About HoppyV8

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Age
50
About HoppyV8
Biography:
Born in the Bay of Plenty - live in sunny Nelson. Have a young family who love the outdoors and getting out into the hills
Location:
Nelson
Interests:
Hunting and fishing!
Occupation:
Marine biologist

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26-03-2025 08:26 AM
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04-05-2020
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Jaco Goosen On thread : 6.5 x 55 alternative powder to Vihtavuori N560
    Ar2209 works great
    Liked On: 24-02-2023, 02:48 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by imaca On thread : 6.5 x 55 alternative powder to Vihtavuori N560
    I too am using 49gr of N560, not quite getting that speed but it is a hot load! Reloader 22 is a performer in 6.5x55 but is rare as N560 atm AR2209 works well too, has a similar but slightly slower...
    Liked On: 24-02-2023, 02:48 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Bos On thread : 6.5 x 55 alternative powder to Vihtavuori N560
    44 Gr 2209 - around 2700 fps
    Liked On: 24-02-2023, 02:48 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Kimber 7mm-08 On thread : No deer, but never mind.
    After advice and encouragement from some forum members rod and Dama dama I headed for a day hunt a couple weeks ago to stretch the legs and get a well needed break from thinking about work. It was...
    Liked On: 14-12-2022, 08:10 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by 223nut On thread : Help? Next steps for mounting Antlers...
    I made up a paste of baking soda and peroxide, scrub with a toothbrush and leave it for a while, careful not to get it on antlers if they have nice staining on them (mine didn't so covered the whole...
    Liked On: 27-10-2022, 02:08 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Help? Next steps for mounting Antlers...
    so you whiten the bone of skull...or not,paint works ok too,my old chammy heads have scratchfill primer in brown.... screw skullcap to bit of wood and hang it on wall... if you have a look at the...
    Liked On: 27-10-2022, 02:08 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Synthetic On thread : Marlin X7 misfires with .223 PMC 55 gr soft points
    I've had the exact same issue with the exact same rifle and caliber, shooting 55gr Hornady Frontier ammo. Took it to a reputable gunshop, they checked everything and suggested it's the ammo's fault.
    Liked On: 16-08-2022, 11:02 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Marlin X7 misfires with .223 PMC 55 gr soft points
    pan metal corporation..... it was a common fault with the early stuff from 25-30 years ago...... that stuff could well have been sitting that long of longer.... 99% sure another brand will not...
    Liked On: 15-08-2022, 10:22 PM
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    HoppyV8 liked post by Gordo On thread : Disposing of old ammunition
    I would have thought the best way to dispose of any ammo is down a long thin tube with a telescope put on top.
    Liked On: 14-06-2022, 07:26 PM
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