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   grandpamac liked post by Bill999 On thread : Can twist rate be too fast?

   Iv heard from mitch maxbury that there were bullets that blew up mid flight in 308 target shooting if certian bullets were spun too fast Its going to be interesting as 8.6blackout becomes more...

   Liked On: 16-08-2022, 03:47 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by Steelisreal On thread : First time reloading 270win

   This looks an awful lot like your seating die is set too low in the press. The marks on the case mouth could indicate that it is contacting with the crimping part internally. If your seating die...

   Liked On: 15-08-2022, 05:57 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by Cigar On thread : Neck/bullet welding?

   Yeah, it does happen, but I haven't heard of it to point of ripping projectiles in half! The trick is to push the projectiles a slight amount deeper in a seating die to break the bond, then they...

   Liked On: 14-08-2022, 08:33 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Downloading .223 for similar 17 HMR effect?

   1;8 should stabalise everything...varmit pills will be super explody and you will NEED to keep velocity down or they may not reach target.....

   Liked On: 14-08-2022, 08:27 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 303 Double Rifle and what whiskey ?

   I spoke to him this morning about his whisky likes and dislikes And dug these out of the workshop hoard So after the next trip to town to buy the whisky I'm all set 203563

   Liked On: 11-08-2022, 06:38 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Cartridge and Rifle Camberings Availability.

   Well regardless of the cause, I’ve personally seen some positive in it. It’s made me revisit my expectations of accuracy from my firearms, and freed me up some time and mental space. Given the lack...

   Liked On: 11-08-2022, 05:12 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by shooternz On thread : Roll crimping 308 subs

   Your are spot on, with jacketed bullets the only cases that may need a crimp are the ones with short necks and very heavy recoil then it would be prudent to use bullets with a cannelure and crimp...

   Liked On: 10-08-2022, 07:38 PM

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   grandpamac liked post by Pixie Z On thread : Old huts

   Here’s a cool wee hut I’m sure some of you know. Built in 1920. Bunks are made of Manuka. Has a hefty hut book that goes back to the mid 1980s, even with people writing several pages per entry. ...

   Liked On: 10-08-2022, 08:19 AM

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   grandpamac liked post by Bobba On thread : Roll crimping 308 subs

   Hi grandpamac. Thanks for your input. From all the research I have done( mainly this forum) the cast 151gr projectiles can be quite a loose fit in the neck and prone to moving. The crimp will fix...

   Liked On: 09-08-2022, 11:43 AM

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    grandpamac liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Black Locust for long bows

    There has been a lot of trial work done on Robinia in NZ, and the results have indicated that it produces extremely well here, but only on fertile, sheltered sites that would also grow great...

    Liked On: 03-08-2022, 10:17 AM

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    grandpamac liked post by annzer On thread : Black Locust for long bows

    I planted 2 hectares of black Locust or Robinia for posts over 20 years ago. I have since found out it makes good longbows. If anyone wants some wood it's free. I can even deliver lower Nth Island...

    Liked On: 01-08-2022, 09:06 AM

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    grandpamac liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Sighting in / handloads

    I would sight it in 1 1/2" high at 100 with the factory ammo, then its ready for hunting. Then play around with reloads but dont change the scope until the reloads are perfected. If the reload...

    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 04:52 PM

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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?

    the cheek weld thing has been fixed many times over..pair of wooly socks,one over the buttplate up onto stock and stuff the other one inside it to raise check rest...I must have seen 50-100 different...

    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 04:18 PM

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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?

    Definitely. It really amazes me how well it shoots :)

    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 04:17 PM

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    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?

    Spent the afternoon sighting in the old .303 . Absolutely stoked the way the 106 year old girl shoots. Averaged 3 inch, 3-shot groups at 100 yards when I did my job correctly, and even a couple of 2...

    Liked On: 24-07-2022, 04:13 PM

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