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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Best 30 cal 150gn - modest velocity
    I wouldn't want to mix lubed lead and cast bullets in the same fast twist 30 cal barrel The tiniest bit of lead fouling could dramatically effect the jacketed bullet accuracy. I have...
    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 01:02 PM
  2. HuntBeta
    HuntBeta liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Really tall thin gun safe
    7mmwsm Yeh sure I wasn't really thinking of using a steel culvert pipe ... my collection isn't that out of control But if you had enough of those culvert pipes I could build an underground rifle...
    Liked On: 25-12-2023, 09:24 PM
  3. FRST
    FRST liked post by akaroa1 On thread : WW1 SMLE with Winchester A5 build
    Nice work If you can do that with an eyeometer then you can replace the crosshairs on the A5 I've had a few vintage scopes apart ( not an actual A5 ) and it's not that scary in there With...
    Liked On: 25-12-2023, 05:47 PM
  4. Trout
    Trout liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Really tall thin gun safe
    7mmwsm Yeh sure I wasn't really thinking of using a steel culvert pipe ... my collection isn't that out of control But if you had enough of those culvert pipes I could build an underground rifle...
    Liked On: 25-12-2023, 09:28 AM
  5. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : WW1 SMLE with Winchester A5 build
    Nice work If you can do that with an eyeometer then you can replace the crosshairs on the A5 I've had a few vintage scopes apart ( not an actual A5 ) and it's not that scary in there With...
    Liked On: 25-12-2023, 08:30 AM
  6. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Really tall thin gun safe
    7mmwsm Yeh sure I wasn't really thinking of using a steel culvert pipe ... my collection isn't that out of control But if you had enough of those culvert pipes I could build an underground rifle...
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 09:51 PM
  7. 7mmwsm
    7mmwsm liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Really tall thin gun safe
    7mmwsm Yeh sure I wasn't really thinking of using a steel culvert pipe ... my collection isn't that out of control But if you had enough of those culvert pipes I could build an underground rifle...
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 09:20 PM
  8. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Really tall thin gun safe
    7mmwsm Yeh sure I wasn't really thinking of using a steel culvert pipe ... my collection isn't that out of control But if you had enough of those culvert pipes I could build an underground rifle...
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 08:43 PM
  9. Slug
    Slug liked post by akaroa1 On thread : She’s back
    Seems to have survived 30 years
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 09:54 AM
  10. john m
    john m 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: 24-12-2023, 09:07 AM
  11. shananah
    shananah liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    So 3 days hunting in the West Coast and first evening a hind at 170m became the first victim of the 1885 30-40 U.S. Govt I did hit it a little higher than I intended But it dropped in the spot...
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 12:22 AM
  12. shananah
    shananah liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    I finally resolved my load conundrum when Hornady 180 grain RN bullets became available again Found a load using W760 that the rifle seems to like. Loaded plenty, checked the sights and decided...
    Liked On: 24-12-2023, 12:21 AM
  13. rupert
    rupert liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Best 30 cal 150gn - modest velocity
    I wouldn't want to mix lubed lead and cast bullets in the same fast twist 30 cal barrel The tiniest bit of lead fouling could dramatically effect the jacketed bullet accuracy. I have...
    Liked On: 22-12-2023, 08:23 PM
  14. RUMPY
    RUMPY liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Cook Strait Ferry
    You have to wonder how much of the products we use have been across Cook Strait on the ferry ? They certainly are a very vital link for most businesses I think they effect all of us even though...
    Liked On: 22-12-2023, 06:32 PM
  15. #the creeper
    #the creeper liked post by akaroa1 On thread : How far away was the last deer you shot???
    Ooh I can kick that off Driving home from work through a forestryblock with a empty trailer behind the truck. Red hind and yearling run across the vehicle track and up the bank into trees above...
    Liked On: 21-12-2023, 11:52 PM

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