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. outlander
    outlander liked post by zimmer On thread : Humping & Fisting
    Yeah, you pay a premium for the Hodgdon name. Exported from ADI in Oz in bulk to the States, packaged in pretty cans and then all the way back to NZ. Why would buy the Hodgdon.....
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 11:43 AM
  2. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : More .303 markings
    Slightly OT but mention could also be made of the P13 in .276 Enfield that the British were developing just prior to WWI. With onset of WWI development was dropped in favour or continuing with the...
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 10:57 AM
  3. BushHunter
    BushHunter liked post by zimmer On thread : 303 markings
    A real basic test - how far does a projectile on a loaded round go into the muzzle. If it goes up to the start of the case neck mmmm......
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 10:14 AM
  4. Rated M for Magnum
    Rated M for Magnum liked post by zimmer On thread : Concentricity Gauges
    Yes, I believe it works very well but it shags with neck tension in achieving straightness. Consistant repeatable neck tension is one of the biggies for accuracy. Again, depending upon your end...
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 11:42 PM
  5. 308
    308 liked post by zimmer On thread : Portable jump starters, any good
    I swear by mine. I had a guy use his to get my car (6 cyl Subaru) going after the lights had been left on yah... I immediately got one the same but interestingly have not had to use it to save...
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 11:37 PM
  6. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by zimmer On thread : Concentricity Gauges
    Yes, I believe it works very well but it shags with neck tension in achieving straightness. Consistant repeatable neck tension is one of the biggies for accuracy. Again, depending upon your end...
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 10:19 PM
  7. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by zimmer On thread : Concentricity Gauges
    Ha ha you don't see any improvements from using one. It just identifies the issue. You have to go back thru your process and find where the out of concentricity is being caused. Something that may...
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 10:19 PM
  8. 2post
    2post liked post by zimmer On thread : Portable jump starters, any good
    My wife took pity on a guy in a ute next to her at the supermarket. Went over with the Powerall and offered to assist. The guy said what do you expect to do with that, "girlie" (my wife would have...
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 07:22 PM
  9. mikee
    mikee liked post by zimmer On thread : Humping & Fisting
    Yeah, you pay a premium for the Hodgdon name. Exported from ADI in Oz in bulk to the States, packaged in pretty cans and then all the way back to NZ. Why would buy the Hodgdon.....
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 06:12 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : Counterfeit Leupolds
    123576
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 10:44 AM
  11. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by zimmer On thread : The Great NZ .22 Ammo famine..
    I think Winchester ceased manufacturing at Geelong a while back. The ozzie 22 ammo was always superior to the Yank stuff more the shame.
    Liked On: 05-08-2020, 10:03 AM
  12. Boaraxa
    Boaraxa liked post by zimmer On thread : The Great NZ .22 Ammo famine..
    Went to the range today and shot off ~150 rounds. Did a stock check when I got home and down to 8800 rounds. Need to watch my usage :)
    Liked On: 03-08-2020, 10:14 PM
  13. caberslash
    caberslash liked post by zimmer On thread : The Great NZ .22 Ammo famine..
    I think Winchester ceased manufacturing at Geelong a while back. The ozzie 22 ammo was always superior to the Yank stuff more the shame.
    Liked On: 03-08-2020, 09:59 AM
  14. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by zimmer On thread : The Great NZ .22 Ammo famine..
    Went to the range today and shot off ~150 rounds. Did a stock check when I got home and down to 8800 rounds. Need to watch my usage :)
    Liked On: 03-08-2020, 09:48 AM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by zimmer On thread : Counterfeit Leupolds
    Micky Duck my ancient M8 3x has a serial number with no letter.
    Liked On: 02-08-2020, 07:42 PM

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