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   Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Wildcat appreciation thread

   Greetings All, I had a .30-06 AI for a bit which was a Parker Hale target rifle rechambered from .308W. That was my only wildcat. I have also worked with a 6.5-05 which was originally a wild cat,...

   Liked On: 18-06-2023, 06:30 PM

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   T.FOYE liked post by grandpamac On thread : DIY bullet tips for flat nosed cast bullets

   The biggest difference might be that they shoot like shit. GPM.

   Liked On: 17-06-2023, 10:30 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Old reloading data

   I thought I was but had not factored in the big increase in powder speed. Good thing I didn't change to the long range Accubonds at the same time. That's the good thing about handloading, there is...

   Liked On: 16-06-2023, 07:36 PM

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   techno retard liked post by grandpamac On thread : Old reloading data

   Greetings All, This is likely a good time to relate, perhaps re relate, some excitement I inflicted on myself while working up a load for my T3 6.5. I had gathered up all the 6.5x55 data I could...

   Liked On: 16-06-2023, 01:02 PM

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   bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : Longest continuously owned firearms

   My .30-40 Martini will be putting in an appearance on the 300 yard mound for F-Class this year. The barrel has a 12 inch twist so will likely use a 165 grain projectile, 168 grain maybe. A 131 year...

   Liked On: 15-06-2023, 10:04 PM

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   Steverusty liked post by grandpamac On thread : Old reloading data

   Greetings Steverusty, For me I would but I have become more cautious over the years. John Barsness in one of his articles wrote that it took an additional two grains of powder over the Hodgdon loads...

   Liked On: 15-06-2023, 10:09 AM

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   Steverusty liked post by grandpamac On thread : Old reloading data

   Greetings Steverusty, The Hodgdon/ ADI data is held to a lower pressure due to perceived weaknesses in the M96 action, mostly the lack of a third safety lug. Whether this is justified is open to...

   Liked On: 15-06-2023, 01:19 AM

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   dannyb liked post by grandpamac On thread : Old reloading data

   Greetings Steverusty, The Hodgdon/ ADI data is held to a lower pressure due to perceived weaknesses in the M96 action, mostly the lack of a third safety lug. Whether this is justified is open to...

   Liked On: 14-06-2023, 09:35 AM

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   Marty Henry liked post by grandpamac On thread : Brand new 2 bore rifle

   Greetings All, That would be a conversation stopper at any hunting club show and tell night. I have seen a 4 bore fired but it was a smooth bore mounted on a wooden frame and with a wheel at each...

   Liked On: 13-06-2023, 11:01 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Brand new 2 bore rifle

    Greetings All, That would be a conversation stopper at any hunting club show and tell night. I have seen a 4 bore fired but it was a smooth bore mounted on a wooden frame and with a wheel at each...

    Liked On: 13-06-2023, 10:41 AM

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    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Old huts

    Greetings All, A few years ago I wrote a story for the NZ Guns and Hunting on an early walk into the now gone Lawrence Hut. In it I mentioned the Black Whare which we passed on the way in. I had not...

    Liked On: 13-06-2023, 10:36 AM

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    akaroa1 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Brand new 2 bore rifle

    Greetings All, That would be a conversation stopper at any hunting club show and tell night. I have seen a 4 bore fired but it was a smooth bore mounted on a wooden frame and with a wheel at each...

    Liked On: 13-06-2023, 09:09 AM

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    BSA270 liked post by grandpamac On thread : 2208 vs 2206h for .308

    Greetings again Rup, About three year ago I ran some velocity tests with 5 different powders and 3 different projectiles in my .308. At the time I wrote up the results in NZ Guns and more recently...

    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 10:25 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Using comparator tool when seating projectiles.

    Greetings Micky Duck, I am with you on this one. I don't bother with a lot of the steps that others may feel are essential. Projectiles vary in their shape slightly over the years of production and...

    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 04:40 PM

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    dannyb liked post by grandpamac On thread : 2208 vs 2206h for .308

    Greetings again Rup, About three year ago I ran some velocity tests with 5 different powders and 3 different projectiles in my .308. At the time I wrote up the results in NZ Guns and more recently...

    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 03:42 PM

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