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Velocity is thrilling,but diameter does the real killing.

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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    No Tigers last night ( or deer ) but a joy to be out there with it. Quite nice in hand and on the shoulder But a lot heavier than I'm used to 270042
    Liked On: 07-03-2025, 06:55 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Refitting the case is finished and the Greener looks pretty comfortable in there 270003 270004 270005
    Liked On: 06-03-2025, 07:58 AM
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    john m liked post by RabbitStu On thread : Norinco model 4 early JW15
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    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 03:31 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Wet again this morning so I loaded 5 rounds with the heavier 130 grain BP charge Left to right 222 Rimmed 7x57 Rimmed 5 rounds 577-500 #2 Express 500 3" BPE 50-70 US Govt
    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 03:28 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Cases are trimmed from 577 3" Nitro Heavily annealed nearly to base Lubed lightly and formed in a full length 577-500 #2 die Then rims are trimmed to correct diameter Base of case is turned down...
    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 07:36 AM
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    john m liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Taper is a good thing in a dangerous game cartridge, you wouldn't want things sticking when in a sticky situation would you. Besides the loaded round looks more elegant
    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 07:36 AM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Made 11 cases now 269930 Sealed the labels with 3 coats of Resolene and oiled the leather exterior and straps 269931 269932
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 04:58 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    I expect it will primarily be used deer stalking by me and perhaps I will go chase a scrub bull with it. The previous owner had it for just over 40 years and the owner before that is now long...
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 07:38 AM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    So do I 269880 269882 269883 269884
    Liked On: 03-03-2025, 08:21 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Greener 1892 Treble wedge fast action Mechanically 100% perfect I brought it because they are the best bores you will ever seen And it is the biggest British 500 they made. I'm a 500...
    Liked On: 03-03-2025, 08:21 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    So before you ask. Recoil is as you would expect from a rifle just below 10 pounds But actually less than intimidated with the 450 grainers. 269874 Bullet was clear of muzzle before the...
    Liked On: 03-03-2025, 05:52 PM
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    john m liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    So who has a tiger problem ? I now have the solution for you Sadly they are shot out in my current location Happy to travel to the other island Greener 577-500 #2 hammer double rifle ...
    Liked On: 03-03-2025, 05:51 PM
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    john m liked post by AlwaysLearning On thread : I did it!
    Ah... no. Tastes like muddy water to me. Ha ha ha
    Liked On: 27-02-2025, 05:30 PM
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    john m liked post by AlwaysLearning On thread : I did it!
    Oh... Probably should mention, I am a woman by the way!! Which is why I really feel proud to have acheived this.
    Liked On: 27-02-2025, 05:28 PM
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    john m liked post by AlwaysLearning On thread : I did it!
    Hi all! Excuse the enthusiasm! But I am so freaking proud of myself! I have no husband or father to hunt with (I have a wife who is not interested in the slightest).. grew up on a farm shooting...
    Liked On: 27-02-2025, 05:28 PM
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