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    rupert liked post by TARGEX On thread : Projectile manufacturing
    Hi guys, you asked if a retiree could make bullets for a bit of pocket money & I would say yes to that one but you have to realise there is quite an investment in presses,dies & jackets so its no use...
    Liked On: 05-12-2020, 01:12 PM
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    rupert liked post by TARGEX On thread : Projectile manufacturing
    Mmm, that Bryn. The same one that is running a logging gang over Summer & does cabinet making & rifle stocks etc over winter as there will never be enough money or quantities required in nz to make a...
    Liked On: 02-12-2020, 08:41 AM
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    rupert liked post by XR500 On thread : P.L.A don't even use Chinese Scopes
    My sis has a factory in China cranking out product. They bent over backwards to ensure QC was up to par, went as far as bringing the Factory manager over here, and his 2IC's, showing them around,...
    Liked On: 01-12-2020, 07:51 PM
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    rupert liked post by woods223 On thread : Clothing Colour When Hunting
    An old thread got revived on the other forum regarding colour of clothing when hunting so I put up the link below that may be of interest.Gives you an idea that whatever colour you wear you may still...
    Liked On: 29-11-2020, 10:51 PM
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    rupert liked post by T.FOYE On thread : 243 "cost effective" brass reloading
    Hey lads. Been tinkering with the free brass a bit to see what can be worked into a great hunting recipe. I gotta say PPU is so far the most trouble (for me). Upto 5 or 6 thou runout. The remington...
    Liked On: 26-11-2020, 11:50 PM
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    rupert liked post by uk_exile On thread : Tent review - Mongar 2 - MSR Hubba hubba clone
    After much thought and deliberation about what tent I chose to buy a Naturehike Mongar 2. It’s a MSR Hubba Hubba clone, so just like the Bushbuck Horizon 8000, Orson/Intents Hopper 2, etc. Sure an...
    Liked On: 26-11-2020, 01:46 AM
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    rupert liked post by grandpamac On thread : Powder Use By Date?
    Greetings Kiwi-Adam and Zimmer, A little digging produced the following. First IMR4895 was only marketed by Dupont from about 1962. The markings on your can indicate it was made from the late...
    Liked On: 18-11-2020, 03:01 PM
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    rupert liked post by MarlboroughMike On thread : QD mount options for a Bergara BA13 with picatinny rail
    I’ve just bought a ba13 in .308 with a Burris full field 2-7x35 scope and have some experience with QD mounts. I have both the one and two piece mounts. The one piece contessa QD mount has just...
    Liked On: 09-11-2020, 12:23 PM
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    rupert liked post by Stocky On thread : Best Howa mini action barrel - Blue/HB/Stainless?
    This happens with lots of modern rifles. I had it happen to a remington 700, browning x, bolt, Tikka and a kimber. It's due to the finish they now do to save money of just sandblasting to get the...
    Liked On: 03-11-2020, 09:46 PM
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    rupert liked post by Woody On thread : What is going to happen about records of huntung, threats to wilflife and other stuff
    Newsroom: DoC reviews ‘nonsense’ media permits. https://www.newsroom.co.nz/doc-reviews-nonsense-media-permits
    Liked On: 29-10-2020, 06:47 PM
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    rupert liked post by caberslash On thread : 1:8 223 real world data with heavier bullets
    Interesting bit of trivia that made me decide to stick to the 50-odd grain projectiles and slow twist barrels was the early M16's (which used slower twist rates and lighter,shorter bullets) were...
    Liked On: 27-10-2020, 09:21 AM
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    rupert liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Wild pork, any good for ham?
    I have done hundreds, I used to exchange them as currency. Smaller pigs are better all around but medium boars can be hammed to kill the boar taint. I always skin pigs - leg cuts, up the brisket and...
    Liked On: 19-10-2020, 11:47 AM
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    rupert liked post by Puffin On thread : Barrels ruined by cleaning
    A very good point, as this had me fooled for a long time - barrels that never seem to come clean. This. I haven't got the "gunsmith eye" that apparently can see down barrels. Aqueous...
    Liked On: 13-10-2020, 10:50 AM
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    rupert liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Water Proofing A Tent Floor, help for anyone who hates a wet arse in bed
    I Have a Fairydown Altimate 4 season tent. Great tent, double skinned, very warm but the floor started to leak with the PU coating on the nylon breaking down. Having a new floor sewn in was...
    Liked On: 07-10-2020, 08:29 AM
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    rupert liked post by F Majeur On thread : Go Ahead, Give It Away!
    Shot a nice bush stag a few weeks back and had it made into about 25 salamis. Having a great time giving them away to friends and work mates, even some minor acquaintances. I like the idea of the...
    Liked On: 04-10-2020, 10:01 AM
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