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  1. Thread: Farm raincoat

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    I had a betacraft iso 940 on the farm and thought...

    I had a betacraft iso 940 on the farm and thought it was very good, quite light and breathable but very waterproof. Currently have a kaiwaka storm force blue coat and am not sold on it to be honest....
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    Thanks for all the comments and stories guys, I'm...

    Thanks for all the comments and stories guys, I'm definitely not alone in my situation! Will keep working on my leg strength and see how I get on once calving has finished on the farm [emoji106]
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    Although from what I've been told having ACL and...

    Although from what I've been told having ACL and especially meniscus trouble predisposes you to needing a knee replacement later on down the track

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    Appreciate the feedback from everyone, theres a...

    Appreciate the feedback from everyone, theres a bit of a range of opinion which I guess I expected. I'm feeling like when/if I go for a walk I probably want to pick my spot wisely.

    Here's a...
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    Hunting with a knee injury

    A couple of months ago I ruptured my ACL playing hockey and am planning to have surgery in January when its a bit quieter on the farm. Just wondering how people approach hunting when they set out...
  6. The rand peeled away and the soles started coming...

    The rand peeled away and the soles started coming off at the toe, same thing happened to a couple of mates pairs. I'm now using La Sportiva Karakorum Gtx boots, so far so good

    Sent from my...
  7. From personal experience I'd steer clear of Lowas...

    From personal experience I'd steer clear of Lowas but others will probably say they're great

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    The normal swandri jerseys are only 65% wool. I...

    The normal swandri jerseys are only 65% wool. I looked at my norsewear one and was surprised that the tag said 100% wool, even though it looks very similar. Goes to show not everything's made the...
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    I think the shorter barrel length producing more...

    I think the shorter barrel length producing more recoil is also easily explained using Newtons second law, F=ma which is force = mass x acceleration.

    If mass (bullet weight) is constant and MV is...
  10. Thread: Best Value Sling

    by poc30
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    I use bushbuck ones which have been good and...

    I use bushbuck ones which have been good and comfortable but one split the foam on a long walk with my heavy enough 300wsm. Its still holding together but won't take it on a long walk now

    Sent...
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    I have been using winchester brass shooting 200...

    I have been using winchester brass shooting 200 gr eldx with 62.8 grains reloader 17 which is quite hot. 2 split necks out of 50 on the 4th firing so hopefully will get another 1 or 2 firings from...
  12. Personally I think they could have been asked...

    Personally I think they could have been asked better but even then Sage would never give a straight answer

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    Just been on One News too Sent from my...

    Just been on One News too

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    I'm sure any rules the greens would make would go...

    I'm sure any rules the greens would make would go way over the top, BUT, is the current situation sustainable? There's definitely not as much bait around as there once was

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    Cheers that sounds like the go Sent from my...

    Cheers that sounds like the go

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    Can binoculars be repaired

    While boulder hoping down a creek last week my binos fell out of my bino pouch, hit a rock and fell into water. Immediately picked them out and thought they looked alright in the dark. Next morning...
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    Doesn't really count but I drilled out the...

    Doesn't really count but I drilled out the fastening holes on my rcbs challenger press to 8mm, they must have been imperial and were slightly too small to put an 8mm bolt through

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    I'm not sure if it would work for pumice but salt...

    I'm not sure if it would work for pumice but salt destroys soil structure and prevents drainage on some (most?) soil types. Could be an easy fix if it works. I would've thought that lime would been...
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    When I read the original on Stuff I was shocked....

    When I read the original on Stuff I was shocked. The bit about going to the supermarket for food is just nuts! Some people live in a different world

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    Betacraft iso 940 jacket and stoney creek force...

    Betacraft iso 940 jacket and stoney creek force 18 leggings, leggings are really good with zips down the side of the shin and at the hips that make them way easier to get into although I've seen them...
  21. Thread: Cell Phone

    by poc30
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    I also had a Samsung s7 till recently, lasted me...

    I also had a Samsung s7 till recently, lasted me 3 years and last 9 months had a cracked back and front (got run over) but still worked fine, got a new s10 as I got sick of the cracks. Has a great...
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    Hi Nick! Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

    Hi Nick!

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    Got a good older set of 505 scales that seem to...

    Got a good older set of 505 scales that seem to be consistent, plenty good enough for what I do currently

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    Cheers for the replies, only load for a couple of...

    Cheers for the replies, only load for a couple of calibres currently and have the Lee trimmers so case length is pretty sorted but the other stuff looks good

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    Tools for case prep

    Hi everyone, after putting together a reloading set up bit by bit I've got to the stage where I need the little stuff, e.g. chamfer tools, primer pocket tools, flash hole deburrer etc. I assume most...
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