About WallyR

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Age
75
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 veitnamcam On thread : Extirpation (removal) of 'sold, dead or no activity) threads
    I cant afford to buy stuff so dont look in the buy sell section much.
    Liked On: 09-08-2016, 04:56 PM
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    WallyR liked post by mikee On thread : secondhand shotguns
    I quietly live in the hope that some one will sell granddads old shotty cheap cause its old. I would not mind a 100 year old H&H manufactured shotty. It I can't hit the target with 1oz loads then...
    Liked On: 09-08-2016, 11:13 AM
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    WallyR liked post by BRADS On thread : Extirpation (removal) of 'sold, dead or no activity) threads
    It's easier if you have no intention of buying not to comment on for sale threads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 08-08-2016, 06:52 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Happy On thread : Extirpation (removal) of 'sold, dead or no activity) threads
    $180K Aussie ... WTF... Shoulda saved some and made some "good investments" To earn that one would expect some sort of skills ?? 100% of retired folks I know didn't earn that in a year ever . But...
    Liked On: 08-08-2016, 06:46 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Pengy On thread : Storing ammunition
    The cop who did my security check very recently, was telling me that he had just done an inspection where the guy had all of his bolts and ammo stored in his pantry, cunningly disguised as weetbix...
    Liked On: 08-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Bavarian_Hunter On thread : Tikka t3x experiences
    I tried to be clear at the start I'm really not interested in people's thoughts on what guns are better or worse. All I'm after is reviews on the t3x as a gun. Sent from my D6653 using...
    Liked On: 08-08-2016, 10:23 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Sy270 On thread : Rimutaka - mid week hunt anyone?
    Heading in on Wednesday for 2 nights to my mates hut anyone keen? Simon
    Liked On: 07-08-2016, 08:45 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Can a dirty suppressor effect accuracy: You bet it can!
    Good to know thanks. 22s are dirty little buggers they don't have the gas pressure, heat, volume or velocity to effectively clean themselves
    Liked On: 07-08-2016, 08:35 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Beetroot On thread : Can a dirty suppressor effect accuracy: You bet it can!
    So about 7 months ago I posted a thread about will a dirty suppressor effect accuracy. Reason I had asked was that myCZ 22lr didn't seem to shoot as well as it used too, only difference was I had...
    Liked On: 07-08-2016, 08:35 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Blue Arrow On thread : What a bunch of Turkeys!
    chris-b and I arrived in Taumarunui midday on Saturday in April, stacked some wood between checking the bow sights. Which is good as mine had taken a bang the weekend before and was well out. After...
    Liked On: 07-08-2016, 03:19 PM
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    WallyR liked post by P38 On thread : Correct Neck Tension
    And a pedantic determination to achieve absolute consistency from round to round. Think of it as the positive side to OCD Cheers Pete
    Liked On: 07-08-2016, 11:22 AM
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    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : 50 BMG
    I took it for a burn again today with some more loads :cool: Unfortunately its still coppering enough to upset accuracy after 15-20 rounds :oh noes: ...
    Liked On: 06-08-2016, 11:47 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : 50 BMG
    IIRC its really just scaled up 30-06, sure it uses 230 odd grains of powder but they are going down a BIG hole, the jackets are most likely no harder than other jackets on the Amaxes. If you look...
    Liked On: 06-08-2016, 11:46 PM
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    WallyR liked post by 257weatherby On thread : 6.5 STW case and load development.
    I think you've seen this one already, but I wiped off the stains so you could do it, oops, I meant see it again! Bloody gun porn! 53398 300 Weatherby cases, standard, necked and formed, the faster...
    Liked On: 05-08-2016, 10:46 PM
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    WallyR liked post by crzyman On thread : XR650R
    I've had 3 XR600's and raced them in the clubmans class, but when I looked at the 650's they are just to big and clumsy. For more power I went to a CR500 which smokes the XR's..... Now, if I went...
    Liked On: 05-08-2016, 10:25 PM

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