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    akaroa1 liked post by quentin On thread : 3D printed 22lr suppressor
    I'll just start out by saying I engaged the FSA before undertaking this exercise and got the green tick, provided this was only for personal use, and not to be sold or given away (I don't have a...
    Liked On: 11-03-2025, 05:33 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by zimmer On thread : Safety Reminder
    There's a lot to be said for the "old fashioned" mechanical beam balance scales.
    Liked On: 10-03-2025, 10:21 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Looking at those photos of the woodwork got me thinking, and as I'd used two of my doubles yesterday ( sadly not rifles though) I took a closer look. Seems dovetailing horn was the way it was done....
    Liked On: 10-03-2025, 12:22 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by gundoc On thread : Chaz Forsyth
    We farewelled Chaz at his memorial service in Dunedin today (what would have been his 77th birthday). It was a large turnout (over 400) with representatives of all the clubs and organisations he was...
    Liked On: 08-03-2025, 10:05 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by No.3 On thread : How to conserve paper labels on a leather gun case ?
    I saw the photo's on the other thread - it came up really well. Well done!
    Liked On: 07-03-2025, 07:41 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Well by your own admission it's just like two single shots isn't it. I'd have probably just sat there looking at the rifle while a herd of deer walked by and not noticed them
    Liked On: 06-03-2025, 05:03 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by ghosts On thread : Stags and Bucks 2025
    269937 Had to take this one. Back yard visitor.
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 06:36 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by gundoc On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    A lovely old gun and in very nice condition. I am envious! It should be just the goods for a scrub bull. I shot one in the back of North Loburn over 50 years ago with my .318 Nitro Express Vickers...
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 11:13 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    We have some wild cats around here..
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 08:50 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by 7mmwsm On thread : Wild sheep stalking tips
    Number one point to remember about sheep, Never admit you got outsmarted by a sheep.
    Liked On: 24-02-2025, 10:49 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Mistral On thread : First big trip
    OK we’re on the road, first big trip. Dorkland to Kai Iwi Beach, Wanganui today, slow trip with 40 minutes working a motor vehicle vs tree, then the road closure & cleanup. Van lost a wheel & swiped...
    Liked On: 20-02-2025, 09:23 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by No good names left On thread : It's called a carbine, not a bush pig.
    Bushpig is quite an acceptable term in certain situations, check out the "Bubba, what have you done thread?"
    Liked On: 18-02-2025, 09:40 AM
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    akaroa1 liked post by Friwi On thread : stashing gear in the bush
    Whiskey should keep pretty well over time ,stashed away in the bush .
    Liked On: 17-02-2025, 08:46 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by William On thread : It's called a carbine, not a bush pig.
    I just wanted to bring attention to the trend of referring to a shortened down hunting rifle as a bush pig. 269065 I'm not sure where people got this "BushPig" fad from, but enough's enough now,...
    Liked On: 17-02-2025, 06:16 PM
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    akaroa1 liked post by gundoc On thread : Sand Casting. Who's done / doing it ?
    The attached photo shows a smoothbore flintlock duelling pistol that was made entirely in my workshop by the 'whittling' process from steel bars and a block of wood. With the exception of a bit of...
    Liked On: 13-02-2025, 11:08 PM

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