About grandpamac

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75
About grandpamac
Location:
Okawa Hawkes Bay
Interests:
Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
Occupation:
Retired

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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Early hour ponderings
    Greetings Micky Duck and all, This has been done already in the 375 Flanged Nitro Express 21/2" from the late 1800's. The .303 case is smaller in the base than either of the 45-70 or the 444 Marlin...
    Liked On: 21-04-2024, 01:21 PM
  2. Trout
    Trout liked post by grandpamac On thread : Early hour ponderings
    Greetings Micky Duck and all, This has been done already in the 375 Flanged Nitro Express 21/2" from the late 1800's. The .303 case is smaller in the base than either of the 45-70 or the 444 Marlin...
    Liked On: 21-04-2024, 08:24 AM
  3. Goose
    Goose liked post by grandpamac On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Greetings Barry the hunter, I now use a trekking pole which makes me more stable on the uneven ground as some of my balance has deserted me. Uphill I am OK but dreadfully slow. Downhill the pole...
    Liked On: 21-04-2024, 06:50 AM
  4. Goose
    Goose liked post by grandpamac On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Greetings All, Today is the 61st anniversary of my first ever trip into the Kawekas on which I fired a rifle (at a rock) and saw my first deer in the wild. I have posted about this previously....
    Liked On: 21-04-2024, 06:49 AM
  5. Oldbloke
    Oldbloke liked post by grandpamac On thread : Static
    Rinse in dishwashing liquid and water and air dry. Don't wipe it dry.
    Liked On: 20-04-2024, 10:27 PM
  6. Trout
    Trout liked post by grandpamac On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Happy Birthday Trout, You should be 75 like me in about 27 old codger months. Old codger time is the apparent time between events from our point of view. Regards Grandpamac.
    Liked On: 20-04-2024, 03:56 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Best/simplest alternative to a ladder chart?
    Greetings Tentman. Regarding BM8208 earlier data including that from Hodgdon and ADI seems to have used a powder that was faster than the current production. I ran into this when I was working up...
    Liked On: 19-04-2024, 11:07 AM
  8. stug
    stug liked post by grandpamac On thread : Best/simplest alternative to a ladder chart?
    Greetings, Step one. Buy or borrow a chronograph. Step two fire one start charge shot and chronograph to validate or otherwise the data you are using. Decide on the velocity level you are...
    Liked On: 16-04-2024, 06:13 PM
  9. Rn-85
    Rn-85 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Best/simplest alternative to a ladder chart?
    Greetings Rn-85, Thanks for your reply. A few notes on how I keep myself out of trouble almost all of the time. Data needs to be the latest that you can find and for the actual projectile (or one...
    Liked On: 16-04-2024, 04:15 PM
  10. Oldbloke
    Oldbloke liked post by grandpamac On thread : Advice needed
    Greetings, I don't think that is right but check the scopes specs to be sure. Large tube scopes often have more adjustment range though and a larger objective lens will give a larger exit pupil at...
    Liked On: 16-04-2024, 08:59 AM
  11. BushChook
    BushChook liked post by grandpamac On thread : Advice needed
    Greetings, I don't think that is right but check the scopes specs to be sure. Large tube scopes often have more adjustment range though and a larger objective lens will give a larger exit pupil at...
    Liked On: 15-04-2024, 07:09 PM
  12. mopheadrob
    mopheadrob liked post by grandpamac On thread : Best/simplest alternative to a ladder chart?
    Greetings, Step one. Buy or borrow a chronograph. Step two fire one start charge shot and chronograph to validate or otherwise the data you are using. Decide on the velocity level you are...
    Liked On: 15-04-2024, 05:18 PM
  13. 308
    308 liked post by grandpamac On thread : 30-06
    Greetings, Some tend to forget that the more established cartridges do not become less effective when some new and often over hyped upstart arrives on the scene. If anything they become better with...
    Liked On: 13-04-2024, 10:24 PM
  14. 57jl
    57jl liked post by grandpamac On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Greetings bumblefoot, At 61 you are a little young to be called an old codger but we are happy to have you aboard. I do appreciate your stories on hunting, gardening and cooking. I have had a small...
    Liked On: 09-04-2024, 09:15 PM
  15. 308
    308 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Greetings and thanks 308, I have a little hand thingy for the end of the hose that is great for a final clean but it does not shift a lot of the crud. Seed pods from the wattles are the main...
    Liked On: 08-04-2024, 10:39 PM

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