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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    grandpamac liked post by Tertle On thread : 303 accuracy
    I will try and upload the images as it looks like they have not come across from the way back machine, i have the original article somewhere as i kept everything (somewhere) just in case i decided to...
    Liked On: 25-06-2021, 05:52 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Jusepy On thread : SMLE 303
    I dont have any mates that reload , but im sure i will keep this gun for years as i dont part with things easily lol . I will buy a 308 eventually but needed something to go hunting with the...
    Liked On: 24-06-2021, 06:51 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Pommy On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    Sounds a bit spurious. Almost like they're trying to get you to buy their shell holders. Whether you adjust the height of the die or use a different shell holder to adjust the height of the case,...
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 10:00 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Woody On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    At the end of the day though in my e perience; whereas with care a handloader may achieve 15+ reloads from a .308 case, I found 4-6 is about .y limit for belted brass. The special sleeve die grandpa...
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 09:59 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by andyanimal31 On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    All this talk about setting up your die to set the shoulder back two thou has been debunked in an interveiw with the vice president of redding explaining why you should be using competition shell...
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 09:33 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Nick.m On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    Thanks for the replies. Little bit to get my head around, but think I'm making inroads. Pulled the die apart, degreased it and checked it, all seemed to look OK. Also no splitting I have the brass...
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 08:12 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Spitfire On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    Try just using your rifle’s chamber as a comparator. Bump the shoulder until you get just a slight amount of resistance when closing the bolt. Too much and you will be head spacing off the belt...
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 08:12 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    so you fellas are talking about ....partial length resizing...... use your FLR die,but DONT SCREW IT RIGHT DOWN... you back it out half a turn instead of screwing in further half a turn...and go in...
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 08:12 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Plinky On thread : Full length resizing 7mm Rem Mag problem
    Where are you based? If you’re local I could pop over with a comparator and help you get set up.
    Liked On: 16-06-2021, 08:11 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    This is cool! Makes my efforts with goat seem pretty paltry..... The Chinese way of barbequing an entire goat. The goat is scalded as you would a pig instead of being skinned. Not too sure about the...
    Liked On: 12-06-2021, 03:28 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Just out of the oven, slow-roasted young wild goat shoulder.... The roasted quince (no added sugar) is amazing with it 168802
    Liked On: 12-06-2021, 03:28 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by XR500 On thread : Mils and mrads
    Thats a bit of a blast from the past:D As a schoolboy I remember being a chainman for my godfather, surveying out the new Wellington dump location: having to hold the spring balance to keep the...
    Liked On: 12-06-2021, 08:41 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by On thread : Light weight rifle options
    The Tikka 3 Superlite is my pick. Keep the optics to bare minimum and avoid ruining the balance by fitting a can.
    Liked On: 08-06-2021, 07:44 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by SeftonB On thread : New Member Palmerston North
    Gidday guys and gals Much like the last post (perhaps it's a palmy thing) I was brought up to date in that I should introduce myself here. Well as my last post on the for sale part of the forum says...
    Liked On: 05-06-2021, 06:14 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by -BW- On thread : My first load development
    Agreed. Compared to your overall investment in reloading equipment, a budget model chrony is not an expensive addition to your setup, but one of the most essential. I’m not alone in the opinion that...
    Liked On: 05-06-2021, 05:29 PM

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