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Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : A Stevens 22 RF
    The difference is that the 044 1/2 frame is 1/8" narrower So very subtle The first one I brought from a gent in Oamaru. He thought it was a 44 1/2 and despite it having no fore end the model...
    Liked On: 18-01-2024, 08:39 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 38-55 Recommendations
    grandpamac as promised Top Marlin Ballard #4 38-55 circa 1880 This is the one I am shooting because it has a good bore Middle Marlin Ballard #4 38-55 consecutively numbered to the one...
    Liked On: 10-01-2024, 08:06 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Social influencers/bloggers/utubers and the effect they have on our sports
    Now I realize this is a huge can of worms,but due to recent happenings I have decided its time to put down my thoughts. a few years ago while watching a duckshooting DVD it suddenly struck me how...
    Liked On: 05-01-2024, 07:00 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Can hangi...
    I was invited to attend the royal funeral of the (then) King of Tonga's second son, Hon. Ma'atu Fatafehi Alaivahamama'o Tuku'aho, on Feb. 25th 2004. Was really fortunate to be able to be right...
    Liked On: 02-01-2024, 09:16 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by No.3 On thread : Can hangi...
    Put down a feed for a community group for Tues night just gone, had 50-odd on the night with a few more who couldn't attend that got doggy bags. Bit of work to get all the kai brought and...
    Liked On: 02-01-2024, 09:16 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Help wanted to identify this 22-303 wildcat
    Well GPM you know there is a good home at my place should you ever carry through with your thinkings
    Liked On: 31-12-2023, 12:51 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by caberslash On thread : Difference between ballistic chart and real word results
    Suspect the reticle on the EL Range is not exactly dead centre of where the beam is hitting. Try getting your binos really stable, rested on something so you are not physically holding them up. A...
    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 08:26 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by sneeze On thread : Anyone played with 223AI?
    Yes I understand the work done principal, I just needed to adjust my thinking a little but yes I can see how it would fit in a pressure under curve definition be it a pretty basic one on todays...
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 07:19 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 30.06king On thread : Versatile powders?
    Yep. Had exactly the same happen to me, going from an older to newer batch of AR2209. Never thought there was any need to compare batches first. At the range I realised immediately with the first...
    Liked On: 14-12-2023, 02:17 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Cyclops On thread : Cook Strait Ferry
    At least once per year, sometimes two or three. Traveling to shooting competitions with a lot of gear precludes flying. Have been known to cross with 3 or more rifles, 1200-1500 loaded rounds,...
    Liked On: 14-12-2023, 10:36 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Pav On thread : Versatile powders?
    I agree with grandpamac re. AR2206H Having started reloading not long before all the major price increases and component shortages and having a healthy supply of AR2206H on hand, this has proved...
    Liked On: 13-12-2023, 07:17 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by HUNTY On thread : Head Space Struggles with the 6.5x55.
    Hearing ya grandpamac, i have had exactly the same issues over the past 15 or so years with Lapua brass and redding dies, i to went to the .010 shell holder 4-5 years ago and it has made an...
    Liked On: 05-12-2023, 12:55 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by on2it On thread : New government will rewrite Arms Act
    Absolutely spot on. Ministry (to promote) Hunting and Fishing is a hopeful start. Buried within the UN Agenda 2030 SDGs (Sustainably Development Goals) there are oblique references to 85% of small...
    Liked On: 27-11-2023, 02:50 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : New government will rewrite Arms Act
    And there still lies the problem.
    Liked On: 26-11-2023, 04:10 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Reloading Range Brass
    so 1 grn of powder = ABOUT a 4% difference...if you using a 25grn load for ease of calculation..... also for ease of calculation 3000fps velocity x 4% =120fps which under 250ish yards wont matter...
    Liked On: 25-11-2023, 01:47 PM

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