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 Tahr On thread : Sako Vixen .222 Load
    The 52 grain Targex are an outstanding projectile on deer but I cant say if they will be any better than what your Mum has been using.
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 01:34 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by johnd On thread : Hard CCI Primers
    Time to put this photo up again then. It was in the other post referenced but I think its worth redoing. As an aside the old lift the bolt and recock the rifle trick doesnt work in a lot of situation...
    Liked On: 14-02-2024, 11:07 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Jaco Goosen On thread : Hard CCI Primers
    Over sized or pushed the shoulder to far back. Can you measure the headspacr on a fired case and compare it to the same measurement on the cases that did not fire?
    Liked On: 13-02-2024, 01:34 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Old school hunting
    Speaking of drooling.... K98s being packed up after WW2.... 243422 NIMROD Dad's old farming mags had the Valentine's surplus store ads on te back page. I used to drool at the ads for new/in...
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 08:08 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Old school hunting
    1970 brochure 243423
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 08:08 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by SmokeyJason On thread : Wow
    It's not very often that one can buy anything over here in Oz for a relatively cheaper price, but today I got a 1kg bottle of 2207 for 125 dollars. Looking around on the internet in nz I see one...
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 12:49 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Ground Control On thread : 223 on deer
    I wouldn’t have even mentioned the “ Velvet “ thing . Jeez , I wish my first Deer was as nice as that . Mine was a Doughy / Stupid Spiker that stood in front of me in the last 2 minutes of light...
    Liked On: 07-02-2024, 10:59 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by 30.06king On thread : 223 on deer
    Congrats to your son on a magnificent first stag. I'm sure he will never forget that, especially when hunted with his dad. In my heart I hope you might someday explain to your son that he has a...
    Liked On: 07-02-2024, 10:56 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Tahr On thread : Hard CCI Primers
    Over re-sizing cases.
    Liked On: 06-02-2024, 11:41 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by woods223 On thread : How does antler growth work?
    Up to the individual as to what is a good head or not. Here in Marlborough/Nelson region the odd good head turns up but generally nothing spectacular apart from some ‘estate’ animals. There’s some...
    Liked On: 06-02-2024, 11:38 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Micky Duck On thread : a question for the bush hobbits
    unless you happen to meet one of that 8%....I used to hunt with fella who had it..right pain in arse to point out animal to him. couldnt see shit on meat either. this subject has a couple or three...
    Liked On: 04-02-2024, 06:33 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by -BW- On thread : Gordons reloading tool
    That might be outdated, as according to the discussions on discord, there are volunteers who have been working on submissions and updates.
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 03:51 PM
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    Oldbloke liked post by STC On thread : Why you keep old Powder Data Manuals
    Indeed there is a huge safety margin. The published values to my knowledge will be the "hottest" accurate load below saami spec. Any manufacturer of actions will put a large safety factor into the...
    Liked On: 12-01-2024, 09:55 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by Roarless20 On thread : 223 on deer
    My first sambar stag. I shot it yesterday evening while out peacock shooting with Dad. I had just shot at a peacock at 265m when this guy popped his head up in my line of fire. Dad quickly confirmed...
    Liked On: 12-01-2024, 09:49 AM
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    Oldbloke liked post by blip On thread : Buying a bipod for rabbit shooting
    I wouldnt buy a cheap bipod the rabbits will be able to tell and wont die...
    Liked On: 09-01-2024, 01:04 AM
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