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    Hook_Grass liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Stags and Bucks 2024
    258218 out hole of speer 170grn round nose. Lost maybe cup full of shoulder meat. Right projectiles in right place.
    Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:51 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Stags and Bucks 2024
    258216
    Liked On: 30-08-2024, 06:50 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by FRST On thread : 6.5 123gn amax vs 123eldm vs 123sst
    Here’s a billy shot with a Grendel at 295yds. 123gr ELDM Hornady Black ammo. Howa mini with a 20 inch barrel. Shoulder shot and the bullet still exited. Shot from ridge with arrow above: 100413...
    Liked On: 28-08-2024, 10:13 AM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by mawzer308 On thread : Brown Trout mount
    I talked to the taxidermist, he said to do the traditional way was alot more time intensive therefore expensive. Also reckoned typically get a better result doing a representation based off of...
    Liked On: 18-08-2024, 07:07 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Jus On thread : Nina Valley, Lewis Pass Plan B
    Lots of deer in the duchess, don't think they would be down low this time of year though. Stay away from the southern faces and you will be fine without crampons
    Liked On: 18-08-2024, 07:02 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by makka On thread : Show me your lightweight rifle
    256108 I would have loved to be under 3kg scoped and ready to go but I'm pretty close! Not bad considering it's got a 24" barrel, I could probably shed the 100g by dropping the front sight and...
    Liked On: 05-08-2024, 11:02 AM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by gimp On thread : 1 shot groups (cold bore challenge)
    In many recent threads that have been about the concept of making decisions using larger amounts of shot data rather than smaller, there have been many comments that are variations on the theme of "I...
    Liked On: 04-08-2024, 07:58 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project
    There was plenty of surface rust on the action and remains of the shotgun barrel so I was going to paint the metalwork with black etch primer, but decided to give cold blueing a go. Stripped and...
    Liked On: 28-07-2024, 06:45 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by gimp On thread : Seating Depth Test. Waste of Time?
    I think there are a couple of different ways you might look at this. Here's my thinking right now. The process generally followed for load development (which it appears you are following, and...
    Liked On: 22-07-2024, 09:11 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Another Vintage project and what happens when .....
    A wet afternoon well spent 255379 255380 255381
    Liked On: 21-07-2024, 10:12 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Storing a headskin for years?
    great reply Billbob agree with all of that a lot in preparing the skin especially the ears many ruined headskins by not doing them properly - hairs falls out from the inside of ear and then mount...
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 05:46 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Billbob On thread : Storing a headskin for years?
    That's a stunning head. If I was you I would get it to your local taxidermist to have him prep the skin (flesh and turn the ears, lips and eyes) and then salt and dry the skin. Salted skins can...
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 05:45 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Storing a headskin for years?
    I understand freezer would be limited - it will burn eventually 10 years ?? no -- 4 years might be a stretch - tanned and stored yes - now you tube will be your friend here lots and lots on there...
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 05:45 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Jukes On thread : Storing a headskin for years?
    That's a cracking head!! Well done
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 05:45 PM
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    Hook_Grass liked post by Billbob On thread : Storing a headskin for years?
    Got some further answers for you but ideally you still need to check on what your local guy says. Salted dried skins can last 10-20 years providing it's stored correctly with little humidity...
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 05:45 PM

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