About Hugh Shields

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Date of Birth
September 28, 1958 (66)
About Hugh Shields
Biography:
Ngaio School
Onslow College
Wellington Polytech
Past member of Ngaio Indoor Rifle Club (Khandallah)
Past Member of NZDA Wellington Branch
Location:
Ngaio, Wellington
Interests:
Reloading, Hunting, Culling, Cooking Game, Fishing, Home Landscaping Projects, Lawn PERFECTION!
Occupation:
T/A Controlled Rabbit Culling - Wellington - Kapiti Regions

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18-04-2025 09:43 PM
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  1. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Trout On thread : Hunting Rifle
    Watching the boys down south on tv with the new Benelli lupo 300wm,nice rifle.Trying to get my wife to buy me one.
    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:33 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Hunting Rifle
    Once the rifle is sorted, then hunt some goats. Good practice, and easier than deer. Get some runs on the board, practice your butchery so when you get a deer you're confident. +1 for getting a...
    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:32 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by sportco62 On thread : Hunting Rifle
    I posted this as the second post on the thread - and here we are , two pages later - sharing our personal preferances and prejudices and getting shitty with each other . I feel sorry for the...
    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 09:32 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Missalot On thread : Hunting Rifle
    He’s missed out I’m afraid Hugh.. but the Mauser would have been a cracker of a first rifle! Fortunately I’m also about to chuck my tikka 270 bushpig and the buy and sell too.. be a cracking first...
    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 02:31 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    Couple of grass thieves last evening. 77TMK 237 yds. After dusk and shooting light but fine with the Arken NV in daytime mode. 242055 242056
    Liked On: 21-01-2024, 02:26 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by paremata On thread : Hunting Rifle
    Buy a rifle with a black stock and stainless barrel. Then when you buy your next one get one with a black stock and a stainless barrel , your mrs with think that they are the same rifle and you'll...
    Liked On: 20-01-2024, 10:42 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Hunting Rifle
    as some on here have said a lot of personal preference involved - but some things fixed in concrete - 1) it must be accurate - get someone who can shoot to try it out - get a guarantee if you can - ...
    Liked On: 20-01-2024, 10:42 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 16Tontovarish On thread : Hunting Rifle
    Buy a .22lr and about 1000 rounds. Play around with it, shoot at range, shoot in wind, shoot prone and standing until they're all gone. Then buy a 6.5crd, .308, whatever takes your fancy. Get it...
    Liked On: 20-01-2024, 10:40 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 199p On thread : Mushroom bullets
    great podcast for those who have time Covers all that's talked about above and much much more with real-world data. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjqCM_cNLfc&t=1227s
    Liked On: 18-01-2024, 02:04 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 30.06king On thread : Mushroom bullets
    The reason I don't much like using SST's is over concern about fragmented lead throughout the meat we'll probably eat. I went from SST's to Interbonds to the Barnes TTSX I mostly use now. Wouldn't...
    Liked On: 18-01-2024, 01:58 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Huntertoo On thread : Buying a bipod for rabbit shooting
    Get a bipod. On sheep grazed areas, the grass is going to short. In bad rabbit areas with high numbers, the grass is going to be short. You will surprise you're self with longer shots with the bipod...
    Liked On: 17-01-2024, 10:43 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 300_BLK On thread : Sako Vixen .222 Load
    I found the lapua and speer 50gr to 52gr to perform best on deer. I have had it on good authority from deer cullers ex NZFS that the speer 70gr semi spitzer PN:1053 will stabilise and go really...
    Liked On: 17-01-2024, 01:43 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by sportco62 On thread : Reloading k brass
    I have K-Hornet dies but I just shoot any old factory Hornet ammo. PPU certainly doesnt fireform without splitting but other cases can be ok. My Cadet K-Hornet isnt fussy - it shoots any ammo to...
    Liked On: 17-01-2024, 07:59 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by NewbieZAR On thread : Moving up in calibre - 300 Win, 300 WSM, 7mm RM or there?
    Mate, id just get a decent scope and load sorted for the 270 if not already and use the rest for ammo. i comfortably push my 270 to 800 yards on deer using 150 Berger's but the ranges you mention you...
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 11:58 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    This evening. 322 yards. 77TMK 241776
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 11:47 PM

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