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I'm trying to get to heaven before they shut the door.

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    nor-west liked post by mucko On thread : Show us your DIY gunsmithing jobs
    with me giving up farming soon and heading back to the workshop what better time to give the 8x57 a few mods.32571after stripping down the action just getting to the point of sweating the rear sight...
    Liked On: 13-12-2016, 02:02 AM
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    nor-west liked post by homebrew.357 On thread : The Sharps is making holes'
    Hi, I`m giving my home made Sharps a work out at the range to see what it likes, been trying 3f black powder and 3031 powder. Results so far are more of a cluster at 100m with 65 and 70grs 3f black,...
    Liked On: 13-12-2016, 01:46 AM
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    nor-west liked post by Tentman On thread : Bent 308 barrel - what would you rechamber to?
    A very long time ago in Dunners we had a lot of fun with a rifle (a Remmy 788)with a noticeably bent barrel from an accident. George would rock up the range and show me (as range officer) his...
    Liked On: 12-12-2016, 07:38 PM
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    nor-west liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Lepus Leicas and a CZ
    A relaxing afternoon chasing Rabbits seemed like a great idea, taking a .223 suits short and long range " targets" http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/ae4a24130f9d1871247803ef30e5567b.jpg ...
    Liked On: 12-12-2016, 03:44 PM
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    nor-west liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Lepus Leicas and a CZ
    Cloud cover always eases the pain of clambering around hills, this day was no exception. The humble .22 in one hand accompanied a slowing of the step as ideal surroundings found, lush grass and...
    Liked On: 12-12-2016, 03:40 PM
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    nor-west liked post by john m On thread : Born 1888
    The 7.65x53 and still getting it done 128yrs later. 180gr winchester power point at 2350 fps a slow load that has the same poi as the 150gr at 2700 fps at 100 yds. At the shot her head came up, I...
    Liked On: 12-12-2016, 03:35 PM
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    nor-west liked post by Tahr On thread : Best 243 load
    The best load ever after using a 243 on the odd occasion is: 243 85 grn Interbond 2.715 oal in my rifle (10 thou off lands) 43 grns Hybrid V 100 (don't try this at home. Start lower) 3270fps...
    Liked On: 12-12-2016, 01:25 PM
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    nor-west liked post by Timmay On thread : Best 243 load
    Forbes .243 90Gr Speer hotcore 2209 43.5gn 15 thou jump Lapua brass CCI primer 3025fps out of 21" Literally a single hole, approx 5 mm 3 shot group
    Liked On: 12-12-2016, 01:24 PM
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    nor-west liked post by Pongo12 On thread : 300 winnie and the 212 eldx
    Got a few box's of the 212grn ELDX pills so I thought id suss a load out and post it up here for anyone interested. Started at 81grns 82grns 83grns then 84grns. Speeds started at 2880, 2930, 2960...
    Liked On: 10-12-2016, 08:11 PM
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    nor-west liked post by oraki On thread : New world record
    Just trying to work out how many I could breed and grow out to that stage. Should be able to turnout 90-100/year......hmmmmmm The cogs are turning. Would be interesting what the true return would...
    Liked On: 09-12-2016, 09:11 PM
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    nor-west liked post by Barefoot On thread : Best 243 load
    The easy recipe that works for most people is 43-44gn AR2209 with a sierra 85gn or the 87gn Hornady on top. They will be doing around the 3000fps. Most people get a reliable load in that sort of...
    Liked On: 04-12-2016, 02:00 AM
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    nor-west liked post by Brian On thread : A Trial Run
    My dog's not very energetic today.
    Liked On: 03-12-2016, 10:04 PM
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    nor-west liked post by Tahr On thread : A Trial Run
    I tried out my post op body overnight. Its been 5 weeks and over the last 10 days I've been slowly extending myself with my walking. I got a couple of animals and had one hard carry. Apart from...
    Liked On: 02-12-2016, 11:39 PM
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    nor-west liked post by rockland On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Thanks...I didn't think of that! My local pub used to give a handle of beer for a possum tail and 2 handles for stoat/weasel/ferret tail. Had quite a few nights out with a bag of possum tails....
    Liked On: 01-12-2016, 11:42 PM
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    nor-west liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Luck and a CZ
    Lovely hot day today as there was not a breath of wind or a cloud in the sky. Surely good enough to hunt :) As the ute idled around the outside of the orchard i scanned for the easy ones from...
    Liked On: 01-12-2016, 11:02 PM

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