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 Bol Tackshin On thread : Duck shooting accident
    Yes, but a couple of morons gave them the stage to do so. Firearm ownership is not a right, and is under attack from many quarters. Everyone that uses a firearm is an ambassador, and needs to behave...
    Liked On: 08-05-2021, 12:06 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 257weatherby On thread : Duck shooting accident
    So sorry, you titled this thread "accident"? For you I offer another: Duck shooters negligently discharge shotguns onto a walking track hitting two women out for a walk along the river.
    Liked On: 06-05-2021, 01:17 PM
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    zimmer liked post by NewbieZAR On thread : Notching cases to keep track of firings?
    I used to notch cases with a file too, but now i just keep batches separate and don't reload the batch until all has been fired out of it. Notching them became hard when cases last quite a few...
    Liked On: 05-05-2021, 04:54 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Cordite On thread : Notching cases to keep track of firings?
    I a methodical, I always and invariably put a dent in the primer rather than damage the case, but I still lose track.
    Liked On: 04-05-2021, 08:36 PM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : Winter Firewood take2
    Greetings All, Can't compete with the big boys epic chainsaw stories. Am currently using a 250mm bar top handle saw for all the smaller stuff and will move up to a bigger saw with a 450mm bar when I...
    Liked On: 04-05-2021, 04:53 PM
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    zimmer liked post by TARGEX On thread : Projectile manufacturing
    You'll be pleased to know that Bryn has invested! 6.5 jackets are on the way but waiting for dies to be made then you will have your wishes for 130-140 odd grain 6.5's. May make a 120gr too but will...
    Liked On: 03-05-2021, 08:16 PM
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    zimmer liked post by norsk On thread : Winter Firewood take2
    075/076 are still being produced for the third world markets. They are popular milling saws in Europe.A guy in Wales imports them from Indonesia
    Liked On: 03-05-2021, 06:41 PM
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    zimmer liked post by BRADS On thread : What happens when a 50 cal rifle blows up.
    Saboted light armour penetrator Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 03-05-2021, 01:02 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Flyblown On thread : What happens when a 50 cal rifle blows up.
    This dramatic and very nearly fatal rifle failure sure has lit up the internet. And as you would expect, everyone has an opinion. It’s worth noting that the rifle manufacturer, Mark Serbu, has...
    Liked On: 02-05-2021, 04:23 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : What are these rounds?
    30calibre plinking projectiles something like 100grns is my guess....seen similar for sale
    Liked On: 02-05-2021, 01:16 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Bol Tackshin On thread : What happens when a 50 cal rifle blows up.
    My bad typing, sorry. Yep 1000 yards / 900m it was. Terrifying!!!
    Liked On: 30-04-2021, 08:13 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Taking a punt
    in Keith Drapers book...a waterfowlers tail there is chapter on puntguns...makes for interesting reading.... you aimed above birds,clapped and fired as they rose up.
    Liked On: 30-04-2021, 05:55 PM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : What happens when a 50 cal rifle blows up.
    Greetings All, If a more micky mouse type of breeching for a 50 calibre exists I have no idea what it would be. It just looks weak and Heath Robinson to me. Subject to wear and eventual stripping...
    Liked On: 30-04-2021, 04:20 PM
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    zimmer liked post by gimp On thread : Importing Scope
    I asked.
    Liked On: 27-04-2021, 10:03 AM
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    zimmer liked post by dogmatix On thread : Another SMLE restoration
    And so the next project starts. :) I had a peddled scheme (SSA marked) 1917 No1Mk3* receiver and barrel that I got off TM from Arsenal (forum advertiser) for a steal at $11.55. Plus I had a ton of...
    Liked On: 24-04-2021, 04:45 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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