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   akaroa1 liked post by joelhenton On thread : Thoughts and Opinions - MIA Westlander Tents & Peak Pursuit Expedition Canvas Tents

   Hey everyone, Looking for experienced opinions on the MIA Westlander 2 and 3 or the Peak Pursuit Expedition canvas tents. Has anyone tested their tent extensively, had it setup in the bush for days...

   Liked On: 13-05-2024, 09:15 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Ross Nolan On thread : Another Vintage project and what happens when .....

   I've been using orange nail polish on the foresight of my single shot, cheap (ex $2 shop), very bright, waterproof and easily touched up.

   Liked On: 13-05-2024, 06:07 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Oops

   249973 Lacking a Loader this is my lo tech version. Two 1.8 metre posts set on bricks, bits of concrete or whatever with 1.2 metre lengths of branch wood to form base. Branch wood is cut up later....

   Liked On: 10-05-2024, 03:45 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : 223 on deer

   Greetings All, I can see one big fat pressure sign that was ignored and that was the velocity. 2,950 fps with the 73 grain projectile! The only data I can turn up for this projectile tops out at a...

   Liked On: 10-05-2024, 09:49 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : 223 on deer

   For those reading this thread, these are extremely hot loads, to the point of being dangerous. GRT (albeit not calibrated with old mates brass capacity COAL or exact barrel length ) gives a...

   Liked On: 10-05-2024, 09:48 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Straight wall nitro cases. Who uses filler and what ?

   I now use no filler in my 38/55 with nitro and it's just on half full with 4227. Tried loose wool and felt wads but it made no difference. In the 45/70 I use carded wool loosely packed to the case...

   Liked On: 08-05-2024, 11:15 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Southcity On thread : Hot Tent Mid Winter South Island get together ?

   Now I feel all out of sorts with my Smiths tent from Ashburton!! An MIA meet! [ATTACH]249412

   Liked On: 04-05-2024, 11:44 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by caberslash On thread : Beech/Beach sights, the forgotten front sights

   Clearer picture of the new Pedersoli 249399

   Liked On: 04-05-2024, 08:13 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : Another Vintage project and what happens when .....

   45/120: Then you can shoot a host of other rounds in the same chamber. Plus it sounds cool so will have more value when you sell it to buy a nice Martini.

   Liked On: 29-04-2024, 09:35 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Boxton On thread : Another Vintage project and what happens when .....

    You could leave it original... As something different to what you already have The 40-90 tickles my fancy tho... Or the 33wcf...although modernize that and call it an 8.6BP

    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 09:26 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by tonyd On thread : Another Vintage project and what happens when .....

    Dave that is a lovely old shotgun! When Heath dropped of off to me to hold onto intill Tony T picked it up we had a good look over it, couldn't believe the overall original condition of it and the...

    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 09:26 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Boxton On thread : Another Vintage project and what happens when .....

    Someone. Cough cough... With a significantly heavier frame in the shoulder area... Cough cough... Could test it for you Just saying

    Liked On: 26-04-2024, 06:57 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Skeetshooter On thread : What Have You Loaded Today

    Forming cases and loading for the .30 badger, Loading 2.2 grns of 700x, 175 grn cast sized to .309. Project rifle nearly finished, waiting for the shops to open tomorrow to buy a 11mm end mill to...

    Liked On: 25-04-2024, 08:47 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by gundoc On thread : CO2 net gun

    Ah yes, the 'good old days'! 16 hour days and bruised shoulders from testing the bloody things, having plenty of money from making them and no time to spend it from trying to keep up with demand,...

    Liked On: 21-04-2024, 10:43 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by glens On thread : Starline 32-20 brass is back ???

    Sad story, having given up on getting new 32-20 brass anywhere, I bought some Nagant 7.62 so I could make my own.:cool: Arrived yesterday, cut and formed some this morning ... but.... the thickness...

    Liked On: 20-04-2024, 04:16 PM

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