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. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by NIMROD On thread : Morning routine - how long before out hunting from waking
    [QUOTE=HarryMax;1576980]Random question I know but it takes me bloody ages in the morning from waking to breakfast/coffee sussing my pack, farting about checking things again before I'm actually out...
    Liked On: 21-05-2024, 06:55 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Dicko On thread : Husqvarna .30-06
    59 gns of 09 with a 165 is a hot load. Start at 56/57 gns Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 08:50 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    The 73ELDM are made specifically for a 2.26” mag. That is why there is a 73 and 75 ELDm. In any event I’m satisfied that the safety envelope is inside the confines of the sorts of loads being used...
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 03:20 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by TeRei On thread : Deer in Strange Places.
    Probably the red stags from Symons on Springfield Road. Lost the lot poor bugger. He has finally refenced the block. Had some of his deer above the Nook looking down no doubt perplexed about how they...
    Liked On: 08-05-2024, 07:31 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by TeRei On thread : Deer in Strange Places.
    There was and still is a mob of fallow at the bridge on outskirts of Fernhill including a whopper fallow stag from the mob which was killed by Apatu Farms staff on HW50 in the last month.
    Liked On: 07-05-2024, 09:23 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by doinit On thread : Firearm Legislation Progress.
    Gidday there ol chap..I know jack about all this new guff ti be honest but had to renew my licence a few weeks back. I had made up my mind not to do the online thing as I only seen it as a hassle...
    Liked On: 07-05-2024, 08:07 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Holdover Reticles
    Fixed power...there problem solved
    Liked On: 02-05-2024, 10:17 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    I decided to go for a hunt the on Wednesday to get a couple of goats for the freezer. With my writing work now pretty much dried up to nothing I decided an afternoon in the bush would take my mind...
    Liked On: 28-04-2024, 01:04 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by stug On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    Years back, 1980’s or ‘90’s in Rod and Rifle Graeme Henry wrote about the 308 being a great rifle for a new shooter, if you could hand load. Choose a lighter projectile and load down for the newer...
    Liked On: 27-04-2024, 08:58 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by john m On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Note to old codger self,get out more often and use the double more often there's another 100yrs of use left in it for future generations. 247525
    Liked On: 07-04-2024, 10:49 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by 308 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    If you get a bit of copper half inch pipe, thread one end for a hose connection and bend the other end over like a candy cane then slightly flatten the mouth you can clean gutters blind from much...
    Liked On: 07-04-2024, 10:49 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    I feel you Gpm! Fall’s should be reserved for the young (and at times the shcikkered!) and us oldies don’t bounce back so sprightly and the aches linger longer
    Liked On: 07-04-2024, 10:48 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by jpreou On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    Some great responses here gents, thank you. We've decided on a .22LR to start and looking at Tikka T1X (current preference, since the follow up rifle will likely be a T3X) or CZ 457 with a good scope...
    Liked On: 01-04-2024, 03:47 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Take it easy. It nearly killed me because I over did it after recovery. Lost 7 kg. 14 weeks later and Im still on an inhaler from it to keep my lungs clear.
    Liked On: 31-03-2024, 08:35 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Maca49 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    I’m having a great weekend in Kinloch we are enjoying the cosyness of Covid, a first for me. I’m thru it be she is about 1/2 way. Played around of golf with my son and grandkids on Friday, first time...
    Liked On: 31-03-2024, 08:35 AM

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