About Finnwolf

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Age
72
About Finnwolf
Biography:
Bullet waster.
Location:
South Otago
Interests:
Hunting, Fishing, Yank Tanks, Bourbon and Single Malt
Occupation:
Kept Man and Professional Layabout (retired!)

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‘Many of my bullets have died in vain’

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  1. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by rewa On thread : Getting power out of a harley
    The Late , Robert Holden, rode a Harley 883 as his road-bike. He was often asked to explain why, and he just loved the sound, torque etc, of a bike that was only toddling along. He said he rode it...
    Liked On: 13-10-2020, 03:07 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by 6x47 On thread : Stock makers in NZ?
    Here it is prior to the chequering being done https://i.vgy.me/S4Ffvq.jpg
    Liked On: 13-10-2020, 11:22 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Fat ninja On thread : Barrels ruined by cleaning
    ]Sadly it’s there forever. (To remove pitting you have to remove metal....) Typical, I lent a gun to a mate and it came back pitted. Won’t be doing that again.
    Liked On: 13-10-2020, 08:58 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by mudgripz On thread : Getting power out of a harley
    RE Interceptor has about 46hp? That's ok for an old school 650 twin - similar to the trumpys of 50s-60s eg a Triumph Trophy. Top speed for RE suggested to be about 105-110mph or around 170-175ks -...
    Liked On: 12-10-2020, 02:34 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by time out On thread : Bird Predator Control
    Predators are where their food is – especially rats We have about 20 chestnut trees in a group about 100m long down one side of the street properties – a large kiwifruit orchard alongside the...
    Liked On: 12-10-2020, 01:26 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by doinit On thread : The ‘controversial.222’
    When the deer and the thar became thin on the ground.. And the rather thin looking cullers,wrinkled and brown.. Took time off and were city bound.. Back in the valleys lay old spent brass.. In...
    Liked On: 12-10-2020, 12:43 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Getting power out of a harley
    they make a 650 version now.. might be worth looking into outlander... 151157 Another beautiful machine...
    Liked On: 12-10-2020, 08:58 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Photos your proud of -not just hunting
    Got back a week ago and visited both Purakanui and McCLean falls well worth the walk
    Liked On: 12-10-2020, 07:30 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Getting power out of a harley
    I was servicing the enfields for a while and must admit found them very , ummm , shall we say pedestrian in the power delivery in the early models. Not saying that is a bad thing necessarily. I...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 06:47 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Bos On thread : The ‘controversial.222’
    Absolutely right.Got a mate who shall remain nameless who insists that his Remmy 223 is just the beesknees. He loses more animals than anyone I know, simply because he attempts to shoot them on the...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 06:26 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Flyblown On thread : The ‘controversial.222’
    There’s nothing historically controversial about using a .224 calibre bullet in whatever .22 cartridge you like. It’s the advent of internet forums that have stoked up an argument, usually...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 06:16 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by dannyb On thread : New bunny gun excel arms accelerator 22wmr semi
    Well big thanks to Aoraki who scored me a brick of cci gamepoints and Phil_H for giving me some 30gn vmax to try as well. Spent the afternoon at the range with the intent to check drop on paper...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 06:13 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by dannyb On thread : New bunny gun excel arms accelerator 22wmr semi
    I think the more appropriate question is why not :D
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 06:09 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by dannyb On thread : New bunny gun excel arms accelerator 22wmr semi
    Tested 2 different lots of ammo today, of interest the instruction manual states to use 40gn or heavier with a mv of 1870fps or greater. Here is a group shot with Winchester 40gn JHP 6 shots at 50...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 06:08 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Smallfoot On thread : 12ga shotgun slugs
    Yep, I'm keen to go the Rizla route. I didn't realise how much leading I'd get from the factory rifled slugs - I've only reloaded black shotshell before. I'm pretty keen to use a 12ga slug I can drop...
    Liked On: 10-10-2020, 07:08 PM
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