About Oldbloke

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Date of Birth
February 12, 1955 (69)
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.
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    Oldbloke liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Varmint 308 loads
    Data – Rifle – ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition (http://www.adiworldclass.com.au/data-rifle/) Use 110 loads as a guide
    Liked On: 15-08-2023, 09:02 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by mikee On thread : FL resized rounds wont chamber
    Perhaps there is a forum member/experienced reloader locally to you who may be able to visit and see it they can assist solving your issue? Most times "in-person" is much better than trying to...
    Liked On: 14-08-2023, 02:43 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Black Powder Witchcraft. Regulating a BP Double Rifle
    The travel case is now fully functional. Repaired where able Parts replaced where beyond repair The whole thing rejuvenated 230919 230920 230921
    Liked On: 11-08-2023, 11:17 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : 222 vs 223 on deer
    if a young hunter came to me and said I have a choice between a .222 and a .223 what ya reckon 1) what do you want to shoot - well deer and goats pigs - okay no real difference but I suggest a .308...
    Liked On: 11-08-2023, 11:12 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Tentman On thread : Whats the longest shot youll confidently take at an animal
    Easier to learn to get closer than to shoot at extended ranges, kudos to those who can but I find 350 is a heck of a long way away . . . For some reason 280 ish is quite doable from field positions...
    Liked On: 10-08-2023, 01:38 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Dan.22-250 On thread : Full length sizing and head space
    If you set it up per manufacturers instructions your ammo will be sized back to close to minimum SAMMI specs, this lets it chamber in any 6.5 creedmoor rifle and headspace will be fine. The best...
    Liked On: 07-08-2023, 08:53 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Home Brew Black Powder........Craft Powder?
    Ok M.D. so it really is a thing ! I clearly need to get out more often and engage with the real world instead of the on line world 230201
    Liked On: 03-08-2023, 01:15 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Home Brew Black Powder........Craft Powder?
    I must confess that my main interest in home made BP is being able to feed a cannon or mortar. I don't really use enough with my 6 muzzleloaders to warrant making my own. Cannons and mortars do...
    Liked On: 03-08-2023, 01:11 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Black Powder Witchcraft. Regulating a BP Double Rifle
    yes that will come up a treat
    Liked On: 02-08-2023, 01:49 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Black Powder Witchcraft. Regulating a BP Double Rifle
    bing visited a couple of days ago and was keen for a couple of shots. He got them both on the A4 paper at 50m but pulled the left barrel / back trigger because the pull weight is 10 pounds. As it...
    Liked On: 02-08-2023, 01:37 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Black Powder Witchcraft. Regulating a BP Double Rifle
    The rifle came in a period correct travel case with two different belted ball moulds and a set of 13 gauge shotgun barrels that fit the same frame and locks ( but that's another story ). One of...
    Liked On: 02-08-2023, 01:34 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Dama dama On thread : Half cock or safety
    I regularly test the safety catch. It is rather easy to do. Although probably not needed.
    Liked On: 28-07-2023, 01:23 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by zimmer On thread : Rust Bluing Solution
    Dam, just checked and I cut it off, sorry 226822
    Liked On: 28-07-2023, 01:09 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Husky1600#2 On thread : Lee press adapter for 7/8 dies
    Have 3 here, 2 of them are in excellent condition, one of them looks a bit untidy, looks like somebody had an issue getting it out of the press. You can have them for free, but wont be able to get to...
    Liked On: 23-07-2023, 02:46 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by grandpamac On thread : Some Thoughts on Handloading.
    Greetings All, It is a cold wet day here in HB so I thought I would tap out a few thoughts over handloading that have been running around in my head. In The Beginning, well fifty years ago. In...
    Liked On: 23-07-2023, 02:25 PM
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