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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0.38
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Last Activity
09-02-2024 12:48 PM
Join Date
14-05-2015
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    WallyR liked post by Bagheera On thread : Can you wear out a .22 rimfire rifle ??
    apologies for auto correct in above post. "Re cut" "Eley Match"
    Liked On: 27-02-2018, 01:58 PM
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    WallyR liked post by john m On thread : 338 Federal versus 358 Winchester
    9.3x62 285 gr Norma Oryx. Red hind at 70 yds DRT. That is the exit hole. As they say you can eat right up to the hole. 8192081921
    Liked On: 26-02-2018, 08:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by scotty On thread : Clements Mill Road
    cheers , ive got a headgut in mind that should be holding something...... its looking like rain so i guess we will wait and see ...... probably gonna be one of those weekends where plans will have...
    Liked On: 26-02-2018, 05:31 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Shootm On thread : The promised land
    A mate invited me to go for a hunt and said there are some opportunities to ping a deer with a bow which I have tried on and off to do for a while. Friday night after work and off we go, getting...
    Liked On: 26-02-2018, 05:27 PM
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    WallyR liked post by chainsaw On thread : Leica ER reticle problem.
    Get hold of Leica or who ever sold u the scope and ask to provide u with the correct subtention measurements at 10x. The Leica scope people should have this at their fingertips & should include that...
    Liked On: 25-02-2018, 10:51 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Cordite On thread : Reactive targets - keeping it fun for the kids
    The .22LR may have a greater "shock" effect to set off and displace C02 from the liquid if you cut the tip of the projectile flat, like a wadcutter. Place the bottle's bottom towards you to give...
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 08:21 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stug On thread : Reactive targets - keeping it fun for the kids
    Mate best one is a full camping gas canister. Just don't shoot it with the valve pointing towards you! Another good one is a catering can size bake bean can. Leave the lid off and sit an empty one...
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 08:20 PM
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    WallyR liked post by GWH On thread : Reactive targets - keeping it fun for the kids
    Yep we've done the balloon thing, with water and air. All good fun, we are just upping the anti [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 08:19 PM
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    WallyR liked post by 223nut On thread : Series 80 LandCruiser power
    Not the turbo.... My old girl is a slug on the hills always has been but it's the result of no turbo, bosses goes like a cut ca in comparison having been opened up, new exhaust... Etc
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 07:08 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Rushy On thread : 3 gun style shooting comp
    There is no real drama getting a B category or E category FAL. Join a club, do your 12 shoots and get your B and apply for your E at the same time. There is no reason why you cannot shoot multi gun...
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 07:08 PM
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    WallyR liked post by time out On thread : Californian Quail
    I often wonder how young birds survive during wet and cold conditions - sometimes they don’t - but yesterday was a great example of how Quail can do it - I saw one family out in the rain with just...
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 07:05 PM
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    WallyR liked post by chainsaw On thread : Gun Powder Shortages in SI
    +1, u beat me to it. Bunch of farkin numpties. On the plus side talking to Steve of Steve Wholesale at the Shot Show last weekend he mentioned that importing powder was going to get easier cos the...
    Liked On: 24-02-2018, 07:01 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Plinky On thread : 168gr ELD-Match in 308
    https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/printthread/Board/11/main/181887/type/thread
    Liked On: 22-02-2018, 03:37 PM
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    WallyR liked post by dogmatix On thread : Service rifle setup
    A pinned FSB is required for the A1,A2, A3 and M4 style ARs. Not for the new NZDF LMT MARS clones. A good milspec trigger is the ALG ACT or the Bravo (BCM) PNT. NZAR15 sells them, but is currently...
    Liked On: 22-02-2018, 02:54 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Beaker On thread : double post etc etc etc
    Agree. Also, what's needed to sort it out? Money, skills, etc.. as the members maybe able to provide help.
    Liked On: 21-02-2018, 10:17 PM

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