About grandpamac

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

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  1. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by bully On thread : A Rifle for Almost Everything.
    just another way to skin a cat... (can I still say that...) the only things that change are a flatter or better wind bucking way to get there.
    Liked On: 11-08-2020, 07:49 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : What happens to factory brass on first firing ?
    Just looked up my data for my latest 308 Palma brass, once fired. Measured in the groove in 2 places. Unfired 0.4053 Same case fired one time 0.4055 Would expect no change after next firing with...
    Liked On: 09-08-2020, 08:27 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : More .303 markings
    Slightly OT but mention could also be made of the P13 in .276 Enfield that the British were developing just prior to WWI. With onset of WWI development was dropped in favour or continuing with the...
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 10:57 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by hebe On thread : Getting to know the Sika a bit better
    I didn’t manage to get out immediately after the COVID lockdown but after a cursory reshuffle of my annual leave and a couple of phone calls I had two good trips planned into the Kawekas in June...
    Liked On: 06-08-2020, 07:51 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by shooternz On thread : .44 magnum twist rate
    A friend of mine shoots the 280gr in .44 mag Handi Rifle with a 1:38" twist with no problems other than the .432" groove diameter other guy shoots them in a .444 Marlin with the same twist it is not...
    Liked On: 04-08-2020, 05:27 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by zimmer On thread : 308 twist rate
    Lowdown on twist rates affecting velocity - How Muzzle Velocity Changes with Different Barrel Twist Rates « Daily Bulletin...
    Liked On: 30-07-2020, 11:08 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by TeRei On thread : Threaded 243 barrel
    We swopped some rifles to get DPT suppressors and took them into DPT. Enabled an exact fitting.
    Liked On: 29-07-2020, 10:13 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Niceandfar On thread : 308 twist rate
    Allways appreciate your input grandpamac . Cheers. I have committed to a 1 in 7 so looking forward to seeing how it shoots. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 28-07-2020, 12:03 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Boar Freak On thread : The original WTF bullet? Wow.
    You are partially right Flyblown. Its thing from the past when projectile design was less developed, things have changed but most people kept using the same thing they did before. I used to shoot...
    Liked On: 28-07-2020, 08:02 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by r87mm On thread : Old decent 4x32 scope?
    Had a 4x40 wide field Carton brand scope I brought brand new with my first 22 in 1987ish. It was a great scope and ended up on a 223 until I sold it. My old next door neighbor had the 3-9 version...
    Liked On: 27-07-2020, 06:48 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by 30late On thread : One for the ole .243 part 2
    Having a few computer issues but ill carry on regardless. That rifle in my earlier post is my ole Ruger m77 243 that i bought when i was about 20yrs old so that is 43 yrs ago, it has been largely...
    Liked On: 27-07-2020, 09:47 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by kiwiazonic On thread : Too fast and dangerous? 7mm Rem Mag, 180gr ELD-M, RL26
    Thanks grandpamac, at this point I am thinking I will reduce the load. I have a wife and kids to think about so playing risky with loads is not something I am keen to do. Thanks for all your help. I...
    Liked On: 21-07-2020, 11:18 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Tentman On thread : Too fast and dangerous? 7mm Rem Mag, 180gr ELD-M, RL26
    Hmmmm - Running this in Quickload (without all the variables solved esp case capacity) it says your velocity with 68.0gn is around 3030 fps from your 26" barrel and pressure is in the vicinity of...
    Liked On: 21-07-2020, 08:26 AM
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    grandpamac liked post by Scout On thread : .405 Win
    I have been messing with the .405Win & .303 cases for a while making up a few different rounds (6.5X53R, .375 Ex 2 1/2in + others) just measured a few rims just now .405 Hornady 405 1.64mm to...
    Liked On: 20-07-2020, 02:42 PM
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    grandpamac liked post by Cordite On thread : How much does handloading improve accuracy?
    Handloading is not to save money, you just end up shooting more.
    Liked On: 13-07-2020, 03:53 PM

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