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Velocity is thrilling,but diameter does the real killing.

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    john m liked post by grandpamac On thread : +p ammo
    Greetings all, 50 years ago Ken Waters covered the 45-70 in his Pet Loads Series. He listed the rifles then available in three grades of Weaker Actions, Moderately Strong Actions and Very Strong...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 09:05 PM
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    john m liked post by Marty Henry On thread : +p ammo
    Your only starting to get going velocity wise, this is from the adi manual they gave 3 levels of load ole actions, 1895 lever and single shot. Or manageable, very stout and ring the chiropractor. I...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 09:05 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    I just loaded three rounds of 450 no1 Express So I have 8 rounds to take with me to the West Coast this week Large pistol primer 85 grains 1 1/2 FG Holy Smoke Card, grease cookie, card 360...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 08:24 PM
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    john m liked post by Steve123 On thread : Why does "Sako" run cheap arsed, hard arsed solid rubber butt pads ?
    Because they want to remind you just because you enjoy the finer things in life you shouldn't turn into a pussy. Embrace the thump!
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 08:50 AM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Why does "Sako" run cheap arsed, hard arsed solid rubber butt pads ?
    Philipo I'm just wondering about what brings on a rant Pissed off at cancelled trip ? Alcohol ? Sexual frustration ? Collar bone pain ? All or most of the above ? In my happy place ( pre...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 01:46 AM
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    john m liked post by Billymavs On thread : 9.3x62 loading
    I’m using Winchester 748 ball Some get fancy Magnum primers, others I’ve just pulled out of the Greek surplus 303, the 98k does not care what it is fed. A Mix of sako game head 286g, cast...
    Liked On: 15-02-2024, 07:34 AM
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    john m liked post by JohnDuxbury On thread : 9.3x62 loading
    In this case it is probably more of an individual rifle thing - I have tested this load in two 9.3x62's; same bullet, same tin of AR2207 powder, both rifles Husqvarna 1600's with the same length...
    Liked On: 15-02-2024, 07:33 AM
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    john m liked post by JohnDuxbury On thread : 9.3x62 loading
    Found it! It was from an article by Ken Kempa, a gun writer who did an article on a Sauer 101 in 9.3x62 in 2015, and also supplied a comprehensive load data sheet. He recorded loads with 286...
    Liked On: 14-02-2024, 07:23 AM
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    john m liked post by CanuckHunterAB On thread : Hi from Alberta, Canada
    As an example, I arrowed this muley a bit far back near last light and left until morning. Was about 7PM when i sent the arrow, recovered at 645AM the next morning and this is what it looked like....
    Liked On: 12-02-2024, 02:02 PM
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    john m liked post by Maca49 On thread : Old school hunting
    The gear the guy in the photo that started all this, taught us how to precisely hold over for those long shots and to hold up a wet finger for wind direction, I’ve never used a scope you can dial.
    Liked On: 12-02-2024, 01:49 AM
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    john m liked post by Lentil On thread : Carrying firearm on doc track
    Walking out from duck shooting one day and guy asks if we caught any ducks. My son said "No - I couldn't throw the dog high enough". Absolutely cracked me up. Maybe we need a smaller dog.
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 09:12 PM
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    john m liked post by Staffnurse41 On thread : Bush Gun
    Go to your local Gun Shops and have a look at the secondhand stock. I know in Invercargill there would probably be 50+ suitable rifles. Benefit of this is that you get to shoulder the rifle, you may...
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 02:08 PM
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    john m liked post by JohnDuxbury On thread : Carrying firearm on doc track
    The upshot is yes, you can carry your unloaded rifle in any way you like on a public track. And no you dont have to be shy about it. You dont have to carry it in a gun bag or a slip. You are a New...
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 03:11 PM
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    john m liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Old school hunting
    I saw this pic on the FB NZ deer cullers page; and for some reason just love it.... Using the great 7.7 Rimmed Creedmoor of course! ;) 243386
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:37 AM
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    john m liked post by gundoc On thread : Old school hunting
    I started deerstalking with a fully wooded .303 that was my 16th birthday (1963) present from my father, which cost him just under 10 Pounds from Turner & LeBrun for a new FTR'd BSA No.1 Mk.III*....
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:37 AM
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