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  1. Thread: Falcon ammo

    by PaulNZ
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    Couldn't get the powder they needed apparently;...

    Couldn't get the powder they needed apparently; global propellant shortage.

    Some Falcon loads are going to be tough to find this year. A pity - it's good stuff.
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    Are we watching the same video here? Here's the...

    Are we watching the same video here? Here's the frame immediately prior to impact and I've marked the bullet (trace) location with an arrow. Sure, a bit low - but what you've written seems a hell of...
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    High impact velocity generally gives more bullet...

    High impact velocity generally gives more bullet expansion, not less. I'm pretty sure most of the 'it was too close and the bullet zipped through without expanding' stories are actually code for 'I...
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    Huh, you're right. Sorry about that. It was just...

    Huh, you're right. Sorry about that. It was just a link to a Trademe auction, but it's Bahco set number 2-470-16-1-0. Google that and it'll come up if you're interested.
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    Here's one panel in progress, where I...

    Here's one panel in progress, where I straightened each line as I went. The stock surface is not as curved as your example though.

    243658

    243659

    I don't have a photo to hand of the panel cut...
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    Well, based on my vast experience of having...

    Well, based on my vast experience of having checkered precisely one stock :D ... I think it's natural that as you take parallel checkered lines from a flat surface across a curve, the lines...
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    If it did work, I'm guessing you'd want to apply...

    If it did work, I'm guessing you'd want to apply it before a trip and then re-oil the bore before putting the gun back in the safe. The alcohol carrier would be a good degreaser and strip out any...
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    I haven't used it that much yet, but so far I've...

    I haven't used it that much yet, but so far I've been really impressed with the Brinyte HL18 I bought off Piercing the Darkness (forum sponsor). Check out his website for description and beam...
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    No personal experience, but some shooters in the...

    No personal experience, but some shooters in the US recommend Lock-ease for quicker settling of a barrel after cleaning. It's graphite in solution - apparently you leave a thin layer in the bore...
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    Where does it say that? How about if it's at the...

    Where does it say that? How about if it's at the gunsmith for less than 30days?

    I haven't looked into this in detail, but couldn't see an obvious requirement on the registry website.
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    Krico 300 maybe? I've read that if you email...

    Krico 300 maybe? I've read that if you email Krico direct (contact details on their website) with photos and a serial number they're usually responsive.
  12. Thread: Live Stag Pic

    by PaulNZ
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    Excellent drawing - posted in 2018 (post #18)...

    Excellent drawing - posted in 2018 (post #18) here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f12/tell-me-about-wapiti-45511/index2.html so I don't think it's a recent sketch.
  13. Thread: Bahco Knives

    by PaulNZ
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    A quick google suggests the 'updated' 2446 is...

    A quick google suggests the 'updated' 2446 is made in China, where the older 2444 was made in Sweden...
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    That does appear to be different to the...

    That does appear to be different to the bolt-action mag, but I'm wondering if it would work anyway. Zimmer has shown that the 10rd pistol mag works in the bolt guns, and the RFC thread has a similar...
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    I knew I'd read something about the widths of...

    I knew I'd read something about the widths of these mags before, and I just found the link:

    https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/french-unique-magazines.582725/#post-5370835

    Seems like...
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    Tech - Width 11.27mm below the feed lips and...

    Tech - Width 11.27mm below the feed lips and 11.31mm further down the mag body - see photos below. These look like very similar measurements to those posted by zimmer for his Audax (this one is...
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    So in your screenshot, the 'Type A' which you've...

    So in your screenshot, the 'Type A' which you've clicked on is the one to get? Not the one with the dark grey/green handle and the spool out the front?
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    If you do come across a mag for a bolt-action...

    If you do come across a mag for a bolt-action Unique during your search, perhaps you could let me know. I know someone who would appreciate a spare.

    Good luck with your search. I'll let you know...
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    Some of the suggestions are trending towards...

    Some of the suggestions are trending towards smallish folding knives at over $100 - I'm not sure if that's what the OP is looking for, but if it is I'll throw in a suggestion for a Victorinox Hunter...
  20. Thread: .22 Magazine

    by PaulNZ
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    Agree with the manufacturer and action type, but...

    Agree with the manufacturer and action type, but are you sure about the date range? I'd be thinking older than that.
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    I can recommend the below, but at $1700 for a set...

    I can recommend the below, but at $1700 for a set they're not cheap:

    https://soundgear.com/collections/custom-fit/products/custom-product

    Of course you can then use them for all your shooting...
  22. Just my opinions, and assuming we're only talking...

    Just my opinions, and assuming we're only talking about 1" rings:

    > Your alignment bars should be made from 1" bar (or tube, if the OD is accurate). Don't worry about making points - you'll get a...
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    Sounds like there might be a story worth sharing...

    Sounds like there might be a story worth sharing there somewhere?

    Thanks to all who replied.
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    Looking at Google I think you might have cracked...

    Looking at Google I think you might have cracked it.
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    Anyone know what this fish is?

    Brother caught it surfcasting at Cooks Beach. It's about 5ft long.
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    Anyone recognise it?
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