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About Pete_D
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    Pete_D liked post by R93 On thread : Shout out for Howa
    Not a fan of cutting springs on anything essential unless I personally owned the firearm. Can be a short term fix due to spring quality. Would rather replace with lightened OEM springs if...
    Liked On: 18-01-2019, 02:04 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Scouser On thread : Shout out for Howa
    Yep....thats me..... 103057
    Liked On: 18-01-2019, 01:46 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Steelisreal On thread : Shout out for Howa
    Agreed, they feel crappy with an overly heavy trigger pull. Lighten that sucker up and they're very nice. Maybe not Timney nice perhaps, wouldn't know as I've never owned one. But very nice...
    Liked On: 18-01-2019, 01:37 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by rambo-6mmrem On thread : Shout out for Howa
    I have a howa 1500 2 actually one in 6.5 creedmoor and one mini action on Grendel (for sale) Both are sub half moa guns Both have had trigger jobs and are awesome triggers The creedmoor is a...
    Liked On: 18-01-2019, 11:44 AM
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    Pete_D liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    Good Vid, I learnt some really useful points regarding slings. Again though, proper use of a tree as a rest wasn't fully covered. In my opinion the best way to use a tree is as follows: A right...
    Liked On: 17-01-2019, 05:03 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Sasquatch On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    Ryan Cleckner's videos were helpful & informative for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-lzvjGPgKE&index=11&list=PLACF2AEF0EC711484
    Liked On: 17-01-2019, 05:03 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Cordite On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    Even the stock sideways against a tree will cause vibration and change of impact - so when resting stock forend against side of a tree have your hand in between.
    Liked On: 15-01-2019, 11:13 AM
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    Pete_D liked post by Mooseman On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    One thing to remember is if you are resting on a fence or tree anything for that matter make sure the barrel isn't touching anything. If it is the harmonics in the barrel will be affected and your...
    Liked On: 15-01-2019, 11:13 AM
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    Pete_D liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    I use the seated across knees position more than prone. With practice very fast and a bit more height to shoot over vegetation.
    Liked On: 15-01-2019, 11:13 AM
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    Pete_D liked post by Sideshow On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    Pete_D I’d say when you have a chance go back and have a really good read of this article! Especially about the hand sandwich which is where most get caught out...been there got the bloody t shirt.
    Liked On: 14-01-2019, 12:14 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Max Headroom On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    To add to the above, lots of practice with a .22, if you can afford the ammo.
    Liked On: 14-01-2019, 12:13 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Magnus On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    My boy is 10, I have him Practice using the rifle sling to support his left hand/arm to tighten everything up. Works well for him. Other then that backpack as a rest or using what ever is available...
    Liked On: 14-01-2019, 12:13 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Ingrid 51 On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    Before bipods came into vogue, I used to carry two short and sharpened thin bamboo sticks. They were approx 300mm long with a couple of the wide ‘Post Office’ rubber bands half way up. Spread the...
    Liked On: 11-01-2019, 08:46 AM
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    Pete_D liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/Hold+that+Forend.html this will see you right,it did for me.
    Liked On: 10-01-2019, 09:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by timattalon On thread : Prone shooting in the field
    One technique I recommend to new shooters is to teach them to look for the impact of the bullet through the scope BEFORE lifting their head. Some tell me that it wont matter as the bullet will have...
    Liked On: 10-01-2019, 09:00 PM
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