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 Spitfire On thread : Wet Tumbling
    Never clean mine (except primer pockets).
    Liked On: 31-12-2020, 09:25 AM
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    zimmer liked post by distant stalker On thread : Help - Decapping road stuck in case
    Sounds like nut at top wasn't tightened up, pit it back in dir, tighten nut properly and lower back down, expect case will come off with ease
    Liked On: 28-12-2020, 09:00 AM
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    zimmer liked post by dannyb On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    You make some valid points, and yeah .1" very likely is variation in shooter rather than load/seating depth variation. Still fun to play with and good to know that seating depth can make a...
    Liked On: 27-12-2020, 09:45 AM
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    zimmer liked post by 10-Ring On thread : Concentricy Gauge - Southland??
    There are several reasons why you may be getting excessive runout. The most common cause is when using a standard type die with an expander ball on the decapping shaft that is out of alignment with...
    Liked On: 25-12-2020, 08:48 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Kiwi Sapper On thread : 7 million new shooters since march.
    Where have you been for the last 57 years?:D https://tinyurl.com/y9hc3b8s We do have one, admittedly not producing an across across the board range of ammunition and it can be affected by a...
    Liked On: 24-12-2020, 10:35 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Dermastor On thread : Trying something, Eric Cortina method of load development
    Zimmer thanks for your input. I am starting at a mag feed length nothing to do with the lands Erik Cortina claims there will be multiple nodes and to move in 0.003 steps as a 0.010 can jump over a...
    Liked On: 24-12-2020, 08:32 AM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : Other Peoples Handloads. Prizes and Pitfalls.
    Greetings All, The other day I was given a box of .303 cartridges. This happens from time to time when people know you still have a .303 and actually fire it and take it into the bush from time to...
    Liked On: 22-12-2020, 06:26 PM
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    zimmer liked post by HJA8 On thread : Thoughts on Bergara B14 rimfire
    Just a quick up-date. This B14R has fired 936 rounds of SK ammo. Overall function is simply faultless. Here's a real world accuracy sample - 40X5 shot groups - Two lots of Pistol Match Special & 2...
    Liked On: 22-12-2020, 06:24 PM
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    zimmer liked post by ebf On thread : Neck turning...is it worth doing ?
    Pandora's box :P Like most things, the answer is "it depends"... If you want to eke out the last bit of accuracy and precision, then neck tension is the holy grail, and turning does help with...
    Liked On: 21-12-2020, 05:52 PM
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    zimmer liked post by wanneroo On thread : Ultrasonic cleaners
    I have a Hornady ultrasonic. Works fine but because you don't have the case agitation you might have with a tumbler, cases are not as shiny bright. Main reason I don't use mine as much these days...
    Liked On: 19-12-2020, 02:48 PM
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    zimmer liked post by dannyb On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    I'm in north canterbury I would be happy to help you out. :thumbsup: I also have a couple grey hairs sneaking in if that counts
    Liked On: 17-12-2020, 08:19 PM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    Greetings All, There have been a number of new or prospective handloaders asking for tips on starting out and much helpful advice has been forthcoming. There have also been a number of threads...
    Liked On: 17-12-2020, 03:08 PM
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    zimmer liked post by crocodiledavid On thread : Schidmt and Bender warranty issues
    Yea well, doesn't seem to matter if I bought it second hand or not. Even if you're the original owner, this is what you'd expect. Warranty would be something I'd consider before spending a...
    Liked On: 17-12-2020, 12:34 PM
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    zimmer liked post by R93 On thread : Schidmt and Bender warranty issues
    You sure about that?? Pretty sure NF is an American brand...[/QUOTE] NF was founded in Australia by a dentist. When I bought my first NF scope was when the Americans took over manufacture iirc....
    Liked On: 17-12-2020, 07:59 AM
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    zimmer liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO
    6 pages.....seems pretty conclusive.
    Liked On: 16-12-2020, 10:42 PM

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