About grandpamac

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About grandpamac
Location:
Okawa Hawkes Bay
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Hunting, handloading and outdoor.
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Retired

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  1. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by grandpamac On thread : No more powder
    A post on a Forum proves nothing. Show me the original information from Hodgdons. Still nothing on their website. GPM.
    Liked On: 24-04-2023, 04:42 PM
  2. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : Modern Heirloom rifles
    I have a lot of my late fathers tools here including an old spade and fork that have been fitted with shovel handles as he could not bend over much. I use them much for the same reason. GPM.
    Liked On: 24-04-2023, 03:26 PM
  3. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by grandpamac On thread : Modern Heirloom rifles
    Greetings All, I think that the question posed in the OP has two separate parts. 1. What would be special to us and 2. What would be special to our children. Although we may rejoice in the fine...
    Liked On: 24-04-2023, 02:55 PM
  4. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by grandpamac On thread : BSA 243 at the range
    Greetings, Most .243 rifles will have a 10 inch twist barrel. This may be marginal with some of the longer projectiles so it would be a good idea to measure the twist. Not surprised the Corelokt...
    Liked On: 24-04-2023, 08:45 AM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Load Data Conundrums.
    Greetings, Those were the two projectiles I graphed, along with the old Hodgdon Data. The interesting thing was that the 160 grain partition was gaining pressure much faster than the 162 Hornady...
    Liked On: 24-04-2023, 12:02 AM
  6. ANTSMAN
    ANTSMAN liked post by grandpamac On thread : BSA 243 at the range
    Greetings, Most .243 rifles will have a 10 inch twist barrel. This may be marginal with some of the longer projectiles so it would be a good idea to measure the twist. Not surprised the Corelokt...
    Liked On: 23-04-2023, 06:49 PM
  7. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : Load Data Conundrums.
    Greetings All, Micky Duck you are correct that the grooves reduce engraving resistance but they are still harder and longer than cup and core projectiles due to the solid copper construction. They...
    Liked On: 23-04-2023, 04:52 PM
  8. keneff
    keneff liked post by grandpamac On thread : Recommended Reloading Reading
    Greetings, Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal put out by Wolf Publishing and Load Data dot com are good sources for reliable articles and data, together with the Hodgdons and ADI on line load...
    Liked On: 23-04-2023, 10:53 AM
  9. shooternz
    shooternz liked post by grandpamac On thread : Recommended Reloading Reading
    Greetings, Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal put out by Wolf Publishing and Load Data dot com are good sources for reliable articles and data, together with the Hodgdons and ADI on line load...
    Liked On: 22-04-2023, 01:37 PM
  10. 308
    308 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Recommended Reloading Reading
    Greetings, Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal put out by Wolf Publishing and Load Data dot com are good sources for reliable articles and data, together with the Hodgdons and ADI on line load...
    Liked On: 21-04-2023, 06:00 PM
  11. JohnQT
    JohnQT liked post by grandpamac On thread : Recommended Reloading Reading
    Greetings, Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal put out by Wolf Publishing and Load Data dot com are good sources for reliable articles and data, together with the Hodgdons and ADI on line load...
    Liked On: 21-04-2023, 10:36 AM
  12. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by grandpamac On thread : Recommended Reloading Reading
    Greetings, Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal put out by Wolf Publishing and Load Data dot com are good sources for reliable articles and data, together with the Hodgdons and ADI on line load...
    Liked On: 21-04-2023, 10:16 AM
  13. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by grandpamac On thread : Resized Cartridges Won't Chamber
    Greetings, From this post it sounds as though you may be using mixed brass in your loads. Different makes of brass can vary widely in weight and hence capacity. This will give different pressures...
    Liked On: 20-04-2023, 07:31 PM
  14. will.i.em
    will.i.em liked post by grandpamac On thread : Resized Cartridges Won't Chamber
    Greetings, From this post it sounds as though you may be using mixed brass in your loads. Different makes of brass can vary widely in weight and hence capacity. This will give different pressures...
    Liked On: 20-04-2023, 09:20 AM
  15. Ross Nolan
    Ross Nolan liked post by grandpamac On thread : F Class Finally
    Greeting All, The day has finally arrived and I shot my first ever 600 yard shoot this morning with the 7mm-08. Didn't do too badly for a novice and an elderly one at that. Conditions were perfect,...
    Liked On: 19-04-2023, 01:34 PM

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