About WallyR

Basic Information


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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Total Posts
1,274
Posts Per Day
0.37
General Information
Last Activity
09-02-2024 12:48 PM
Join Date
14-05-2015
Referrals
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  1. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Tahr On thread : So, the cocky said...
    You guys are too funny. They are a particular strain of deer not unlike a lot of humans ... they are trying to get-a-head in life and achieve great feets, but lack the guts.
    Liked On: 28-08-2019, 05:53 PM
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    WallyR liked post by matto1234 On thread : Why didnt it go bang like it should?
    I brought the rifle second hand but unfired with aftermarket trigger and phosphate finish done. I'll load up some blank cases and see what it does with the bolt slightly up. But by the sounds of it I...
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:49 PM
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    WallyR liked post by ebf On thread : NI Big Bore : any interest ?
    Setting up on Fri afternoon, will try to post a photie or 2 if signal is ok at the farm. I've been sent a video of the recoil on one of the more "energetic" entries - let's just say we may see a...
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:26 PM
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    WallyR liked post by duckdog On thread : NI Big Bore : any interest ?
    I can bring some of these bad boys if you really want to work on your flinch :oh noes: 378 Weatherby Magnum 270 gr Triple Shock 3,180 ft/s 6,062 ft⋅lb 117889
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:26 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Tuckerbox On thread : NI Big Bore : any interest ?
    I’m ready! 117694
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:25 PM
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    WallyR liked post by john m On thread : NI Big Bore : any interest ?
    What to bring,that is the question. 116370
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:22 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Marty Henry On thread : NI Big Bore : any interest ?
    Count me in, I can also bring someone who fits the description of a big bore.
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:19 PM
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    WallyR liked post by ebf On thread : NI Big Bore : any interest ?
    Guys, looking at putting together a NI version of the Big Bore Shoot. Rough guidelines to give you an idea: Probably 20 rounds max, bring a box of ammo and you can do the course of fire ...
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 04:17 PM
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    WallyR liked post by R93 On thread : just Varminting - how far was your longest shot on your last walk
    We have a 22 comp at the club every now and then. Bullseye for 25, 50, 100 and then silhouettes or flasher plates at 200. I never seem to have trouble on the 200yrd targets, even the small...
    Liked On: 16-08-2019, 06:57 PM
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    WallyR liked post by rewa On thread : Electric bike: battery woes
    If all else fails,you could try the Green-Hub, PN,Manawatu, they were building battery-packs for E-bikes out of dead power-tool batterys> The guy running the research at Massey-Uni. on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2019, 06:59 PM
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    WallyR liked post by jakewire On thread : 223 twist rates
    I deliberately bought a 1-8 223 so I can run something from the 69GrTMK to say77gr withmaybe the Hornady 75 inbetween, just whichever one runs better. After that runs out of puff the 6.5 can take...
    Liked On: 09-07-2019, 07:49 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Burb122 On thread : Show us your naughty toys before Stalinda gnaws on them!!
    Pretty sure it’s not illegal to take them out of safety storage and clean em right. They need oiling to. Not just our butts in front of the taskmaster. Those who are comfortable show us. Before...
    Liked On: 07-07-2019, 10:30 PM
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    WallyR liked post by tetawa On thread : Help Stop 1080, please sign
    Please tell me why to ban a certain product I need to find an alternative, been used for 60 years and doesn't seem to have the desired affect, otherwise the same areas wouldn't need to be "blanketed"...
    Liked On: 05-07-2019, 09:46 PM
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    WallyR liked post by mmcneil On thread : Hello from Georgia
    Hi guys. New member here. I’ve been researching hunting New Zealand for a while and someone recommended this forum. I checked it out and really like it. I’ve been hunting my whole life in the...
    Liked On: 05-07-2019, 09:43 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Maca49 On thread : Am I Blind - 13 July ???
    These guys are way over the top! What do they think another Tarrant will turn up? Their heads are seriously screwed. If this had been done correctly and without hysteria. The B Cat remained and loop...
    Liked On: 05-07-2019, 09:42 PM

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