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 : Remington 'lifetime warranty' ?
    Yeah, Roundhill was due to take on 80 staff (out of the original around 1200) at the start of March to get bits of the huge factory at Ilion NY partially producing. It didn't happen. Future is very...
    Liked On: 30-03-2021, 09:30 PM
  2. Mooseman
    Mooseman liked post by zimmer On thread : Problem with brass
    The thread is well on it way now so I haven't anything to add except to say I always try my brass in the chamber after full length sizing. Seen the odd hunting mate unable to close the bolt on a...
    Liked On: 30-03-2021, 09:25 PM
  3. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by zimmer On thread : Problem with brass
    The thread is well on it way now so I haven't anything to add except to say I always try my brass in the chamber after full length sizing. Seen the odd hunting mate unable to close the bolt on a...
    Liked On: 30-03-2021, 04:05 PM
  4. Nugget connaisseur
    Nugget connaisseur liked post by zimmer On thread : Problem with brass
    The thread is well on it way now so I haven't anything to add except to say I always try my brass in the chamber after full length sizing. Seen the odd hunting mate unable to close the bolt on a...
    Liked On: 30-03-2021, 04:01 PM
  5. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by zimmer On thread : Problem with brass
    The thread is well on it way now so I haven't anything to add except to say I always try my brass in the chamber after full length sizing. Seen the odd hunting mate unable to close the bolt on a...
    Liked On: 30-03-2021, 03:59 PM
  6. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by zimmer On thread : 5/16 tap
    As an aside I no longer use the Hornady modified case method to find the lands contact point. Now use the Alex Wheeler "click" method.
    Liked On: 26-03-2021, 01:47 PM
  7. davetapson
    davetapson liked post by zimmer On thread : Keeping it Simple for New Handloaders
    Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
    Liked On: 25-03-2021, 10:26 PM
  8. fernleaf
    fernleaf liked post by zimmer On thread : ADI BM 8208 for .223
    This is from the M14 forum. Believable or not, who knows? (ADI BM 8208 = IMR-8208 XBR) Current production IMR-8208 XBR is made in Australia by ADI. It is technically listed as, "ADI AR2210 -...
    Liked On: 24-03-2021, 07:25 PM
  9. keneff
    keneff liked post by zimmer On thread : Beware the Hangfire !!
    NRANZ rules state 30 seconds which seems a long time. Most hangfires I have experienced (ancient ammo) were click-bangs which were disconcerting enough. Yeah, I guess out in the sticks your brain...
    Liked On: 22-03-2021, 10:56 PM
  10. mimms2
    mimms2 liked post by zimmer On thread : Bedding job
    Agreed. Done several including a few difficult ones. 9/10ths prep, 1/10th dropping the barreled action into the bog.
    Liked On: 22-03-2021, 08:16 PM
  11. erniec
    erniec liked post by zimmer On thread : Trailer recommendations
    So, in which category are you placing the Keas and Prescotts?
    Liked On: 20-03-2021, 04:22 PM
  12. bigbear
    bigbear liked post by zimmer On thread : Trailer recommendations
    I went with the alloy deck. Liked the way the deck and sides are one piece/folded. Wanted non slip surface but my animals slip like mad on it but like you say if I slipped and fell on it it would...
    Liked On: 13-03-2021, 08:20 PM
  13. Synthetic
    Synthetic liked post by zimmer On thread : Scope bases for Weihrauch HW60J
    Synthetic 162627
    Liked On: 13-03-2021, 05:34 PM
  14. Survy
    Survy liked post by zimmer On thread : Trailer recommendations
    Another vote for Kea. Mine is now 11 years old. Bought with crate to carry animals. Tows/tracks superbly, wife tells me to slow down all the time. Quietist trailer I have ever owned (leaf...
    Liked On: 13-03-2021, 03:31 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : Trailer recommendations
    Another vote for Kea. Mine is now 11 years old. Bought with crate to carry animals. Tows/tracks superbly, wife tells me to slow down all the time. Quietist trailer I have ever owned (leaf...
    Liked On: 13-03-2021, 10:09 AM

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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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