About WallyR

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Age
75
About WallyR
Biography:
Been a shooter from 14 years old (School cadets - 22RF, Air Training Corps - 303 Service Rifle, National Service - FN 7.62 NATO, 9mm submachinegun, varmint hunting Australia - 22/250 Rem, 12 ga claybird targets (Down the Line mainly & novelty field shoots, Trench), NZ - 12ga clay bird DTL. 50 Barrett M82, 500 S&W Magnum revolver - USA. Loved it all.
Location:
Parahaki, Whangarei
Interests:
Shotgun shooting,motorcycles, golf, reading
Occupation:
Retired

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Last Activity
09-02-2024 12:48 PM
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14-05-2015
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  1. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by gonetropo On thread : CCI Mini Mag or Stinger
    found this one quite by accident but would agree with the findings, i was once told hollow point for bunnies and solids for hares (extra penetration) but having tried the pre fragmented HV i use them...
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 09:48 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Ingrid 51 On thread : Tinnitus - still need earmuff's?
    Get your hearing tested. I'm over 60 and fought oncoming deafness off until family gave me the short shrift. Over 60's get free assessment. Initially I thought I would be embarrassed about having to...
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 07:12 PM
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    WallyR liked post by madmaori On thread : Another Nelson Bushstalking stag
    Call me sick or whatever but I would be proud to have that hanging in the shed , knarly as head
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 03:20 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Stickbow On thread : Another Nelson Bushstalking stag
    Looks like a bush robin on his right antler in the first photo! Well done on the stag, funky rack.
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 03:20 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Ingrid 51 On thread : Tinnitus - still need earmuff's?
    In total support of WallyR's comments. Back in the day it was not uncommon to fire 10,000 rounds via a bren on a 25m range in a gully and with no ear protection, bar rolled up cleaning cloth (4x2...
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 03:18 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Dr. Watson On thread : Photos your proud of -not just hunting
    54217
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 03:16 PM
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    WallyR liked post by gonetropo On thread : CCI Mini Mag or Stinger
    this is worth a look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDvdjdzB_ro
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Tahr On thread : My Apprentice Hunter
    Beautiful. As good as it gets. Being a Dad is quite different to just being a Father. That black and white pic is priceless. I bet your parents spent a fortune on your teeth at the orthodontist. ...
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 02:43 PM
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    WallyR liked post by JoshC On thread : My Apprentice Hunter
    Yesterday mum needed some time to herself to finish off an assignment for her post grad studies, so being a nice day, Lachie and I decided we'd go on a bit of an adventure to kill the afternoon. ...
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 02:40 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stug On thread : The 120 NBT just plain work
    Found the pic 140BT on left 120 BT on right. 54207
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 12:38 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Shearer On thread : The 120 NBT just plain work
    I'm very happy with the 125 ABs in the 308 too.
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 12:37 PM
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    WallyR liked post by matai On thread : The 120 NBT just plain work
    :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I run the 125's in my 308 3000fps fantastic accuracy and everything has been bang, flop
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 12:37 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Tahr On thread : The 120 NBT just plain work
    Shot this last night with 18" barrel 7-08 @ 3000 fps. 260 yards. The 7mm 120 Nosler Ballistic Tips are an exceptional bullet. They have the same jacket thickness as the 140 grn so penetrate really...
    Liked On: 22-08-2016, 12:37 PM
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    WallyR liked post by viper On thread : Rabbits and a Long Range Anschultz
    Good yarn mate, nice little rig also. You are 100% right about the humble / mighty rabbit. I've been addicted to shooting them since I was 10yrs old and that was over 40yrs ago now. I love the...
    Liked On: 21-08-2016, 09:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by res On thread : Smallbore shooting
    Young eyes and good technique are a wonderful combo. Well done to her
    Liked On: 19-08-2016, 09:52 PM

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