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  1. Cyclops
    Cyclops liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Any Whitworth shooters ?
    Well it took a solid year to finally get the PH Whitworth .451 rifle 181875 Near mint condition Perfect for my purposes 181875 181877
    Liked On: 23-10-2021, 04:41 PM
  2. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Any Whitworth shooters ?
    Well it took a solid year to finally get the PH Whitworth .451 rifle 181875 Near mint condition Perfect for my purposes 181875 181877
    Liked On: 23-10-2021, 04:40 PM
  3. HILLBILLYHUNTERS
    HILLBILLYHUNTERS liked post by akaroa1 On thread : When men were men
    The sub is so thick in there now you can't walk to the rock biv Still nice country and love it up above the lake But haven't taken any good bulls out of there despite seeing plenty Did get one...
    Liked On: 17-10-2021, 08:03 PM
  4. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by akaroa1 On thread : When men were men
    The sub is so thick in there now you can't walk to the rock biv Still nice country and love it up above the lake But haven't taken any good bulls out of there despite seeing plenty Did get one...
    Liked On: 17-10-2021, 10:28 AM
  5. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    grandpamac I have a good friend with a Bonehill 303 double circa 1895 and proofed for 215 grain projectiles Bores are 9.5/10 Exterior is 9/10 I have handled it often but never shot it He...
    Liked On: 08-10-2021, 12:48 PM
  6. nowool
    nowool liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    What's everyone doing for self isolation projects I have a few years worth of gun projects on the book But i suspect I might rip through them this winter Fitted and tested a 209 primer...
    Liked On: 04-10-2021, 02:26 AM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    A high pressure 577 with big conicals will be the next build .62 patched round balls are starting to work if it is rifled My .72 musket is easy to shoot and accurate enough but not for much more...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 05:48 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    Left hand locks were uncommon on single shot rifles But they were made for double barrel rifles and shotguns So not unheard of The left hand back action lock on my .72 musket is likely to have...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 05:47 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Thermal handhelds - how far can you really spot an animal?
    XP 50 and plenty of experience over 4 years 3km in ideal conditions 2km relatively often 1km even in sub optimal conditions 1km in good condition and you can tell the deer species and sex...
    Liked On: 02-10-2021, 11:46 PM
  10. sapphire
    sapphire liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Thermal handhelds - how far can you really spot an animal?
    XP 50 and plenty of experience over 4 years 3km in ideal conditions 2km relatively often 1km even in sub optimal conditions 1km in good condition and you can tell the deer species and sex...
    Liked On: 02-10-2021, 10:08 PM
  11. 55six
    55six liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Thermal handhelds - how far can you really spot an animal?
    XP 50 and plenty of experience over 4 years 3km in ideal conditions 2km relatively often 1km even in sub optimal conditions 1km in good condition and you can tell the deer species and sex...
    Liked On: 01-10-2021, 05:57 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Plywood forms (seating)
    Any images Daggers_187 I think most DoC conservacies just do their own think with fit outs There is a "DoC Back Country manual" but it's more general about heights and widths and bench space per...
    Liked On: 24-09-2021, 08:03 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    grandpamac I have a good friend with a Bonehill 303 double circa 1895 and proofed for 215 grain projectiles Bores are 9.5/10 Exterior is 9/10 I have handled it often but never shot it He...
    Liked On: 19-09-2021, 06:04 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    I would dearly love to own a left hand SMLE ( and yes I know it's no big deal to reach over and use the bolt ). But I like things to be correct Doubt there has ever been a true left hand version...
    Liked On: 19-09-2021, 06:02 PM
  15. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    grandpamac I have a good friend with a Bonehill 303 double circa 1895 and proofed for 215 grain projectiles Bores are 9.5/10 Exterior is 9/10 I have handled it often but never shot it He...
    Liked On: 19-09-2021, 05:33 PM

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