About grandpamac

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

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  1. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Ingrid 51 On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    I have certainly been guilty of overthinking reloading for my 6.5x55’s, both the older SE variants and a new Tikka. Simple but careful is best I believe; no need to chase some godforsaken light speed.
    Liked On: 19-12-2020, 01:05 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Dama dama On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    Keep it simple is my motto. I use a basic die set, an old Lyman spartan press, old Lyman scales, some very basic lee case prep tools and a teaspoon for powder handling. I prime on the press. ...
    Liked On: 19-12-2020, 01:04 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
    Liked On: 18-12-2020, 10:33 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by dannyb On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    Flick me a pm with ya number, I'm sure we can tee something up.
    Liked On: 18-12-2020, 09:21 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    I hate to sound like one of those tossers who starts and then spams a thread with self promotion. but....... I have just started a YouTube channel looking at self sufficiency, gardening, some hunting...
    Liked On: 14-12-2020, 05:05 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by mikee On thread : Newby wannabe reloader part 2
    if you want I can give you some idea of what I do. Its very easy you just have to pay attention to what you are doing.
    Liked On: 13-12-2020, 03:04 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Pauli On thread : Grandpa's Delight
    As posted in an earlier thread, I am envious of those fathers and grandfathers who get to hunt/fish/enjoy the outdoors with their children/grandchildren (all of my grandchildren live in Oz). Here's a...
    Liked On: 05-12-2020, 11:33 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by TARGEX On thread : Projectile manufacturing
    Mmm, that Bryn. The same one that is running a logging gang over Summer & does cabinet making & rifle stocks etc over winter as there will never be enough money or quantities required in nz to make a...
    Liked On: 02-12-2020, 07:56 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Truing a Ballistic Calculator
    Shit 1.1 mil clicks would be huge lol
    Liked On: 02-12-2020, 07:51 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by csmiffy On thread : If you could have only one rifle
    you mean a 270?
    Liked On: 29-11-2020, 03:39 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by FRST On thread : 6.5 Grendel Howa project
    Been working on this for The last few weeks. A 6.5 Grendel on a Howa mini action. Made it for my 7 & 11 years old boys to go hunting with. Tuned the trigger, cut the bolt shroud in half, reprofiled...
    Liked On: 28-11-2020, 01:59 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Hermitage On thread : Lazy Bastard Intro
    You question an English teacher in grammar Ryan? :D haha No, you actually made a very common confusion as the difference between the verbs laying and lying is easily made due to the similarities...
    Liked On: 28-11-2020, 10:13 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : My four year old apprentice
    now that was cool to watch...please tell me you take the eye fillets as well??? watching that it really shows how lots of little snacks is huge for the wee tikes. keep the vids coming mate AWESOME.
    Liked On: 27-11-2020, 02:38 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Hermitage On thread : Firearms then optics then accessories $$$$
    This I understand, the project itself can be very satisfying...but then you wouldn't consider the factors of time and money as it is a project of love. The trouble seems to be the NEED to sell as...
    Liked On: 27-11-2020, 01:11 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Kiwi Sapper On thread : Farmlands
    I always understood that if a seller did not provide a service their customer's wanted, then the customer was justified in walking away. Am I wrong? Have you forgotten the idiocies of NZ...
    Liked On: 18-11-2020, 03:22 PM

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