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 : Cheap .22LR suppressor versus expensive - is there a noticeable difference?
    Using supersonic you not going to get it quiet full stop. You can't get rid of supersonic crack of bullet ( why stingers are so loud) even normal supers will still crack.
    Liked On: 04-05-2025, 06:13 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Your go to rifle
    my old 788 Remington 308 factory 18 1/2 barrel DPT suppressor leupold V2 2-7 just does the business does not change zero and an absolute tack holer good trigger -
    Liked On: 03-05-2025, 01:57 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Tahr On thread : Hunting Stories From The Old Days.
    I used to hunt the Puketois. Access was through private and the hunting was in the public stuff. It was sort of land locked so hardly anyone hunted there. And I knew most hunters in the district and...
    Liked On: 03-05-2025, 12:35 PM
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    zimmer liked post by PaulNZ On thread : Scope alignment methods
    The small vee on the long piece of the jig is placed on the barrel just in front of the scope objective - being a vee it self-centres. Loosen the lock nut and bring the larger vee down to contact the...
    Liked On: 02-05-2025, 04:04 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 2post On thread : Lee Press breakage
    Send it to me, I’ll braze it up and get you going until you can find a replacement.
    Liked On: 01-05-2025, 08:54 PM
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    zimmer liked post by stingray On thread : Gadgetman
    A tragic loss to family and the community! I had the pleasure of a forum hunt up the Nelson lakes with Brian as my companion and a couple of trips made down to okiwi. A man that asked for...
    Liked On: 30-04-2025, 06:51 PM
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    zimmer liked post by McNotty On thread : Scope For Father In-laws First Rifle
    Doesn’t want American mate.
    Liked On: 29-04-2025, 12:22 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Grey Kiwi On thread : BSA Martini side mount for scope.
    Been playing with the 'new' BSA Martini. Putting a scope on it just for fun at indoor BR. So...started with a rough piece of 'square C' shape aluminium, 6mm thick. Cut out a sort of 40 x 40 shaped...
    Liked On: 28-04-2025, 10:36 AM
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    zimmer liked post by 308 On thread : Gadgetman
    I'd like to check out the way that Brian did - on a hunting trip Great guy, only talked to him through this forum, I wish TR the best of luck navigating all of the crap that has to be gone through...
    Liked On: 27-04-2025, 09:20 AM
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    zimmer liked post by whanahuia On thread : A bit of History
    Some time in the early 1900's ( the date varies from source to source.) My Great grandfather and two other men travelled to Wellington and took possession of a group of red deer, which they...
    Liked On: 26-04-2025, 01:05 PM
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    zimmer liked post by dannyb On thread : Gadgetman
    A shock to us all Rest In Peace Brian, your contributions to this place where immeasurable and your loss will be felt by many. Thanks for everything mate. Hope your kayaking the perfect lake up...
    Liked On: 25-04-2025, 10:29 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Beetroot On thread : How to zero a rifle for dummies*
    With one caveat. For initial zeroing, ammo testing, load development, there's no reason so not get the best shooting position as possible, a stable rest/bipod+rear bag will net better results than...
    Liked On: 25-04-2025, 09:55 PM
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    zimmer liked post by RabbitStu On thread : Norinco model 4 early JW15
    I’ve gone back to using the gun with the Nikko tiara on top very nice I’m pleased how it’s going273537
    Liked On: 24-04-2025, 01:13 PM
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    zimmer liked post by 6x47 On thread : In ear hearing protectors - Recommendations
    There is a very limited market for these type of plugs given the cost would be well over $1000/pr. I sold maybe 40-50 pairs of these true customs like PaulNZ just showed. In fact, I still have my...
    Liked On: 22-04-2025, 09:51 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Seventenths On thread : WTF is wrong with people?
    It’s not like they had to pack it out, they were right there at the road end… just put it in their wagons and take it home! Years ago through the old hunting forum we did a clean up on Clements...
    Liked On: 22-04-2025, 09:46 AM

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