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Intelligence has its limits, but it appears that Stupidity knows no bounds......

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    timattalon liked post by Tahr On thread : Sad Commentary on Life and Balance.
    Surely no one thinks that we don't have an illicit gun problem? And a gun crime problem? Don't get distracted by the numbers. They are just numbers. 17K? 10K? 5K? Whatever. There are too many guns in...
    Liked On: 04-01-2025, 05:53 PM
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    timattalon liked post by John Duxbury On thread : Sad Commentary on Life and Balance.
    A breakdown by numbers for what type of incident would be revealing. They are including most of the firearms are not involved in a crime at all.
    Liked On: 04-01-2025, 02:31 PM
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    timattalon liked post by MB On thread : A one day fishing season...just imagine
    It is an issue of supply/demand. I just wish there was more appreciation of the game animals and fish that we have in the wider community.
    Liked On: 03-01-2025, 11:13 PM
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    timattalon liked post by Muttonguts On thread : The Six and a half Swede.
    I too set out for 2700 FPS in my 6.5x55. 22”barrel, 140 ELD X, RL22. Pressure signs appeared. All good at 2650 with 10 shot group going under 1 MOA. Going to 2700fps The gains AT FIVE HUNDRED...
    Liked On: 03-01-2025, 12:18 AM
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    timattalon liked post by mudgripz On thread : First rifle advice
    Some good caliber suggestions above - all will do the job. I'll add some thoughts... I know this area you're going to shoot in very well. Spent first decades of my shooting career living in, and...
    Liked On: 01-01-2025, 05:08 PM
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    timattalon liked post by 308 On thread : First rifle advice
    One thing in your favour if you buy secondhand is that for no good reason that I can ascertain, 270 is slightly out of fashion Great cartridge but marketing bollocks has deemed other things newer...
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:57 PM
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    timattalon liked post by Barefoot On thread : X-ray of shot deer
    You are in far more danger if you like to make your sinkers or cast your own bullets.
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:55 PM
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    timattalon liked post by Oldbloke On thread : X-ray of shot deer
    It's all bull sh1t How many die on the roads in NZ annually How many die of Pb poisoning due to eating contaminated meat? Honestly don't fall for it boys. Tried it here with a report on...
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:52 PM
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    timattalon liked post by MB On thread : First rifle advice
    I get the impression that Howa blued rifles are more rust-resistant than their stainless counterparts.
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:41 AM
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    timattalon liked post by scotty On thread : First rifle advice
    dont get hung up on the s/s vs blued debate not all s/s is created equal and the howas tend to rust as soon as you scratch them anyway ...stainless does not mean rustproof. just have a look at...
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:39 AM
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    timattalon liked post by longshot On thread : First rifle advice
    A rifle either has a Picatinny/Weaver rail, 11mm/16mm/19mm dovetail or holes where a rail or bases can be fitted. With some it can be hard to find bases or a rail that fit. With some rifles,...
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:39 AM
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    timattalon liked post by John Duxbury On thread : X-ray of shot deer
    None. There are agendas involved here. You have to be wary of who presents this kind of evidence. Remember the NZ scientists who presented a dead native bird to the press, that had eaten a bullet...
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:34 AM
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    timattalon liked post by Micky Duck On thread : X-ray of shot deer
    I would like to see same X rays using std cup n core projectiles and paid for by someone with no dog in the fight.
    Liked On: 31-12-2024, 11:33 AM
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    timattalon liked post by stug On thread : First rifle advice
    I’d go for the Howa 1500. It’s modeled off one of the earlier Sako actions, and has been used by a number of other manufacturers such as Weatherby.
    Liked On: 30-12-2024, 11:02 PM
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    timattalon liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : NZ towing laws and practices are making my head hurt, help!!??
    Mate I reckon only about 10% or less actually drive a vehicle in this country, the rest just sit there and steer......
    Liked On: 29-12-2024, 09:06 PM

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