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 Dan.22-250 On thread : Where to from here with my 7WSM?
    As has been said the crown looks rough, it also appears that the rifling is damaged/not straight just inside the muzzle (about halfway down the visible part). Maybe the muzzle end of the barrel has...
    Liked On: Yesterday, 12:37 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Dicko On thread : Husqvarna .30-06
    59 gns of 09 with a 165 is a hot load. Start at 56/57 gns Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 21-05-2024, 09:41 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by No good names left On thread : A trap for new players?
    Thanks for posting this, a newbie (or myself) may not have thought to check that it was his land to give permission. If you're looking for land to shoot on an offer like that is so tempting, it's...
    Liked On: 21-05-2024, 01:58 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by TLB On thread : A Day At Work With Dad
    I was running a touch late to work the other day and the young fulla asked if he could come. Why not, something different for an 8 year old and it was not going to be super strenuous. Sometimes in...
    Liked On: 19-05-2024, 01:59 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Wapiti threat noticed internationally
    Just heard DOC are going to trial poisoned meat drops in a well known St James valley for feral cats this winter. Hopefully this works as intended but will probably knock the pigs back as well. It...
    Liked On: 10-05-2024, 03:56 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Bavarian_Hunter On thread : Blaze clothing
    Probably because all the research now indicates that deer see on the blue spectrum.
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 07:20 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    buy a set of LEE spoons ...and scoop the first say 9-9.5grns and the ntrickle the rest...is very quick ....oh and try some ball powder,both lilgun and 748 will throw charges very very close to...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 07:14 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    when throwing charges try this throw into a cup..then add into case...if you get a hangup/crunch...chuck it back in hopper and throw again....I am pedantic and throw into cup,then weigh on scales...
    Liked On: 29-04-2024, 11:18 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by STC On thread : Pierced ginex primers
    I think if the left and the middle are supposed to be the same loads you need to throw away whatever means you use to estimate charge weights.
    Liked On: 28-04-2024, 09:53 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Trout On thread : Dumb hunting story.
    Nothing wrong with deer watching,taking one home is the bonus.
    Liked On: 28-04-2024, 09:41 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Shearer On thread : Dumb hunting story.
    I went for a short hunt this afternoon and came home with nothing to show for it. No animal, no photos, hardly even worked up a sweat, but it was one of the best bush stalks I have ever had. Within...
    Liked On: 28-04-2024, 09:41 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by jusepy81 On thread : Bad luck hunting spots
    Everytime I go out with the brother in law , who has been hunting for years , we never see anything ! Go out with a mate to a local spot and hello , two fellow deer come out right on dark . Didnt...
    Liked On: 28-04-2024, 09:36 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by grandpamac On thread : Static
    Rinse in dishwashing liquid and water and air dry. Don't wipe it dry.
    Liked On: 20-04-2024, 10:27 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by BushChook On thread : Advice needed
    I asked for scope advice, thanks to all who gave it. Really don't care about each of your personal calibre preferences, you guys do you!
    Liked On: 16-04-2024, 09:01 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by grandpamac On thread : Advice needed
    Greetings, I don't think that is right but check the scopes specs to be sure. Large tube scopes often have more adjustment range though and a larger objective lens will give a larger exit pupil at...
    Liked On: 16-04-2024, 08:59 AM
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