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 stug On thread : 2 STAGS IN ONE WEEK
    I don't think you actually read my advice. Uphill, downhill across a gully, doesn't make a difference. With the attitude you have of "lead in the air" you are going to leave a trail of wounded...
    Liked On: 04-06-2017, 06:49 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stug On thread : 2 STAGS IN ONE WEEK
    Well done, but next time before you shoot at 475yds you need to know a bit more about the trajectory of your rifle. Bloody easy to wound and lose a deer at that range. Once you know the ballistics...
    Liked On: 04-06-2017, 06:49 PM
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    WallyR liked post by JWB On thread : 22-250
    Having run a .22-250 for the best part of 44years, my interest lies in Ken Clark's creation, the .224 Clark. 80 and 85 grainers at 3500 ft/sec. Just need to own a barrel shop1
    Liked On: 04-06-2017, 02:54 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Banana On thread : Pistol and 3Gun
    There you go :thumbsup: http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y509/BananaNZ/7aaa8d51-1618-4eec-bc18-490a0c31720d_zps2w8og6v6.jpg
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 05:46 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Bagheera On thread : Lasik Blended Vision and Hunting
    I've had cataracts done and now have fixed focus Left eye at infinity and right is one dioptre short. from age -55 On you'll notice less ability to focus due to lenses get harder. I can read...
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 05:45 PM
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    WallyR liked post by mcdeee On thread : Finishing an animal off
    No, the back left foot. Not the right foot.
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 05:39 PM
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    WallyR liked post by stug On thread : Shotgun Cast
    A properly fitted gun will help you to hit the target better. Simple way is to bring your gun up with your eyes closed, see where the gun is pointed.
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 02:38 PM
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    WallyR liked post by gundoc On thread : Shotgun Cast
    'Cast off' is when the centre line of the stock is to the right of the centre line of the barrels, 'cast on' is when the stock line is to the left. Right-handed, right-eye shooters usually have some...
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 02:38 PM
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    WallyR liked post by P38 On thread : chaps, does anyone wear chaps rather than pants? any good? bad points?
    I wear black long Johns with rugby shorts over top. Keeps my legs warm and stops most scratches while not limiting my movements and they are quiet. Kmart sell them for about $10-15 a pair so no...
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 01:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by ONYVA On thread : chaps, does anyone wear chaps rather than pants? any good? bad points?
    i have a mental image of the village people that i can't get off my mind.
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 01:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Lewy_louie On thread : Anyone been into Macaulay Hut lately?
    Cheers for the replies. I haven't been in there for years, the first was when Sir Ed visited to open it to the public and take a "bath" so to speak. I have fond memories of talking with him. But...
    Liked On: 01-06-2017, 03:28 PM
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    WallyR liked post by On thread : what service rifle projectiles
    sweet thanks the fun of load development begins again
    Liked On: 01-06-2017, 03:14 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Dorkus On thread : Harley's First Hunt
    Harley turns 1 next month. We have been following the deer dog blueprint since we got her. Today she had her first crack and I am over the moon. I knocked off work an hour early and raced up to...
    Liked On: 29-05-2017, 11:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by XBoltstalker On thread : Finally tanned the missus deer skin
    Tanned the missus deer skin. Took couple weeks! Very happy with how it came up and shes wrapped also. 69642
    Liked On: 29-05-2017, 11:03 PM
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    WallyR liked post by Friwi On thread : Taihape LR shoot
    Thank you guys for the warm welcome. You guys have really a nice range set up. It was well worth the trip. Good to see the well mannered suppressor users ;-)
    Liked On: 29-05-2017, 08:46 PM

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