About grandpamac

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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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  1. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Bos On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    You're absolutely right Heres a few things I've learnt the hard way in recent years-: Don't try and beat your grandson to the top of the ridge - its just not possible Slowly walking uphill is...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 12:30 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    I resemble your opening remark😁 for me it's downhills and uneven ground that that get me even with a hill stick. A new knee is due soon and I'm hoping that returns some enthusiasm and balance for...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 12:30 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by charliehorse On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    grandpamac team up with a younger chap and you shoot the deer then he carries it out all the while imparting some knowledge on him. I wish I'd had an opportunity like that.
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 12:30 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    good idea - I do have my trusty lancewood stave - I had balance problems last year- got up on roof to look at ridge flashing and scared the beejesus out of myself - turned out it was a badly blocked...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 12:29 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by ANTSMAN On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    bloody good on ya mate!
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 12:29 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    you are right having just past the 70 I find I need to really plan my hunting -downhill fine - sidling fine - uphill well wheres the quad - so its meat trips back of farms - lots of glassing but...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 10:13 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Sharki On thread : Tikka Bush Hunter 2.0
    Cause "Betterrer" has a double t and r grandpamac. ;)
    Liked On: 25-03-2024, 07:34 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Tikka Bush Hunter 2.0
    just goes to show how much length you lose/gain with the action. So clearly anyone wanting a true bush gun should consider a single shoot. i dont have one yet but the light weight and compact size...
    Liked On: 25-03-2024, 05:10 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 30.06king On thread : Old Data and Load Variations. Traps for New Handloaders
    Once I have worked up to a load I like and want to keep with whatever batch of powder I've used I try to buy a few containers of the very same batch / lot of the same powder. Saves the reverification...
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 06:38 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by csmiffy On thread : Old Data and Load Variations. Traps for New Handloaders
    Yes you are correct. A 264 win mag and I have thr barrel for one of my P14 projects
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 06:37 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by csmiffy On thread : Old Data and Load Variations. Traps for New Handloaders
    I know of one forum member that blew up a rifle after mistakenly using a barnes or similar projectile for a normal cupro lead one without reducing loads
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 06:37 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by MB On thread : Close scopes
    I have a Leupold VX-3 1.5-5x20mm. It really is a good bush scope. Animals are shot within 20 metres away most of the time, sometimes within 5 metres. For rare longer shots, I do feel under-scoped,...
    Liked On: 21-03-2024, 08:18 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by NIMROD On thread : Ruahine Overnighter
    Lady Hunter did from memory And no... I didn't flog this sign :yaeh am not durnk: When they put the new flash bang sign at the bottom of the spur, they just tossed this one into the scrub. Lady...
    Liked On: 19-03-2024, 07:16 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Uberti 38-55 1885 High Wall Sporter - first impressions, photo heavy
    Actual image of Marty Henry when he visited last All dressed up for wallaby shooting Showing us South Islanders how it's done up his way 245785
    Liked On: 13-03-2024, 11:36 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Uberti 38-55 1885 High Wall Sporter - first impressions, photo heavy
    grandpamac don't worry I won't be getting into the gentleman target shooting caper I'm strictly a hunting rifle guy Don't collect the target models You won't see me in a waist coat and tie...
    Liked On: 13-03-2024, 07:16 AM

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