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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  1. Gusto
    Gusto liked post by zimmer On thread : Higher quality soft gun bags ?
    My Plano is the one I use the most for my shorter rifles. Reasonably well padded and good zipped compartments. Gusto HOWEVER, the complete rubber (?) end cap on mine came adrift one day which...
    Liked On: 15-08-2020, 01:40 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : How Many Rounds A Year ?
    Ha ha a couple of years ago there was a similar post started on a Yankee forum I am a member of. I posted exactly the same comment and the Moderator threatened me with expulsion from the forum for...
    Liked On: 14-08-2020, 08:56 PM
  3. 40mm
    40mm liked post by zimmer On thread : How Many Rounds A Year ?
    Love pissing contests.......
    Liked On: 14-08-2020, 08:28 PM
  4. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : The Maths of Recoil
    Timely to bring Chuck Hawks ( is there really a guy named such) in. https://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_recoil.htm Check out his table. It's been around a long time. Does his info match QL calcs? ...
    Liked On: 13-08-2020, 06:15 PM
  5. 300_BLK
    300_BLK liked post by zimmer On thread : Anschutz 1761
    Mate in Queensland has had one for a while. Said he bought it for his wife :P He says it's a nice wee rifle. (That's reasonable praise as he has a fleet of high class 22s) He is now considering...
    Liked On: 12-08-2020, 02:48 PM
  6. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by zimmer On thread : Scope running out of elevation adjustment (Shooting too high)
    As a matter of course I always "run in" any new scope. This is best done before fitting the scope. Sitting in front of some shit tv program is ideal. Running in involves winding the elevation and...
    Liked On: 12-08-2020, 12:31 AM
  7. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by zimmer On thread : Question regarding some surplus 303
    W760 is a dirty powder though. I shoot it in an Ackley chambering and it's the only powder that has caught me out with the formation of a carbon ring. I've stuck with it though as it has a lower...
    Liked On: 11-08-2020, 08:02 PM
  8. outlander
    outlander liked post by zimmer On thread : Totally Sick of Semi-Auto .22s
    The only time my 795 gave trouble was after I was too heavy handed lubricating the action. Otherwise faultless. Just wish a flush 10/22 -mag would fit it :-( A few years back I think the score was...
    Liked On: 11-08-2020, 02:27 PM
  9. Ground Control
    Ground Control liked post by zimmer On thread : 22 Bedding - Anschutz
    Tentman Another potential cause of fliers, is poor ignition. Over time the main springs do weaken. How old is your rifle? Replacement springs are available for Match 54 bolts, don't know how...
    Liked On: 11-08-2020, 10:15 AM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : Scope running out of elevation adjustment (Shooting too high)
    As a matter of course I always "run in" any new scope. This is best done before fitting the scope. Sitting in front of some shit tv program is ideal. Running in involves winding the elevation and...
    Liked On: 10-08-2020, 08:57 PM
  11. ChrisW
    ChrisW liked post by zimmer On thread : Humping & Fisting
    Yeah, you pay a premium for the Hodgdon name. Exported from ADI in Oz in bulk to the States, packaged in pretty cans and then all the way back to NZ. Why would buy the Hodgdon.....
    Liked On: 10-08-2020, 01:49 PM
  12. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : What happens to factory brass on first firing ?
    Just looked up my data for my latest 308 Palma brass, once fired. Measured in the groove in 2 places. Unfired 0.4053 Same case fired one time 0.4055 Would expect no change after next firing with...
    Liked On: 09-08-2020, 08:27 AM
  13. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by zimmer On thread : Humping & Fisting
    Yeah, you pay a premium for the Hodgdon name. Exported from ADI in Oz in bulk to the States, packaged in pretty cans and then all the way back to NZ. Why would buy the Hodgdon.....
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 07:20 PM
  14. Russian 22.
    Russian 22. liked post by zimmer On thread : Humping & Fisting
    Yeah, you pay a premium for the Hodgdon name. Exported from ADI in Oz in bulk to the States, packaged in pretty cans and then all the way back to NZ. Why would buy the Hodgdon.....
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 07:13 PM
  15. Puffin
    Puffin liked post by zimmer On thread : Concentricity Gauges
    Yes, I believe it works very well but it shags with neck tension in achieving straightness. Consistant repeatable neck tension is one of the biggies for accuracy. Again, depending upon your end...
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 04:11 PM

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