About zimmer

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About zimmer
Biography:
Long since given up hunting - too decrepit now.
Shot lots of deer, pigs, tahr, goats (lost count after around 1000), rabbits, possums, wild cattle.
Target shooter now mainly F Class.
Location:
Waikato
Interests:
Rifles old and new, reloading, computers, playing on my lathe, farming alpacas.
Occupation:
Not working, in constant leisure mode.

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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Carrying Knives
    no...have had a relative in for short vacation and have thought might be another....so far thankfully that particular one has not eventuated
    Liked On: 17-10-2023, 06:47 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Young Toby Goodley
    Now those were the days :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 16-10-2023, 07:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Young Toby Goodley
    RIP Toby. A gutsy young fella who while was on one hand an absoulute Lad and on the other was so mature beyond his years with regard to his condition and prognosis. The way the forum pulled...
    Liked On: 16-10-2023, 07:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Maca49 On thread : Young Toby Goodley
    It’s been 8 years today, since this young guy passed on, RIP Toby.
    Liked On: 16-10-2023, 01:24 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : F**ck'n CCI Primers !
    I left it in the rifle for a minute then ejected it, had a look at the primer and chucked it away. A bloke I used to know had a hangfire blowup in midair with scrapnel in the face - eyes ok. The...
    Liked On: 16-10-2023, 09:29 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Home made reloading tools
    Here is a simple primer pocket cleaner. Just a drill ground like a screw driver.
    Liked On: 15-10-2023, 04:10 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Pommy On thread : Keen to start reloading.
    The cheap ones are not a suitable replacement for a decent balance beam scale imo, as they tend to drift a fair bit.
    Liked On: 15-10-2023, 08:25 AM
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    zimmer liked post by johnd On thread : Fiochi large rifle primers
    These were shot today. No discernable impact change at 600 yds, I think we are good to go without any load development needed. Thanks for the input everyone. You always read about people...
    Liked On: 14-10-2023, 09:05 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Keen to start reloading.
    Plenty of used gear about. Get a decent "0" press. Get decent beam balance. Lee RGB dies are all you need. (FLS and bullet seating) The rest, buy as required and DIY. ...
    Liked On: 14-10-2023, 06:36 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 40mm On thread : F**ck'n CCI Primers !
    Id say let the deer bolt mate. If you just happen to be lucky enough to experience a 'hang fire' and open that bolt too soon..... Kiss your hand and probably your eyesight goodbye. Its highly...
    Liked On: 14-10-2023, 02:38 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 30.06king On thread : Comparing Primers : White River Energetics LR vs Federal 210
    The pic is mostly self explanatory. Rounds were shot over a Caldwell Chronograph ( sun screen type ) and velocities should not be taken as literal but comparing the figures is probably more useful....
    Liked On: 13-10-2023, 05:56 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 30.06king On thread : F**ck'n CCI Primers !
    Thar and Jaco Goosen A follow up to my thread erroneously maligning CCI primers. You guys are onto it and my thanks to you for a lesson relearnt. Some of my brass was too new, even after two...
    Liked On: 13-10-2023, 05:47 PM
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    zimmer liked post by No good names left On thread : JetBoil
    Printed direct onto the packaging, change of supplier I'd guess The first box I scanned today was $65 & the second was $29 so the checkout assistant just scanned 1 box multiple times. All $29...
    Liked On: 12-10-2023, 07:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Tedz50 On thread : Home made reloading tools
    In the 60's and 70's reloading gear was not readily available like primers today so reverse engineering reloading gear was common . 235262235263
    Liked On: 12-10-2023, 04:40 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 30.06king On thread : White River primers are thicker than CCI
    I loaded up two lots ( onlg 4 rounds each ) of 30.06 today, one with White River Energetics LR and the other with Federal 210 LR primers which I plan to comparatively shoot tomorrow. Priming the...
    Liked On: 12-10-2023, 04:10 PM

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