About WallyR

Basic Information


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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1,274
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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 res On thread : ADI 223 brass cases
    Std with 5.56 military brass as thicker walls
    Liked On: 07-09-2016, 01:56 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Rushy On thread : Tricky Tracks
    Now that is just plain crazy! I'd give it a go if the zimmer frame had outriggers but the track looks a little narrow in places and I'd probably arse up.
    Liked On: 07-09-2016, 01:54 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Miami_JBT On thread : Thirft Store Body Armor
    http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-way-range.jpeg
    Liked On: 07-09-2016, 11:10 AM
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    WallyR liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Leporidae Leicas and a CZ
    A warm overnight breeze always helps with an early start, slipping through the shelter belt I pushed the rifle out in front while my overalls soaked up dew from the wet grass, nothing moved ...
    Liked On: 06-09-2016, 10:20 PM
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    WallyR liked post by 6.5Harasser On thread : New to reloading problem
    Brass will expand and release the bullet and then can retract to a size that may not allow u to hand fit a projectile. If u can hand fit a projectile, even with a little force, that's normal. A...
    Liked On: 06-09-2016, 09:29 PM
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    WallyR liked post by zimmer On thread : Retained velocity
    If SD = Sectional Density that is another animal again and is a calculated figure related to a projectiles penetration ability. Used to be used by some as a rough guide to killing ability but of...
    Liked On: 06-09-2016, 09:24 PM
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    WallyR liked post by luv2safari On thread : Kreighoff's First Blood
    Thanks everyone. These blues are my favorite bird. They're great eating, fly fast, and the country they're in is magnificent. They call for a Classic setter and doublegun. Rosie, my 10 month old...
    Liked On: 06-09-2016, 10:40 AM
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    WallyR liked post by PERRISCICABA On thread : Just for fun! - New caliber???
    I do love the humour you guys have and i honestly think a bit of fun is essential from time to time… It "was" a 6.5 Creedmoor. Cheers guys, keep the fun of shooting alive, and the jokes as...
    Liked On: 05-09-2016, 07:35 PM
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    WallyR liked post by 300winmag On thread : Northern Territory Trip
    Returned last week from my NT hunt. This year was spent on the adjoining cattle station, all 810,000 acres of it. Same type of country and just as exciting. I managed to blast away at my hearts...
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 09:04 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Gillie On thread : ORC Practical Rifle Match
    To give people an idea of what sort of stages are going to be involved in this event I thought I would post a couple of the stage descriptions from the DRAFT Course of Fire: Match 1 – Know Your...
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 10:25 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Gillie On thread : Tarata Medium Range and 22LR Field Shoot
    Quite true Woody, but as I have been trying to win that trophy for a year or two now coming so close and to loose it on some really basic screw-ups on my part is a bitter pill to swallow. I was...
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 10:20 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Gillie On thread : Tarata Medium Range and 22LR Field Shoot
    I really shouldn't perpetuate the term hostage. They were "no shoot" targets hanging in front of, and partially covering a target for score... but lets just say more than one person decided dead men...
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 10:15 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Maca49 On thread : Tarata Medium Range and 22LR Field Shoot
    Now do you want to know how many you really hit? .....................................? About 5 less than I gave you, I always feel sorry for pensioners, hahahaha
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 10:14 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Gillie On thread : Tarata Medium Range and 22LR Field Shoot
    Thanks very much Guys, Had a big weekend - 35 competitors on Saturday (which make this a big event for us) even with the wet weather we had. Great to see people come along and test themselves and...
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 10:13 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Gillie On thread : Tarata Medium Range and 22LR Field Shoot
    ebf, stop spoiling my fun! I had visions of Savage1 trying to hit a 2" dot standing at 15m three times in a minute or so, with his scope on 8x... And no I do not consider myself vindictive......
    Liked On: 02-09-2016, 10:07 AM

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