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 Low box On thread : Bush Stalking Advice
    If you are spooking them, you are getting close. You are in the right areas, and you just need to slow down. In a good area I just take my time, take one step, have a good look around, plan your...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 07:51 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Ross Nolan On thread : Anyone hunted and eaten wild peacock?
    They are great fun over a pointing dog.
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 08:05 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by grandpamac On thread : 223, fmj ADI load data question
    Greetings, The closest data for the 55 grain FMJ will be that listed for the 55 grain Speer soft point in the ADI/ Hodgdon data. The listed max for AR2206H is 26 grains and for BM2 25.6 grains. I...
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 08:36 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by flock On thread : 223, fmj ADI load data question
    Punch in ( Gordons Reloading Tool )& have a play. 229183
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 08:34 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by TeRei On thread : Primer question
    Spot on. Probably be more relevant now primers are more expensive than illegal drugs.
    Liked On: 05-07-2023, 12:35 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by 30.06king On thread : Primer question
    Answer from me is yes as I have done exactly that many times, always with commercial, large rifleboxer primers, standard and magnum. Always worn safety specs whilst doing but never had one ignite....
    Liked On: 05-07-2023, 12:35 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by zimmer On thread : Primer question
    Not silly. I've wet primers in cases and they've happily gone bang next morning although the odd one was a tad muted. Same as this nonsense about handling them kills them. Primers are hardy little...
    Liked On: 05-07-2023, 12:34 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by flock On thread : .223 load
    Download "Gordons Reloading Tool" it's free. You can have a play with different powders, projectiles, overall lenghts, amount burn in the barrel allsorts of info, cost you nothing and a great place...
    Liked On: 02-07-2023, 10:05 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by The bomb On thread : Lee loader kit
    Have loaded plenty of .308 with my lee loader,keeping an eye out for a set in .243 now.
    Liked On: 01-07-2023, 12:42 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Marton On thread : Lee loader kit
    I have a .223 one that was 2nd-hand when I bought it 30 something years ago. It’s the target model having an inside neck reamer and trimmer. It also has the old school Lee priming tool, these had a...
    Liked On: 01-07-2023, 12:42 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by wekaman On thread : Lee loader kit
    If you see a second hand one don't be scared of buying one just to try. You will be able to sell it for the same money if you decide to move to a press.
    Liked On: 01-07-2023, 12:41 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by T.FOYE On thread : DIY bullet tips for flat nosed cast bullets
    Very keen to put these across the labradar and see if it improves the bc. Adding just 50m more to the usable hunting range would be a win 226717 Dunno if anyone had tried this before. Is so,...
    Liked On: 16-06-2023, 10:36 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Reloading in 1880s
    224632
    Liked On: 25-05-2023, 06:03 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by EFriz On thread : Reloading kits
    Cheers guys, I sure have plenty of good reading that is keeping me going and coming to terms with it all. Started a small list of gear I will look to keep an eye out for on here. Will try to free up...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 10:49 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by -BW- On thread : Reloading kits
    My preference is to acquire what you need when good equipment becomes available at good prices. Despite the fluctuation in prices and availability of components, there is still good used gear for...
    Liked On: 30-04-2023, 02:41 AM
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