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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Another Chook botherer dispatched
    Nice One of my first bore and lines and still a favorite Knew it was going to a good home The gift that keeps giving
    Liked On: 19-08-2024, 08:06 PM
  2. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Another Chook botherer dispatched
    Nice One of my first bore and lines and still a favorite Knew it was going to a good home The gift that keeps giving
    Liked On: 19-08-2024, 07:03 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 223 - unusual results
    Oh well you need to get someone else to test it then Failing that I would look very closely at the crown and the last section of the bore
    Liked On: 19-08-2024, 12:25 AM
  4. johnd
    johnd liked post by akaroa1 On thread : To many oldies and to few young people.
    On a similar note, I've been selling a few of my Entry Level BP guns. We need to let younger guys get started with what ever shooting sport we are into. These younger guys will maybe get the bug...
    Liked On: 18-08-2024, 12:32 PM
  5. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Gravity increases exponentially as you grow older. When you do hit the ground you do not bounce as you did when younger. If you do get injured or sick it takes vastly longer to recover and sadly...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:12 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Useing the firearms register
    I found out chatting to the FSA person I dealt with this morning that there is a new option which is "Assisted Registration" For larger collections or non computer guys They will accept an...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 06:45 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Useing the firearms register
    Helpful into to some I had a couple of new old guns to register this morning Rang FSA at about 9:30am and got through without waiting a single second !!!!! Very helpful woman and had s decent...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 06:44 PM
  8. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Useing the firearms register
    Helpful into to some I had a couple of new old guns to register this morning Rang FSA at about 9:30am and got through without waiting a single second !!!!! Very helpful woman and had s decent...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 01:15 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews
    Well you need to be able to make decent flat and folded main springs a new firing pins if you are going to own these old rifles. Very few worth while rifles don't need one or both of those parts...
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 06:07 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Pre 1900 Percussion from UK to NZ
    Yes Or at least apply for a permit and get an official reply on file that a permit was not required The permit to import into NZ is the least scary part of this process
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 06:06 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Leupold M8 2x. Worth it?
    I agree entirely But the question lacked context by the OP What, how and why do you want to use a Scout scope I use them on repop muzzleloaders to avoid conflict with the hammer and nipple...
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 06:03 PM
  12. No.3
    No.3 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Leupold M8 2x. Worth it?
    I agree entirely But the question lacked context by the OP What, how and why do you want to use a Scout scope I use them on repop muzzleloaders to avoid conflict with the hammer and nipple...
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 05:36 PM
  13. NAKED_GOOSE
    NAKED_GOOSE liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Pre 1900 Percussion from UK to NZ
    Yes Or at least apply for a permit and get an official reply on file that a permit was not required The permit to import into NZ is the least scary part of this process
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 01:22 PM
  14. kotuku
    kotuku liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Buy Cheap on Forum then Sell for Profit on TradeMe
    I recently tracked down a vintage rifle I had looked long and hard for. Guy was in CNI and not good on getting me images. He was going to the Auckland gun show and was taking it for forum friends...
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 12:04 PM
  15. rupert
    rupert liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews
    My Field's Patent 450 no1 Express got a new roller bearing main spring fitted today 256980 Fantastic circa 1880 rifle and everything you would want and need in a decent stalking rifle EXCEPT...
    Liked On: 13-08-2024, 10:39 AM

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