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   Tokoroa Cast Projectiles liked post by Dicko On thread : School me on the 7x57 mauser

   I've had them on and off for the last 27 years. Presently have an R version in a K4. I tend to think of them as the German .308W. Do everything without fuss or fanfare. I will make a few points...

   Liked On: Yesterday, 11:04 AM

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   SPEARONZ liked post by Dicko On thread : Loading 162 ELDX vs ELDM ?

   I think it is a bullet by bullet proposition. I find the 145gn X in the .270W very explosive, core exits, shrapnel cuts through the lungs, heart from chest shots. Emphatic killers. The 178 Eldx...

   Liked On: 27-03-2025, 04:35 PM

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   Mararoa liked post by Dicko On thread : Loading 162 ELDX vs ELDM ?

   I think it is a bullet by bullet proposition. I find the 145gn X in the .270W very explosive, core exits, shrapnel cuts through the lungs, heart from chest shots. Emphatic killers. The 178 Eldx...

   Liked On: 27-03-2025, 04:22 PM

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   csmiffy liked post by Dicko On thread : Ford ranger 2 litre bi turbo

   Ecoboost is Ford’s high output petrol engine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   Liked On: 26-03-2025, 07:42 PM

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   Mistral liked post by Dicko On thread : when your neighbour discharges a firearm recklessly and the cops do......

   Why not just go over and have a chat with them about shooting elsewhere. Some where more appropriate without upsetting their neighbours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   Liked On: 24-03-2025, 07:12 PM

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   Gkp liked post by Dicko On thread : Sleeping mat recommendation

   Another option to consider. I've been using an insulated Sea to Summit mat as my light mat for packing. Its been very good and used in a Macpac Neve bag with down in the top, sleve for the pad. R...

   Liked On: 24-03-2025, 02:11 PM

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   chainsaw liked post by Dicko On thread : Modern Packs

   Joe S. Looking at the size of that elk’s head relative to your back and assuming you’re not 5’6”, that is a big animal and great set of antlers. Having hauled out moose, I understand the weight...

   Liked On: 23-03-2025, 05:38 PM

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   Joe Schmo liked post by Dicko On thread : Modern Packs

   Joe S. Looking at the size of that elk’s head relative to your back and assuming you’re not 5’6”, that is a big animal and great set of antlers. Having hauled out moose, I understand the weight...

   Liked On: 23-03-2025, 03:53 PM

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   dannyb liked post by Dicko On thread : 3006 questions

   Around 57/57.5 gns of 2209 will give you low to mid 2800's fps with a 180 in a 22"tube. However i have had some rifles where that load is a bit warm and have to drop back to 56.5. Its a pretty std...

   Liked On: 16-03-2025, 07:39 PM

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    John Duxbury liked post by Dicko On thread : 3006 questions

    Around 57/57.5 gns of 2209 will give you low to mid 2800's fps with a 180 in a 22"tube. However i have had some rifles where that load is a bit warm and have to drop back to 56.5. Its a pretty std...

    Liked On: 16-03-2025, 06:51 PM

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    Mroach liked post by Dicko On thread : A question for the doubters

    No I don’t think so. It strongly supports a heavy for calibre frangible projectiles as being very effective. There is no paired comparison here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Liked On: 15-03-2025, 08:14 AM

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    techno retard liked post by Dicko On thread : when your neighbour discharges a firearm recklessly and the cops do......

    Why not just go over and have a chat with them about shooting elsewhere. Some where more appropriate without upsetting their neighbours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Liked On: 12-03-2025, 08:05 AM

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    7mmwsm liked post by Dicko On thread : when your neighbour discharges a firearm recklessly and the cops do......

    Why not just go over and have a chat with them about shooting elsewhere. Some where more appropriate without upsetting their neighbours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Liked On: 12-03-2025, 07:14 AM

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    Tahr liked post by Dicko On thread : when your neighbour discharges a firearm recklessly and the cops do......

    Why not just go over and have a chat with them about shooting elsewhere. Some where more appropriate without upsetting their neighbours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Liked On: 11-03-2025, 10:47 PM

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    superdiver liked post by Dicko On thread : 3006 load

    Buzz, use 60 grains. Start a 58 with a 150. Should get 2900 plus. 3000 in a 24 inch tube. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 08:31 PM

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