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   akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : collectors category

   Norway is one of the few places where antique firearms can be had dirt cheap.Its a combination of us being limited to 8 long arms for hunting and a general lack of interest in anything old.However...

   Liked On: 28-06-2023, 07:24 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by dannyb On thread : Walnut and blued steel,

   Medium height 1" rings arrived today thanks to a forum member :cool: All set up, hopefully get some range time weather permitting later this week :O_O: 227655 227656 227657

   Liked On: 27-06-2023, 05:43 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by kip13 On thread : Pair of Ross Rifle projects

   Hi all, Thought I would show off a couple of projects I have been working on over the last wee while, First is a MKIII Ross that I received as a barreled action with no stock. It has been...

   Liked On: 26-06-2023, 07:57 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : Walnut and blued steel,

   227362 American Steel and Walnut from the pinnacle of their gunmaking prowess. A 1934 Winchester Model 52 in 22LR. Even then these were very expensive (think relative to the high end Anschutz...

   Liked On: 23-06-2023, 09:57 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : A Short Story.

   It never stood a chance - here's the (best of the day but consecutive) 5 shot groups it's capable of: 227318 It's a bugger to have 61 year old eyes and finally get a rifle like this, it is very...

   Liked On: 23-06-2023, 03:44 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : The Four Stages of Handloading Competence

   Greetings, There are an awful lot of things around now that were not dreamed of in the early 1970's, the internet being a major one. Those of us who came of age in the 1970's will remember a very...

   Liked On: 23-06-2023, 02:48 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : The Four Stages of Handloading Competence

   Greeting Again, After a cuppa and some cheese on crackers I am back. 3. Conscious Competent. We work at what we don't know. In this stage the path forks in a number of places. Terry Wieland...

   Liked On: 23-06-2023, 12:56 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : The Four Stages of Handloading Competence

   Greetings, Fear not. There will be a summary at the end. I had in my mind the need to deal with the new kind of stupid (nice phrase by the way) as the internet did not exist for my early handloading...

   Liked On: 23-06-2023, 12:56 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by 6.5 CRD On thread : Something a few may appreciate.. they dont make em like they used to

   Stoked to have my fathers 7x57 back in my hands after a number of years, big thanks to Kiwi Greg for sorting out the tight bolt + arranging getting it up to auckland for me. Husqvarna Vapenfabriks...

   Liked On: 22-06-2023, 03:54 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Gibo On thread : Common stock making errors

    Mistake # two - clamping stock in steel vice??

    Liked On: 20-06-2023, 05:43 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Common stock making errors

    Hey guys, I’ve noticed that there are a number of guys having a go at making their own stocks. I thought I’d use the chance to pass on what I have learned now that I’m getting out of the game....

    Liked On: 20-06-2023, 05:43 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread

    Another in the safe is a 20 Vartarg which is essentially the Rem 221 Fireball necked to 20 cal and it will run the 35gn Berger to 3735fps in the Rem XR100 BR single shot action and bull barrel....

    Liked On: 17-06-2023, 01:26 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread

    Blokes in sheds will always tinker around with things to make improvements even if sometimes the improvement is only in their eyes. I consider the 22/250 still exemplifies one of the best ever...

    Liked On: 17-06-2023, 11:45 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread

    Seeing the 6.5's mentioned lets me include my own 6.5Grendel-max. I Had a very real interest in the 6.5 Grendel but because it was developed for the AR platform had to be kept to pressure and length...

    Liked On: 17-06-2023, 10:10 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by makka On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread

    With the amount of 6.5mm projectiles available these days, a 303-6.5 could be a nice rimmed cartridge

    Liked On: 16-06-2023, 04:08 PM

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