About rewa

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About rewa
Biography:
Grew up hunting, from age 7, lived mainly around Manawatu, Whanganui, Horowhenua
Location:
Fielding-ish
Interests:
Hunting, all things firearms-restoring same. Reloading & chasing the God-particle. Motorycles etc
Occupation:
Driving, currently

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    rewa liked post by Pongo12 On thread : 270 win
    All sorted today, 60grns rl26 at 3.340 got me .5 group at 2990fps and verified at 510m and 730m with 12 rounds so happy days. Cheers everyone
    Liked On: 03-03-2021, 09:55 PM
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    rewa liked post by Tahr On thread : 270 win
    From another forum. Post subject: Re: 270 Winchester with RL 26 Powder PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:37 pm Joined: Mon May 14, 2018 6:45 am Posts: 7 35 Whelen I tried some RL26 with a...
    Liked On: 03-03-2021, 09:55 PM
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    rewa liked post by Pongo12 On thread : 270 win
    Ok thanks ,its a handmade wooden stock shilen barrel and Husqvarna action i think
    Liked On: 03-03-2021, 09:54 PM
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    rewa liked post by XR500 On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    I shot a .222 for many a year, and my first purchase of reloading gear was second hand gear. The 2nd hand RCBS full length resizing die produced a runout of at least 40 thou, so I sent two full...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 09:16 PM
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    rewa liked post by cameronjackwhite On thread : Getting power out of a harley
    No longer an issue as I traded up to a 103 ci softail. Still looking to do some torque cams in the future as we all love tinkering however it seemed more cost effective upgrading bike than dropping...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 12:28 PM
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    rewa liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Getting power out of a harley
    Took the Interceptor in for 500km service today, a great ride in warm sunny weather up to Dunedin and headed back vis Brighton and Taieri Mouth - Waihola road, a nice ‘puts a smile on your face’...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 12:22 PM
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    rewa liked post by gundoc On thread : 357 fun
    If you are after velocity then the 8-3/8" barrel is the way to go. I haven't clocked my full house .357 loads but I get 1500 fps with a 245gr hard cast swc in my .44 M29 using Elmer's favourite load...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 12:21 PM
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    rewa liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    CHUCK IT AWAY....99% of cases of stuck cases Ive read about in last 20 years have been using this toothpaste like stuff...yes it works if all is perfect....but sometimes it just doesnt and then you...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 11:54 AM
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    rewa liked post by Tentman On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    An easy and cheap way to lubricate case necks is to get a small container of about 6 shot (I use lead, don't know how steel would go) and give it a good dose of powdered graphite. Just dip and swirl...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 11:53 AM
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    rewa liked post by Cordite On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    1. Yes, lubrication is necessary for the expander ball. If you don't wash cases afterwards, make sure it's a lubricant that won't interfere with primers. 2. My expander ball travels easier since I...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 11:52 AM
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    rewa liked post by Beavis On thread : Why does pulling case out of FL resizing die require so much force?
    Good chance it is reducing the neck too much and then the expander is having to work hard to get back through. Hornady FL dies are terrible for this. Measure the necks and use a bushing die with the...
    Liked On: 16-02-2021, 11:51 AM
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    rewa liked post by Cyclops On thread : Pot Belly Stove refurb
    It appears hamsav doesn't need a building permit therefore it isn't a case of the district council being slack. If hamsav is on a rural property > 2 hectares he doesn't need a clean burning fire so...
    Liked On: 09-02-2021, 09:31 PM
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    rewa liked post by Tentman On thread : New to reloading - to what fraction of a grain do you test new loads? 0.5gr, 0.3gr...
    Its a good idea to look for "resilience" in you load, I try and find a spot where +/- 0.5 gn (in 308 class cases) doesn't open up the ES or group . . . .
    Liked On: 24-01-2021, 03:34 PM
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    rewa liked post by Puffin On thread : Forming .257 Roberts Ackley Improved cases from 8x57 brass
    Forming .257 Roberts Ackley Improved cases from 8x57 brass Background Recently I found that I was down to my last ten or so loaded rounds for the hunting rifle chambered in .257...
    Liked On: 24-01-2021, 03:12 PM
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    rewa liked post by grandpamac On thread : Best adi powder data
    Greeting Micky, Agreed but there are some real hot loads in there as well. ADI and I suspect NH listed a load of 55 grains of AR2213 behind the 140 grain projectile in the 6.5-06 up until about...
    Liked On: 24-01-2021, 02:58 PM

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