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    johnd liked post by ebf On thread : have you tried tumbling brass in rice?
    John, not sure ? I suspect a sonic would be able to get rid of more "baked on" stuff, and move tinier particles ? In the wet tumbler the other cases kinda act as vibratory media.
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 07:51 PM
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    johnd liked post by zimmer On thread : have you tried tumbling brass in rice?
    johnd Unfortunately I don't think it is available in NZ. I have a good supply as I used to add several Krazy Kloths into any Brownells order. The closest I can see is BRT in Oz. Again I would add it...
    Liked On: 09-02-2022, 10:12 AM
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    johnd liked post by grandpamac On thread : .303 British Load Data Variations
    Greetings all, It has been raining in HB for the last two days and I have been thinking about the widely different load data observed for the .303. Generally the data shot in actual .303 rifles...
    Liked On: 07-02-2022, 09:52 PM
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    johnd liked post by omark On thread : Greek .303
    I find the bsa T shirt is a dead give away !!
    Liked On: 07-02-2022, 09:50 PM
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    johnd liked post by Beavis On thread : Greek .303
    The really dark tarnished stuff is bordering on unsafe. I've sorted through all of mine into go time ammo and stuff to shoot through my buggered SMLE. I may even tear it all down and scrap the crappy...
    Liked On: 07-02-2022, 12:17 PM
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    johnd liked post by 300CALMAN On thread : What will the hunting rifles of the future look like ?
    That looks like a high-powered throwing attachment to me. 189460 I predict the forum will be renamed "NZ Hunting and Clubbing". There will be the predictable treads about how the new metal...
    Liked On: 06-02-2022, 03:30 PM
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    johnd liked post by Husky1600 On thread : Zero MOA rail/base - why?
    Because some people buy red cars, some even buy Sang Yong! Some people wear jeans and some wear those ugly looking Chico things. Despite all the hype and hoopla we see in shooting forums about...
    Liked On: 30-01-2022, 07:30 PM
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    johnd liked post by gundoc On thread : Wobbly Webley again
    A good Mk VI Webley will lock up tight when the action is cycled and the trigger held to the rear. A small amount of 'rock' is OK (about 5 thou each side). Wear in revolver timing generally occurs...
    Liked On: 26-01-2022, 09:51 PM
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    johnd liked post by Southern lite On thread : Southern Lite Packs - Review
    Thanks for the review of my pack. Hope it does you well and you get a few more animals in there soon.
    Liked On: 20-01-2022, 03:27 PM
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    johnd liked post by caberslash On thread : Vintage projectile/bullet box
    Wow, you guys are ooolldddd.... :P I have a few boxes of bullets with cardboard bodies and reinforced metal corners, have a couple of Lynman dies in similar boxes too. Ironic how we used to be...
    Liked On: 23-12-2021, 05:51 PM
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    johnd liked post by zimmer On thread : Vintage projectile/bullet box
    My original go to powder was Nobels #2. I used that until maybe early 90s. Was able to get it for myself and my rifle club from Belmont who seemed to have a stash for somtime aftet after Nobels...
    Liked On: 22-12-2021, 06:06 PM
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    johnd liked post by grandpamac On thread : Vintage projectile/bullet box
    The Norma box. I see that the price has been increased from $8.50 to $10.50. Rip off. 186414186415 GPM
    Liked On: 22-12-2021, 06:06 PM
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    johnd liked post by grandpamac On thread : Vintage projectile/bullet box
    Two boxes of my favourite .30 cal projectile. The bottom one is full and the top one half full. Bought three boxes in the early eighties. I should try to get out more. 186424less than $25.00 each....
    Liked On: 22-12-2021, 06:06 PM
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    johnd liked post by zimmer On thread : Vintage projectile/bullet box
    Here's my collection. The Riverbrand and the SAKO would date from maybe late 60s (post decimal currency 1967) into the 70s. The SAKO was $4.30/50 and hard to get. The Hornady (a relatively obscure...
    Liked On: 22-12-2021, 02:54 PM
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    johnd liked post by Cigar On thread : Vintage projectile/bullet box
    I took a few photos, prices are visible but might have to zoom in. The Sierra box has metal corners too. 186395 186396 186397 186398 186399
    Liked On: 22-12-2021, 02:54 PM

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