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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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    grandpamac liked post by blip On thread : .270 is the best caliber ever made.
    its a wonder the 6.5 06 hasnt caught on for a flat shooter and same sized case, I guess because no factory ammo
    Liked On: 13-10-2024, 07:07 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Gillie On thread : Arms (Shooting Clubs Ranges and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2024
    260306 As an operator of several "non-club affiliated" rifle ranges, and having had a bunch of input to a bunch of other range's certification applications I see this "enrollment" as an...
    Liked On: 01-10-2024, 06:00 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : Arms (Shooting Clubs Ranges and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2024
    Slater isn't very credible. Hardly the voice I want to hear on our issues. Likely appeals to a small segment of the pros and to none of the antis.
    Liked On: 30-09-2024, 12:23 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by andyanimal31 On thread : Headspace gauge/ case head separation
    Yep redding comp shell holders are absolutely fantastic The other way to do it is find a tight ish bit of fired brass and take the decapping rod out of your die. Start sizing with the 10.000...
    Liked On: 24-09-2024, 06:21 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Win BRA 740 and 770 powders
    grandpamac googled WIN BRA 740 and found WINEBRA 740 so the internet takes us on some strange directions. ...
    Liked On: 10-09-2024, 02:02 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Percy Jones On thread : Otorohanga rifle range closed
    The police manual has a CoF of 10mil, so if you can get that down to something realistic like 4 or 5 mil then a lot of problems will dissapear.
    Liked On: 31-08-2024, 06:13 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Localman On thread : Battle over banning noise complaints against military gun range goes to court
    The locals are not complaining about the noise, in fact the machine guns were firing away today, back ground noise. It's what they are not telling us that is more of a concern. Soon as they change...
    Liked On: 11-08-2024, 07:55 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by csmiffy On thread : .270 , 130 sst and 2209 0r 2209 or N160
    Interesting test. Nothing outstanding but also 10 shot groups. https://www.handloadermagazine.com/270-winchester
    Liked On: 04-08-2024, 01:50 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by mikee On thread : Small Retailers Struggling/Under attack
    Really I suspect its LESS about the Register and MORE that most peoples excess $$$$$ has been swallowed up by unavoidable cost increases. Mortgage Interest has increased peoples outgoings along...
    Liked On: 28-07-2024, 01:40 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by NIMROD On thread : Wood and Antler
    Just thought I'd get in everyone's face with some pictures of Rainy Day Projects that I tinker with to utilize my collection of Antlers and give me another dimension to a lifetime of wandering our...
    Liked On: 17-07-2024, 04:08 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 30.06king On thread : Tight chamber and marks on projectile
    grandpamac has identified the issue. The COAL is too long as pics 1 and 3 show rifling marks on the bullet. Looks like the bullets were pushed a fair way into the rifling when chambered. As gpm says...
    Liked On: 09-07-2024, 03:54 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by John P On thread : Ballard Hut, Kawekas. Worth bringing th gun this time of year?
    Thanks for the tips guys, the Mrs has gone off the idea now, maybe for the best. I’ll save it for another weekend
    Liked On: 04-07-2024, 04:02 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by NIMROD On thread : Ballard Hut, Kawekas. Worth bringing th gun this time of year?
    40 to 45KPH winds forecast for the altitude Ballards is at on Sat & Sun. Nowhere near as strong as it can get up there, but still hypotheric on those windswept ridges at this time of year. And even...
    Liked On: 04-07-2024, 03:41 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 300winmag On thread : Hybrid vs petrol - surprising outcome
    253743
    Liked On: 29-06-2024, 12:45 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Fire forming 270 to 280ai
    also it may just be trick of light ,but it looks like you stopped short of running .30 cal expander completely into case??? maybe that didnt give you a firm enough shoulder??? never tried this caper...
    Liked On: 29-06-2024, 09:43 AM

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