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 homebrew.357 On thread : .22LR rechambered to .22 Mag...possible?
    My take on this is .22lr dam good bunny buster, cheap amo. My jump up from it would be 22 hornet / 22-250 or the ones in-between, you can reload them, not so with .22mag and it gets expensive per...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 10:49 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by rambo-6mmrem On thread : .22LR rechambered to .22 Mag...possible?
    not recommended They are Different Diameter bullets 22 magnum is a .224 jacketedbullet same as a 223 22lr is smaller .220-.222 depending on the ammunition and the ones that are copper are only...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 10:27 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by timattalon On thread : .22LR rechambered to .22 Mag...possible?
    Hermitage 2nd hand Stirling, Norinco etc in 22 WMR will probably be cheaper and easier than a conversion. So if rifle numbers are an issue, write off one of the singles (donate it destroy it sell...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 10:27 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by gundoc On thread : .22LR rechambered to .22 Mag...possible?
    A lot of single-shot .22's only lock on the bolt handle which is just screwed into the bolt body. Such actions are quite weak. The Lithgow bolt does have a sturdy base but it is only brazed to the...
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 10:46 AM
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    Hermitage liked post by Trout On thread : 3-12 varipower scope ?
    Vixen 3x12x42 under $500,nice light scope,good glass and dials nicely.
    Liked On: 09-02-2021, 10:31 PM
  6. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by Krameranzac On thread : Scopes similar to Bushnell Rimfire
    Nikko Stirling precision may fit the bill. They have a lifetime warranty now too I believe.
    Liked On: 09-02-2021, 10:28 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Aargh my eyes!
    Is this an example of what the media have been telling us about teachers and maths?;):D:D:D:D 15mm barrel would make for very interesting ballistics, I actually genuinely want to know now.
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 08:45 PM
  8. Hermitage
    Hermitage liked post by Stocky On thread : Scope mounting - What to do?
    Issues with form but if its longer that's fine I didn't think my ruger had an overlong LOP but its a Zytel stock. Also for some reason I read that as cutting of 2.5 inchs not 25mms and inch isn't as...
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 01:08 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by woods223 On thread : Scope mounting - What to do?
    Thats what I've done to a couple of rifles over the years.Slightly shorter LOP is better than longer when shooting offhand in my 44+ years experience. If you can't mount your rifle with your eyes...
    Liked On: 04-02-2021, 12:36 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by zimmer On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    It's a few years since I sent a scope to them for modifications so my comments may not be relevant nowadays. I however had no issues in or out with my "telescope". Again I'm not current with my...
    Liked On: 02-02-2021, 08:15 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by bigbear On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    And this is why it takes so long going threw NZ asia, because they wait to they get enough product before sending it back, had to wait about 4 months with them before. The shipping price has always...
    Liked On: 02-02-2021, 12:19 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by S.E.G On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    I went straight to the US customer service
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 05:39 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by S.E.G On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    Contact Leupold customer service directly, based on my very recent experience you my be surprised at their response.
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 05:26 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by OBRIEN On thread : New Member Intro
    Hi, I've had this site recommended to me by numerous folks as the place to come to share knowledge, buy, sell and trade so here i am. I'm Christchurch based, picked up shooting about 3 years ago but...
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 05:14 PM
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    Hermitage liked post by tommygun On thread : Special Assembly Leupold Snapped Reticle
    Not sure about replacement vs repair, but if you take it to a store they'll probably sting you $50-$60 to cover insured international shipping to the US and back. I've never looked into what it'd...
    Liked On: 31-01-2021, 04:27 PM

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