About Scout

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About Scout
Biography:
I don't think so !
Location:
Waikato
Interests:
Colllecting old firearms & bits .
Occupation:
Farmer & PH in Africa

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  1. kristopher
    kristopher liked post by Scout On thread : Baikal single shot rebarrel - Anyone done this?
    Well I have a lot of Baikal Single shots & bought two shotgun barrels to do the same as you & 45/70, .50 cal barrels off same maker for that job but not done yet, I don't think the rifle barrels will...
    Liked On: 07-02-2024, 04:31 PM
  2. shooternz
    shooternz liked post by Scout On thread : 303 Nitro Proofed
    May not be any load info on the rifle, just nice if it is & a lot of Older English rifles had such, larger cartridges does not mean higher pressure but I'm sure it has ample strength for any .303Brit...
    Liked On: 23-02-2023, 10:59 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Scout On thread : 303 Nitro Proofed
    Lucky who was the maker or retailer & does it have any load info on the rifle, often left side of barrel knox form & maybe in "Cordite" ? Does it have express sights, remember if a older rifle it...
    Liked On: 23-02-2023, 01:10 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Scout On thread : 303 Nitro Proofed
    Farquharson .303 !! I think it should be sent to me ASAP or I can pick up for load development ? Please post some pictures if you have time.
    Liked On: 23-02-2023, 01:09 PM
  5. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Scout On thread : This IS an accurate 22
    Haha, I'm so pleased it shoots well for you, actually Akaroa tells me it was brand new as it wasn't chambered so hadn't been shot before ! I now have a Brno Model 1 action with no barrel that...
    Liked On: 23-02-2023, 08:30 AM
  6. Lucky
    Lucky liked post by Scout On thread : 303 Nitro Proofed
    Farquharson .303 !! I think it should be sent to me ASAP or I can pick up for load development ? Please post some pictures if you have time.
    Liked On: 23-02-2023, 08:20 AM
  7. Tentman
    Tentman liked post by Scout On thread : This IS an accurate 22
    Haha, I'm so pleased it shoots well for you, actually Akaroa tells me it was brand new as it wasn't chambered so hadn't been shot before ! I now have a Brno Model 1 action with no barrel that...
    Liked On: 22-02-2023, 10:17 PM
  8. norsk
    norsk liked post by Scout On thread : 577-450 case forming
    I stripped a old brass foil case that was torn & weighted the charge 85gr then shot it out of a Bertram case it was way down the case & needed filler, I didn't chronograph it sadly but it had a lot...
    Liked On: 25-01-2023, 07:12 PM
  9. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by Scout On thread : 577-450 case forming
    Just did a bit of checking of water capacity of .577/450 cases . SPANZ 85gr Kynoch 108gr (I know I checked it twice) Bertram 130gr CBC/Magtech 143gr The Kynoch didn't have the card board...
    Liked On: 25-01-2023, 05:38 AM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Scout On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Haha yes that is very true bud ! I actually just rang him to say I need to give him more money as barrel is excellent, he couldn't get the bolt out because of the P&H sight & assumed it was poked !
    Liked On: 04-12-2022, 11:08 AM
  11. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Scout On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Haha yes that is very true bud ! I actually just rang him to say I need to give him more money as barrel is excellent, he couldn't get the bolt out because of the P&H sight & assumed it was poked !
    Liked On: 04-12-2022, 11:02 AM
  12. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by Scout On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    I shoot .308 bullets in a couple of mine that have good bores 180gr Hornady Spitzers & in a couple of worn Speeders I shoot Norma 196gr .318 bullets . Before that the Hornady 174gr RN & Spitzer,...
    Liked On: 27-11-2022, 01:10 PM
  13. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Scout On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Yes one of mine & looking much better now with a Lee Speed Full Rib barrel fitted as opposed to the stuffed MLE barrel that was on it then. As stated above .375 in the Speeders is the .375 EX 2...
    Liked On: 27-11-2022, 09:33 AM
  14. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by Scout On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Haha yes that is very true bud ! I actually just rang him to say I need to give him more money as barrel is excellent, he couldn't get the bolt out because of the P&H sight & assumed it was poked !
    Liked On: 27-11-2022, 07:39 AM
  15. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by Scout On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Yes one of mine & looking much better now with a Lee Speed Full Rib barrel fitted as opposed to the stuffed MLE barrel that was on it then. As stated above .375 in the Speeders is the .375 EX 2...
    Liked On: 26-11-2022, 09:13 PM

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