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  1. Kiwifire111

    Roe deer hunting in Bavaria

    Has anyone got any experience or suggestions re Roe deer hunting near Munich. My Sister in Law lives in Munich and my wife, Sue, has suggested we both go hunting while we are visiting Munich late next year. Who am I to argue?? Many thanks in advance, Mal. Canberra, Australia.
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    Barnard Target Rifles

    If any of you, like me, have wanted, listed after or actually owned Barnard Rufle, made in New Zealand, the photo below may be of interest!! My Wufe, Sue and I have just returned from a 2 week trip to New Zealand that was originally based on us attending a Pink Floyd cover show in Napier, NZ...
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    400H&H dies

    I have finagot to the point of taking my 400H&H Ruger No1 to the range. I have a set I f CH4DDies and use a Lee collett crimp die. I started to wonder about neck sizing the cases. I called a good friend who shoots a beautiful Double in 450-400 3 inch. He said he has a neck dies suitable for his...
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    .243 neck die

    Quick question about the Hornady 6mm universal neck Die. Can this die be used safely on 240 weatherby magnum brass? I am a little averse to do a by trial and error test on cases at Aud$6.00 and more per case. Thank you in advance, Mal Garner, Canberra, Australia
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    6.5/06 or 65/06AI Dies needed for

    As above to go with a bolt gun I have gifted to the son of a long time friend. Cheers, Mal.
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    .256 Newton brass

    On behalf of a friend I'm looking for some 256 Newton brass, I am in Australia, but have a MYUSA.com address in Florida. I know that they're easily made from 06 brass, but it would be nice to have some of the real thing. Many thanks in advance, Mal the Kiwi.
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    We're going to South Africa

    My wife, Sue, and I are off to Africa late September for a week long hunt with Phumba Hunts, notheast of Johannesburg. we have 9 days after our hunt in and around Johannesburg and need some advice about what to do with firearms whilst being tourists. We want to visit Kruger NP and have seen...
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    A couple of hours well spent!!

    My version of an ammo holder, so necessary when hunting with a Single shot rifle, in this case a Ruger No1 in 400H&H. Africa bound in October. Now for a sheath for the new knife.
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    Phumbo Safaris

    Booking a trip to Jo'burg in September/October for 6 days hunting with my wife. It is getting real!!
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    A weekend well spent!!

    Ladder pattern Damascus, Sambar Deer antler and brass fittings, now for the leatherwork!!
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    Ruger No1 400H&H

    I have started the process of having a rifle built in the above calibre, and have found a dearth of reloading data, anywhere!! Can anyone offer some data that uses IMR or Hodgkin's powder that I can relate to in ADI powders here in Australia, please? I have 400gr Woodleigh and 300 Hornady...
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    AUSTRALIA: Our Chital Hunt In Queensland

    Chital Hunt Report - Mal Garner Preparations had come to a fever pitch by the morning of Sunday the 7th April. Mis-reading the baggage limits on my Qantas Club Gold membership and the fact that I was actually allowed 2 32Kg cases, we were working on the mistaken theory that we had 1 suitcase...
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    We're getting excited!!

    Tomorrow we fly from Canberra to Cairns, Queensland, via Brisbane to go hunting Chital Deer for 5 days. This will be a SKIing holiday, Spending the Kids Inheritance, if we don't spend it, our respective kids will!!! Sue will be using her Bergara ba13 in 308, and I will use my Ruger No1 300H&H...
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    Ruger No1 stock set

    Looking for a replacement stock set for a 1972 Ruger No1 as I have found a nasty crack in mine. If anyone can help and is happy to post to Australia at my expense, please get back to me Rifle is a sporter weight 1B. Thanks in advance, Mal Garner, Canberra, Australia.
 
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