About ocium

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Age
52
About ocium
Biography:
Grew up on a high country station (Huiarua) inland from Tokumaru Bay. Secondary schooling in Wairoa, tertiary schooling in Taradale. Have worked in forestry, engineering, IT and security sectors.
Location:
Featherston, Wairarapa
Interests:
Rambling in the bush. Exploring. Researching and learning. Survivalism. Collecting. Philosophy.
Occupation:
Freelance proofreader/editor.

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06-10-2023 12:18 PM
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24-07-2019
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    ocium liked post by zimmer On thread : Cartridge ID Resources
    I have a copy of The Handloaders Guide To Cartridge Conversions, 3rd edition, 607 pages. It is not the complete guide and contains the odd error. It is mainly centered around on how to form...
    Liked On: 27-11-2019, 04:07 PM
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    ocium liked post by WallyR On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Come up and see me in Carterton. I've got some old CAC in 308W, and various others that you could be interested in - all 308. Oh - this Sunday is out - taking the new bike for a spin with the...
    Liked On: 14-10-2019, 02:46 PM
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    ocium liked post by muka88 On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Next time im down your way ill drop of selection of my reloads
    Liked On: 10-10-2019, 10:17 AM
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    ocium liked post by Kiwi Sapper On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Many thanks for that as i suspect it will also apply to those of us who collect a particular type / brand of firearm and are soon to be backed into a corner by "Constable Plod and his Bovver Boys"...
    Liked On: 04-10-2019, 07:07 AM
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    ocium liked post by Allizdog On thread : Cartridge ID help - IVI 95
    Here's a 7.62 one. 120665
    Liked On: 24-09-2019, 09:24 AM
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    ocium liked post by zimmer On thread : Collecting Ammo
    I wouldn't get too hung up on projectile weight at this stage. If you are going to collect modern sporting ammo the weights are easy to find, usually. Likewise most military. Very old ammo, not so....
    Liked On: 22-09-2019, 02:43 PM
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    ocium liked post by garyp On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Have got some really unusual rounds here that you can have free. Go to Masterton often so can drop off for you to pick up if you wish.
    Liked On: 11-09-2019, 06:01 PM
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    ocium liked post by Daithi On thread : Collecting Ammo
    As the others have said. And definately the NZCCC. Most try and pick a theme to collect, for example 'British sporting cartridges', 'the .303 British', 'American military', 'WW2', etc, etc. NZCCC...
    Liked On: 11-09-2019, 05:07 PM
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    ocium liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Contact for the NZ Cartridge Collectors Club is: Secretary: Henry Shields. His email is hs.shields@xtra.co.nz. He is not far from you, so rock up if you could. The Club has a large meeting with...
    Liked On: 11-09-2019, 01:50 PM
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    ocium liked post by Kiwi Sapper On thread : Collecting Ammo
    So far, no problem for you Dave. Your A cat covers you for buying ,possessing and selling all types of ammunition EXCEPT that declared "Prohbited" by the current "Law" which changes as often as the...
    Liked On: 11-09-2019, 10:50 AM
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    ocium liked post by gundoc On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Join the NZ Cartridge Collectors Club, get your self a copy of 'Cartridges of the World' by Frank Barnes, tell as many of your shooting mates of your interest and you will be well on your way! Once...
    Liked On: 11-09-2019, 10:50 AM
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    ocium liked post by Stag On thread : Field Dressing Advice
    I can’t stand hair on my meat. Even the most popular hunting show on TV shows chunks of meat that look like hedgehogs! Few simple tips: - when taking out back steaks, open the skin on the flank...
    Liked On: 06-09-2019, 11:56 AM
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    ocium liked post by SPEARONZ On thread : Field Dressing Advice
    I’m yet to shoot a deer on flat ground but that’s life.. most are a few hours walk from the car so I butcher on site. I remember shooting my first deer and thinking I needed to bleed it prior to...
    Liked On: 06-09-2019, 11:55 AM
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    ocium liked post by widerange On thread : Field Dressing Advice
    meat is always better if hung to set as a body. lets the carcase cool as well as it's going to,any residual blood drains,all the muscles set in a "rested" shape.not contracted and bunched up. This...
    Liked On: 06-09-2019, 11:54 AM
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    ocium liked post by McNotty On thread : Boning with a Skinner?
    My go to for pretty much everything is just the victrinox curved boning knife, easy to sharpen, stick pigs, skin/bone animals, fillet fish etc. ...
    Liked On: 06-09-2019, 11:51 AM
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