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
Join Date
14-05-2015
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    WallyR liked post by Pommy On thread : Slow Powder, Heavy GC boolit, anyone got a ballistics calculator?
    Assuming ~.313 seating depth and 100% fill... https://i.imgur.com/Ctj5933.png Edit: 47gr... https://i.imgur.com/TJ7k60r.png
    Liked On: 24-01-2019, 09:54 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Black Bear On thread : Old n Mouldy
    older than dirt and still know nothing , done my share of lurking and gunna do more. Kiwi here , but hiding in the "Great white north' ( north eastern Ontario). Cheating the system by being here on a...
    Liked On: 12-01-2019, 08:24 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Max Headroom On thread : Reloading set up
    Assuming an average of 30/ month, thats 360 per year approx. The reason I asked was to determine the kind of press that would likely suit you best. This will easily be done on a single stage...
    Liked On: 12-01-2019, 08:13 PM
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    WallyR liked post by gonetropo On thread : Reloading set up
    i bought the hornady kit, has everything you need (except dies, powder, primers and powder). bloody happy with it. about $700 the lot
    Liked On: 12-01-2019, 08:11 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Garilla On thread : A7 Sako
    Just picked one up in 308, can’t fault it so far. Shoots better than I can, admittedly this is only the second time I’ve ever shot a centre fire, I’m getting a 1” group at 100m which may be beginners...
    Liked On: 11-01-2019, 09:44 PM
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    WallyR liked post by timattalon On thread : SPCA call out 1080 for what it is - good on you !!
    I saw this paragraph.... "1080 remains one of the most strictly controlled hazardous substances in New Zealand and is a critical tool in the ongoing fight to protect our native birds from...
    Liked On: 11-01-2019, 09:40 PM
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    WallyR liked post by jakewire On thread : New Barret Hunting Rifle
    They do 6.5x55, one of the worlds most unpopular calibers according to retailers and importers here.
    Liked On: 08-01-2019, 03:28 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Cigar On thread : Creedmore and .270
    That should go in the Favourite quotes thread! :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 04-01-2019, 01:11 PM
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    WallyR liked post by rossi.45 On thread : Creedmore and .270
    i think its just you . . . if you do a search on TM which has about 400 rifles onsale at the moment a search pulled up 4 private sales in 6.5 Creedmore if your talking about on this site there...
    Liked On: 04-01-2019, 01:11 PM
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    WallyR liked post by viper On thread : Quick Review: Savage A22 LR
    Thanks for the feed back Mudgripz, up till now I had no time for the 10 / 22 but I seem to have got a shooter in this one so it will do the job nicely. I know small groups are nice but I hunt and I...
    Liked On: 03-01-2019, 06:23 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Boaraxa On thread : First for 2019
    With Christmas and the new year over I decided a hunt was in order my fav spot is a no go at the mo so thought of plan B but then after talking to my friend the wind was no good so plan C it was , At...
    Liked On: 03-01-2019, 06:11 PM
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    WallyR liked post by terryf On thread : Last day of the Xmas 2018 sale
    Last day to grab a bargain at less 20% - ends at midnight :) Coupon code XMAS2018 at checkout Hope you all have a wonderful New Year and be safe with whatever you're up to tonight. Thank you...
    Liked On: 01-01-2019, 01:59 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stevodog On thread : First hunting trip to NW Ruahines
    I have good luck keeping boned out meat double bagged in the stream with a cairn of rocks over it to keep it in place and keep the eels out. I want a taxidermied boar to strap on the roof of my car...
    Liked On: 01-01-2019, 01:58 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stickle7 On thread : A drive & a tiny walk
    I find this type of Porter best after I have been walking with my 22-204, tried the human ones,this one works every time. Sprig & Fern Porter. We use five speciality malts in addition to a Pale...
    Liked On: 01-01-2019, 01:31 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : A drive & a tiny walk
    We decided to go for a walk yesterday in a fairly popular place, the car park was full... after about a 200m walk, we heard a snort, 5-10 meters down the steep bank & BANG :) ...
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