About csmiffy

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About csmiffy
Biography:
moved back from OZ 0ctober 16-didn't do any shooting there. grew up in blackball lived there for 35 years
23/7/71
Location:
kaiapoi
Interests:
watching my 72 galaxie rust away-some shooting would be nice
Occupation:
maintenance engineer

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    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Akkar extractor replacement
    There are two ways. One is to make small hollow cutter to remove the square peening then try and then pry the pin along with a sharp screw driver. The other way is to very carefully locate and drill...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 10:29 AM
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    csmiffy liked post by vulcannz On thread : Who Likes A Mannlicher?
    That's not a nice thing to say about your missus!
    Liked On: 16-01-2023, 07:47 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Calculating front sight height ? ( maths heavy )
    Well that went pretty well to plan Addition was 3.1mm once it was tidied up Point of impact dropped 125 mm So at 25m it's 75mm above the bill This is likely to give a 75 to 100 m zero And...
    Liked On: 16-01-2023, 05:12 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Calculating front sight height ? ( maths heavy )
    Divide 25,000 mm by 530 = 47.17 (approx). Divide 150mm x 47.17 = 3.17mm front sight height change.
    Liked On: 16-01-2023, 05:11 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by Chunk On thread : Who Likes A Mannlicher?
    FYI , theres a full wood ruger bolt action 243 in the little old school sports shop in Alexandra for sale . Spotted while the Mrs was in the clothes shop across the road. Its got an old leupold on it...
    Liked On: 16-01-2023, 05:10 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by Mintie On thread : Pard ta62-35 settings
    What was the deal you got?
    Liked On: 16-01-2023, 05:09 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by 6.5 CRD On thread : Lesson Learnt - Cheap Rings
    100%. This whole situation is completely my fault, was in no way a dig at the retailer (hence me not mentioning who it was, even though plenty will put 2 & 2 together.) I was the one that wanted to...
    Liked On: 16-01-2023, 10:03 AM
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    csmiffy liked post by Tahr On thread : Old Farts...
    I think that they are very similar or the same as Federal Fusion which are boded through some sort of fusing process. On the 2nd of those 2 deer the bullet went right through and left some...
    Liked On: 15-01-2023, 09:40 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Red dot for hunting
    I've got a vortex spitfire Gen 2 prism on my .223 at the moment. It seems the perfect compromise for my use. 3x magnification, 1moa etched/illuminated dot, and the entire optic is smaller and lighter...
    Liked On: 15-01-2023, 09:12 AM
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    csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : My oldest cartridge rifle 1859 ( picture heavy )
    So today was testing day for three of my current projects and the Sharps didn't dissapoint Range 30m group with 450 grain Powder Coated bullets propelled by 60 grains FG Black Powder and a decent...
    Liked On: 15-01-2023, 12:39 AM
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    csmiffy liked post by akaroa1 On thread : My oldest cartridge rifle 1859 ( picture heavy )
    Stub was tapped M20x1.5mm for about 30mm at its muzzle end Now I stripped the donor barrel from a Swedish rolling block 12.7x42 1873 that was sporterised but had a 9/10 bore 214531 Work out...
    Liked On: 14-01-2023, 09:02 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by Dicko On thread : what are they worth
    I’ve got at least 6 rebarreled 700’s but it would not be that common now with cheaper options. Unfortunately with Gunsmithing not every job comes back perfect. And if this happens then sorting it...
    Liked On: 13-01-2023, 07:13 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by ElDax On thread : 91 Hi lux wof issue
    Not always the case, I used to have an S15 silvia which had some bucket seats I put in it. Laws are that if the seat is designed for the model of car and bolt in without modification they don't...
    Liked On: 12-01-2023, 05:08 AM
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    csmiffy liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Redundant Calibres
    how many still have the old 8x57 - was popular back in sixties as a hunting rifle - I quess because ex German army Mausers were available
    Liked On: 11-01-2023, 12:18 PM
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    csmiffy liked post by SeftonB On thread : Powder a plenty
    Hey guys, in know way am I affiliated with this business. Just a customer, but all the component shortages going on I thought some of you would find this helpful. Silverfin sports out in Foxton...
    Liked On: 10-01-2023, 07:25 PM

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