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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  1. WallyR
    WallyR liked post by MB On thread : More .22LR musings
    I'm not sure if anyone else will find this of benefit, but spent a little more time on the "range" with my unmodified CZ452 yesterday. Conclusions: 1. Winchester subs are OK, but not as good...
    Liked On: 23-07-2016, 05:41 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Gibo On thread : Reloading bench
    Made mine from 4x2 and some heart Rimu across the front to make a solid mounting platform for the press. 52440 52441 52442
    Liked On: 22-07-2016, 07:00 PM
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    WallyR liked post by rambo-6mmrem On thread : Cheap .223 rifle wanted
    just get a marlin xs7 bloody good accurate rifles though may I suggest a 243 rather than a 223 most would say its only goats but I say a living animal pest or non pest should be humanely shot 223...
    Liked On: 22-07-2016, 06:27 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Illuminated Scope Reticle Pros and Cons
    This is just pointing the rifle into a dark spot under the coffee table but it definitely is easier to pick the centre of the reticle with it turned on. As said though I have never felt that I HAD to...
    Liked On: 22-07-2016, 06:20 PM
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    WallyR liked post by planenutz On thread : Javelin MK11 - Bipod
    Update on this product: After a recent walk I found that the thumb-screw had been brushing against my clothing and had unwound to the point it was almost going to fall off. As there is no...
    Liked On: 22-07-2016, 06:18 PM
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    WallyR liked post by MassiveAttack On thread : Sorting 22lr
    CCI is well known to stick in tight chambers (i.e. anything that isn't a loose as a goose 10\22). They started making it with oversized projectiles so that it shoots better in 10/22's and that make...
    Liked On: 17-07-2016, 05:28 PM
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    WallyR liked post by XBoltstalker On thread : Need Scope Advise
    Yep got the nikko sitting here as a spare now. Yeah really happy with it! Bit heavy but im only young so why not. Got an inch grouping at 200m which i was happy with! Dials really well! Shot a pig at...
    Liked On: 17-07-2016, 05:20 PM
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    WallyR liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Help design the NZHS Forum Wildcat - Part 3 - Case
    Well, a Forum Elite Hunter cartridge that can be a little different but still practical might be a 6XC necked up to 6.5mm, 6.8mm or 7mm. Easy brass to find and form if need be, can ai it if...
    Liked On: 17-07-2016, 05:10 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Help design the NZHS Forum Wildcat - Part 3 - Case
    Your point is that everyone who says "7mm is the best, bla bla bla bla" is making a fool of themselves whilst at the same time being absolutely correct
    Liked On: 17-07-2016, 05:09 PM
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    WallyR liked post by ChrisF On thread : Can't wait to try this bad boy out...
    Here's a couple of pics of the 7.62 version , 5/8 thread , its a elegant & simple design , it slips on and screws on approx 1.5 - 2 turns , and then you just click the collar into the locked posn ,...
    Liked On: 17-07-2016, 05:06 PM
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    WallyR liked post by veitnamcam On thread : 308 howa
    Loosen them off then just barely snug them down finger tight and give the butt a couple of tapps on the floor pushing the barrel back into stock and snug up the front screw first making sure the...
    Liked On: 17-07-2016, 04:55 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Gibo On thread : 125gr loads for 308
    I have a nice load for 125 accubonds also using 2206h in a 16" barrel. You may find 2206 is too fast for a 22" barrel and get a better run out of 2208
    Liked On: 15-07-2016, 04:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by R93 On thread : Subsonic 22LR round for hunting?
    Went up the range for a play with a new handgun and brought up the marlin for a shot as well. 15 rnds CCI subs @ 25m on a clean barrel. It shoots a bit better when fouled. Bought it off sneeze...
    Liked On: 13-07-2016, 09:53 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Anyone running a 22-284 or 22-243 AI for rabbits?
    The 90 Bergers at 31-3400 fps are incredible, the high BC combined with the velocity are extremely hard to beat. The 30 Bergers are just plain silly :thumbsup: ...
    Liked On: 13-07-2016, 09:40 PM
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    WallyR liked post by time out On thread : Bird Predator Control
    Seems to have been a lot of rain round the BOP lately - damp conditions in bait stations result in mouldy bait Mouldy bait sucks! - rats just won’t eat it - change to new bait and they wolf it ...
    Liked On: 13-07-2016, 09:20 PM

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