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   csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Parker Hale aperture sight threads 7/32-36 TPI

   Well I did track down a full set of 3 taps for this job on loan. 240396 They were only a short drive away and the gift of some fresh venison. I know where they are for next time I need them....

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 07:22 PM

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   Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 140 year old Consecutive pair of rifles. What are the chances?

   Steam powered mobile phone Ideal for vintage rifles

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 06:29 PM

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   40mm liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 140 year old Consecutive pair of rifles. What are the chances?

   I spoke to both the guys I brought these rifles off and they were stunned and delighted to hear the story Hopefully they will try and get some more info together about the prior owners

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 04:49 PM

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   40mm liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 140 year old Consecutive pair of rifles. What are the chances?

   Sunday I went to the Timaru Antique Arms Auction to pick up a couple of purchases from a guy coming up from Southland. There was also an item in the auction that I was interested in bidding on if I...

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 04:49 PM

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   Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 140 year old Consecutive pair of rifles. What are the chances?

   Revisiting this old friend to get it hunting ready Made a pass through sizer to get the bullets to the perfect size for the fired cases and no resizing with BP loads Tapped and fitted a Parker...

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   Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 140 year old Consecutive pair of rifles. What are the chances?

   My gunsmithing mentor Mr Vulcan barrels has just visited expressly to view this wonderful pair of rifles So I now have made the promise to get the sights on the latest one sorted and have them both...

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 04:03 PM

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   kristopher liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Parker Hale aperture sight threads 7/32-36 TPI

   Well I did track down a full set of 3 taps for this job on loan. 240396 They were only a short drive away and the gift of some fresh venison. I know where they are for next time I need them....

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 10:58 AM

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   Fssprecision liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Parker Hale aperture sight threads 7/32-36 TPI

   Well I did track down a full set of 3 taps for this job on loan. 240396 They were only a short drive away and the gift of some fresh venison. I know where they are for next time I need them....

   Liked On: 29-12-2023, 10:16 AM

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   tetawa liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Giles

   You won't let him Cheap labor

   Liked On: 26-12-2023, 09:18 PM

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    tetawa liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Giles

    So what is the lesson Retire early ? Or don't retire at all ?

    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 09:18 PM

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    XR500 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Giles

    You won't let him Cheap labor

    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 06:18 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : How far away was the last deer you shot???

    3 hours ago and 170m with my 1885 30-40 U.S. Govt

    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 03:30 PM

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    m101a1 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Giles

    So what is the lesson Retire early ? Or don't retire at all ?

    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 02:11 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Best 30 cal 150gn - modest velocity

    I'm sure someone smarter than me can compare the ballistics of the RN and SP bullets and I don't expect the trajectory difference will be worth worrying about inside 250m

    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 01:03 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Best 30 cal 150gn - modest velocity

    I suggested Hornady 150 RN bullets to @Tentmam Recently I shot my the first deer with one of my vintage projects. Winchester 1885 30-40 US Govt Hornady 180 RN at 170m and a clean one shot...

    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 01:03 PM

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