day Adam, welcome to the forum.

There's plenty of good buggers on here, many have helped me out over the last few years as i've got into hand loading and longer range shooting also.
04-07-2015, 04:39 PM
P38

G'day Adam

Welcome to the best Hunting and Shooting forum on the net.

There's a few HB Hunters here some of which participate in long range shooting.

Some of the guys also run shooting competitions for longer ranges.

I'm happy to help out with any reloading questions you may have, I've been reloading for over 30 years now and are still learning but could show you the basics if you want.

Cheers
Pete
04-07-2015, 05:10 PM
Aly

Welcome :)
04-07-2015, 05:15 PM
R93

Welcome Adam. As stated there are good fellas on this forum to bounce things off. Even from your neck of the woods.😆
Ones I have met from up that way are good bastards unless you go bush with them.
They keep insisting that all sleeping bags are able to be zipped together and always wanna prove it😆

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04-07-2015, 06:24 PM
veitnamcam

Welcome to the forum
04-07-2015, 11:41 PM
POME

Always good to see more join from the Bay.
05-07-2015, 09:21 PM
relentless

Thanks for the warm welcomes guys :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by P38

G'day Adam

I'm happy to help out with any reloading questions you may have, I've been reloading for over 30 years now and are still learning but could show you the basics if you want.

That would be awesome sometime i'm looking at getting the Redding Big Boss Pro-Pak Deluxe in the next week
05-07-2015, 09:28 PM
BRADS

Quote:

Originally Posted by R93

Welcome Adam. As stated there are good fellas on this forum to bounce things off. Even from your neck of the woods.[emoji38]
Ones I have met from up that way are good bastards unless you go bush with them.
They keep insisting that all sleeping bags are able to be zipped together and always wanna prove it[emoji38]

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Is that not a South Island thing?
James insisted that you taught him that[emoji2]
08-07-2015, 10:38 AM
relentless

Proactive thinking.. keeps ya warm and you don't feel restricted.
08-07-2015, 01:11 PM
Scouser

Welcome aboard Adam...
08-07-2015, 09:02 PM
relentless

Thanks Scouser
08-07-2015, 09:08 PM
P38

Quote:

Originally Posted by relentless

Thanks for the warm welcomes guys :D

That would be awesome sometime i'm looking at getting the Redding Big Boss Pro-Pak Deluxe in the next week

Adam

Any questions just ask.

Cheers
Pete
10-07-2015, 09:14 PM
relentless

Thanks Pete, have just been round at my mates looking at his setup and things. He has written out a list for me. I know sometimes it's cheaper buying a pack but he said alot of it you won't use and things you need extra so maybe worth buying things separately. So far i've got - Redding Big Boss Press / Redding Case Trimmer / Powder Thrower (not sure what one yet) / Electric Scales (not sure which ones yet) / Case lube pad / Primer pad / de-burring tools / Tumbler / Digital Calipers / Dilion or Redding Power trickler / Bullet trays / is there any suggestions on any of these?
10-07-2015, 09:24 PM
Tommy

Hallo and welcome
10-07-2015, 09:35 PM
POME

Quote:

Originally Posted by relentless

Thanks Pete, have just been round at my mates looking at his setup and things. He has written out a list for me. I know sometimes it's cheaper buying a pack but he said alot of it you won't use and things you need extra so maybe worth buying things separately. So far i've got - Redding Big Boss Press / Redding Case Trimmer / Powder Thrower (not sure what one yet) / Electric Scales (not sure which ones yet) / Case lube pad / Primer pad / de-burring tools / Tumbler / Digital Calipers / Dilion or Redding Power trickler / Bullet trays / is there any suggestions on any of these?

Personally i would forget the powder thrower. I have a lee one and its shit. Also if you are going to buy electronic scales get the best you can afford. I brought Hornady ones and the are also shit. Have gone back to using balance ones until i can afford a quality set of electronic. That is my advice on my limited experience.
10-07-2015, 09:45 PM
relentless

Hi thanks POME, will keep this in mind.
10-07-2015, 11:13 PM
P38

Quote:

Originally Posted by relentless

Thanks Pete, have just been round at my mates looking at his setup and things. He has written out a list for me. I know sometimes it's cheaper buying a pack but he said alot of it you won't use and things you need extra so maybe worth buying things separately. So far i've got - Redding Big Boss Press / Redding Case Trimmer / Powder Thrower (not sure what one yet) / Electric Scales (not sure which ones yet) / Case lube pad / Primer pad / de-burring tools / Tumbler / Digital Calipers / Dilion or Redding Power trickler / Bullet trays / is there any suggestions on any of these?

All looks good.

I prefer a balance scale to digital scales ....... Kinda old school but it works for me.

My powder trickler is a Red K fried Spoon, I have several Redding and Hornady tricklers which work great but I just find the plastic spoon way quicker and just as accurate.

I use a powder thrower for my hunting ammo and for long runs but for target ammo and shorter runs I just use the spoon.

One thing you will need that's not on the list is a good Reloading Manual.

What calibre are you going to load for?

Cheers
Pete
10-07-2015, 11:20 PM
veitnamcam

I highly recommend a Lyman or chargemaster auto powder dispenser. So so much faster than trickleing up to weight on balance beams or electronic scales.

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11-07-2015, 04:21 PM
6x47

Quote:

Originally Posted by POME

....Also if you are going to buy electronic scales get the best you can afford. I brought Hornady ones and the are also shit. Have gone back to using balance ones until i can afford a quality set of electronic. That is my advice on my limited experience.

Big +1 on that.
Stick with a quality balance beam until you can afford a magnetic force restoration scale like the A&D FX120, preferably with a Dandy tricker. They're made for each other

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KSpB8sW7iM

You set your thrower to say 0.3gr under target and with minimal practice, you're def as fast as a dispenser system. I'd guess I average less than 3secs trickling each charge to spot on. The big thing is you know your scale won't be drifting. Electronic scales are the classic example of "Buy once, cry once"