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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

I have examples of both brands and neither could be accused of being a soft alloy. You can only make a decent knife work again with a steel if you don...

2 years ago
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Re: Elastic limit of case necks ?

Interesting read :Neck Tension - Lessons LearnedThis indicates that per caliber, neck thickness and brass hardness, there is a point beyond with the n...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

Depends where you live and your lifestyle. I carry a pocket knife every single day, live by the coast and spend a lot of time on the ocean.  D2 r...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

D2 seems to be the best of the bottom end steels for knife blades. While it doesn't have the rust resistance of the more common stainless steels ...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

I've been impressed with those Honey Badgers. The pivot bearing is super smooth and they have models in D2 steel. very good value for money imo.

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

Nice looking knife that. 

2 years ago
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Re: Inconspicuous rifle bags?

I've used my daughters discarded sponsored hockey kit bags. A small, i.e. non 'tour' bag happily accommodates a rifle or shotty or even...

2 years ago
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Re: Loads for .410 - 2 inch shells?

I roll crimp all my slug and buck 12g loads and they work well. For a 410 roll crimper speak to Kevin at Bushmunki - kevin@bushmunki.co.za

2 years ago
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Re: Loads for .410 - 2 inch shells?

If I had a 410 that needed feeding I'd be interested in going down the 303 brass conversion route rather than messing about with used 410 hulls.&...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

I second DsJ's comment on the steel. it's well worth buying something made with a better quality steel especially if you intend keeping and ...

2 years ago
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Re: Rust in the barrel - what now?

I sweat what seems to be concentrated acid. Have found that Herschells wax spray is a superpower for non-stainless guns. Local product and i can highl...

2 years ago
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Re: Second hunt of this season

Really enjoying these reports. I have practically no furred animal hunting experience and judging by all the things that one can fubar that's pro...

2 years ago
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Re: 13 dae!!!

22 days abouts is my record waiting time.My quickest ever new license was in 1993 and from submission to card in hand was less than 3 weeks.

2 years ago
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Re: Shot:kill ratio?

I've smoked that Ds J. On a recent Freestate walkup shoot I fired 11 rounds in a day and only hit a single guineafowl which flew off disdainfully...

2 years ago
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Re: Shot:kill ratio?

I've smoked that Ds J. On a recent Freestate walkup shoot I fired 11 rounds in a day and only hit a single guineafowl which flew off disdainfully...

2 years ago
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