About Tedz50

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About Tedz50
Biography:
Keen on all facets firearm old new and in between, from flintlock to the most modern,military or sporting.
Location:
Christchurch
Interests:
Shooting-Hunting-Colllecting
Occupation:
Retired

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  1. ROKTOY
    ROKTOY liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Price of firearms then and now?
    Arthur's Pass Railway station waiting for the Railcar and no gun covers in sight about 1968 210319210320 Getting off Railcar at Halpens Creek to go hunting, gun carried in luggage rack but pack in...
    Liked On: 15-11-2022, 07:04 PM
  2. Bol Tackshin
    Bol Tackshin liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Price of firearms then and now?
    210283 Found a old tatty receipt in garage and wondered if I could if $26.00 was a good price for a fully wooded 303 in 1969. $10.00 deposit seems nothing now but was a good chunk of an apprentices...
    Liked On: 15-11-2022, 06:19 PM
  3. drunk_mexican
    drunk_mexican liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Price of firearms then and now?
    210283 Found a old tatty receipt in garage and wondered if I could if $26.00 was a good price for a fully wooded 303 in 1969. $10.00 deposit seems nothing now but was a good chunk of an apprentices...
    Liked On: 15-11-2022, 02:31 PM
  4. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Price of firearms then and now?
    210283 Found a old tatty receipt in garage and wondered if I could if $26.00 was a good price for a fully wooded 303 in 1969. $10.00 deposit seems nothing now but was a good chunk of an apprentices...
    Liked On: 15-11-2022, 02:19 PM
  5. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Price of firearms then and now?
    210283 Found a old tatty receipt in garage and wondered if I could if $26.00 was a good price for a fully wooded 303 in 1969. $10.00 deposit seems nothing now but was a good chunk of an apprentices...
    Liked On: 15-11-2022, 12:53 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Case Lube Alternatives?
    I had to read the above post twice to make it sink in. Why use Imperial sizing wax when a cheaper or better or locally made or more readily available product is there to use? It is part of the Kiwi...
    Liked On: 19-10-2022, 06:48 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Random observation.
    When I re-barreled my 243 I was convinced a 240 weatherby was the answer. After talking it over with gunsmith he pointed to the 6mm/06 as a better round to reload and easier to get cases.By the time...
    Liked On: 16-10-2022, 02:00 PM
  8. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Smith and wesson 308 brass
    I have reloaded brass from before the first world war and it functions OK. I have used silfoss to repair cracked neck snider cases and have gained another couple of reloads. It depends on how rare...
    Liked On: 12-10-2022, 04:34 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Tedz50 On thread : 7mm Gamechanger in 270
    Not wishing it on anyone but think we need more information just so no one walks into the same trap.I often have 5 or 6 rifles at the same time on the bench as I am sure many do. Thinking I should...
    Liked On: 09-10-2022, 05:27 PM
  10. gundoc
    gundoc liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Running away from original Thread but about 1970 at Kaituna NZDA range and no hearing protection in those days even at work.No wounder us oldies say EH! a lot.
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 04:12 PM
  11. Grey Kiwi
    Grey Kiwi liked post by Tedz50 On thread : 303-250
    There's a blast from the past,Rod Satherly of Technical Reloading Services. I bought a Redding turret press and RCBS scales and Redding Dies from Rod in about 1968/9 and they are still in regular...
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 01:28 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    That shed is a hoarders paradise and the Humber 80 belonged to mates mother and we went everywhere in it.I bought it off her 36 years ago as 2 owner car.Promised Daughter she can have it one day. ...
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:36 AM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Sometimes its hard to pick a favorite but based on length of ownership my .243 bought new in 1971 has been top of the list. It has a long heavy action made for up to 458 mag size rounds and is heavy...
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:35 AM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Tedz50 On thread : What's the deal with the Lake Lyndon "range"?
    https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f32/urgent-message-all-lake-lyndon-target-shooters-39722/ Been discussed at length and is a no-go .DOC permits do not cover target shooting but are strictly...
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 09:46 AM
  15. paremata
    paremata liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    That shed is a hoarders paradise and the Humber 80 belonged to mates mother and we went everywhere in it.I bought it off her 36 years ago as 2 owner car.Promised Daughter she can have it one day. ...
    Liked On: 07-10-2022, 06:44 PM

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