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    johnd liked post by Rangidan On thread : Wool, wool, wool.
    I was going to hit the like button. But that's not the right word!!
    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 09:19 PM
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    johnd liked post by gonetropo On thread : Wool, wool, wool.
    i met rob muldoon once, he was the narrator in the nz stage version of rhps. he was damn good at it too
    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 09:18 PM
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    johnd liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Wool, wool, wool.
    I often go to the saleyards and hear drystock farmers saying that people should be wearing more wool. While wearing their farm fleece tops...... ;)
    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 09:17 PM
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    johnd liked post by Ground Control On thread : Wool, wool, wool.
    I actually have a foot in each camp when it comes to synthetic vs natural fibres . I grew up with Wool and still like it in some applications, but the truth is that synthetic materials have improved...
    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 09:16 PM
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    johnd liked post by stevodog On thread : Belmont rifle powder 763
    Thanks, I've got heaps though
    Liked On: 17-08-2020, 10:14 PM
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    johnd liked post by Beavis On thread : Question regarding some surplus 303
    The HXP 303 ammo is relatively very recent manufacture. It is/was all made on machinery from Olin. It is non corrosive primed and I believe it is loaded with some kind of canister grade St. Marks...
    Liked On: 16-08-2020, 08:06 PM
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    johnd liked post by Tentman On thread : Weird hare behaviour
    The expression "mad as a March hare" is relevant. March is the Hare's northern hemisphere spring mating time when they do their "dance" etc. Down here its in our spring, mostly I've seen it in...
    Liked On: 15-08-2020, 07:00 PM
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    johnd liked post by Cordite On thread : Question regarding some surplus 303
    Maybe because they are mil spec powders, militaries like using ball powders. But a lot of mil spec ammo has inconsistent powder charges. Not the powder's fault. Someone may have a better answer,...
    Liked On: 15-08-2020, 06:37 PM
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    johnd liked post by Woody On thread : Meet and Greet for Gapped Axe
    There's two bloody big bqs in the clubhouse and a big scoffing table. Panoramic glass front looks out to 100 and 200m covered mounds and behind the target berms is a massive bush covered face as a...
    Liked On: 14-08-2020, 04:59 PM
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    johnd liked post by GWH On thread : The model 7 in your life
    Back in December 2019 a good ole hunting mate was very sadly taken from us quite a few years too soon. Wayno had and loved his original model 7 in 243 win. He'd used it to hunt rereationally and...
    Liked On: 10-08-2020, 09:57 PM
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    johnd liked post by zarathustra On thread : Refurbished my Wooden Stock
    Forgot to mention that the rifle is an original tang safety Ruger M77 in 25-06. Scope on before photos is a Kahles Helia S 6x42 and on after photos is a USA made Weaver Micro-Trac T16x
    Liked On: 08-08-2020, 06:27 PM
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    johnd liked post by ebf On thread : Causes of accuracy in a rifle
    The 3 most important factors affecting accuracy in any rifle: 1) the shooter 2) the shooter 3) the shooter
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 08:33 PM
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    johnd liked post by gundoc On thread : More .303 markings
    It has a very low serial number! It appears to be a standard ERA (Eddystone Remington Arms) P14 made for the UK WW1 contract. It has been subsequently been sold out of service and been commercially...
    Liked On: 07-08-2020, 08:19 PM
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    johnd liked post by takbok On thread : Tabletop reloading set up
    Not tabletop size, but this is my portable press frame made from 3 x 3 fence post and other bits glued, screwed and nailed together. 146643
    Liked On: 05-08-2020, 05:49 PM
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    johnd liked post by ebf On thread : 440m ladder test
    riiiight, and why are you choosing 3,4,5 to focus on ? also, what chrony did you use ? single shots don't tell you much. how do you know you did not shank any of the shots and affect where the...
    Liked On: 04-08-2020, 08:34 PM

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