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    nickbop liked post by the.camo.butcher On thread : What dog breed ( or cross breed ) do you deer indicate with?
    I have a vizsla/ wirehaired vizsla. She's small at 2 years 25ish kilo which helps throwing her over fences and obstacles. Best part about vizslas is versatility we go from shooting deer in the...
    Liked On: 04-07-2024, 04:57 PM
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    nickbop liked post by gimp On thread : Testing a conventional approach to load development
    For those interested in understanding further whether the testing methodology is valid - Does shooting 20 round groups allow us to see and measure differences in precision? Here is an...
    Liked On: 04-07-2024, 08:53 AM
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    nickbop liked post by Ground Control On thread : Testing a conventional approach to load development
    After reading through the recent post my memory was triggered about some basic load development I did with my .223 . I looked back through my photos and found this target . If you look at the...
    Liked On: 03-07-2024, 01:34 PM
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    nickbop liked post by Cowboy On thread : Hunting with ya kid
    After shooting a few goats my little girl was needing a rifle more her size rather than one of mine so I'd picked her up a 6.5 grendel. She immediately scoped herself with it and thanks to Vietnamcam...
    Liked On: 03-07-2024, 01:16 PM
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    nickbop liked post by gimp On thread : Testing a conventional approach to load development
    A conventional approach to load development is: 1. Select a powder and projectile that appear suitable 2. Identify the OAL or comparator length to the lands 3. Load a series of rounds in...
    Liked On: 02-07-2024, 09:31 AM
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    nickbop liked post by Tahr On thread : How Tickled Can You Be...
    It's nice being part of someones' success. Sam is a keen family member and I was very happy to source a nice T3 in .260 with a 20" Bartlein and muffler and and set it up with a scope and bipod for...
    Liked On: 01-07-2024, 05:39 PM
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    nickbop liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : wood and leather
    A while back I had a Savage 20g/22 mag dropped in for a refurbish so after a strip down I reshaped the wrist and grip, added a grip cap, re set the off center butt plate, thinned down the forestock...
    Liked On: 25-06-2024, 08:37 AM
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    nickbop liked post by MB On thread : Deep Drops
    I've done quite a bit of this kind of fishing in Northland over the years. Rewards are certainly there if you're willing to put the effort in and spend money on boat fuel. Location is key and...
    Liked On: 19-06-2024, 09:12 AM
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    nickbop liked post by stug On thread : Shoot lightweight rifles
    Took the K95 out today for a long range session. Spotted this hare at 656 yds. Rested over my pack with a bag under the butt. One shot, complete pass through! 252927
    Liked On: 17-06-2024, 05:36 PM
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    nickbop liked post by Bushline On thread : best tool for aiding with bush bashing
    https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/secateur-lion-number-1/5637172271.p Don’t piss around with cheap secateurs, there’s a reason people in horticulture use these or felco.
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 08:44 AM
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    nickbop liked post by Snoppernator On thread : Waiting
    Waiting The dog winded keenly off the bush track. We were in business. Giving him the nod, he cautiously stepped forward. Every 10 metres or so he would stop and lock up. He would look back at...
    Liked On: 10-06-2024, 04:29 PM
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    nickbop liked post by TLB On thread : 223 on deer
    251921 Sika vs 75gr eldm yesterday. Amazing the expansion even with a low muzzle velocity. At 20 odd yards no part of the bullet exited her head.
    Liked On: 06-06-2024, 09:12 AM
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    nickbop liked post by Scott Cowan On thread : Finally - Carbon Paulownia Howa Superlite 400g
    I’ve been making slow progress on a bunch of stocks, sako 85, 75, 2x superlite Howas, lefty Tikka t3x, Tikka M55, Christensen Arms… I think that’s all of them lol. 2 are in getting a finishing coat...
    Liked On: 06-06-2024, 09:09 AM
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    nickbop liked post by robhughes-games On thread : HGPRECISION. Cnc gunsmithing and services
    Hi all. I've recently quit my job as a full time machinist to start up my own business. Bad time to start up but here it goes. I think a lot of the products we import for firearms could be made...
    Liked On: 05-06-2024, 03:08 PM
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    nickbop liked post by Bow Out On thread : The one that got away - Pureora edition
    Most of you probably have a ‘one that got away’ story. Here’s a story of a stag that got the better of me. It’s a long read, but hopefully this one resonates with a few hunters who have missed out on...
    Liked On: 05-06-2024, 10:14 AM
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