About grandpamac

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

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  1. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by bumblefoot On thread : A tip for pig hunting with the .303
    A tip for you young 'uns when pig hunting with an SMLE.... Get well out in front of everyone and use the butt plate to make an imitation pig print in the mud; it's makes a nearly perfect print........
    Liked On: 12-09-2021, 05:23 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by mawzer308 On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    The evidence is out there and irrefutable, in order to have healthier animals, and better stags, we must shoot more hinds. Those that continue to dispute this are in denial.
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 04:26 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    I have always shot 90% + spikers stags in the interest of 'letting them build up', but after reading on the forum regarding the maths of controlling numbers I have changed my tune and will hunt in...
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 04:26 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Knockdown power
    Knockdown power eh.... The last goat I shot with the 45/70 was knocked down , along with the 1 1/2 inch thick tree it was standing in front of... 'Nuff said ... :thumbsup: (My daughter almost...
    Liked On: 05-09-2021, 07:56 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Knockdown power
    FFS this was done to death...50-60-70 years ago....think it was Matt Grant who set up a wooded box on stand with pencil attached to scribe on paper when box moved...shot box..pencil moved...put but...
    Liked On: 05-09-2021, 03:00 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Marty Henry On thread : 22-204
    The good old 222 magnum surfaces again. It died then ruger used it as the basis of the 204, now with a slightly different shoulder necked back to 224 it's hot again.
    Liked On: 01-09-2021, 07:45 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    Just an addition to GPM's comment re longe range shooters doing extensive testing. With the hot calibres with short barrel life eg 6.5/284 extensive testing is always mindful that each shot fired is...
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 12:07 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Jhon On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    Don't forget some of us enjoy reloading so much any excuse is good enough lol If I didn't enjoy load development I'd have to start an online shop to get rid of 9/10 of all my stuff grandpamac
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 12:07 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    GPM....finally someone else gets it......thankyou.
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 08:18 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : Working up a Load in a Components Drought.
    And if your brand spanking new doesn't shoot and you end up taking it back best not to say "it won't shoot handloads either". IIRC either my last Sako or CZ stated warranty void if using handloads.
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 08:18 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by r87mm On thread : How to manage recoil?
    Biggest way to reduce recoil is reduce bullet weight. Recoil pad, technique, brake etc all good recommendations. Bullet weight will make them all more effective by a lot. Maybe look at the 130gn...
    Liked On: 25-08-2021, 05:40 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Jhon On thread : Small footprint reloading -Beginners also...
    Small footprint reloading Thought I would write this up for anyone contemplating their navel over getting into reloading simply. These are my views and experiences; your mileage may differ. Over...
    Liked On: 23-08-2021, 05:46 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 6.5x55: 2213SC is too slow for 120gr, I say BAH!
    you do realise you have used up 30x 6.5mm projectiles to make that !!!!!!!! Im too cheap for that carry on....3 in wee group,adjust zero and fire another couple or three to confirm and call it...
    Liked On: 23-08-2021, 05:42 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by AMac On thread : Running Out of Time
    Great effort Bumblefoot - the zero sugar + low carbs + stop snacking + exercise has worked for me too. Heaviest I ever got to 106 KG around 20 years ago. now at 59 I am hover around 82/84 kg now way...
    Liked On: 22-08-2021, 09:59 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tararuas hunter On thread : Running Out of Time
    Just do what you can do, Grandpa. and enjoy it. you set the goals. any time in the hills good. older you get, the more you appreciate it, I reckon. Couldnt sit still when I was younger. Now sitting...
    Liked On: 22-08-2021, 08:23 AM

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