About grandpamac

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About grandpamac
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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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Retired

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  1. tikka
    tikka liked post by grandpamac On thread : Ecinomical load development in a component drought.
    Greetings All, Powder burning speed varies from lot to lot of the same powder. Sometimes this is minor but not always. I almost got caught out by a big change in the speed of AR2209 a few years ago...
    Liked On: 30-01-2022, 06:57 PM
  2. jakewire
    jakewire liked post by grandpamac On thread : Ecinomical load development in a component drought.
    Greetings All, Powder burning speed varies from lot to lot of the same powder. Sometimes this is minor but not always. I almost got caught out by a big change in the speed of AR2209 a few years ago...
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 05:29 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Lee Enfields and the 30-40 Krag.
    Purdey thought so too and adopted it, or a near copy, as the .30 Flanged Nitro (Purdey).
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 02:42 PM
  4. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by grandpamac On thread : Ecinomical load development in a component drought.
    Greetings All, Powder burning speed varies from lot to lot of the same powder. Sometimes this is minor but not always. I almost got caught out by a big change in the speed of AR2209 a few years ago...
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 02:36 PM
  5. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by grandpamac On thread : Lee Enfields and the 30-40 Krag.
    Greetings All, Some time ago I mentioned that Din Collings had rebarrelled No4 Lee Enfield actions to 30-40 Krag using take out target barrels. I thought I would provide a little more info in case...
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 02:21 PM
  6. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Lee Enfields and the 30-40 Krag.
    Greetings All, Some time ago I mentioned that Din Collings had rebarrelled No4 Lee Enfield actions to 30-40 Krag using take out target barrels. I thought I would provide a little more info in case...
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 01:05 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Lee Enfields and the 30-40 Krag.
    Greetings All, Some time ago I mentioned that Din Collings had rebarrelled No4 Lee Enfield actions to 30-40 Krag using take out target barrels. I thought I would provide a little more info in case...
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 01:03 PM
  8. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by grandpamac On thread : Lee Enfields and the 30-40 Krag.
    Greetings All, Some time ago I mentioned that Din Collings had rebarrelled No4 Lee Enfield actions to 30-40 Krag using take out target barrels. I thought I would provide a little more info in case...
    Liked On: 29-01-2022, 12:57 PM
  9. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by grandpamac On thread : Ecinomical load development in a component drought.
    Greetings All, Powder burning speed varies from lot to lot of the same powder. Sometimes this is minor but not always. I almost got caught out by a big change in the speed of AR2209 a few years ago...
    Liked On: 28-01-2022, 08:27 PM
  10. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : Am I being stupid?
    You got me going on the Lee Loaders. One minute I am sitting in my chair sipping a cup of coffee. Next thing I know I am out in the shed surrounded by Lee Loaders and boxes of cases. The thought that...
    Liked On: 28-01-2022, 08:08 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Am I being stupid?
    No arguments from me Bumblefoot, My .303 ammo is all sized in a Lee Loader. Currently I use a press to seat the projectiles but that could be done just as well (and possibly better) in a Lee Loader...
    Liked On: 28-01-2022, 03:37 PM
  12. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : Am I being stupid?
    No arguments from me Bumblefoot, My .303 ammo is all sized in a Lee Loader. Currently I use a press to seat the projectiles but that could be done just as well (and possibly better) in a Lee Loader...
    Liked On: 28-01-2022, 03:31 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Overpressure signs on Belted Mag
    Greetings Vandros, The front of the belt is not supported by the solid case head and can expand more than the rear. This may have contributed to the odd mark. The 7mm Rem Mag often shows quite wide...
    Liked On: 27-01-2022, 09:52 PM
  14. LMcNab
    LMcNab liked post by grandpamac On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    Greetings All, Working up a load for your rifle can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be. I have noted quite a few posts lately describing extensive load development techniques that...
    Liked On: 27-01-2022, 06:55 AM
  15. 20 Bore
    20 Bore liked post by grandpamac On thread : Better accuracy for my 308
    Greetings Stefanhope, I read through your post and responces to date, most of which suggested you load up a batch and go hunting or words to that effect. This is good practical advice. Long ago I...
    Liked On: 26-01-2022, 08:17 AM

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