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The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change; until we notice how failing to notice shapes our thoughts and deeds

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    kiwijames liked post by Puffin On thread : Redding S Type Match Dies - Bushing or not?
    There are some recorded measurements for the 6.5-284 Lapua brass neck thickness on the usual forums that a search should turn up if you go looking. 0.015" appears to be the figure to expect, your...
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 11:47 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by outdoorlad On thread : Redding S Type Match Dies - Bushing or not?
    Stag your current 291 bushing will be fine with unturned Lapua brass, giving you probably 3-4” neck tension on the pill.
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 11:45 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by Grasshoppa On thread : Garmin Fenix 5X vs Fenix 3HR
    https://versus.com/en/garmin-fenix-3-vs-garmin-fenix-5x I've just upgraded from Fenix 5 to Fenix 6 pro and the above site was pretty useful, i havent used a 3 so cant answer your question re dim...
    Liked On: 28-08-2021, 05:38 PM
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    kiwijames liked post by MSL On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    I shoot ones made of meat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 22-08-2021, 06:48 PM
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    kiwijames liked post by HNTMAD On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    Yup, sure do, that's how you control numbers Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 22-08-2021, 06:47 PM
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    kiwijames liked post by stug On thread : Looking for info on traverses of Ruahine/Kaweka/Kaimanawa
    Watch this for some inspiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6gbrjeTTYE4
    Liked On: 21-08-2021, 11:04 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by zimmer On thread : Calibre Choice in the 1970's
    In 1967 I bought a Sako Forester in that maligned (by a few) chambering of 308W. I was told by older members of my branch NZDA that I was mad spending that sort of money. Within the next 10 years...
    Liked On: 15-08-2021, 08:40 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by 6x47 On thread : christensen rifles vs Hardy vs anything else semi custom
    The usual two reasons for selling flash custom guns are boredom and fashion. I'm guilty of the former..
    Liked On: 14-08-2021, 08:24 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by TARGEX On thread : Projectile performance
    Hi guys, seem to have had a message come through wanting my thoughts. OK first is everyone wants max BC on their bullets as its the popular thing BUT it comes at a cost. To get higher & higher BC...
    Liked On: 14-08-2021, 08:15 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by Nickoli On thread : Ban Scalping on the Forum Poll
    ....Respectfully....it all sounds very Red-party/Green-party - if they don't like something, they ban it ....or tax the shit out of it.... or appear on the news and state "I reject (insert whatever...
    Liked On: 04-08-2021, 07:40 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by timattalon On thread : Ban Scalping on the Forum Poll
    Personally while I disagree with scalping, we do no have auctions on here. So if the seller lists something that is at a price that you feel is excessive or offensive, you have the choice to not buy...
    Liked On: 04-08-2021, 07:40 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by hebe On thread : Hunting the old way
    Midway through last year I was at a bit of a crossroads with hunting. I wasn’t sure why, but I needed to do something different. I’m not much of a long range hunter, and I was doing well enough bush...
    Liked On: 13-07-2021, 09:21 PM
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    kiwijames liked post by rugerman On thread : Garmin 66i
    Well I guess if it's made you grumpy enough to join the forum, we would have to say something good came out of it :) I am partial to bullet points though
    Liked On: 12-07-2021, 08:02 PM
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    kiwijames liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 7mm ELD-X in a SAUM, what's another projectile option?
    interesting reading replies...no one has yet suggested old school projectiles...something bog standard like hornady interlocts....or partitions....pretty sure both have been knocking big hairy goaty...
    Liked On: 11-07-2021, 10:25 AM
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    kiwijames liked post by Chur Bay On thread : TB Vector Control Operation in Kaimanawa RHA.........
    Was just talking to an ospri guy on the phone. They will be using Deer repellent. He reckons it reduces bykill down to 10 percent. They are also giving out free muzzles for your hound. Not defending...
    Liked On: 17-05-2021, 06:04 PM

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