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. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : 18v power tools
    No sure about the latest Makitas. They don't always rate that well in comparison reviews. And I have older Makita (although corded) disk grinders and they have been bullet proof. I sense that battery...
    Liked On: 13-05-2023, 04:23 PM
  2. 6x47
    6x47 liked post by zimmer On thread : How often do you clean your rifle?
    There are differing opinions amongst barrel makers re the use of bronze brushes and differing opinions re pulling them back through the muzzle/crown. All I would recommend is if you use bronze...
    Liked On: 12-05-2023, 08:55 AM
  3. cb14
    cb14 liked post by zimmer On thread : FAL fee increase date?
    I too just got an email. Not sure who its from, it's unsigned. Could be spam. Have deleted.
    Liked On: 11-05-2023, 06:51 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : Lachmiller Shotgun Press - looking for info
    In the end that's all I used to do for my 12g black powder loading. A ring of PVA around the outer edge of the over shot card. The PVA doesn't exactly stick well to the hull but I never had a card...
    Liked On: 11-05-2023, 11:51 AM
  5. Black Rabbit
    Black Rabbit liked post by zimmer On thread : why is .22LR ammo so expensive now?
    Beretta buys Norma, RWS, Rottweil, Geco ZAC KURYLYK IN AMMO ON MARCH 14, 2022 Beretta has purchased one of Europe's major ammunition manufacturing groups, and will be taking control of several...
    Liked On: 10-05-2023, 09:29 PM
  6. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by zimmer On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    Just be careful with old H414/W760 data as the modern powders may not be exactly the same as the old. I researched this ages ago (I'm a W760 fan) and cannot remember if W760 morphed into H414 or...
    Liked On: 10-05-2023, 11:58 AM
  7. apkiwi
    apkiwi liked post by zimmer On thread : Thoughts on Voere .22’s
    Mate had the top rifle in post #4. I always thought it was ugly with the bit between the trigger guard and the mag. On reflection it probably served a purpose though and the long mag was less hangy...
    Liked On: 07-05-2023, 07:18 PM
  8. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by zimmer On thread : Stewart Island police
    Yep, all those making points about visible means of placating non firearm owners I 100% agree with. However, equally important I have found is using them amongst other shooters. I spend more of my...
    Liked On: 06-05-2023, 08:23 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by zimmer On thread : Old powder wrecked reloading gear.
    The mistake is storing powder like that. The bulk of my powder (~11kgs) is stored away from the house. I don't wish to battle with an insurance company even if my powder had nothing to do with a...
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 10:58 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : RCBS F/L die
    Some dies still come in wooden boxes. There is a South African gunsmith who manufactures very sophisticated and expensive dies and they are packaged in a wooden box. The wooden box itself is a...
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 02:09 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : RCBS F/L die
    If you've got a couple of FLS dies and you seemingly haven't it's dead easy to do rough measurements with your vernier calipers into the mouth of the die and then compare between dies. Also compare...
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 02:09 PM
  12. XR500
    XR500 liked post by zimmer On thread : Chris Crosses old Ahimaniwa blocks
    Is that rifle going to slide off that post......
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 12:39 PM
  13. XR500
    XR500 liked post by zimmer On thread : Any ex NZ forest service fellas here?
    I can remember a ring ding. Is that the noise they made if you revved them up and took your foot off the accerator? Classic 2 stroke noise. The mine I worked in had one dropped off to trial by...
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 08:40 AM
  14. NZ_noddy
    NZ_noddy liked post by zimmer On thread : 22 RF Ammunition Testing
    Wind unfortunately is a major issue where I live, and not all have access to long indoor ranges. Most indoor ranges here are the tradional 25 yard ranges and are one night a week smallbore club type...
    Liked On: 02-05-2023, 08:47 PM
  15. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by zimmer On thread : Stewart Island police
    Yep, all those making points about visible means of placating non firearm owners I 100% agree with. However, equally important I have found is using them amongst other shooters. I spend more of my...
    Liked On: 02-05-2023, 07:18 PM

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  • 08:33 PM - Hades mentioned zimmer in post F-Class
    ...nham or Paki Paki? zimmer Chelty
  • 05:06 PM - zimmer mentioned Hades in post F-Class
    ...eeping it alive. Hades where are you shooti...

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