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. A330driver
    A330driver liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 12-12-2023, 10:05 AM
  2. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    They have really taken off. 30 to 40 years ago it was quite open. DoC has sprayed some of it with little effect. There has been some contorta control round toward Castle Camp. NZFS seeded the Kawekas...
    Liked On: 12-12-2023, 09:38 AM
  3. johnd
    johnd liked post by grandpamac On thread : Increasing case neck tension
    Greetings, I have seen this problem over and over again with the Lee Collet dies and the problem is always brass that is too hard. You need to anneal the necks after each third load max and better...
    Liked On: 12-12-2023, 08:21 AM
  4. Dama dama
    Dama dama liked post by grandpamac On thread : Versatile powders?
    Greetings, My picks would include AR2206H for its sheer flexibility. I use it more than any other powder including reduced loads in my old soldiers. AR2209 would work well in the Creedmoor and even...
    Liked On: 11-12-2023, 10:17 PM
  5. Mooseman
    Mooseman liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 11-12-2023, 06:57 PM
  6. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by grandpamac On thread : Increasing case neck tension
    Greetings, I have seen this problem over and over again with the Lee Collet dies and the problem is always brass that is too hard. You need to anneal the necks after each third load max and better...
    Liked On: 11-12-2023, 12:03 PM
  7. blip
    blip liked post by grandpamac On thread : 243
    Greetings, I have spoken to more than one hunter that favoured the 85 grain projectiles over anything heavier in the .243. GPM.
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 10:37 AM
  8. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by grandpamac On thread : 243
    Greetings, I have spoken to more than one hunter that favoured the 85 grain projectiles over anything heavier in the .243. GPM.
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 10:36 AM
  9. Eat Meater
    Eat Meater liked post by grandpamac On thread : 243
    Greetings, Depends on the twist. If it is a 1 in 10" (you should measure it to make sure) you may struggle to stabilise anything 100 grains with a boat tail. Remington rifles mostly have a i in 9"...
    Liked On: 10-12-2023, 09:25 AM
  10. kristopher
    kristopher liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 09-12-2023, 05:24 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by grandpamac On thread : Uncommon knowledge
    Greetings, To answer question 1, the 30-06 is a modification of the 30-03 cartridge adopted in 1903 in the 03 Springfield. The 03 had a longer case and a 220 grain round nose projectile. It was...
    Liked On: 09-12-2023, 02:13 PM
  12. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 08-12-2023, 10:42 PM
  13. Ned
    Ned liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 08-12-2023, 10:28 PM
  14. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 08-12-2023, 08:53 PM
  15. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by grandpamac On thread : First Decent Walk for Some Time
    Greetings all, Don't get excited, this is not some epic tale of multi day treks in the Kawekas but merely a note on some old codgers morning walk. I've posted before about my walks up Kuripapango...
    Liked On: 08-12-2023, 07:31 PM

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