About mudgripz

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About mudgripz
Biography:
Past comp shooter with hobby interest in rimfires.
Location:
Christchurch
Interests:
4WD offroading, restoring rifles.
Occupation:
Retired construction manager.

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  1. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by mudgripz On thread : More advise wanted re finishing a stock
    Dan - I tend to use sandpapers from med to superfine finishing grades (1200) to remove old varnish and prep surfaces. Don't touch the checkering with paper. Wire brush may be fine if its old. Then...
    Liked On: 05-04-2020, 07:46 AM
  2. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by mudgripz On thread : More advise wanted re finishing a stock
    Dan - I tend to use sandpapers from med to superfine finishing grades (1200) to remove old varnish and prep surfaces. Don't touch the checkering with paper. Wire brush may be fine if its old. Then...
    Liked On: 04-04-2020, 09:31 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by mudgripz On thread : More advise wanted re finishing a stock
    Dan - I tend to use sandpapers from med to superfine finishing grades (1200) to remove old varnish and prep surfaces. Don't touch the checkering with paper. Wire brush may be fine if its old. Then...
    Liked On: 04-04-2020, 09:30 PM
  4. GSP HUNTER
    GSP HUNTER liked post by mudgripz On thread : More Relaxed, and my New Henry .22
    Tried a number of levers and personal favourite is the Winchester 9422. Had a pair of 9422s in 22LR and 22WMR - in mint condition - but sold them both several years ago as too pretty to be knocked...
    Liked On: 02-04-2020, 10:28 PM
  5. outlander
    outlander liked post by mudgripz On thread : Bike Porn - Regardless of the motor, Show off your "two wheeled" beasties
    This is a good link on the development of the superbikes in the seventies - some very interesting machines here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HESIjHvOjtw
    Liked On: 02-04-2020, 11:38 AM
  6. outlander
    outlander liked post by mudgripz On thread : Bike Porn - Regardless of the motor, Show off your "two wheeled" beasties
    What was Honda 350 four like Outlander - I never rode one? Also never rode the Suzuki water jacket 750 2 stroke or the Kawasaki H2 750 triple - the 500 triple was handful enough! Yes worth coin now...
    Liked On: 02-04-2020, 11:18 AM
  7. xtightg
    xtightg liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    Agreed - the wallabies around rotorua are Dama species - little fellows - some not much bigger than a large hare. In Waimate area the Bennett wallabies are alot bigger at up to 800mm tall and...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 11:30 PM
  8. outlander
    outlander liked post by mudgripz On thread : Bike Porn - Regardless of the motor, Show off your "two wheeled" beasties
    1000 ways to have fun with bikes - with a motor or without. It was fascinating as a very young fella watching the development of the jap machines. Very early 60s ones like the little Honda 125...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 10:53 PM
  9. Phil_H
    Phil_H liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    Agreed - the wallabies around rotorua are Dama species - little fellows - some not much bigger than a large hare. In Waimate area the Bennett wallabies are alot bigger at up to 800mm tall and...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 10:17 PM
  10. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    Agreed - the wallabies around rotorua are Dama species - little fellows - some not much bigger than a large hare. In Waimate area the Bennett wallabies are alot bigger at up to 800mm tall and...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 10:09 PM
  11. Dama dama
    Dama dama liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    Yes you might well drop a wallaby or goat at closer range with a 22 mag - esp I think with the bigger 40-50gr pill rather than the ballistic tip. If that is you happened to chance on one during a...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 03:27 PM
  12. xtightg
    xtightg liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    22 magnums enjoying a resurgence with us. Recently bought a Marlin heavy barrel 22 Mag and with the Hornady ammo its a tack driver. 0.28" grouping at 50m - gadgetman tested this one. He uses...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 02:58 PM
  13. Phil_H
    Phil_H liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    Yes you might well drop a wallaby or goat at closer range with a 22 mag - esp I think with the bigger 40-50gr pill rather than the ballistic tip. If that is you happened to chance on one during a...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 01:44 PM
  14. MB
    MB liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    Yes you might well drop a wallaby or goat at closer range with a 22 mag - esp I think with the bigger 40-50gr pill rather than the ballistic tip. If that is you happened to chance on one during a...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 12:42 PM
  15. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22mag vs 17hmr
    22 magnums enjoying a resurgence with us. Recently bought a Marlin heavy barrel 22 Mag and with the Hornady ammo its a tack driver. 0.28" grouping at 50m - gadgetman tested this one. He uses...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 08:35 AM

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