About zimmer

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About zimmer
Biography:
Long since given up hunting - too decrepit now.
Shot lots of deer, pigs, tahr, goats (lost count after around 1000), rabbits, possums, wild cattle.
Target shooter now mainly F Class.
Location:
Waikato
Interests:
Rifles old and new, reloading, computers, playing on my lathe, farming alpacas.
Occupation:
Not working, in constant leisure mode.

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    zimmer liked post by garyp On thread : Home ‘bluing’
    If anyone wants bits blued I can do them in a few weeks when I do a number of guns, only stipulation is that they are already polished/sanded of any previous bluing, that is bare steel surface. Cost...
    Liked On: 07-09-2021, 05:41 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Husky1600 On thread : Intruder in my garage.
    Heres a few that shelter in our fencing shed each time it snows - 177913 I have a 30 sec video of them all jostling for position, but have no idea how to attach it to a post.
    Liked On: 07-09-2021, 09:40 AM
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    zimmer liked post by kiwi303 On thread : The Precision rimfire thread
    Tried a few groups at 100m Really likes Eley match but CCI standard goes pretty well to. bloody happy with under MOA at 100m for a pea shooter 177821 177820
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 11:29 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Jhon On thread : Old Powder Burn Rate Chart
    Attached is an old Powder Burn Rate Chart ex a site which now appears to be defunct - Reloader's Nest. The chart was of interest to me as its the only one I've ever found that shows positions for ICI...
    Liked On: 03-09-2021, 06:35 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Kiwi.bloke On thread : Flush QD sling studs for a rifle - Grovtec
    Quite different I recall. Push in and turn 90 degrees to release. Spring loaded. Have a couple I think in the bit box.
    Liked On: 02-09-2021, 05:58 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Frogfeatures On thread : Hand priming tool or press
    Hand prime, I have a Lee but I prefer to use my Lyman 310 tool.
    Liked On: 02-09-2021, 09:39 AM
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    zimmer liked post by terryf On thread : Nitecore Stock
    Yes they are protected. :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 01-09-2021, 06:39 PM
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    zimmer liked post by TeRei On thread : RCBS Chargemaster lite
    Another step to add problems. Keen to try the Lite but the 1500 is faithful and accurate as ever. Gotta love technology when you pump out 200 rounds at a time.
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 01:27 PM
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    zimmer liked post by kiwijames On thread : Redding S Type Match Dies - Bushing or not?
    No, in the instance there is no relationship between the brass and the chamber other than one sits in the other. You need to either know the wall thickness atvthe neck and the projectile OD, or the...
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 10:02 AM
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    zimmer liked post by garyp On thread : Flush QD sling studs for a rifle - Grovtec
    I have flush fitting Pachmayr bases on most of my rifles. They look fantastic.
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 09:55 AM
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    zimmer liked post by kiwijames On thread : Redding S Type Match Dies - Bushing or not?
    You cannot neck size without a bushing. Type-S need one or its just a huge hole. I suspect you have loaded your old tight neck brass and have minimal neck tension now. If your chamber was tight,...
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 03:27 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Shamus_ On thread : Flush QD sling studs for a rifle - Grovtec
    I have them on two of my rifles and I like them. You definitely DON'T want the full rotation ones EDIT: I just checked and I have at least 3 different brands of flush cups and sling attachments...
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 02:58 PM
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    zimmer liked post by Dicko On thread : CCI Standard Velocity problems
    I’ve got 3 or 4 high grade .22LRs here. No mufflers on them. I’ve shot a lot of different match and subsonic ammo through them. I’d never rate CCI std velocity as match grade and your groups are what...
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 09:44 AM
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    zimmer liked post by Flyblown On thread : CCI Standard Velocity problems
    Believe it or not… CCI have agreed to refund my rubbish Standard Velocity bricks. How they intend doing this, I do not yet know. I had ridiculous performance a couple of nights ago - crazy...
    Liked On: 28-08-2021, 09:18 AM
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    zimmer liked post by dannyb On thread : Loose projectile
    soon as I can I'll come out mate will make all of this a lot simpler :thumbsup:
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 07:33 PM

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