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Topic: US snow & ice storm, Jan 24-25, 2026 |
Vince
Replies: 2
Views: 15
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Forum: Spam-O-Rama Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 5:09 pm Subject: Re: US snow & ice storm, Jan 24-25, 2026 |
| I don’t rely on gas for cooking or lighting in event of a power failure, although the cooktop in my house is fuelled by LPG. I have keorscene powered lights which will also function on Shellite Lan ... |
Topic: A troublesome week |
Vince
Replies: 6
Views: 38
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Forum: Spam-O-Rama Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:51 pm Subject: Re: A troublesome week |
Thanks everyone. I’m starting to feel that a TIA does not necessarily mean a big one is on the horizon…it’s more a warning to look at your lifestyle etc.
I’ll certainly be doing whatever I ... |
Topic: A troublesome week |
Vince
Replies: 6
Views: 38
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Forum: Spam-O-Rama Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:33 pm Subject: Re: A troublesome week |
| Thanks Dallan, that’s very much appreciated mate. Your Dad was right…it does suck as you age, not being able to do some things you could when even a little younger, and more importantly watching ... |
Topic: A troublesome week |
Vince
Replies: 6
Views: 38
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Forum: Spam-O-Rama Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 6:27 pm Subject: A troublesome week |
| I’ve had a very troublesome week. My wife felt unwell last Tuesday afternoon, saying her right arm and leg felt numb and heavy. I didn’t muck about, took her straight up to see a Doctor who prom ... |
Topic: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
Vince
Replies: 50
Views: 17005
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2026 7:50 pm Subject: Re: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
[quote="Bushmaster"]Not so...I'm just a kind old softy. Just don't get in my way...[/quote]
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Topic: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
Vince
Replies: 50
Views: 17005
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:37 pm Subject: Re: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
[quote="DallanC"]Huh, didnt know that about Strep either.
Speaking of health issues... anyone know what happened to Bushmaster? I haven't seen him in quite a while.
-DallanC[/quote]
I believe ... |
Topic: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
Vince
Replies: 50
Views: 17005
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:17 pm Subject: Re: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
[quote="DallanC"]Holy crap that's alot to take in. Man I am happy for you with the outcome all things considered. 2025 sucked in a great many ways, let's all hope 2026 will be a big improvement!
Be ... |
Topic: Primer info |
Vince
Replies: 4
Views: 64
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:01 pm Subject: Re: Primer info |
| [quote="Pumpkinslinger"]Had a "discussion" online about primers that led me to do some research. Part of the "discussion" was about how much priming material is in primers of different sizes and type ... |
Topic: Scored a compound bow |
Vince
Replies: 9
Views: 121
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Forum: Primitive Weapons Hunting Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:49 pm Subject: Re: Scored a compound bow |
| Gelan, consider fitting lighted nocks on your arrows mate…makes them a little easier to find in the longer grass. Also, brightly coloured arrows are much easier to find than black or camo (like I b ... |
Topic: Scored a compound bow |
Vince
Replies: 9
Views: 121
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Forum: Primitive Weapons Hunting Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2026 4:37 pm Subject: Re: Scored a compound bow |
Damn, you done good Gelan. From what I can see they price from AUD$150 to AUD$350 depending on model.
I have a nice compound bow that is 50-70lb. All I have to do now is learn to shoot it properly ... |
Topic: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
Vince
Replies: 50
Views: 17005
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2026 7:48 pm Subject: Re: Stag 10 in .308 calibre |
| I haven’t had a chance to get to the range with my Stevens 200 in .308 yet because of Christmas and the New Year break. What I did do though was buy another scope for my rifle. It’s a Nikko Stirl ... |
Topic: Smoke over the water |
Vince
Replies: 4
Views: 120
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:09 pm Subject: Re: Smoke over the water |
[quote="gelandangan"]A mate of mine who used to be the president of the Knifemakers guild lost his sheds and some animals, lucky he and his family escaped fine.[/quote]
That’s good mate…at leas ... |
Topic: wind driven wing spinners |
Vince
Replies: 6
Views: 166
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Forum: Waterfowl Hunting Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 4:42 pm Subject: Re: wind driven wing spinners |
| What changes did you make to move the “wings” back an inch or so? I take it you did something to the internal mechanism. |
Topic: Smoke over the water |
Vince
Replies: 4
Views: 120
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 4:32 pm Subject: Re: Smoke over the water |
| Typical of Victoria this time of year mate…bushfires usually started by lightning. You’d think the accompanying thunderstorms would put the early fires out, but fire, coupled with high winds seem ... |
Topic: Christmas and New Year |
Vince
Replies: 16
Views: 520
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Forum: Spam-O-Rama Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2026 4:48 pm Subject: Re: Christmas and New Year |
| The handicapped community is really well supported now…I’ve seen where even blind people can shoot, albeit with a helper. |
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