About Hermitage

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About Hermitage
Biography:
I've been interested in rifles and shooting since my teenage years (now 40). Mostly into long range target or rabbit shooting using a laser range finder and dialable scope.
Location:
Whakatane
Interests:
Rifles and writing
Occupation:
English teacher at B.O.P High School

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A good job and a good wife has been the ruin of many a good hunter.

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  1. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by Hunty1 On thread : Tikka barrel value?
    Sold for just under $450 if anyone is interested (not to me).
    Liked On: 19-06-2022, 09:01 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : Need someone to read borescop pics for me.
    If you can't see it with naked eye don't worry about it.
    Liked On: 19-06-2022, 08:52 PM
  3. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by dannyb On thread : Tikka barrel value?
    Recently bought a brand new unfired tikka 300wsm barrel for $200, mate bought a almost new (40 rounds) 7mm rem mag tikka barrel last night on tradme for $200, to me that seems to be about right...
    Liked On: 19-06-2022, 08:48 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Free floating a Remington 700 ADL
    Do not just remove the pressure points in the barrel channel, without strengthening the forend and bedding the action. You’ll find that with the barrel floated that the stock is flexible enough to...
    Liked On: 27-05-2022, 10:35 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Fat belly Dog On thread : Range finder or Range finder bino combo
    Thanks Hermitage and Daniel Good to have some feed back and I will try the 8x30s and a rangefinder out. My current max range is 400m so dont need anything to extreme. The Leopold Yosemite 8x30...
    Liked On: 03-05-2022, 08:38 PM
  6. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Where to measure barrel length?
    Then subtract the length of the ammo measured with a comparator, this gives you the length of the rifling Now you can see why the short mag (saum) looks so efficient in a short tube compared to...
    Liked On: 27-04-2022, 10:42 AM
  7. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by GWH On thread : Where to measure barrel length?
    Its super easy on actions that have an excess gas port on the side which aligns with the bolt...
    Liked On: 27-04-2022, 10:41 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by Bagheera On thread : Where to measure barrel length?
    This is correct. It is quite a bit shorter than the barrel looks. For instance, the OAL of a .308 cartridge is 2.800" (therabouts) so a 20" barrel will only have about 17" of rifling and bullet...
    Liked On: 27-04-2022, 10:41 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by Magnetite On thread : Where to measure barrel length?
    Bolt face to muzzle.
    Liked On: 26-04-2022, 07:42 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by -BW- On thread : Problematic 6mm Remington
    (As we have gone off topic for reloading.. mods feel free to put this somewhere more relevant...) Ok I think the problem has been somewhat identified... I took up Hunter_Nick 's generous...
    Liked On: 26-04-2022, 07:38 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by ChrisW On thread : Bushnell's 'BS' Warranties
    Maybe try contacting Bushnell international. Often manufacturers will direct local agents to come to the party to help protect their brand.
    Liked On: 21-04-2022, 02:02 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by tetawa On thread : Bushnell's 'BS' Warranties
    What does the factory warranty state, NZ wholesalers are quite good at having their own version of "warranties" Have more than once found documentation with the item offering a longer warranty than...
    Liked On: 21-04-2022, 02:01 PM
  13. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by Plinky On thread : Barrels and Accuracy
    If you subscribe to barrel timing theory it’s likely due to the mv not being optimal for the barrel length. I use quickload and the barrel timing calculator for working up new loads. So far it has...
    Liked On: 12-04-2022, 10:57 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Tentman On thread : Barrels and Accuracy
    Shortening it further will be a lottery unless the GS has the measuring equipment and skill to use it.
    Liked On: 12-04-2022, 09:36 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by longshot On thread : Barrels and Accuracy
    Accuracy has a degree of alchemy involved. There are rules and exceptions that prove the rule. Some barrels with twist rates that are theoretically too slow still shoot very accurately with...
    Liked On: 12-04-2022, 09:36 PM

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