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 grandpamac On thread : Overpressure signs on Belted Mag
    Greetings Vandros, The front of the belt is not supported by the solid case head and can expand more than the rear. This may have contributed to the odd mark. The 7mm Rem Mag often shows quite wide...
    Liked On: 24-01-2022, 10:41 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Upcoming Auctions etc Update Nov 27
    Checked the emails and yes there's one from Christy about that. I fully agree with akaroa1 there were several things that I was interested in and was aquiver with anticipation about the viewing on...
    Liked On: 24-01-2022, 08:59 AM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : 7mm08 Speer 130 and 760
    Greetings Zimmer and all, I had recently wondered about which primer I had used but unfortunately my load data had gone with the rifle back to its owner. What I was left with were the targets....
    Liked On: 23-01-2022, 12:34 PM
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    zimmer liked post by LMcNab On thread : A few 308 questions.
    I understand that it would potentially be just as cheap to get some factory ammos for this job. There are a few reasons I decided to go down this road instead. Firstly, I like knowing how things work...
    Liked On: 22-01-2022, 07:16 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Cigar On thread : How to remove stripped scope ring screw?
    That sounds painful! What area of Hamilton are you in? I have a screw extractor set but don’t know if it will do that small, it says quarter inch/M3 for the smallest one. I also have a dremel and...
    Liked On: 22-01-2022, 09:25 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Tentman On thread : Iron Sights for 60+
    A big bit of this is in your head. I'm 60 and have worn glasses for short sightedness since I was 20 or so. Recently I started shooting my Dads 303 with open sights again with it's open sights. ...
    Liked On: 21-01-2022, 07:43 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Ross Nolan On thread : Iron Sights for 60+
    I use a target like an upside down capital T for zeroing iron sights - it works better for me than round targets, squares or the like. It also works well with post reticle scopes. 188464
    Liked On: 21-01-2022, 09:06 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Tikka7mm08 On thread : Full Length or Neck sizing. What is better and why?
    Tonight tried comp shellholders to FL size and chamber. Normal shellholder requires body die after FL die and then chambers easily. First removed firing pin and this is done by cocking the bolt...
    Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:11 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 17brno On thread : Te Puke Rifle club shooting this weekend
    Mike Collings with the trophies he won at the Nationals 188430
    Liked On: 20-01-2022, 08:09 PM
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    zimmer liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Iron Sights for 60+
    zimmer better sell me the musketoon then I am planning a 577 cartridge rifle build But I really do need a P63 as I have 3 different molds
    Liked On: 20-01-2022, 06:16 PM
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    zimmer liked post by timattalon On thread : 22lr practice
    Sounds great, except I am not on the same island...One hint, get some small game sized targets (soft drink bottles, cans, metal discs etc) and dont be afraid to take some larger targets like a 1.5...
    Liked On: 19-01-2022, 03:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Longranger On thread : Full Length or Neck sizing. What is better and why?
    Exactly the experience that two of us have had which led me to make custom FLS dies to suit machined necks. If the necks thin out over time and the custom die cannot reduce that last bit needed a...
    Liked On: 19-01-2022, 11:53 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Pommy On thread : Full Length or Neck sizing. What is better and why?
    The downside with bushing dies is that for best results - or even just for acceptable results (depending on your standards) - you need to neck turn brass. Bushings can also lead to donut formation...
    Liked On: 19-01-2022, 11:53 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Tentman On thread : Full Length or Neck sizing. What is better and why?
    If it hunting ammo F/L each time. I used to neck size only, and every round was checked through the chamber. Well eventually I came unstuck when a round chambered, the power of the bolt camming...
    Liked On: 18-01-2022, 02:12 PM
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    zimmer liked post by JLF On thread : Full Length or Neck sizing. What is better and why?
    Yes
    Liked On: 18-01-2022, 11:58 AM

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