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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Can you help me choose my next build
    back up the truck....purchase one of them great scopes and fit it on the 308........scratch that itch...and it will still be there if you buy another bigger bangstick....and the 308 can have its old...
    Liked On: 25-09-2021, 05:54 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Sanctuary On thread : Can you help me choose my next build
    Grandpamac, thanks very much for your investigation and advise. It’s Much appreciated by me and very kind of you to do some digging around for me. Sorry to hear that shooting prone is no longer and...
    Liked On: 24-09-2021, 03:20 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Working up a load workflow
    Calm the farm please! :)
    Liked On: 17-09-2021, 12:10 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Dicko On thread : Rounds jamming into lands
    Correct, this is what you should do to set the fls die for your individual rifle.
    Liked On: 15-09-2021, 05:13 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by tetawa On thread : Rounds jamming into lands
    When I FLR a belted case, wind the die back 3 or 4 turns, then resize and slowly wind forward and resize again until the bolt closes with slight resistance.
    Liked On: 15-09-2021, 01:09 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Rounds jamming into lands
    Possibly....depending on the die and your holder vs your chamber you are loading for what can happen is the die if set too low trys to push the neck part of the shoulder down.....with the rest of the...
    Liked On: 15-09-2021, 08:57 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Hg1990 On thread : Thank you - First Handloads
    Update - So my magnetospeed arrived and I’ve got the results of my charge weight testing done! 178506 Ruger American Hunter Rifle - 20inch Barrel All rounds seated at 2.175” (max mag length)...
    Liked On: 14-09-2021, 06:42 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : A tip for pig hunting with the .303
    A tip for you young 'uns when pig hunting with an SMLE.... Get well out in front of everyone and use the butt plate to make an imitation pig print in the mud; it's makes a nearly perfect print........
    Liked On: 12-09-2021, 05:23 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by mawzer308 On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    The evidence is out there and irrefutable, in order to have healthier animals, and better stags, we must shoot more hinds. Those that continue to dispute this are in denial.
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 04:26 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    I have always shot 90% + spikers stags in the interest of 'letting them build up', but after reading on the forum regarding the maths of controlling numbers I have changed my tune and will hunt in...
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 04:26 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Knockdown power
    Knockdown power eh.... The last goat I shot with the 45/70 was knocked down , along with the 1 1/2 inch thick tree it was standing in front of... 'Nuff said ... :thumbsup: (My daughter almost...
    Liked On: 05-09-2021, 07:56 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Knockdown power
    FFS this was done to death...50-60-70 years ago....think it was Matt Grant who set up a wooded box on stand with pencil attached to scribe on paper when box moved...shot box..pencil moved...put but...
    Liked On: 05-09-2021, 03:00 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Marty Henry On thread : 22-204
    The good old 222 magnum surfaces again. It died then ruger used it as the basis of the 204, now with a slightly different shoulder necked back to 224 it's hot again.
    Liked On: 01-09-2021, 07:45 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    Just an addition to GPM's comment re longe range shooters doing extensive testing. With the hot calibres with short barrel life eg 6.5/284 extensive testing is always mindful that each shot fired is...
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 12:07 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Jhon On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    Don't forget some of us enjoy reloading so much any excuse is good enough lol If I didn't enjoy load development I'd have to start an online shop to get rid of 9/10 of all my stuff grandpamac
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 12:07 PM

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