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Joined: Nov 2, 2022
Last seen: Feb 12, 2026
Topics: 4 / Replies: 174
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Re: Kluis beter inrig / To revamp a safe

Hoe stoor n mens die vuurwapens - kolf boontoe, of loop boontoe? xxxStorage of firearms - barrel up, or upside down?Daar is sekere gewere wat loop ond...

3 years ago
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Re: When moderators become like polititians.

Deleted - like his request for an explanation, deleted and then his post - Targeting a 15 year old, also deleted. I have just sat back and watched him...

3 years ago
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Re: .410 - good for ...?

They are good for small kids.  You can teach them the art of shotgunning flying targets, without the recoil of a 12 gauge.

3 years ago
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Re: The Creed and its lover.

Fortunately, mine identifies as a 6,71x49mm Rimless...

3 years ago
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Re: Somchem S335

I cannot help with calculations, but I do remember a thing or two from an old timer sharing his  experiences  ... DO NOT - by any means, or ...

3 years ago
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Re: Why does a suppressor on a 50 BMG increase felt recoil ?

As Treeman said above:On a normal (un-braked) barrel, the gasses vent straight forward and at quite some speed.  You can calculate the momentum o...

3 years ago
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Re: Another great hunter entrapped by woman

You pass on a great deal of what you learnt from your parents, so you can be extremely grateful to them for what they achieved with you.Couldn't ...

3 years ago
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Re: Primer metals?

I got to play with a friend's swaging setup very briefly and my biggest take away was that you need a meneer of a press which is a major cost to ...

3 years ago
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Re: Primer metals?

I save the .22 cases because I want to make .224" bullets from them. Still worrying to get dies for it. I have shot a thousand 55 gn .224 bullets...

3 years ago
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Re: What is your personal stance regarding the current FCA (Legislation)

...Or take away the CFA and politicians may start firing full auto weapons at gatherings? We need a proper response to such occurrences. ... Have we a...

3 years ago
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Re: Primer metals?

Thanks Folks, it makes sense. Copper doesn't rust, and therefore the life expectancy is longer. It is also softer, which should ensure better ign...

3 years ago
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Re: Primer metals?

Most modern primers are made from brass.The shiny silver ones are nickel plated brass.Some older primers have a more reddish colour, indicating copper...

3 years ago
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Re: S121 and tumbling cast bullets

9mm P cast bullets that tumble when loaded with S121 or similar (H TiteGroup, IMR Target, Lovex S022, VV N320 etc.) fast-burning powder is not uncommo...

3 years ago
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Re: Doppe skoonskuur / cases and abrasives?

Quote 223 ******************* Interestingly, under certain conditions lubed cases can actually extend case life.  If you full length resize every...

3 years ago
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Re: Doppe skoonskuur / cases and abrasives?

The green part of the scouring sponge thingy is basically Scotch Brite.  This is a pretty agressive abrasive.Wikipedia:"The structure of Sco...

3 years ago
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