Againstthegrains
@againstthegrains
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Joined: Dec 12, 2023
Last seen: Aug 11, 2026
Topics: 20 / Replies: 210
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Re: What makes Barnes monos the best

So the other day I was chatting to friend who says the Barnes bullets are different because they swage the tip rather than turn them on a CNC lathe, s...

1 year ago
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Re: subsonic 308 loads

A bit off topic, but relevant.Lead is significantly heavier than copper in terms of density.Lead density: ~11.34 g/cm³Copper density: ~8.96 g/cm³So, f...

1 year ago
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Re: Nat, slymerige vleis?

Some butchers leave the meat in a cool room for more than 14 days. Somehow I don't think that is the cause.If your carcass was dressed and skinne...

1 year ago
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Re: Nat, slymerige vleis?

Two possibilities: If flies sat on the surface of the meat when it was being skinned, they deposit bacteria that produce an enzyme that breaks down th...

1 year ago
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Re: subsonic 308 loads

- Remember that subsonic ammo has very little shock effect, if any at all. It just pokes holes, hence accurate shot placement is very important. Yes, ...

1 year ago
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Re: subsonic 308 loads

I developed a load for my 308 with 173gr LRN bullets with MP200. It is the only Somchem powder which can safely be used for this application, accordin...

1 year ago
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Re: Kyk nou so vir Vettie

Definitely post 94, when the supply of game meat from culling had dried up, and cheap beef was cheaper than game.

2 years ago
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Re: 130grain Barnes TTSX in 308 win

Posted because I have in the past had great success with Barnes 110 and 120gr in 7mm, and found that the light bullets going fast worked well. I have ...

2 years ago
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Re: How To Fight Gun Control South Africa

There is something slightly fishy about the above You tube. The images of the guy in the green tracksuit are not from South Africa, and the report see...

2 years ago
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Re: Kyk nou so vir Vettie

I can remember having a buffalo steak in the train restaurant at Skukuza. Was not tough and tasted quite good.You were obviously served a B3 buff 😉 O...

2 years ago
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Re: Kyk nou so vir Vettie

There is a very good reason why beef which is similar to buff in many ways, is graded.Beef grading works like this:There is a letter, followed by a nu...

2 years ago
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Re: The 7x57 Mauser, your thoughts.

My thoughts are that it is probably one of the best hunting calibers out there. Basically the same ballistics as a 7mm-08. It is worth saving. If you ...

2 years ago
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