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 Hermitage On thread : Dayattherange Flyswatter Challenge
    I noticed some Norma Tac-22 being used by a couple of shooters so thought I would give this challenge another go. However this time I decided to increase my chances over the earlier used Norinco...
    Liked On: 23-08-2023, 06:07 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Makros On thread : First attempt at reloading. Thoughts please.
    I think all of those loads probably shoot just as well as each other. One thing I have learnt from reloading is people are very willing to chase the statistical noise endlessly and a lot of advice...
    Liked On: 23-08-2023, 12:05 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Sharki On thread : fire arms license auckland
    We pay 300 Au $ per application ( for every firearm) $127 / year for licence. We just had the $%#s take our big calibre guns away- it was a rumour for 3 years pushed through parliament in less...
    Liked On: 23-08-2023, 08:25 AM
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    zimmer liked post by dannyb On thread : First attempt at reloading. Thoughts please.
    primers are not always the best indicator of pressure, velocity at a given charge will certainly give you a better indication (there's a lot more to it than that but just a heads up) not trying to...
    Liked On: 23-08-2023, 08:23 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Shearer On thread : First attempt at reloading. Thoughts please.
    I assume you weren't getting any pressure signs even at 42.5gns? I would usually work up until things started looking hot and then look back from there.
    Liked On: 22-08-2023, 10:26 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Blackfern On thread : First attempt at reloading. Thoughts please.
    OK, so after many years of wanting to reload i finally got my ass into gear and collected the required kit with a bit of trading and bargain hunting here there and every where. I have wanted to...
    Liked On: 22-08-2023, 10:03 PM
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    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : tight closing the bolt
    Greetings zimmer, That got my attention so out to the shed. I measure in mm but with a little conversion back and forth two of my shell holders measure 0.125" and the other three measure 0.124"....
    Liked On: 22-08-2023, 03:42 PM
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    zimmer liked post by NZShoota On thread : Old hunting items from days gone
    .303 manufactured in 1943 by Defence Industries (DI), Canada. "Z" indicates that the powder used was nitro cellulose based rather than cordite.
    Liked On: 21-08-2023, 01:40 PM
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    zimmer liked post by garyp On thread : Help in Auckland required. Snapped scope ring bolt
    Get a little tiny sharp screwdriver and tap one side of the stubb to turn it out. Put a drop of penetrating oil or acetone ( nail polish remover) on it and leave it a few minutes before trying.
    Liked On: 21-08-2023, 01:25 PM
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    zimmer liked post by blip On thread : Useing the firearms register
    And they are the guys society need to be terrified of. Weapon of choice in any mass murder right?
    Liked On: 21-08-2023, 11:31 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Dan88 On thread : Old hunting items from days gone
    231613 I picked these up recently, keeping my eyes out for other forest service booklets
    Liked On: 20-08-2023, 10:00 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Tararua99 On thread : Old hunting items from days gone
    Hi all I’m new to the forum I’m a young 24 year old fellow hunter/outdoors fanatic, with a very very keen interest in the NZFS history and old school hunting stuff. I’m a passionate collector of old...
    Liked On: 20-08-2023, 08:35 PM
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    zimmer liked post by johnd On thread : Large vs small
    Yes With all the usual caveats regarding reloading and variations in rifles. Noted difference are..... SRP Needs more powder to get same Vel Can be harder to ignite (you can get hang fires)...
    Liked On: 20-08-2023, 10:13 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Opinel folding knives
    Yet to hear anything bad about the Opinel and price is right. Soo, just ordered two No 08s in SS. I'll grind the tip down a tad to make it more like a drop point. One for me and one for one of...
    Liked On: 19-08-2023, 06:48 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Die TRedding locking rings.
    so if Im reading the new improved "alteration " correctly..I take the wee grub screw out of locking ring on the redding dies,and pop a ??#7 lead bird shot in and put grub screw in again???
    Liked On: 18-08-2023, 10:05 PM

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