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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Last Activity
09-02-2024 12:48 PM
Join Date
14-05-2015
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233 Likes

  1. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by WallyR On thread : Titanium testicles
    CBR1000RR (mine), 2008, expensive trued speedo, 285kmh on speedo, nor nor east of Perth. Easy, straights with gentle bends, travelled 15kms in 6th gear @ 13,000rpm. Gentle bends became sharp, knee...
    Liked On: 20-09-2019, 11:50 AM
  2. rewa
    rewa liked post by WallyR On thread : Titanium testicles
    CBR1000RR (mine), 2008, expensive trued speedo, 285kmh on speedo, nor nor east of Perth. Easy, straights with gentle bends, travelled 15kms in 6th gear @ 13,000rpm. Gentle bends became sharp, knee...
    Liked On: 19-09-2019, 11:30 PM
  3. Hunter_Nick
    Hunter_Nick liked post by WallyR On thread : Going ‘old school’
    I've got an 'old' 1-3X x 20 on my Parker Hale 308. Looking to get it out soon and confirm that I can shoot the old thing with a plastic butt plate. Else I'll be looking for a Limb Saver. Good to...
    Liked On: 17-09-2019, 09:34 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by WallyR On thread : Going ‘old school’
    I've got an 'old' 1-3X x 20 on my Parker Hale 308. Looking to get it out soon and confirm that I can shoot the old thing with a plastic butt plate. Else I'll be looking for a Limb Saver. Good to...
    Liked On: 17-09-2019, 08:49 PM
  5. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by WallyR On thread : 1904 303 Sht LE sparkbrook
    If 'bubba' has been at it, might've been a deer culler for the Forest Service. Crump, Holden and others complained of the weight of full wood ex-military sourced rifles and chopped the top & bottom...
    Liked On: 27-08-2019, 08:02 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by WallyR On thread : I want one
    My barber in Western Australia, had a picture of his Jimney, wife and son plus himself, climbing a sand dune (they have a few there), in a competition - WA 4x4 club, and flying off the crest. He won...
    Liked On: 20-06-2019, 10:37 AM
  7. Wirehunt
    Wirehunt liked post by WallyR On thread : I want one
    My barber in Western Australia, had a picture of his Jimney, wife and son plus himself, climbing a sand dune (they have a few there), in a competition - WA 4x4 club, and flying off the crest. He won...
    Liked On: 20-06-2019, 09:14 AM
  8. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by WallyR On thread : I want one
    My barber in Western Australia, had a picture of his Jimney, wife and son plus himself, climbing a sand dune (they have a few there), in a competition - WA 4x4 club, and flying off the crest. He won...
    Liked On: 18-06-2019, 12:09 PM
  9. rewa
    rewa liked post by WallyR On thread : 6.5CM craze
    Don't see what all the fuss is about. Hit 'em right, they fall down dead. Nothing wrong with a 260AI (I don't have one). I'll neck down all the 308 brass I've got, and get a barrel in 6.5,...
    Liked On: 16-05-2019, 03:33 PM
  10. grunzter
    grunzter liked post by WallyR On thread : Favorite .308 rifle?
    Welcome Joe Bob Briggs. I've got two 308's - Omark 44 single shot target rifle, converted to F/TR for 300-1000yds targets. Second one is a Parker Hale Safari deLuxe - oldie but a goodie. I reload...
    Liked On: 16-05-2019, 03:21 PM
  11. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by WallyR On thread : Favorite .308 rifle?
    Welcome Joe Bob Briggs. I've got two 308's - Omark 44 single shot target rifle, converted to F/TR for 300-1000yds targets. Second one is a Parker Hale Safari deLuxe - oldie but a goodie. I reload...
    Liked On: 16-05-2019, 11:46 AM
  12. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by WallyR On thread : Firearms Safety view - ex-USA
    From a woman concerned about the use of the term "Gun Safety". Pretty relevant considering the 'news' being touted by Mike Bush and co. ...
    Liked On: 09-05-2019, 12:09 AM
  13. 257weatherby
    257weatherby liked post by WallyR On thread : National Shooting Competition
    Jeez guys - is it really necessary to swap insults - real or imagined? I don't know Toby, never met him - the weekend isn't suitable for me, even though it's on the same island and enjoy the...
    Liked On: 06-05-2019, 08:35 PM
  14. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by WallyR On thread : National Shooting Competition
    Jeez guys - is it really necessary to swap insults - real or imagined? I don't know Toby, never met him - the weekend isn't suitable for me, even though it's on the same island and enjoy the...
    Liked On: 06-05-2019, 01:47 PM
  15. aetchell
    aetchell liked post by WallyR On thread : Rimutakas - goats / Orongaronga valley?
    Driving home from Wellington one afternoon, about 6 months ago, approx 1/3rd down from the top, on a 35kmh corner, Featherston side. Missus nearly jumped in my lap when a young nanny leapt over the...
    Liked On: 05-05-2019, 12:55 PM

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