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 johnd On thread : HUNTER SHOOT TePuke rifle club
    TE PUKE RIFLE CLUB LONG RANGE SHOOTING COMPETITION SUNDAY MARCH 6th, 10am 823 MANIATUTU ROAD, PONGAKAWA BBQ and refreshments provided Please keep speed below 15 km per hour on driveway...
    Liked On: 15-02-2022, 07:32 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Fisherman On thread : Kimber Montana Ascent 280AI Load Development
    First thing I do with a new scope is set up a grid at 100 and measure the actual adjustment from the maximum dial up I expect to use hunting, which for me is 700 yards. Just dialing the scope, not...
    Liked On: 15-02-2022, 02:08 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Hermitage On thread : ED glass in Scopes & Binos
    Reminds me of when I was in Asia and there was a baby milk formula that stated: "Scientifically proven to improve your babies IQ" ...and had a photo of a baby with a university cap and...
    Liked On: 14-02-2022, 12:56 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : tight closing the bolt
    that makes sense....
    Liked On: 13-02-2022, 01:03 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Hermitage On thread : Rifle scope repairs
    He wasn't fully retired or had kicked the bucket late last year when I was talking to him about a scope I sent... Worth a try: Andrew Rackstraw in Upper Hutt fixes scopes. Email:...
    Liked On: 12-02-2022, 07:48 PM
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    zimmer liked post by gundoc On thread : BSA 3-lever triggers (Royal, Hunter, etc.)
    One of the triggers I cut my teeth on when I started professional gunsmithing more than 50 years ago was the 3-lever BSA trigger as found on the Royal, Viscount, Hunter, and early Majestic rifles,...
    Liked On: 11-02-2022, 07:57 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Makros On thread : Importing rifle sights
    Conclusive and very quick answer from the police. 189915 A bit small in picture but body of text: "Good morning, Scopes and sights are not considered to be a part pursuant to Section 2 of...
    Liked On: 11-02-2022, 09:01 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Tikka7mm08 On thread : Load ladder, annealing conundrum
    I'll AMP anneal for free for you (find that thread if keen). Hot brass based on a colour change then put into water seems a bit variable? Agree with above about other priorities...annealing is icing...
    Liked On: 11-02-2022, 08:55 AM
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    zimmer liked post by 6x47 On thread : Load ladder, annealing conundrum
    If you're shooting animals sub 600yds, I wouldn't be wasting much mental energy on annealing. Other aspects of brass treatment such as shoulder movement, concentricity and neck lubing are more likely...
    Liked On: 10-02-2022, 06:47 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Ultimitsu On thread : Thoughts/ experiences with the CZ 457
    I do not have the 457, but I have 452 and 455. I have also been researching into 457 for some time. It would appear that 457 represents All round improvement over the 455, including accuracy. ...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 07:33 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Hermitage On thread : Pedigree Dog Biscuits taste great !
    Got unexpectantly stuck out in the bush last night due to the clouds, overcast sky and hence low light. Wasn't planning on it so only took water and some Pedigree 'small breed' dog bites for the 7...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 06:28 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : have you tried tumbling brass in rice?
    after an hour or two with rice,the brass wasnt much better,so I went out to garage and found a heap of odds n ends ,bits of chain,stainless bolts,washers etc threw them in,gave it another hour with a...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 06:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by ebf On thread : have you tried tumbling brass in rice?
    Sacrilege ! 10 lashes for you :thumbsup: Come on zimmer, shiny brass shoots at least 2.3 % better - it has been scientifically proven :P As to the OP question - yes, been there - not worth the...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 04:05 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Woody On thread : have you tried tumbling brass in rice?
    I give outside of necks a wipe with 0000 steel wool if theyre grotty. Inside I do each neck with nylon or bronze brush dipped in graphite powder. (Usually nylon) Use standard primer pocket scratcher...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 04:05 PM
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    zimmer liked post by johnd On thread : Greek .303
    Another thing to ponder, even if the case rattles some could be wet. Maybe the steam effect turns the rifle into a steam punk gun? I am going to pull what I have and go from there.... looks like I...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 01:23 PM

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