About apkiwi

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Age
48
About apkiwi
Location:
Palmerston North
Interests:
Classic firearms, Service pistols, Cowboy action
Occupation:
Dolphin trainer

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168
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Last Activity
Yesterday 07:04 PM
Join Date
28-09-2013
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    apkiwi liked post by Rushy On thread : Who is shooting what matches this year?, if you aren't why?
    I stick with club competitions and am happy at that. A few years back I drove up to Whangarei for a speed steel competition and after getting back home I rather grumpily decided that I would never...
    Liked On: 09-01-2026, 09:34 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by glens On thread : Show us your DIY gunsmithing jobs
    prototype non-destructive cheek riser for 10/22. Just held on with a little carpet tape underneath. 288230
    Liked On: 29-11-2025, 01:07 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by hunter1996 On thread : Show us your DIY gunsmithing jobs
    Rem 700 bolt handle upgrade, bit different than the usual. Cut the handle nearer to the bolt & machined a bit of round down with help of a work mate. Tig welded together, grind handle + stock to...
    Liked On: 29-11-2025, 01:06 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by 199p On thread : Chch Central Police Station Firearms desk closed (unless by appointment)
    If it's anything like the main lady, Palmy has; she is actually very good and extra helpful.
    Liked On: 20-11-2025, 05:35 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Jhon On thread : Best Gunsmith Quality Screwdriver Set
    Back in about 2005 I bought a reasonably cheap B-Square screwdriver set for working on my firearms..as unsophisticated as I am. It has served me pretty well except that someof the finer blades were...
    Liked On: 19-11-2025, 12:25 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by 55six On thread : Our Bipod project. 10 Months Work.
    This has been a side hustle for quite some time now. Its been an interesting project in developing a new brand from scratch, sourcing, testing, and finally bringing to the market. I was expecting 6...
    Liked On: 18-11-2025, 04:30 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Jhon On thread : Shotgun style - Yes it's legal but is it a good idea?
    Totally stupid.
    Liked On: 31-10-2025, 06:09 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by quentin On thread : Shotgun style - Yes it's legal but is it a good idea?
    I'm often left thinking that Guncity weekly deals are targeted at those who would not meet the fit and proper requirements.
    Liked On: 31-10-2025, 06:09 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Sh00ter On thread : Cahill gone
    That's an interesting viewpoint. In my limited interactions working along side ex Police they seemed to be a lot more criminal than citizen. Its like they were smart enough to join the Government...
    Liked On: 16-10-2025, 10:01 AM
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    apkiwi liked post by akaroa1 On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    I made 6 more 56-50 Rimfire cases today for my Remington Split Breech carbine 40 grains 1.5 FG Holy Smoke BP 350 grain PC cast lead bullets Will sling them down range in the morning ...
    Liked On: 06-10-2025, 10:38 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by fawkes On thread : ERA side by side Extractor question
    I had an ERA by Boito many years ago and mine looked like that from new. I would just shoot it and enjoy it.
    Liked On: 04-10-2025, 07:14 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Enfield P53 info Reference books ?
    apkiwi good work I hadn't done any on line searches because I was busy breaking the rifle down and making a list of minor repairs and case specs So my lock is Tower and Crown but no VR so its...
    Liked On: 02-10-2025, 07:13 AM
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    apkiwi liked post by Bullers243 On thread : The Winchester Rifle: Part 2
    I woke early to the sound of heavy wind and rain beating down on the tin hut roof, so I made myself a coffee and sat back on my bunk, admiring the rifle leant against the wall. I had purchased...
    Liked On: 21-09-2025, 08:38 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Mike H On thread : ERA side by side Extractor question
    It's good as gold
    Liked On: 22-08-2025, 01:27 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Skeetshooter On thread : ERA side by side Extractor question
    Completely safe to fire in my opinion, strongest part of the case rests there. Shotguns work at 10,000 psi not 60,000 psi like rifles
    Liked On: 09-08-2025, 09:46 PM
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