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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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Retired

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    grandpamac liked post by foz On thread : Basic but not always known.
    A couple of days ago I was wading through archery clips on Youtube and came upon a clip titled "three common mistakes." Well I thought to myself I don't think this will help me, I've been bow...
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 04:21 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Basic but not always known.
    Another myth I encounter a lot is that someone's pet rifle is "flat shooting"....it's difficult to defy physics!
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 04:21 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by winaa On thread : Basic but not always known.
    Yip cross eyed dominance, It's more common than you think. I am and only found out for sure when I got lasik eye surgery. On of the tests they do is to find your dominant eye, I had this corrected...
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 04:20 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by GWH On thread : Getting ahead of new range rules
    I foresee this creating the biggest pain in the arse for the police, DOC and regional councils that look after rivers. The Hawkes Bay was lacking a range that hunters/shooters could access to...
    Liked On: 22-06-2020, 05:46 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Frogfeatures On thread : Must have Classic hunting books.
    You’ll learn no harm from the Hills, Of mountains, men and deer, Anything by Charlie Janes.
    Liked On: 16-06-2020, 06:13 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Bos On thread : Must have Classic hunting books.
    The Sharp Shooter, by Matt and Bruce Grant
    Liked On: 16-06-2020, 06:13 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by LJP On thread : Gunsmith for restoration work?
    I have a beautiful old Remington Hepburn single shot rifle that's in need of some TLC, both the stock & metal work need attention. Gunsmith's let alone good ones are a dying breed here in NZ. I don't...
    Liked On: 12-06-2020, 08:08 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by LJP On thread : Gunsmith for restoration work?
    .40 1 7/8th other wise known as 40-45 Remington or 40-50 Sharps Straight.
    Liked On: 12-06-2020, 08:07 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by stagstalker On thread : Character Sika
    Had a choice few days last week chasing Sika. When is it not a choice time chasing Sika? Been a lot of hunters around since the end of lockdown but managed to spy a few animals none the less. Knocked...
    Liked On: 11-06-2020, 05:29 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Bos On thread : Boar-a-saurus and his little Brother
    142122 142123 Managed a bit of a sneak on these two a few nights ago Carried a few 160 lb'ers out to the chiller back in the day, but nothin as big as this fella. Dont know what he weighed but...
    Liked On: 10-06-2020, 07:56 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Downloading 223 for hunting goats
    2206h somewhere around 24.5 grns was my go to load for years.....its not hot with a 50 grn projectile and its noticably quieter than a hot load...drop it down some more and watch your accuracy....if...
    Liked On: 08-06-2020, 06:10 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Which aperture for a lee enfield No4 mk2
    Nah it was just if adding a blade to the existing foresight , if the attaching method is not robust it could get knocked off plowing thru bush etc.
    Liked On: 06-06-2020, 03:41 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Cordite On thread : Which aperture for a lee enfield No4 mk2
    Snort! Lee Antfield (-:
    Liked On: 06-06-2020, 02:41 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Which aperture for a lee enfield No4 mk2
    My understanding of the OP's issue is the groups are high at 100yds when using the battle sight (ie aiming low to get a hit). To lower the POI either the rear sight aperture has to be lowered or the...
    Liked On: 06-06-2020, 02:40 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Which aperture for a lee enfield No4 mk2
    Manchester how high is the group at 100yds? The easiest solution as already suggested is a higher foresight. Back in the "day" the old guys at the fullbore club I was a member of usually had a...
    Liked On: 06-06-2020, 12:57 PM

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