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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09-08-2019
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  1. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by csmiffy On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    An old family friend was a mechanic and used to work at the local forestry camp in the late 60's early 70s. He told me one day that every year when the recruits graduated/left for next role, there...
    Liked On: 06-04-2020, 05:15 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by gundoc On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    No, the entire original engine and drivetrain is being replaced with a '72 Chevy Nova 250 cid 6 cylinder (rebuilt to about 250 hp), TH350 3 speed auto, and a 8.5" Chevy 10 bolt rear end, power...
    Liked On: 06-04-2020, 01:54 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by gundoc On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    I finally got all the rust, tar and mud encrusted fasteners undone (only had to cut two) and have got all the sheet metal off back to the fire wall. I water blasted the parts and only have to do...
    Liked On: 06-04-2020, 01:33 PM
  4. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by NZ32 On thread : Will COVID-19 change your purchasing decisions?
    Definitely buying more nz made gear but struggling to not by online when it's made overseas. You can see the markup when you search around. Big thing for me recently is buying more second had...
    Liked On: 06-04-2020, 01:10 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by MB On thread : Will COVID-19 change your purchasing decisions?
    Agree with the sentiments. I don't mind paying a bit more to use local business, but not 10x more, especially when they are only a middle man selling Chinese-made goods. Customer service could do...
    Liked On: 06-04-2020, 11:13 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by norsk On thread : Short deer/pig/goat rifles for the tight stuff (lets see em)
    7.62x54R
    Liked On: 06-04-2020, 09:41 AM
  7. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by johnd On thread : Notes for New and Newish Hand Loaders from an Old Fudd
    This is good work grandpamac I would like to ask that other experienced reloaders AVOID chiming in and leave you to run the whole process, so that it can be left as a sticky for beginners and...
    Liked On: 05-04-2020, 10:18 AM
  8. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Notes for New and Newish Hand Loaders from an Old Fudd
    Awesome. I haven't handloaded for about 30-years. I'm not a newbie but to say I'm rusty is an understatement! Maybe making the tutorial a "sticky thread" would be a good idea? Thank you!!!! :)
    Liked On: 05-04-2020, 10:16 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Muzzyfan On thread : Bowhunting with Dogs
    A good tip i found. if your using dog when bowhunting, never ever let it hold or bail. If you dont get a pass through and broad swinging around can make more of mess of a dog than a wild boar.
    Liked On: 04-04-2020, 09:34 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by outlander On thread : Bike Porn - Regardless of the motor, Show off your "two wheeled" beasties
    You're right on all counts, especially regarding electric starts. I do still ride and presently I've just done a ground up restore (rebuild) of a '76 XLCH. It's again a kick start bike ( never...
    Liked On: 02-04-2020, 08:31 AM
  11. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by 257weatherby On thread : Sporterised Lee Enfields - accuracy ??
    Quite like the idea of a 303 in an old Ramline stock, bedded with apeture sights and take it hunting, as long as you can hit a litre coke bottle at 200yds, should be all good, be wearing an old set...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 09:20 AM
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    Finnwolf liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Sporterised Lee Enfields - accuracy ??
    what a load of crap......I shot 2 big red hinds last year with 140grn sp from the .270 both were shot at 300-350 yards both fell over after a shot death run...I lost about a cup full of meat off...
    Liked On: 01-04-2020, 09:19 AM
  13. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Trout On thread : Lock down hunt.
    Well this morning about 6am not far from where I was sleeping,i could hear the larch and pine getting thrashed about,Blimey that sounds like a serius beast.So got the thermos monoculars out,sure...
    Liked On: 31-03-2020, 01:16 PM
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    Finnwolf liked post by mikee On thread : Hunters(dickheads) charged with unlawful hunting during lockdown.
    anthing between 150and 155Mhz is part of the NZ Land Mobile Spectrum and used operators who "lease space", this can be anyone including Emergency services. Collars transmitting every few seconds...
    Liked On: 30-03-2020, 08:36 PM
  15. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Delphus On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    134286 Not a proper gun project, but I had an old slug gun and wanted to teach my daughter to shoot in the backyard. The old iron sights were janky as and not useable. I had a crappy old Simmons...
    Liked On: 29-03-2020, 06:24 PM
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