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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 Bill999 On thread : Rifle stocks as a carbon sink
    are we talking all rifles or just the hunting ones I think there are quite a few smouldering ones after just a month or less of use releasing their carbon back to the air
    Liked On: 17-05-2023, 02:11 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Makros On thread : Rifle for my boy .243
    To throw a cat amongst the pigeons. If you're flexible on caliber and don't mind either 6.5CM or 7mm The new Howa Superlights come in at 2kg available in 6.5CM, 7mm-08, and .308. At $2350ish with a...
    Liked On: 17-05-2023, 01:34 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Rifle for my boy .243
    You could buy older rifle and rebarrel for less cost then cut it down n suppress it without it loosing value.lad could use it without such fear of scratching it...
    Liked On: 17-05-2023, 01:34 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by dannyb On thread : Sighting a 223 for longer shots
    For my 223 I am zeroed at 240y that sees me 3" high at 100y and 1.9" low at 300y, peak height above zero is 3.08" above zero at 75y all varified with a chrono and shooting actual targets on the range...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 02:11 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Ground Control On thread : Sighting a 223 for longer shots
    Why don’t you just sight it in at 200m , that will tell you exactly how high it should be at 100m for the ammo/ballistics your using .
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 02:10 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by tac a1 On thread : .270 reloading
    Hi folks, Stumpies and I have been on the press today reloading 270 shells for his sako. Learnt a couple more lessons today. 1) Just because you f/l resize Norma cases does not mean that...
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 05:44 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Measuring case capacity on North Shore?
    OK same as me. I only ever did it the once, when I was setting up for my new 284W. I think I did 5 and found a wee bit of variability which I took the average of the 5. With my ancient eyesight I...
    Liked On: 26-04-2023, 02:59 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Modern Heirloom rifles
    Not a firearm; but a heirloom can certainly mean anything. I class my dad's old hand post rammer as a heirloom (to me). It would mean nothing to anyone else. Everytime I use the handmade rammer to...
    Liked On: 24-04-2023, 02:49 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by -BW- On thread : Recommended Reloading Reading
    If you can get your hands on the Volumes from Ken Waters Pet Loads Vol 1 & 2, they are excellent reading in the world of reloading. Not just data but also interesting articles around his experiences...
    Liked On: 22-04-2023, 01:31 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Fat belly Dog On thread : 223 on deer
    My next rifle purchase is a 223..... dam you all Its been on the wishlist for a while now,
    Liked On: 13-04-2023, 06:52 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    You wont regret it. You cant get much more fun from 25 grains of powder.
    Liked On: 13-04-2023, 06:52 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Ha ha; nah I put a bit more thought into it than that ;)
    Liked On: 11-04-2023, 06:53 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 25/08 IMP On thread : Muzzle Velocity Loss Across Different Ammo
    The easiest way is to give me a yell after Easter and shoot them over my Chrono. I'm just in Bell Block if you want to save a few rounds can sight it at 100 then check it at 300 or 400. Sent from...
    Liked On: 04-04-2023, 07:48 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by caberslash On thread : NZFS ammunition article by Lynn Harris
    Hi all, Found this article which I thought best to reproduce here, original was scanned from an NZ Cartridge Collectors (found here: https://forum.cartridgecollectors.or...hester/5468/11) hope you...
    Liked On: 02-04-2023, 07:37 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by -BW- On thread : The future of Rifle Ranges.
    Don't know if its been mentioned but the general dis-organisation, mis-management, and interclub fighting is going to contribute to the downfall of some clubs. Aside from opposing the the government...
    Liked On: 31-03-2023, 07:32 AM

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