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

Statistics


Total Posts
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
1

2028 Likes

  1. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by gundoc On thread : Best magnum caliber
    I have owned a few but never used any on game, except for my .44 Magnum which has accounted for a few animals. Frankly, there is no reasonable reason for any of the medium or big bore magnums in NZ....
    Liked On: 11-03-2019, 05:11 PM
  2. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Tussock On thread : Forum shooting challenge: The under 500 500
    In my long history of sporting events of many kinds, as well as other activities I have yet to find anything people found hard to criticize. No, the rule and limitations are clearly stated. If...
    Liked On: 10-03-2019, 08:27 PM
  3. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Bagheera On thread : Forum shooting challenge: The under 500 500
    You're not talking about hunting rifles are you ? The most likely gun to score well would be an old fullbore target rifle with aperture sights like the Omark 44 mentioned above or a Parker Hale. ...
    Liked On: 10-03-2019, 08:26 PM
  4. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Tentman On thread : Forum shooting challenge: The under 500 500
    I'd bet an Omark M44 with double aperature sights and anything other than really flogged out barrel will score high teens at the very least in this challenge as long as there is a reasonable shooter...
    Liked On: 10-03-2019, 08:22 PM
  5. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by ChrisW On thread : Forum shooting challenge: The under 500 500
    Any of these would probably be decent choices. Parker Hale .308 is up there. ...
    Liked On: 10-03-2019, 08:19 PM
  6. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Tussock On thread : Forum shooting challenge: The under 500 500
    Here is the challenge. You must post here the following. The purchase of a scope and rifle combination for less than $500 Work done on the rifle after the purchase of the rifle must stay withing...
    Liked On: 10-03-2019, 08:17 PM
  7. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by AWS On thread : New from New Mexico
    I'm working on the 9.3x72R paper patched, I've fired a couple but need to have a sizing die made for my lubricator, too many irons in the fire. "Eat lamb, a million coyotes can't be wrong"
    Liked On: 23-02-2019, 09:19 PM
  8. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by AWS On thread : New from New Mexico
    A good friend from Nevada turned me on to the sight and I made a couple posts before I spotted the introduction section so here goes. I'm a retired old fart that lives to hunt and fish. I grew up...
    Liked On: 23-02-2019, 09:18 PM
  9. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by shooternz On thread : New Trump rules for Gun makers
    One of the problems with Americans is they don't understand how the rest of the world operates they are like kindergarten kids.
    Liked On: 19-02-2019, 02:21 AM
  10. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by tikka On thread : Hunting Podcasts
    I’ve heard of leadcast projectiles but not podcast?
    Liked On: 11-02-2019, 05:22 PM
  11. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by ihmsakiwi On thread : Long Range 22
    104444104445 Standrd SK is very accurate at 100 metres. Not sure if pictues will show, if not, i'll try again.
    Liked On: 11-02-2019, 01:56 AM
  12. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Beetroot On thread : What caliber are you shooting F-Open with?
    They are totally different beasts. F class is basically fullbore NRA shooting but with a scoped rifle and any calibre other than 308 or 223, they both have their own class (F-TR). You shoot a big...
    Liked On: 11-02-2019, 01:50 AM
  13. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : What caliber are you shooting F-Open with?
    I have a RPR with a SS Proof 6 Creedmoor barrel it goes very well The Hornady factory ammo I have tried shoots very well in it I have had a reamer for ages,...
    Liked On: 11-02-2019, 01:49 AM
  14. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by janleroux On thread : What caliber are you shooting F-Open with?
    Is it old stuff, or just well proven? I like the 7-08 option myself as well. Probably a topic on its own :) Mate, as if I would be able to pick up on wrong spelling... Sent from my iPhone...
    Liked On: 11-02-2019, 01:46 AM
  15. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by rewd On thread : Lucky score
    Wasting time yet again surfing Tardme and spot a Lithgow 22 model 12, pick up only,place the minimum $150 and walk away. Have a look a few days later and have won it, so pick it up on the way to...
    Liked On: 07-02-2019, 01:34 AM

13-06-2016


10-06-2016


08-06-2016


31-05-2016


27-05-2016


26-05-2016


19-05-2016


18-05-2016



No results to display...
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!