About Cordite

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About Cordite
Biography:
Married. GP. Shoot mainly .303
Location:
NZ Mainland (Dunedin)
Interests:
Politics, Religion, Guns, Shooting, and other non-divisive topics.
Occupation:
One of the Caring Professions (not saying other professions are careless).

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An itch ... is ... a desire to scratch

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  1. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Shearer On thread : Pocket Binos
    I got some of these off Ali express a few years ago for my Kowa 10x32s. Really good solution.
    Liked On: 13-04-2020, 10:51 AM
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    Cordite liked post by chainsaw On thread : Double grouping .... likely causes ?
    A couple of pics - before and after fixing the mag box binding issue. Confirmed my diagnosis of the cause for double grouping. This one before - a few different loads & pills all showing 2 shots in...
    Liked On: 13-04-2020, 08:16 AM
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    Cordite liked post by norsk On thread : Is a 6.5x55 enough gun for Thar
    I'm not sure I don't think there are any Thar in Sweden so the Bullet might not know what to do. Try shooting at some Thar pictures first,see what happens. 6.5x55 is heaps,thousands of...
    Liked On: 12-04-2020, 09:53 PM
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    Cordite liked post by 40mm On thread : Double grouping .... likely causes ?
    your grouping should be a 2.0m spread for two shots if you are isolating correctly
    Liked On: 12-04-2020, 09:08 AM
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    Cordite liked post by Boar Freak On thread : Bare shaft tuning
    The idea is that you want to be able to get a bare shaft to fly as straight out of the bow as possible. It's optimal to apply that force as directly in line with the arrow as possible. This is...
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 11:50 PM
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    Cordite liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Double grouping .... likely causes ?
    Double grouping is generally a bedding issue
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 08:26 PM
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    Cordite liked post by csmiffy On thread : Bare shaft tuning
    yeah.. well from the title, the subject matter is way different from what I thought it would be. I'm going now
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 08:14 PM
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    Cordite liked post by Liam258 On thread : Pocket Binos
    Thanks Cordite they will definitely be a step up from by vortex diamondbacks. Good point as well about taking a long distance shot safely.
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 06:58 PM
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    Cordite liked post by Rosco On thread : Storing tent etc in the bush?
    20l bucket with push on lid, just make sure it is dry when you put it in other wise it will get moldy, we have tents and sleeping bags stored this way for over 25 years..... we bury them in the...
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 01:39 PM
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    Cordite liked post by Gfootey On thread : Storing tent etc in the bush?
    Almost died on one trip up to the tops.. Car broke down which meant we walked up in dark. Weather turned into sleet and blowing a gale. By the time we got to campsite I was totally written off (...
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 01:38 PM
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    Cordite liked post by res On thread : Do you clean your primer pockets?
    I never used to, but when I changed to ss pin tumbling to clean the brass I deprime before tumbling so that the primer pocket and flash hole get cleaned. Cant say that I have noticed any difference...
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 08:49 AM
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    Cordite liked post by Moutere On thread : Do you clean your primer pockets?
    Yes, either hand tool or stainless pin media, similar reasoning to Kelton. Basically ensures consistency. Edit to add: I’m sure there is not a measurable gain in doing so, just appeals to me to...
    Liked On: 11-04-2020, 08:47 AM
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    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : Cratered Primer
    Yep, piss poor firing pin fit in bolt face. It can only be cured by replacing or rebuilding the pin. It is a specialized job to get the correct fit, shape and protrusion. A mistake with any one of...
    Liked On: 10-04-2020, 10:49 AM
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    Cordite liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Cratered Primer
    I'd say it's normal an agressive firing pin spring, with good protrusion and a little clearence around it in the hole in the bolt face.
    Liked On: 09-04-2020, 09:14 PM
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    Cordite liked post by stug On thread : What have you killed inside your bubble during LEVEL 4
    My cat has killed a rat.
    Liked On: 09-04-2020, 02:35 PM

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