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. 308
    308 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Temperature Stability in Powders
    Greetings all, I was re reading some old Handloader mags the other night. This is something I do from time to time to pick up something that is relevant to what I am up to or regretfully more common...
    Liked On: 29-03-2025, 10:39 PM
  2. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by grandpamac On thread : Temperature Stability in Powders
    Greetings, I have been doing the first bit for some time but at 76 in two weeks I am having some difficulty with the second. GPM.
    Liked On: 29-03-2025, 11:48 AM
  3. Nasty Factory Trigger
    Nasty Factory Trigger liked post by grandpamac On thread : A Bit of a Sort Out
    Greetings All, Mutterings about moving into town have started in our house, from both occupants I should add. A quick inspection of the garage and the barn (96m2 in total) showed there is much to...
    Liked On: 28-03-2025, 08:41 PM
  4. 308
    308 liked post by grandpamac On thread : A Bit of a Sort Out
    I will burn it when it comes back as firewood if I live long enough.
    Liked On: 25-03-2025, 09:05 PM
  5. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by grandpamac On thread : A Bit of a Sort Out
    I will burn it when it comes back as firewood if I live long enough.
    Liked On: 25-03-2025, 02:04 PM
  6. SPEARONZ
    SPEARONZ liked post by grandpamac On thread : A Bit of a Sort Out
    Greetings All, Mutterings about moving into town have started in our house, from both occupants I should add. A quick inspection of the garage and the barn (96m2 in total) showed there is much to...
    Liked On: 24-03-2025, 07:53 PM
  7. Roarless20
    Roarless20 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Low recoil 7mm SAUM load?
    Greetings, Going to a lighter pill and a lighter charge of faster powder might be worth considering. Both will lower recoil. GPM.
    Liked On: 24-03-2025, 07:30 AM
  8. 308
    308 liked post by grandpamac On thread : A Bit of a Sort Out
    Greetings all and thanks for your replies, Work has started on culling the cartridge cases. There is a box of cases for calibres I don't own and a larger box of spares for those I do. Next is to...
    Liked On: 23-03-2025, 09:46 PM
  9. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by grandpamac On thread : Newbie minimal setup
    Greetings, One thing not suggested and to me is essential is a mentor to guide you at first. The answers to your question will differ depending on your rifle and your needs. Tauranga has an...
    Liked On: 23-03-2025, 05:28 PM
  10. Rushy
    Rushy liked post by grandpamac On thread : A Bit of a Sort Out
    Greetings again, The cartridge cases are still work in progress with the first batch rehomed. A start on the powder cupboard has been made. My eye has fallen on some IMR4198 which although quite...
    Liked On: 23-03-2025, 02:05 PM
  11. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by grandpamac On thread : Newbie minimal setup
    Greetings Again, This thread has awakened memories of my early handloading fumbling a little over 50 years ago. I bought a Lee loader for my .303 and was of to the races, or so I thought. My sized...
    Liked On: 17-03-2025, 09:51 PM
  12. Jaco Goosen
    Jaco Goosen liked post by grandpamac On thread : Newbie minimal setup
    Greetings, One thing not suggested and to me is essential is a mentor to guide you at first. The answers to your question will differ depending on your rifle and your needs. Tauranga has an...
    Liked On: 17-03-2025, 11:32 AM
  13. Grey Kiwi
    Grey Kiwi liked post by grandpamac On thread : ammo storage
    Greetings Mathew, You say you won't have much. I say not yet. 193180 My ammo cupboard. Bolted to the wall and a different key to the gunsafe (needed to comply). GPM. PS its chocka now with...
    Liked On: 15-03-2025, 08:52 AM
  14. techno retard
    techno retard liked post by grandpamac On thread : ammo storage
    Greetings Mathew, You say you won't have much. I say not yet. 193180 My ammo cupboard. Bolted to the wall and a different key to the gunsafe (needed to comply). GPM. PS its chocka now with...
    Liked On: 14-03-2025, 11:20 PM
  15. Mrfants
    Mrfants liked post by grandpamac On thread : Difference for velocity and range - 20.4" vs 22.4" barrel - 7mm 08
    Greetings Mrfants, From my own chronographing I would expect around 2750 fps from a 20.5 inch barrel with 140 grain Interlocks or similar. The loss from the 20.5 inch from the 22.5 inch would be...
    Liked On: 09-03-2025, 11:08 PM

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