Well I never thought of myself as an old codger but after reading this and my next birthday being 70 I guess I fit the brief. Missing this year's roar due to still recovering from broken leg 6 months...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:15 PM
I remember you having a hard time, I just had a runny nose and a bit of tightness in the chest. Last weekend I was really tired, few nanna naps, but didn’t tie it to Covid until my son came down on...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:14 PM
Take it easy. It nearly killed me because I over did it after recovery. Lost 7 kg. 14 weeks later and Im still on an inhaler from it to keep my lungs clear.
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:14 PM
I’m having a great weekend in Kinloch we are enjoying the cosyness of Covid, a first for me. I’m thru it be she is about 1/2 way. Played around of golf with my son and grandkids on Friday, first time...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:14 PM
shiiiiit look a the size of those torpedos!
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:13 PM
This old codger is 72 and today I went out with a rifle that's twice my age. I've had radiation for cancer a hip replacement and broke my Achilles 14 months ago. From the car the climb to this spot...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:13 PM
Yes .450 odd, hence two stage reduction, work well. This is a nitro rifle
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 05:26 PM
Made two sizing dies and finish at .411 for the 450/400, thru a 6 tonne press.247058247059 Guy I purchased from said he’d used it with std projectiles, I figured he hadn’t because the rifle was...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 05:14 PM
1st stinky for the season and rys 1st ever buck247060 she made the call this 1 needed to be culled as 1 antler and 1 of its front legs was ceased at the knee 55gr 223 to the neck/brisket at 263yrd...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 05:12 PM
The OAL length thing is simply not an issue - with 44-40 you have to crimp them, and the bullets have crimp grooves in the right place obviously. You crimp into the crimp groove. If you decide to...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 05:09 PM
Perfect, thanks for all the advice! I’ll be sure to let you know how I get on with it, just need to dedicate some time (and purchase some dies, primers, projectiles and powder)
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 05:08 PM
Inside a padded rifle bag with carry strap over shoulder works well. Carry upside down makes it balance better. For a heavy rifle the strap over your shoulder needs to be 'captured' inside a waist...
Liked On: 31-03-2024, 05:06 PM
Couple off the beach today.. Snapper for tea, yum [emoji41] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/4e20f677d3202bc773383e6e1cafd090.jpg ...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 07:22 PM
Maca49 - well I did the WoF. Passed on driveshaft and gearbox/diff etc - but they flagged both lower balljoints as requiring replacement shortly. Hmm - probably right, feels a bit wobbly up front...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 07:18 PM
I use the 180eldm in my 7prc and they really work great on animal, super accurate on target. Great in the wind. However I bumped into a bad batch with last box. It was so bad I questioned everything...
Liked On: 30-03-2024, 07:17 PM