About grandpamac

Basic Information


Age
76
About grandpamac
Location:
Okawa Hawkes Bay
Interests:
Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
Occupation:
Retired

Statistics


Total Posts
Total Posts
3,205
Posts Per Day
1.62
General Information
Last Activity
Today 07:37 AM
Join Date
06-12-2019
Referrals
0

5 Friends

  1. bumblefoot bumblefoot is offline

    Member

    bumblefoot
  2. Kiwi Sapper Kiwi Sapper is offline

    Member

    Kiwi Sapper
  3. Micky Duck Micky Duck is offline

    Member

    Micky Duck
  4. Sanctuary Sanctuary is offline

    Member

    Sanctuary
  5. Sideshow Sideshow is offline

    Member

    Sideshow
Showing Friends 1 to 5 of 5

1012 Likes

  1. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : Up Side Down
    Sequel. Craig and I went for our over nighter. I was stiffer and sorer than I anticipated but the Gods were kind and allowed me to shoot 2 easy deer :) We were on a big rough station. Dry. And...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 01:43 PM
  2. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by superdiver On thread : 150 vs 165/168 in 308
    Have a 165 (speer btsp)and 168 (eldm)load that both shoot well and near enough same speed. Poi has the 165s sitting an inch below the 168s but both pills are getting too hard to find or no longer...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 10:25 AM
  3. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Tentman On thread : 150 vs 165/168 in 308
    And while I remember - I follow Mule Deer's (the writer John Barsness) 308 load philosophy - take a 150 to 165 gn projectile, stick 46.0 gns AR2208/Varget and go shoot it, 99% of the time its a...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 10:23 AM
  4. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Running Out of Time
    I had a stark reminder of this last week. I used to laugh that the times put beside track markers were worked out by pushing granny in a wheel chair. Well I was reminded of my encroaching...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 08:32 PM
  5. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Bos On thread : A Blast From the Past. Firearms Licensing Old Style.
    Here ya go 160504 160505 Same era I remember getting on the Arthurs Pass railcar at Christchurch Railway station with my pack and a 303. It was ski season and it was packed. No-one even blinked...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 03:11 PM
  6. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Ryan On thread : Up Side Down
    You've certainly not led a wasted life. :) If someone could invent a time machine, where people could experience different eras, that would be *the* biggest thing ever. Got to play the cards we're...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 06:41 PM
  7. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Up Side Down
    I spent morning on chainsaws....oh the joy of hearing a big Stihl sing while hoeing through redwood ....by 14;00 I was poked...completely shattered, unloaded 2 cord of big blocks and headed home with...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 06:41 PM
  8. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Mooseman On thread : Up Side Down
    Great post Bruce you sure do push yourself to the limits. I also still enjoy all the aspects of the hunt which is what drives us to continue pushing the envelope. I sure hope Tilly is alright after...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 06:41 PM
  9. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by hebe On thread : Up Side Down
    Tahr you’re an inspiration mate. Regularly putting your body through the wringer and feeding those who need it with the results. I can’t really think of many better ways to use the wild game resource...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:37 PM
  10. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : Up Side Down
    chainsaw Yes, would love to. My Great grandfather was the first mayor of Greytown and I farmed in Nth Wairarapa so it feels like home, but my wife is a real city girl and it would be pretty cruel to...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:37 PM
  11. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : Up Side Down
    Ryan I shot my first deer with a .22 up the Whanganui river when I was about 15. We were goat shooting. A school mates old man took me. I only ever had a Mum. I was smitten, and got a job at Tisdalls...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:36 PM
  12. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Rushy On thread : Running Out of Time
    You silly old bugger. Bloody good on ya! It is eminently doable stuff when you put your mind to it.
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 07:08 PM
  13. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Trout On thread : Running Out of Time
    Good luck with yr hunting and walking Grandpamac,im only 67 so bit younger than you.I dont walk to far for deer any more,few ks here and there.Gota look after my new knees.But as we get older,we see...
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 06:48 PM
  14. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : Up Side Down
    Nothing limp about what you are planning grandpamac. You are humble. Your post inspired me not to let a fall hold me back.
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 02:59 PM
  15. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Frogfeatures On thread : Up Side Down
    Great attitude. You get a limited time on this earth, so make the most of it. :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 13-02-2021, 02:09 PM

07-09-2021


04-09-2021


27-08-2021


26-08-2021


24-08-2021


23-08-2021


21-08-2021


20-08-2021


19-08-2021



No results to display...
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!