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   Randynz liked post by gimp On thread : Testing a conventional approach to load development

   Fortunely I've done it for you! No need. Life is simple, pick a good powder from ADI, a quality bullet, put it in good brass with a near max load seated to just short of mag length or something like...

   Liked On: 10-11-2025, 09:52 AM

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   Randynz liked post by Tentman On thread : 10 Shot Groups

   Hey careful, this is getting into people's belief systems and you guys will get banned for religious talk . . . .

   Liked On: 10-11-2025, 09:43 AM

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   Randynz liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Elevation

   likely just sit up just under the bluffs they like areas that collect sun and have a little breeze going over them - crest of a ridge - can sit there chew their cud- but are hard to sneak up on -...

   Liked On: 01-11-2025, 12:23 AM

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   Randynz liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Elevation

   good question it really does vary it seems a bit depends on how much pressure they are under - real good clearing and yes they may only be 2-300-metrea away just up a ridge a little way but in...

   Liked On: 01-11-2025, 12:22 AM

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   Randynz liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Elevation

   So if I'm hunting clearings/flats in November in the mornings and evenings, how high should I be stalking mid-morning or afternoon? If they're at the valley bottom in the morning, would they go up...

   Liked On: 01-11-2025, 12:21 AM

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   Randynz liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Elevation

   as an example Te Urewera which I probably know best for bush hunting very strong seasonal movement winter deer high up why more sun the valley bottoms are cold frosty and no growth - but come...

   Liked On: 01-11-2025, 12:21 AM

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   Randynz liked post by Harryg On thread : Hawea/McKerrow conservation area Update.

   Not sure if anyone is aware but rumor has it, that one of the above mentioned has recently purchased a Station at the top of the Haka. Be interesting what will happen to deer numbers around the...

   Liked On: 31-10-2025, 10:44 PM

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   Randynz liked post by Bagheera On thread : Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Digital Scale Review and Verification Test

   My goal is to set up a more compact alternative to using the chargemaster, which is big to store and takes a certain amount of bench space to use. I know that it is almost possible to get acceptable...

   Liked On: 23-10-2025, 06:40 PM

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   Randynz liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Recording load data/specs

   Hi, I'm just wondering what people do to record basic current load data. And looking for ideas. Initially I had some notes in an old note book; lost long ago. Last 10 years or so I've used a...

   Liked On: 23-10-2025, 05:17 PM

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    Randynz liked post by gimp On thread : 165 gr ssts for my 308 m77

    there's this one which may be helpful https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f10/testing-conventional-approach-load-development-106057/

    Liked On: 22-10-2025, 08:31 PM

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    Randynz liked post by gimp On thread : Testing a conventional approach to load development

    A conventional approach to load development is: 1. Select a powder and projectile that appear suitable 2. Identify the OAL or comparator length to the lands 3. Load a series of rounds in...

    Liked On: 22-10-2025, 08:31 PM

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    Randynz liked post by Dicko On thread : 165 gr ssts for my 308 m77

    I think working up in .2 increments between 42 and 43.5 is a waste of time and components. Shoot more rounds at 43, 43.5 and 44. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Liked On: 22-10-2025, 08:05 PM

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    Randynz liked post by Trout On thread : 165 gr ssts for my 308 m77

    Good experience for you reloading.Not trying to put you off reloading,heres a target I shot about 12 yrs ago thru my new tikka 308,20in barrel.Ammo was Hornady Superformance 165gr SSTs.I don't...

    Liked On: 22-10-2025, 07:49 AM

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    Randynz liked post by bjp On thread : 165 gr ssts for my 308 m77

    1:10 is a versatile option, a bit faster than some at "standard" 1:12. You can probably even use some of the subsonic options if you ever want to go down that rabbit hole! Or 180gn VLD projectiles......

    Liked On: 21-10-2025, 07:45 PM

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    Randynz liked post by grandpamac On thread : 165 gr ssts for my 308 m77

    Greetings All, Quite some time ago, before the days of pocket range finders and dial up scopes the 150 grain was a very popular choice for the .308 due to it's higher velocity. Speer had introduced...

    Liked On: 21-10-2025, 02:26 PM

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