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   rupert liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

   My Field's Patent 450 no1 Express got a new roller bearing main spring fitted today 256980 Fantastic circa 1880 rifle and everything you would want and need in a decent stalking rifle EXCEPT...

   Liked On: 13-08-2024, 10:39 AM

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   rupert liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Expander ball coming loose on Hornady precision dies

   Leave it loose, you get far less runout in your brass You also get less runout if you use the expander as a seperate job Don’t pull it out through the neck after depriming, push the expander...

   Liked On: 12-08-2024, 12:08 PM

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   rupert liked post by glens On thread : Remington model 700 ss bdl dm

   Bought this gun 25 years ago. Beautiful but a piece of s^&*t. Always assumed I was a bad shot, But bought a new Tikka 6.5cm a couple of months ago and immediately put 6 rounds into .3 MOA. So...

   Liked On: 12-08-2024, 12:31 AM

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   rupert liked post by Hermitage On thread : Buy Cheap on Forum then Sell for Profit on TradeMe

   Buying something for $X and selling it for $X+$ is as old as civilisation itself. It's the basis of capitalism and it could be argued that without this entrepreneurial spirit, this country would be a...

   Liked On: 11-08-2024, 07:27 PM

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   rupert liked post by No.3 On thread : making my alicraft watertight

   With the cheap solid rivets keep an eye on them as they could be anything in terms of grade of metal and could randomly dissolve on you... But better than steel core as you've found! A 316...

   Liked On: 11-08-2024, 12:24 PM

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   rupert liked post by Allgood On thread : making my alicraft watertight

   I bought the same model Allicraft new from Fife Industries in 1992. Still have it despite a harsh life on the Kaipara netting, fishing and duckshooting. Couple of things I did to mine. Made up...

   Liked On: 11-08-2024, 12:24 PM

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   rupert liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Kaikouras

   Went for a wander today started up the Kowhai then a side creek, thick soaking wet bush and a hell of a lot of deer sign, some so fresh it was steaming but nothing actually seen though. Came down the...

   Liked On: 10-08-2024, 11:22 PM

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   rupert liked post by Crusty On thread : 9 x 39 russian

   One of the cartridges I load, based on the 7.62x39 blown out to 9.3mm / .366. Running 270gr Speers with 15.5gr 2207 for 1085fps. Howa mini action, MDT Oryx stock, Barrel is a 9mm Makarov blank.

   Liked On: 08-08-2024, 11:41 PM

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   rupert liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   There was plenty of surface rust on the action and remains of the shotgun barrel so I was going to paint the metalwork with black etch primer, but decided to give cold blueing a go. Stripped and...

   Liked On: 28-07-2024, 01:50 PM

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    rupert liked post by Juicy On thread : My New G98/K98 Israeli Mauser

    After recently catching some sort of milsurp appreciation bug I happened upon what I consider one of the ultimate milsurps. I thought I would share some (admittedly speculative but somewhat informed)...

    Liked On: 28-07-2024, 10:56 AM

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    rupert 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: 27-07-2024, 05:32 PM

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    rupert liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Cast Lead Thread ?

    Time for some more cast lead I finally got a mould I've often thought might be useful to have in the mould hoard Lyman 457 330 grain hollow point Gould mould My new old Army & Navy 45-60...

    Liked On: 27-07-2024, 03:25 PM

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    rupert liked post by gimp On thread : Seating Depth Test. Waste of Time?

    I think there are a couple of different ways you might look at this. Here's my thinking right now. The process generally followed for load development (which it appears you are following, and...

    Liked On: 27-07-2024, 02:10 PM

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    rupert liked post by Wurzelmangler On thread : Knifemaking photo-essay (8) Shaping the guard

    1) Sanding the bevels close to their final dimensions using a 180 grit belt. 2) I round off the handle and guard edges with a router using a small-radius TCT bit. Note the vacuum cleaner tube...

    Liked On: 10-06-2024, 01:49 PM

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    rupert liked post by Wurzelmangler On thread : Knifemaking photo-essay (8) Shaping the guard

    1) Sanding the spine with a 180 grit belt. 2) I sand the butt curve on the unsupported (slack) belt as indicated by the pink arrow. 3) 180 grit sanding of the sides. 4) 180 grit sanding of...

    Liked On: 10-06-2024, 01:48 PM

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