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 Micky Duck On thread : Case trimming tolerances
    just buy LEE trimmers..it makes life oh so much easier.
    Liked On: 11-12-2023, 08:27 AM
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    zimmer liked post by 6x47 On thread : Versatile powders?
    W748 is a useful medium-bore powder as has been said but it can be quite temperature sensitive. I burned heaps of it in .223 varmint loads over the years but you have to be careful of running warm...
    Liked On: 11-12-2023, 08:25 AM
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    zimmer liked post by whanahuia On thread : The barrett can shoot.
    100 yards, Its 4 shots, I fired 1 shot after adjusting, and then another 3 to confirm. and .270 win Cheers
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 05:20 PM
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    zimmer liked post by blip On thread : Pest rifle recommendations
    I've got 2 of the rifles on your list that I use for the pests you mention I've got a 223 and 22 hornet. For simplicity Id say get the 223 If your into fiddling around and work within its limits the...
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 09:06 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Beetroot On thread : Barrel reprofile
    I'm not surprised guys won't do it or atleast won't offer an accuracy guarantee. Some barrel makers don't even recommend fluting barrels as weird stresses can be released from a button rifled...
    Liked On: 09-12-2023, 05:06 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Daithi On thread : Shane MacGowan
    Spent 17yrs in Dublin. Not always wet like that clip, a bit more so than here, but some stunning weather(for that part of the world) too. To be honest, the cold didn't bother me, probably prefer...
    Liked On: 09-12-2023, 08:32 AM
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    zimmer liked post by 7mmwsm On thread : What to do with grandad's 22
    Just read this to my girls. They'll have it.
    Liked On: 08-12-2023, 03:53 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Shamus_ On thread : What to do with grandad's 22
    Just give it a good clean and a wipe of oil and leave it as is
    Liked On: 08-12-2023, 11:58 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Oldbloke On thread : 222 Lee classic
    Sooo,,, what did you end up getting?
    Liked On: 07-12-2023, 08:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by BRADS On thread : Long range blued barrel hunters.
    Yeah follow Tahr's advise doesn't matter if it's new or second hand get in the habbit of taking it out of the stock and giving everything a good clean before you try sight in, can sure save a lot of...
    Liked On: 07-12-2023, 05:40 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Tahr On thread : Long range blued barrel hunters.
    Ive PM'd you this to get you started for when it arrives (others will have other ideas -brace yourself :) : Take the action out of the stock and clean away any dirt or rust from the underside and...
    Liked On: 07-12-2023, 12:15 PM
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    zimmer liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : SPEEDY STITCHER - great wee tool!
    Unless of course, the shop is selling you the very same "cheap shit from China" for 10-20x more. Been caught out with that on more than one occasion.
    Liked On: 06-12-2023, 07:17 PM
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    zimmer liked post by mudgripz On thread : Marlin 795 trigger help
    You might not need new spring set though it'd help. If needed, send Mcarbo an email - DeltaMike in Inver were trying to import some sets.. Don't cut any more off hammer spring - common cause of...
    Liked On: 06-12-2023, 05:41 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : headspace in a break open rifle
    there is a trick with tiny rubber oring put just infront of the rim....hold case in place upon fireing and hopefully a sort of shoulder is formed...neck size or partial length resize thereafter...
    Liked On: 06-12-2023, 01:10 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Missalot On thread : Rifle and Optics Snobs
    Zimmer… I wish, that 25x swaro would’ve paired nicely to the 303!
    Liked On: 05-12-2023, 08:28 AM

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