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 Beetroot On thread : Priming Tool
    I think I'll go for the Frankford arsenal. The RCBS looks like a huge pain to swap between SRP and LRP, changing shell holders doesn't look like an issue. There are mixed views on the Lee auto...
    Liked On: 20-11-2023, 11:24 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Avopik On thread : Return to zero QD mounts
    I have Quick Release rings on a 45/70 that has a 2-7 leopold compact in it. i just checked & cant find a name on them but remembered they were well priced from one of the main stores when i brought...
    Liked On: 19-11-2023, 08:31 AM
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    zimmer liked post by andyanimal31 On thread : Make the Most of it when your Young
    My old saying that's ringing truer each year passing. My mind writes cheques my body can't cash! Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 08:27 PM
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    zimmer liked post by TLB On thread : I need help! 270 barrel chop, cant make a decision
    Scott Traill who is a very well respected gunsmith used to have a few videos of shooting with 10" and 12" 308s he made including shooting deer out to nearly 500 yards with them. There are 168gr...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 04:51 PM
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    zimmer liked post by johnd On thread : Beginner reloader setup
    Just a thought on measuring devices such as verniers and scales, you will pay a premium price for any tool that is related to reloading companies. The same device without the name association will...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 04:25 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Cyclops On thread : Beginner reloader setup
    Have a look at Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit Reloading Kit at Gunworks. It would get you going with the addition of the dies you'd need. ...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 03:39 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Maca49 On thread : Make the Most of it when your Young
    Yep, but he specialises in your rectum and the tube that feeds it, so probably not your shoulder. Good luck
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 12:14 PM
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    zimmer liked post by m101a1 On thread : Beginner reloader setup
    buy a manual dial calliper and a manual scale probably get a lyman hornady or rcbs on here for same money and no batteries electrics to f up all the rest will see you started
    Liked On: 16-11-2023, 03:57 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Maca49 On thread : Make the Most of it when your Young
    Shit, I wish I was 50 again, even 70 would be good:)
    Liked On: 16-11-2023, 09:18 AM
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    zimmer liked post by omark On thread : Tokoroa VS Tech Park range
    Inductions are held at the public open day on the last weekend of the month and at the Tauranga Precision rifle assn and Nzda club shoot which is on the third Saturday. The facilities are first...
    Liked On: 15-11-2023, 07:53 PM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : Rifle range in Hastings in trouble ?
    Greetings zimmer, I have not spoken to Jeremy about the range so don't know for sure but will offer any help I can. The newspaper article only mentioned the sign right at the end so I think it is...
    Liked On: 15-11-2023, 06:53 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Bavarian_Hunter On thread : Make the Most of it when your Young
    In youth we have health but not enough time and money, when we're older we have time and money buy not the health I haven't been to NZ in a decade because of time and money. Really hoping to...
    Liked On: 15-11-2023, 03:24 PM
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    zimmer liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Projectiles and brass for sale
    Yes agree And 44-40 brass is paper thin But also with case cleaners now some old brass can look brand new
    Liked On: 15-11-2023, 10:32 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Night_Into_Day On thread : Jupmstarting 18650's
    Protected cells are entirely different because often the PCB is the cause with high parasitic drain. I've imported thousands of unprotected cells from Sony, LG, Panasonic, Sanyo, and Samsung over the...
    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 08:36 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Night_Into_Day On thread : Jupmstarting 18650's
    What cells did you buy? I can't imagine any quality brand would have two arrive in that condition. Only buy from well know brands otherwise you're risking your safety. Buy a DMM, they're handy to...
    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 06:16 PM

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