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Well round 2 was a bit worse but we got off lightly compared to some. We had about 500mm of water on the property luckily house is up off the ground. A lot of wind as well. Got 2 of the neighbours trees in our yard now and got a tiny bit of water in the house only from the driving rain. Lots of uprooted trees and was cut off from work. Been looking out for our elderly neighbour who has been cut off from family. Thoughts go out to all those who have lost someone or something

I use half grafting wax mixed with half of paraffin wax. Does the job and works in a Lyman 450 Lubesizer.

I didn't know that there were any kiwi's left in Auckland.

Had my first possum shoot for the year last night, but the day started differently. First off a mate and I did a clay bird shoot for a hens party. Everyone had a great time and the ladies got to tick something off their bucket list, then it was pack everything up head home and get possum gear ready. I decided to take doggy for his first shoot as well and to my surprise he was perfect. I had thoughts of having to chase him all over the farm or getting scared of the rifle shooting. It was suppressed so I think that helped. I got out to the farm while there was still some light as I like to do a quick recon to see where the stock is and see what the ground is like. I only had a small area to work in but it was still an area that held some possums. I was using my chopper, that's what I call my shortened sportco semi that I've cut and threaded for a suppressor. Its a handy little rifle that's a joy to carry for hours and its still very accurate. All in all a good night and we got 22 possums.

Its got the typical wobbly as **** mag which doesnt help with feeding sometimes and is rattley and annoying. Pretty simple fix really I just put some epoxy type stuff in a couple of places on the mag and its improved it out of sight.