About takbok

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40
About takbok
Location:
Scotland
Interests:
Hunting, Shooting, machining, the outdoors, motorbikes, making things.

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07-05-2025 07:57 AM
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    takbok liked post by Mooseman On thread : Dumped 17 pointer
    Sounds like an excuse to leave most the meat, I am sure he could have gutted the animal and maybe got help to move it. The stag I shot weighted in at 125 kg gutted and it took Beeman and I about...
    Liked On: 07-02-2019, 08:06 AM
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    takbok liked post by MB On thread : What’s your rig?
    Re: Sticks, if you're a cheap arse, you can make them for a few bucks with garden stakes, some string and a few bolts. My father-in-law used them the other day, it was the first time he ever picked...
    Liked On: 06-02-2019, 10:18 AM
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    takbok liked post by Uplandstalker On thread : 6.5 Creed V 7-08
    Hey Gibo - I took a 260Rem Model 7 and poked Mathias 260 30 degree (like a 6.5 CM but about 3mm longer case body) reamer down it. Set the whole thing back an entire neck length in the process. So now...
    Liked On: 04-02-2019, 10:36 AM
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    takbok liked post by AussieDon On thread : Hi Kiwi Hunters
    G'day folks, I am an Aussie hunter, in my mid-sixties, and have been hunting for near on 60 years, mostly in Australia. Next year I hope to experience hunting in fabulous NZ. I clearly remember...
    Liked On: 21-01-2019, 10:38 AM
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    takbok liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : 6.5-284 Sako 75
    I got my first 6.5-284 Lapua/Norma up & running today https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_3147_zpsbhdzpefo.jpg...
    Liked On: 20-01-2019, 06:50 AM
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    takbok liked post by 2post On thread : Share you tricks and tips.........
    I take dental floss, I’m yet to find a stronger string in a more compact container and there is nothing worse than trying to hunt with an annoying bit on meat stuck in your teeth
    Liked On: 20-01-2019, 06:47 AM
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    takbok liked post by Mathias On thread : Creedmore and .270
    True. With logic applied, bigger case capacity = more fps. To a point of diminishing returns in the case of overbore.
    Liked On: 06-01-2019, 08:17 AM
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    takbok liked post by 300CALMAN On thread : Creedmore and .270
    Powder burned also adds to the recoil. Burnt powder IE gas also has weight and velocity. So lower efficiency cartridges that burn more powder for less projectile energy when compared to a more...
    Liked On: 06-01-2019, 08:13 AM
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    takbok liked post by 300CALMAN On thread : Creedmore and .270
    Pretty simple physics, all guns kick relative to the power of the round and weight of the firearm (yes including the 270) and yes all guns make noise. https://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm
    Liked On: 04-01-2019, 08:25 AM
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    takbok liked post by Taff On thread : Creedmore and .270
    Biggest myth going 270 kicks, and all guns make noise
    Liked On: 04-01-2019, 08:24 AM
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    takbok liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Creedmore and .270
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    Liked On: 04-01-2019, 08:23 AM
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    takbok liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : A drive & a tiny walk
    We decided to go for a walk yesterday in a fairly popular place, the car park was full... after about a 200m walk, we heard a snort, 5-10 meters down the steep bank & BANG :) ...
    Liked On: 01-01-2019, 09:39 AM
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    takbok liked post by 25/08IMP On thread : Tikka .260
    After getting my so in-laws. 260 going it was time to sort mine out. Using Hodgdon superproformance powder and Hornady 143ELDX. Hard to beat the good old...
    Liked On: 01-01-2019, 09:35 AM
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    takbok liked post by mikee On thread : Reasonable first baffle wear?
    You got me curious so I opened up mine 16 Inch Barrel .375WSM @ approx 200 shots (250gn bullet at approx 2500FPS) 101818 6.5SAUM 26 Inch Barrel @ approx 450 shots (143gn bullet at 3100fps)...
    Liked On: 01-01-2019, 09:17 AM
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    takbok liked post by xring On thread : 9mm and rimfire bolt action
    thanks for the feedback. i wasn't too clear about which action i was referring to. the below one is the 9mm with 9 rounds mag on. there will be no cocking on close and bolt handles can be...
    Liked On: 29-12-2018, 01:16 AM

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