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   Ranal liked post by Nugget connaisseur On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

   When powder goes off it releases a red dust and smells acidic. Where abouts its normally basic. If you smell the two or are familiar with powder it is very distinct and will know straight away. ...

   Liked On: 23-04-2023, 11:08 AM

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   Ranal liked post by JohnDuxbury On thread : John Duxbury Gets His Stag

   Went to the Arawhata for the second period. One of our group got both the biggest trout and the oldest stag I ever saw. Rabbits for Africa. Nasty sandflies. Two days of enforced rest in a small tent...

   Liked On: 23-04-2023, 10:28 AM

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   Ranal liked post by Kelton On thread : One of those F***ing days.......

   I had a chrony for the weekend and had to hope to and get some work done and it was one of those days. Where I got to pat my self on the back for being a fussy reloader . Id got a .308 going a...

   Liked On: 17-04-2023, 11:11 AM

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   Ranal liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Making 25 rimfire reloadable brass

   Put together 5 rounds to go for a late afternoon hunt Shot this hare at 45m 221219 Straight through the top of the heart and what a lot of damage 221220 So this evening I have done...

   Liked On: 15-04-2023, 07:00 AM

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   Ranal liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Making 25 rimfire reloadable brass

   So now I want to go live fire Parted off 3x 120 grain 257 bullets to around 60 grains 221215 Sit them on 2.0 grains of trailboss First shot low and sub sonic Correct rear tang sight Next 2...

   Liked On: 15-04-2023, 06:59 AM

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   Ranal liked post by akaroa1 On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?

   Just finished getting this Winchester 1885 25 rimfire going with newly self made reloadable rimfire ammo 67 grain powder coated gas checked bullets Heart shot at 45m and proper damage 221184 ...

   Liked On: 15-04-2023, 06:57 AM

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   Ranal liked post by 30.06king On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

   It's not so much age so much affecting powders viability as the storage conditions. Appropriately stored it can last decades. I know a handloader in Dubai who was gifted some Egyptian ammo more than...

   Liked On: 14-04-2023, 07:56 AM

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   Ranal liked post by 7mm Rem Mag On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

   Looks like the load isn't too bad however if you are sure his loads were running 100 ftps faster than yours then it may be worth loading some going up in .1 of a grain at a time to see if when you...

   Liked On: 14-04-2023, 07:56 AM

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   Ranal liked post by Jhon On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

   I recently finished a full tin of Nobel Rifle No 1. Made in 1933. Used in 243 across 3 rifles. Excellent powder. Bought it apparently unopened for $10. Have had others from 50s and 60s, full and part...

   Liked On: 14-04-2023, 07:55 AM

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    Ranal liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

    Stored properly 15 years is no problem, plenty of people use ammunition loaded 50 or more years ago. If it's now obsolete just use it up and then find a near equivalent and start load development...

    Liked On: 13-04-2023, 06:33 PM

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    Ranal liked post by zimmer On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

    There you go - (not my words but certainly my understanding) H414 is the exact same powder as W760. Essentially Hodgdon was buying W760 from Olin (Winchester) and relabeling it. Now that Hodgdon...

    Liked On: 13-04-2023, 06:33 PM

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    Ranal liked post by 7mm Rem Mag On thread : Powder: How old is too old?

    GWH's loads would have been from a different bach of powder so 100 ftps difference is quite on the cards. A wee bit of fine tuning and you will be sweet

    Liked On: 13-04-2023, 06:33 PM

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    Ranal liked post by Snap 4T On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?

    Did you use that brick to kill it, What was the FPS?. :)

    Liked On: 13-04-2023, 05:36 PM

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    Ranal liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives

    This one will be away to Montana next week after the easter postal break. Bushcraft Hunter with Arizona Desert Ironwood with the A H logo in initaled sheath with attached honing steel. ...

    Liked On: 09-04-2023, 08:59 PM

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    Ranal liked post by Philipo On thread : Jakewire

    Owens memorial service was held in Oamaru Monday arvo, was a good turn out & caught up with a few of his mates. very surprised & disappointed that of the three bosses from the company he worked for...

    Liked On: 06-04-2023, 11:19 PM

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