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
0.39
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 ebf On thread : 300 cal twist
    200gr probably a bit heavy. I had a TrueFlite 12 twist barrel that stabilized 185 Berger Juggernauts against everything the twist theory calculation said... The Juggernauts are a rounder, fat...
    Liked On: 01-06-2018, 01:23 PM
  2. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Gibo On thread : Primer & Powder shelf life
    Grab 1000 primers for sure, youll soon whip through them :D Unless you have a deffinate load already to go id buy it in 500gm pots incase you need to experiment (you will). In saying that...
    Liked On: 01-06-2018, 12:48 PM
  3. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by R93 On thread : Drone Photography
    Thought I would start a thread for some drone footage and pics. I bought a drone because I thought it would come in handy for numerous things and not just be a big boy toy. I wasn't wrong. I love...
    Liked On: 01-06-2018, 12:47 PM
  4. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Rule of Thumb!?
    Yep I'm happy with 2" x 3 shot groups from my lever actions at 100 meters. one has an old euro 2.5x post & rail the other a 1-4 with german #4. Both setup for short range shooting. For deer 12"...
    Liked On: 31-05-2018, 03:45 PM
  5. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Pete_D On thread : Help / tips with Possum shooting
    Hey Guys, my young fella is keen to go possum shooting this weekend. Sounds like fun and we have a friends hill country farm avaible with bush etc. Any tips to help with success ? is there a...
    Liked On: 31-05-2018, 11:04 AM
  6. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by PERRISCICABA On thread : parachuting with a shotgun
    Haha, Baguette Friwi??? I suggest you NEVER jump as a "Santa Claus"… Bad karma!
    Liked On: 30-05-2018, 12:19 PM
  7. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by stug On thread : Target Camera Revisited
    There are some very talented and clever people on this forum.
    Liked On: 30-05-2018, 12:05 PM
  8. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Puffin On thread : Target Camera Revisited
    Further update: the supplied "rubber duck" antennas (as pictured in the earlier photo) at each end will give a video link that runs reliably over 200-300m. For 1-2km where having a video link starts...
    Liked On: 30-05-2018, 12:05 PM
  9. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by terryf On thread : Knives4Africa
    Hi to you all I have started a small online shop importing knives from South Africa. You may have seen the new banner at the top of the page :) Currently stocking Black Dragon Forge, ADV, Sandt...
    Liked On: 30-05-2018, 12:03 PM
  10. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Double Shot On thread : 6.5x68 Load Data
    Thanks chaps, running a 22" 1:8 twist, not going for super hot, and not going to be continuously popping pills, might only get one shot in trip, going to be my lightweight semi long range, hoping...
    Liked On: 29-05-2018, 04:43 PM
  11. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Mooseman On thread : Cracker Afternoon
    Well the forecast was a good one for a spot of fishing so the wife and I shot down to Pukehina for a quick fish. The fish were biting and we had one before we had both rods in the water. We ended up...
    Liked On: 29-05-2018, 04:36 PM
  12. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by rupert On thread : 375 H&H, projectiles for NZ
    Check out Terminal Ballistics Research https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.375+Holland++Holland+Magnum.html
    Liked On: 28-05-2018, 12:57 PM
  13. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Rule of Thumb!?
    3 Shots for a hunting rifle/gong rifle .5-.75 moa, obviously less is more 5 shots for a competition benchrest rifle after 2 or three "sighters" .0 to .1 moa less is really more in this case. ...
    Liked On: 27-05-2018, 08:23 PM
  14. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by dale On thread : The little 260 that could. And one week hunting tahr.
    Just back from from a cold but eventful week in the South Island. I’m not an expert when it comes to tahr hunting, nor have any mates that hunt them. But for me and my twin brother it’s got to be my...
    Liked On: 27-05-2018, 08:17 PM
  15. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by Brooksy On thread : My Custom 7mm Rem Mag
    would just like to share with all of you my new custom 7mm Rem Mag. 1st of all I should say a huge thank you to fellow forum member camo wsm who put this beast all together for me and pretty much...
    Liked On: 26-05-2018, 12:55 PM

23-06-2015


21-06-2015



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!!