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 Boar Freak On thread : The original WTF bullet? Wow.
    You are partially right Flyblown. Its thing from the past when projectile design was less developed, things have changed but most people kept using the same thing they did before. I used to shoot...
    Liked On: 28-07-2020, 08:02 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by r87mm On thread : Old decent 4x32 scope?
    Had a 4x40 wide field Carton brand scope I brought brand new with my first 22 in 1987ish. It was a great scope and ended up on a 223 until I sold it. My old next door neighbor had the 3-9 version...
    Liked On: 27-07-2020, 06:48 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 30late On thread : One for the ole .243 part 2
    Having a few computer issues but ill carry on regardless. That rifle in my earlier post is my ole Ruger m77 243 that i bought when i was about 20yrs old so that is 43 yrs ago, it has been largely...
    Liked On: 27-07-2020, 09:47 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by kiwiazonic On thread : Too fast and dangerous? 7mm Rem Mag, 180gr ELD-M, RL26
    Thanks grandpamac, at this point I am thinking I will reduce the load. I have a wife and kids to think about so playing risky with loads is not something I am keen to do. Thanks for all your help. I...
    Liked On: 21-07-2020, 11:18 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tentman On thread : Too fast and dangerous? 7mm Rem Mag, 180gr ELD-M, RL26
    Hmmmm - Running this in Quickload (without all the variables solved esp case capacity) it says your velocity with 68.0gn is around 3030 fps from your 26" barrel and pressure is in the vicinity of...
    Liked On: 21-07-2020, 08:26 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Scout On thread : .405 Win
    I have been messing with the .405Win & .303 cases for a while making up a few different rounds (6.5X53R, .375 Ex 2 1/2in + others) just measured a few rims just now .405 Hornady 405 1.64mm to...
    Liked On: 20-07-2020, 02:42 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Cordite On thread : How much does handloading improve accuracy?
    Handloading is not to save money, you just end up shooting more.
    Liked On: 13-07-2020, 03:53 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by AWBates On thread : Newbie advice
    Wow has my wife asked you to comment??? I would not want to part with any of my 303 collection but prefer to bush bash with my howa 1500! Thanks, I will check out the challenger kit
    Liked On: 12-07-2020, 10:08 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews
    The Stevens Ideal 044 1/2 is back together. Restored butt stock as someone had carved kills on one side if it. New fore end because it was missing in action 144065 It's light and simple...
    Liked On: 11-07-2020, 06:40 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews
    This weekends classic project is sorting out a Winchester 1894 patent 25-35 reloading tool brought from a forum member. It was in reasonable condition. First trial re size showed some rust in the...
    Liked On: 11-07-2020, 02:24 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by shooternz On thread : How many rounds is a Tikka action good for?
    Ask the US Military on action life the Army and Marine corp armours have been rebuilding Remington 700 sniper rifles since the mid 1960's, If the actions aren't shot with overloaded ammo and kept...
    Liked On: 02-07-2020, 08:28 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by shooternz On thread : Help with casting bullets
    Hi Ayeoz, If you want to send me your mould I am happy to cast some bullets for you, If they cast close to size you can shoot them as cast which is a cast bullet nuts dream As cast bullets tend to...
    Liked On: 02-07-2020, 08:23 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Ayeoz On thread : Help with casting bullets
    It's a Westley Richards single-shot 'mini' martini action. 143926 143927
    Liked On: 01-07-2020, 07:52 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by kiwi-adam On thread : Basic but not always known.
    Bill999 I witnessed some odd ball behaviour over the weekend. My Sister is Right handed, she was using my Right handed CZ, however, she was unable to shoot anything using her right eye, the minute...
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 04:22 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Bill999 On thread : Basic but not always known.
    with outstretched hands you make a small hole with both your hands together and look thru it at a small distant target slowly bring them back to your face, It will show you your dominant eye my...
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 04:22 PM

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