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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Last Activity
09-02-2024 12:48 PM
Join Date
14-05-2015
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  1. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by john m On thread : Anyone hunting with a 9.3x62
    Wildman 9.3x62 is the bottom one, top .243 6109 John
    Liked On: 06-10-2016, 03:27 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Dead is better On thread : Reloading without neck sizing
    Well I guess I'm trying a few things. I did go to the trouble of making a wet tumbler and they've become all the rage. But I heard a little theory that the carbon coating on the inside can be rather...
    Liked On: 05-10-2016, 10:18 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Nibblet On thread : Rifle scabbards
    Depending on the designs some can be annoying when trying to go down steep terrain as if it's say barrel down it sticks below your arse and hits the ground and can throw you off balance. They're...
    Liked On: 05-10-2016, 09:05 PM
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    WallyR liked post by mudgripz On thread : Tasco 4x32 on 444 M ?
    444 does have some boot. If you're not wanting to spend much on optics you might be better with a Bushnell, or an air rifle rated Nikko etc. But....some of the early Tascos were pretty reliable and...
    Liked On: 05-10-2016, 01:39 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Bagheera On thread : Wgtn - Big Bend - Wasting my time?
    Oh also take 100% security precautions when keeping your rifle in a hut with children eg carry bolt on you at all times never left in hut; preferably ammo too. it is a great joke to chuck a live...
    Liked On: 05-10-2016, 01:35 PM
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    WallyR liked post by tararua On thread : Green stuff Tararuas
    Central/northern tararuas are good. Shot a goat in there yesterday and found a freshly butchered pig (I estimate about 20kgs total weight based on skin and hock remains), and two deer that were all...
    Liked On: 04-10-2016, 08:36 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Sy270 On thread : Green stuff Tararuas
    You can check the pesticides summary on the doc website before heading out.
    Liked On: 04-10-2016, 01:22 PM
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    WallyR liked post by nzfubz On thread : Guys I need your help!
    Legend
    Liked On: 04-10-2016, 01:16 PM
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    WallyR liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Guys I need your help!
    Are you interested in hunting in the Kawekas in Hawkes bay, as I can sort out a neat campsite with normal vehicle access and Sika deer no problem. Our families/children can be in the same campsite...
    Liked On: 04-10-2016, 01:16 PM
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    WallyR liked post by soontobehunting On thread : Guys I need your help!
    So, I'm not into hunting or know very much about it. BUT my boyfriend loves it and has been begging me to come with him on a trip. He has a big birthday coming up early November so I would like to...
    Liked On: 04-10-2016, 01:15 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Gur1 On thread : Oldie but goodie
    Hi there , here is a photo of my no 4 mk1 303.25 my dad shot lots of deer with it , I shot my 1st sika with it when I was 14 with my own hand loads , it sat in cuboard for many years but have started...
    Liked On: 03-10-2016, 09:39 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Kooza On thread : Hunting Diary
    Well worth doing, got 4 years of info so far and is a great tool to get a feel for when certain areas click, not to mention recording some history for when your in the rocking chair. Normally have...
    Liked On: 02-10-2016, 09:21 PM
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    WallyR liked post by P38 On thread : A Heath Robinson Tumbler for under $30
    My latest shed project. I've been wanting a wet tumbler for some time now to get my brass super shiny and clean, but being a bloody confirmed tight arse I just could not bring myself to part with...
    Liked On: 01-10-2016, 05:53 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Gibo On thread : Bolt face Diameters - Cheat Sheet
    Found this useful when looking at what boltface is compatible with others when thinking or re chambering etc. Stolen from here - Bolt face diameter and calibers - for easy barrel swaps | The...
    Liked On: 29-09-2016, 02:56 PM
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    WallyR liked post by linyera On thread : Only Pigeons ....
    in my fields in Argentina with mexicans hunters !!! http://i63.tinypic.com/11rrus8.jpg
    Liked On: 29-09-2016, 02:45 PM

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