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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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    grandpamac liked post by Harv On thread : Hunting local + perseverance = a Te Puke fallow
    Thought id share a bit of a yarn regarding hunting local/ perseverance / Te Puke fallow. Like many (I suspect!) my hunting trips normally start with a long drive or jumping on a plane…and then a...
    Liked On: 09-10-2021, 03:42 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    Sorry to dredge up an old thread; but I had an email from Reloaders Supplies saying they had some Winchester Model 94 Sporter 38-55 Win 24" rifles in stock. I just thought some who were on this...
    Liked On: 07-10-2021, 10:15 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Sh00ter On thread : Ruger Marlins
    Some updates from Ruger. MAYODAN, NC., Oct. 06, 2021. Christopher J. Killoy, Ruger CEO, said the first Marlin rifle to be delivered in December 2021 from their Mayodan, NC plant will be the...
    Liked On: 07-10-2021, 08:51 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Stag On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    I asked the question regarding similar loads for my son using a 7-08. Hodgen have a good PDF online if you search Hodgen Youth Loads
    Liked On: 07-10-2021, 08:00 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Jhon On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    grandpamac Have fun!
    Liked On: 07-10-2021, 07:50 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Synthetic On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    Sounds promising, is there an equivalent ARXXXX powder?
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 07:11 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    125grn NBT are fine at bush range too....
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 07:11 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by bunji On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    grandpamac great to see you getting to the stage of incorporating a bit of armed bush walking into your fitness/health kick :thumbsup:. I think me & Arthur McBride have discussed this before as...
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 07:10 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tommy On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    Try find some SR4759
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 07:07 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Cigar On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    Checked my records, load for the 160gr FTX is 41gr of AR2208, for 2352fps with a 16.5 inch barrel. With shooternz's 151gr cast bullets, 14gr of Trailboss gave 1565fps with a 24 inch 1:12 twist...
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 07:07 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by The bomb On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    I’m gonna give that load a go,have been using 8.5G trail boss as a subsonic bunny and hare killer but the accuracy is a bit erratic.quiet though.will be using 150g core lokt bullet though as I have a...
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 07:07 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by The bomb On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    What’s the report like on the AP70 load?
    Liked On: 05-10-2021, 06:22 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by The bomb On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    150g sst will expand well at slower speeds,think my old bush load was 35g of 2206h,
    Liked On: 05-10-2021, 06:22 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Cigar On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    I have used 30-30 projectiles in my 308 for about 25 years. They are devastating at normal moderate 308 speeds, but in recent years I have also loaded down closer to 30-30 velocities for my Bergara...
    Liked On: 05-10-2021, 06:22 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by GWH On thread : Light Loads for a .308W.
    Ive found IMR 4198 is a far better powder for reduced velocity loads, much better accuracy than 2206H. 30gr seems to work well in any '08 case.
    Liked On: 05-10-2021, 05:17 PM

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