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    gadgetman liked post by lefty1 On thread : Getting old
    Hi , All I live in Wanganui and turn 90 in april , i have been doing gun work since I turned 16 (it was a slug gun ) in the time since then i have learned a lot and and can do anything gun wise (...
    Liked On: 29-03-2017, 03:05 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by Tommy On thread : Stupid Unsafe Rifle
    You once owned that very rifle, in an ATI stock. I onsold it to him.
    Liked On: 29-03-2017, 12:07 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by Puffin On thread : DIY Inductive Annealer
    Talking with graeme the other day inspired me to get the soldering iron out and put together an inductive annealer to take advantage of the excellent case-to-case consistency they are capable...
    Liked On: 29-03-2017, 10:52 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by GravelBen On thread : 22 lr vs 22 mag vs 17HMR
    I'd probably just use the 223 you already have and handload or use cheap bulk ammo. A 17hmr will do the job but if the ammo isn't significantly cheaper than 223 then why bother. Unless you want...
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 08:21 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by GravelBen On thread : 22 lr vs 22 mag vs 17HMR
    I've owned a 22wmr and used 17hmr, have considered buying an hmr but for me both 22wmr and 17hmr are stuck in a bit of an awkward middle ground between the 22lr and 223. They're not quiet and dirt...
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 08:14 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by Shearer On thread : 22 lr vs 22 mag vs 17HMR
    If you have a 22lr and a 223 you have your bases covered (as long as the 223 is accurate enough to take advantage of it's range capabilities). If you wanted a 3rd light rifle, I would go for the...
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 08:10 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by zimmer On thread : The real story on Swiss firearms ownership
    Can you yodel if so you are in, they will take you in a flash :P I reload for mine. Have a quantity of GP11 but have never fired it. S&B are supposedly introducing factory ammo some time in the...
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 06:01 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by norsk On thread : Walnut and blued steel,
    I refinnished the Stock on my Mauser. I have to varnish it to keen the rain out,but its not bad looking.660536605466056
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 11:36 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by Frodo On thread : Walnut and blued steel,
    Quick detach scope. Adds weight, but nice to have the option! Highly rate the calibre. Doesn't kick much...esp. in a 8.5# rifle.
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 11:36 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by On thread : What Would You Expect?
    most of us here are hard enought to take it doesnt matter what rifle you own someones not going to like it
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 11:33 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by kotuku On thread : Lets See The Transport havn a Oops moment
    me again-good news head is back on motor in me surf ,so its now get her goin trial her round chc for a couple of weeks -then a WOF,and trundle her over the alps to greymouth to a very eager owner...
    Liked On: 28-03-2017, 10:49 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by madjon_ On thread : Fishing tomorrow!
    More progress,I think,fitted floor.gotta find some paint.66045
    Liked On: 27-03-2017, 10:01 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by XBoltstalker On thread : .243 @ 330yds
    Bought the missus a tikka .243, just got in back from getting a chronny and threaded for suppressor. Shoots straight. Cheap nikko stirling scope, dialled it in for 330yds and abitve wind. Beauty ...
    Liked On: 27-03-2017, 06:38 AM
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    gadgetman liked post by outdoorlad On thread : What Would You Expect?
    Not sure they will take it back when he's lopped half the barrel off :D
    Liked On: 26-03-2017, 10:20 PM
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    gadgetman liked post by Shearer On thread : What Would You Expect?
    I can see you have 2 major problems. 1. 7mm-08 2. Kimber. I would expect 4-6" groups at 50m
    Liked On: 26-03-2017, 10:18 PM

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