About apkiwi

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About apkiwi
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Palmerston North
Interests:
Military bolt actions, iron sights, etc
Occupation:
Dolphin trainer

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    apkiwi liked post by longshot On thread : Suggestion, A ‘target pdfs’ sticky in the shooting section
    A sticky thread for people to post PDFs or links to printable targets. Pros and cons of different types of sighting in or competition targets etc.
    Liked On: 18-12-2024, 02:39 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Sakoswarosorted On thread : Torque specs for tikka rings?? Scope sliding backwards
    You’ve actually got to do tikka rings up pretty tight, I normally use a 1” socket set with a 1 meter cheater bar and use my foot to nip it up about three turns past tight, when the tube changes shape...
    Liked On: 28-10-2024, 09:21 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by No.3 On thread : Longbranch No4 mag problem
    Yeah, the little 'horseshoe' spring that clicks in between the sear and the mag catch often cracks and/or loses tension, after all they are likely 75-odd years old... If the spring isn't at full...
    Liked On: 02-05-2024, 11:23 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by rupert On thread : homebrew parkerizing
    homebrew parkerizing vid: detailed and precise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UP1O8G2BSA
    Liked On: 19-04-2024, 09:24 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Bush Huntin-Salomon Trail runners
    re ankle strength and rolling them..... mate got me onto a "redneck wobble board" a few years ago when I was regularly rolling ankle getting out of fert sower and finding rocks in long grass...bit of...
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 08:50 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Jhon On thread : Lee bullet seating die issues
    For all that a few knock Lee there are many thousands using them both to compete and put meat on the table. That said, any mass produced product will have a percentage of faulty items. Like most of...
    Liked On: 01-03-2024, 08:21 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by gimp On thread : Deer Population Growth
    From 1931 til the 1970s, first Department of Internal Affairs then the Forest Service (after 1955) killed deer under government control programmes largely motivated by competition with farm livestock...
    Liked On: 09-02-2024, 06:51 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Longranger On thread : Ridge in once fired .303 brass
    A collett die has to move the brass from a larger diameter to a smaller diameter and the brass has to go somewhere and that is in the form of ridges. There should be three or four depending on the...
    Liked On: 03-02-2024, 10:46 AM
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    apkiwi liked post by csmiffy On thread : Colfo press release
    Well they were wingeing on the news tonight about not having the money for the police they were going to employ. Mmm wonder what they could stop for the money?????
    Liked On: 30-01-2024, 06:53 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by vulcannz On thread : Colfo press release
    Hmmm https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/507820/gun-dealer-charged-with-selling-firearms-to-unlicensed-buyers Now re-read that last sentence, he's not saying they are obtained by license...
    Liked On: 30-01-2024, 06:39 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Fssprecision On thread : Colfo press release
    I have asked simple question on a few websites that has got people thinking. If the many millions spent on the registry had be given to Pharmac to say fund more Cancer drugs, you have to wonder...
    Liked On: 30-01-2024, 06:38 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by No.3 On thread : tidy up crown on .22lr
    If doing the abrasive method, a 3m earplug inserted level with the muzzle works as a really easy plug. Doesn't get in the way, and keeps the abrasive paste where it should be. Push it out with a...
    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 09:33 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by rupert On thread : tidy up crown on .22lr
    I used a brass screw with a round slotted head from Mitre 10. I chose the size that was about twice as big as the bore. I think it could have been smaller. I checked the head of the screw for flaws...
    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 09:32 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by Bol Tackshin On thread : tidy up crown on .22lr
    A round-head screw of a diameter greater than the bore but smaller than the barrel itself, in a drill so the head is exposed. Use some valve grinding paste or cutting compound if you are a bit...
    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 09:32 PM
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    apkiwi liked post by tiroahunta On thread : Thoughts on Voere .22’s
    Owned a couple. Straight shooters…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 15-05-2023, 10:27 PM
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