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. Tentman
    Tentman liked post by zimmer On thread : 228 Speer projectiles in 223.
    And to think I have been hassled for using 224 cal projectiles in my 1949 BRNO Hornet. You'll blow it up etc etc.
    Liked On: 04-09-2023, 07:55 AM
  2. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by zimmer On thread : First pocket knife for kids - opinions, advice wanted
    The little peasant knives, opinels, are great. Unfortunately kids loose things so don't spend heaps. Or if you think your kid will value it get him something better. Who knows he may have it still...
    Liked On: 04-09-2023, 07:48 AM
  3. 40mm
    40mm liked post by zimmer On thread : Ted Rogers Auction
    Ted was forced, along with a few other of the auctions, to make his online catalogue unavailable so the antis didn't have easy access. Having the calalogue so visable back a few years ago probabaly...
    Liked On: 03-09-2023, 10:51 PM
  4. woods223
    woods223 liked post by zimmer On thread : 228 Speer projectiles in 223.
    And to think I have been hassled for using 224 cal projectiles in my 1949 BRNO Hornet. You'll blow it up etc etc.
    Liked On: 03-09-2023, 09:18 PM
  5. erniec
    erniec liked post by zimmer On thread : Time for another Get-Together - Central North Island
    And don't forget your pepper spray. Which leads into this old joke. The Ohio State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep...
    Liked On: 02-09-2023, 08:29 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : FSA Wasting money
    The little cans of John West Tuna that have been around for ever are no longer coming into NZ from Oz due to the attached plastic spoon/fork.
    Liked On: 01-09-2023, 09:46 PM
  7. Eastern Wander
    Eastern Wander liked post by zimmer On thread : Primer Shortage...to be continued???
    The biggest issue is the Western supporters cannot keep up the demand for powder for the artillery pieces. Another bit of useless info - a lot of the Yank munitions support goes out via Mexico.
    Liked On: 31-08-2023, 07:55 PM
  8. dogmatix
    dogmatix liked post by zimmer On thread : Primer Shortage...to be continued???
    Yes the major issue for all commerce in USA at the Panama Canal right now just doesn't seem to be getting much media coverage here.
    Liked On: 31-08-2023, 01:39 PM
  9. astridhunterchch
    astridhunterchch liked post by zimmer On thread : Primer Shortage...to be continued???
    The biggest issue is the Western supporters cannot keep up the demand for powder for the artillery pieces. Another bit of useless info - a lot of the Yank munitions support goes out via Mexico.
    Liked On: 31-08-2023, 01:22 PM
  10. mopheadrob
    mopheadrob liked post by zimmer On thread : Powder throwers
    This is the mod I made for my RCBS Uniflow. It helps prevent the difference you can get between totally full hopper and getting down. I just cadded up an elipse the right mid point diameter. ...
    Liked On: 30-08-2023, 10:57 PM
  11. 6x47
    6x47 liked post by zimmer On thread : Powder throwers
    This is the mod I made for my RCBS Uniflow. It helps prevent the difference you can get between totally full hopper and getting down. I just cadded up an elipse the right mid point diameter. ...
    Liked On: 30-08-2023, 09:32 PM
  12. HJA8
    HJA8 liked post by zimmer On thread : 22 RF Tuner strategies?
    I bought a Lowey tuner for my LA101 earlier this year. Due to an annoying health issue I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Hopefully will get to the range later this year. Mine was NZ$212. So,...
    Liked On: 30-08-2023, 09:23 PM
  13. m101a1
    m101a1 liked post by zimmer On thread : Powder throwers
    I used an RCBS thrower for years. It's all about repeating your technique charge to charge. Mine makes a certain clack sound as the handle hits its travel limit. As long as I do the same motion...
    Liked On: 28-08-2023, 09:26 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : Powder throwers
    I used an RCBS thrower for years. It's all about repeating your technique charge to charge. Mine makes a certain clack sound as the handle hits its travel limit. As long as I do the same motion...
    Liked On: 28-08-2023, 09:16 PM
  15. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by zimmer On thread : "Karhu" A.K.A "Finnish Bear" 30-06 load developement
    When I had a magnetospeed I always made sure I did the attached and un attached at the same range session. Also observed some loads that grouped better with the MS attached. Stands to reason as the...
    Liked On: 27-08-2023, 10:56 PM

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