About Oldbloke

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Date of Birth
February 12, 1955 (70)
About Oldbloke
Location:
Victoria Australia
Interests:
Hunting, fishing, to relax & making beer.
Occupation:
Retired OHS Professional

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Hunt safe, look after the bush & plug more pests. The greatest invention in the history of man is beer.
https://youtu.be/2v3QrUvYj-Y
A bit more bang is better.

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507 Likes

  1. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Annealing after sizing?
    This is what I do in that order.. 1. De-Prime 2. Clean 3. Visual inspection 4. Anneal every few reloads. 5. Lube & lightly lube inside of neck 6. FLRS or neck size 7. Wash/clean and air...
    Liked On: 20-04-2023, 09:30 AM
  2. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Bush Stalking Advice
    That has been my experience also. The successful blokes don't generally talk about the many hours that were not successful. You need to be very dedicated and have plenty of time to spare. I don't...
    Liked On: 18-04-2023, 11:41 AM
  3. Burb122
    Burb122 liked post by Oldbloke On thread : This is F**ked
    FYI gents. I've just discovered pistol primers are starting to turn up in Brisbane. Theycare SERVICIOS and ADVENTUROS primers from Argentinia. So it might improve soon. Report was that they were...
    Liked On: 03-04-2023, 07:33 PM
  4. flock
    flock liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Powder Scale Options
    You blokes got me thinking. I made a small stand yesterday. It raises the balance closer to eye level. Very simple, on 3 legs.
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 08:13 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Powder Scale Options
    You blokes got me thinking. I made a small stand yesterday. It raises the balance closer to eye level. Very simple, on 3 legs.
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 07:55 PM
  6. johnd
    johnd liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Powder Scale Options
    You blokes got me thinking. I made a small stand yesterday. It raises the balance closer to eye level. Very simple, on 3 legs.
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 05:46 PM
  7. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by Oldbloke On thread : 308 Subsonic powder alternative to Trailboss
    15gr of AS50n in my 30.06 180gr cast gives about 1500fps. I tried Dacron once. Never again, very dirty result in barrel. It's bloody plastic!! I always worry about double charges. Not only do I...
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 02:24 PM
  8. rupert
    rupert liked post by Oldbloke On thread : 308 Subsonic powder alternative to Trailboss
    15gr of AS50n in my 30.06 180gr cast gives about 1500fps. I tried Dacron once. Never again, very dirty result in barrel. It's bloody plastic!! I always worry about double charges. Not only do I...
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 12:24 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Oldbloke On thread : 308 Subsonic powder alternative to Trailboss
    15gr of AS50n in my 30.06 180gr cast gives about 1500fps. I tried Dacron once. Never again, very dirty result in barrel. It's bloody plastic!! I always worry about double charges. Not only do I...
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 09:41 AM
  10. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Oldbloke On thread : 308 Subsonic powder alternative to Trailboss
    15gr of AS50n in my 30.06 180gr cast gives about 1500fps. I tried Dacron once. Never again, very dirty result in barrel. It's bloody plastic!! I always worry about double charges. Not only do I...
    Liked On: 01-04-2023, 07:26 AM
  11. Sidetrack
    Sidetrack liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Powder Scale Options
    I have a Redding beam. I glued some lead sheet on the underside for same reason. For better/faster dampening just replace the magnets with stronger ones. It won't effect accuracy. If the beam...
    Liked On: 30-03-2023, 11:55 PM
  12. Sidetrack
    Sidetrack liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Powder Scale Options
    A couple of options that might help. Also if beam is slow to settle add a magnet or replace with stronger ones under the unit. It does not effect accuracy only settles faster. ...
    Liked On: 29-03-2023, 07:10 PM
  13. Hutch
    Hutch liked post by Oldbloke On thread : This is F**ked
    FYI gents. I've just discovered pistol primers are starting to turn up in Brisbane. Theycare SERVICIOS and ADVENTUROS primers from Argentinia. So it might improve soon. Report was that they were...
    Liked On: 27-03-2023, 08:37 PM
  14. 20 Bore
    20 Bore liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Manufacturers hreloading guides
    A few manufacturers reloading pdf guides here: https://www.xxl-reloading.com/Manuals/
    Liked On: 20-03-2023, 08:06 PM
  15. m101a1
    m101a1 liked post by Oldbloke On thread : What media for lanolin removal
    lanolin is just a fat. Try washing in hot soapy water. Dish washing detergent should do the trick. I would shake it up in a plastic container.
    Liked On: 17-03-2023, 10:04 AM
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