About WallyR

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Age
76
About WallyR
Biography:
Been a shooter from 14 years old (School cadets - 22RF, Air Training Corps - 303 Service Rifle, National Service - FN 7.62 NATO, 9mm submachinegun, varmint hunting Australia - 22/250 Rem, 12 ga claybird targets (Down the Line mainly & novelty field shoots, Trench), NZ - 12ga clay bird DTL. 50 Barrett M82, 500 S&W Magnum revolver - USA. Loved it all.
Location:
Parahaki, Whangarei
Interests:
Shotgun shooting,motorcycles, golf, reading
Occupation:
Retired

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09-02-2024 12:48 PM
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14-05-2015
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    WallyR liked post by Maca49 On thread : Lupy 1200 tbr rangefinder issues
    Image how long it would take you to waddle it out and be thankful for small mercies!!:wtfsmilie:
    Liked On: 28-10-2016, 06:32 PM
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    WallyR liked post by kimjon On thread : Homebrew temperature control
    Don't worry, I didn't go without.
    Liked On: 28-10-2016, 03:00 PM
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    WallyR liked post by kimjon On thread : Homebrew temperature control
    The larger took three weeks to ferment in the coldest part of our house during winter. The temp did get a bit high, but I had to just roll with it and hope for the best. After a week I racked to...
    Liked On: 28-10-2016, 03:00 PM
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    WallyR liked post by P38 On thread : Homebrew temperature control
    kimjon Awesome work :thumbsup: Brewing is very similar to reloading, both are a fascinating process and both are highly addictive. And as with Reloading the more anal you get the better the...
    Liked On: 28-10-2016, 02:59 PM
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    WallyR liked post by kiwijames On thread : Homebrew temperature control
    You're onto it kimjon. STC1000 controller? Some suggest its better to control the refrigeration via a probe in the beer (active fermentation does have a bit of heat) 'rather than air temperatures...
    Liked On: 28-10-2016, 02:57 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Maca49 On thread : NZDA worth joining.
    Have joined Taupo Branch as a superannuitant cheapy!
    Liked On: 26-10-2016, 08:57 PM
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    WallyR liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Reloading issues: stuck decaping pin, stiff pull when resizing
    Firstly set up your die height to suit your chamber, not by a wind it down to the shell holder stab in the dark. Do this by starting well above the case holder and use a case that is tight to...
    Liked On: 25-10-2016, 07:10 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Duke On thread : Duke needs a home
    We are based up in Kerikeri, at this time we may have a family for him to go to, will keep posted.
    Liked On: 25-10-2016, 06:11 PM
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    WallyR liked post by ebf On thread : Unusual Chambering Issue
    caliper on its own is not going to give you a good shoulder measurement. look at the hornady comparator body and headspace bushings. they fit onto a caliper and let you get a decent measurement on...
    Liked On: 25-10-2016, 06:09 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Husky1600 On thread : Buyinig Scope in States
    Am in the US now, off shopping today. It is best to carry optic's in your carry on, cos thats where you can look after them. Take it out of the box, and have the gunshop fit a set of second hand...
    Liked On: 25-10-2016, 06:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Shearer On thread : Goats at 1600m?
    Nah. Not me Rushy. I am a mere mortal. I will leave that mischief to people with much greater skill than I have. I will have to choose my words more carefully next time.
    Liked On: 25-10-2016, 05:51 PM
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    WallyR liked post by planenutz On thread : ATA
    I have two of their shotguns and I'm very happy with them. I think that they represent great bang for your buck and if you do some research you might be surprised to work out what else is made in the...
    Liked On: 24-10-2016, 12:07 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Manu On thread : What length to shorten a 7m08?
    Hey lads just spent the week over waikaremoana with my oldest son age 7. He shoots my tikka .308 with ease and has had his first kill. He has been asking me about a kids size .308! As it turns out...
    Liked On: 23-10-2016, 01:45 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stevodog On thread : Sightron S-TAC Scopes
    The 2.5-17 one like gerbs has is Japanese I think and is more expensive (see deadeye dicks) I imported my 3-16 from eurooptics and didn't incur any GST (by oversight no doubt)
    Liked On: 23-10-2016, 01:45 PM
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    WallyR liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Where's the deer?
    This is way better than "where's Wally ?" Someone needs to start a thread for hidden game animal images.
    Liked On: 20-10-2016, 06:07 PM

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