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   akaroa1 liked post by caberslash On thread : British shotgun proofs

   Email or phone the Birmingham proof house, they do sod all for modern gun/riflemaking anyway (glorified rubber stamp) and are paid for by our (UK) taxes and have plenty of time for a yarn. ...

   Liked On: 27-01-2025, 07:05 AM

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   akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : British shotgun proofs

   10 is the bore LO the chamber length

   Liked On: 26-01-2025, 10:27 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : Super light thinking

   Interesting. Here is a pic of my "donor" rifle, currently with a 16" barrel in 308, weight is 3226g (7 lbs) at this stage. A Scott Cowan stock would drop it by about 400 - 450 gms. The current...

   Liked On: 22-01-2025, 09:04 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Sidetrack On thread : Super light thinking

   Just to put some perspective on actual weights, the Grendal sits currently 880mm in length and 6lb2oz (around 2.81kg) as I carry it but unloaded. Weight could definitely be shaved off it but it’s...

   Liked On: 22-01-2025, 08:46 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : More 3 shot group fun!

   Some time ago I bought a Bradley made 308 heavy target profile barrel off a forumite who I think shoots mainly F Class. Anyhoo this barrel didn't make the cut although his 3 shot groups didn't look...

   Liked On: 18-01-2025, 09:14 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by norsk On thread : Bring guns over from Europe? Worth the headache?

   It's actually not hard to do. Gun stays with your mate in Rom He applies for an export permit when you have your kiwi licence You apply to import it He takes it to the airport on the agreed...

   Liked On: 16-01-2025, 05:21 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Crusty On thread : What Have You Loaded Today

   At the range the other day - Holy Smoke 2fg is the best load yet. Fraser from Pard was there with the new Labradar. Load tested out at average of 1775 fps. Most accurate so far. A bit of lead in...

   Liked On: 15-01-2025, 10:12 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by whanahuia On thread : Finally getting set up

   It's taken a bit longer than I ever intended, but I finally got a shooting area set up on the new farm. Its one of the big things Ive missed, but it took a bit of consideration in finding an area...

   Liked On: 15-01-2025, 01:06 PM

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   akaroa1 liked post by Trout On thread : Doc land hunting report or lack of!)

   Let the deer do the walking,you sit and wait as light changes from sunset to dark, dark to daylight.

   Liked On: 12-01-2025, 06:21 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by canross On thread : Draft of a "New Zealand new hunters/visitors Guide" for consideration

    Someone mentioned sticky-ing a guide for how new hunters and visitors can hunt in New Zealand, so I figured I’d make a start on one. I see this as useful mainly to new hunters who don’t have...

    Liked On: 12-01-2025, 12:39 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Southcity On thread : Show us your memory wall.

    Having returned to my home after 25 years based in all parts of the world I’m unpacking years of memories. Built a shed and mancave late last year and now starting the process of populating it. ...

    Liked On: 09-01-2025, 01:28 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Tentman On thread : The next flop?

    Ya gotta remember the gun industry is a "fashion industry" cause theres no money in it if I continue to head out with my 100 year old Mauser/Lee Enfield etc . . . .

    Liked On: 08-01-2025, 02:20 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by mikee On thread : The next flop?

    Waitingcfor all those to wail on about barrel life :D

    Liked On: 08-01-2025, 02:20 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Joe Schmo On thread : A one day fishing season...just imagine

    Sometimes I hear people say "I wish our Fish & Game management was like it is in the states..." My response is always "Really, you want to have one week a year that you can shoot one deer and pay...

    Liked On: 03-01-2025, 09:19 PM

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    akaroa1 liked post by Crusty On thread : What Have You Loaded Today

    Over the last few days I have: Cast fifty .45 cal bullets Cast fifty x .50 cal bullets Loaded twenty 500 No.2 Black powder express - 130 gr 2f loaded 50 or so 45/70 Loaded 120 odd 9x39...

    Liked On: 03-01-2025, 07:38 PM

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