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 grandpamac On thread : 6.5x55 accuracy
    Greetings again, There are two groups of causes for hang fires, primer problems and rifle problems. Primers can be old or have very hard cups as some military ammo intended for semi autos. We can't...
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 11:45 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Peter Adams On thread : 6.5x55 accuracy
    Crikey,your a wealth of knowledge! It was one of the accurate handloads that came with the gun. I've fired a few more with no dramas so not really any the wiser. I'll definitely count to 10 if it...
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 11:44 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 30.06king On thread : Norma Reloading Manual - What's Happening?
    Maybe doing all data online now ? Purely a guess, I've heard nothing.
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 07:38 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Micky Duck On thread : First Hunt For 2024. First bullet. First Fallow Stag
    ummm you forgot about the goats.....you will have to get back up there and get them LOL. LOVELY stag..good on you,go the humble trebly.
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 03:12 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Shippo On thread : First Hunt For 2024. First bullet. First Fallow Stag
    What an awesome write up! Great job mate.
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 03:12 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by blip On thread : First Hunt For 2024. First bullet. First Fallow Stag
    Nice one. Its a wonder the deer died using such an old fashioned caliber when theres more trendy ones you could use :)
    Liked On: 16-01-2024, 03:12 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Muttonguts On thread : Sako Vixen .222 Load
    Sako A1 Works for me?241648
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 10:26 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by TeRei On thread : 223 on deer
    Unless you oil the stock with Nimrod's recipe.
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 08:44 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 30.06king On thread : First Hunt For 2024. First bullet. First Fallow Stag
    Plump buck. Nice result. Well done and thanks for a good report.
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 07:44 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by McNotty On thread : 223 on deer
    Just get a DPT. Affordable, great customer service and local support, plus easy cleaning.
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 01:23 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by mawzer308 On thread : 223 on deer
    73gr ELDM, boringly predictable at 330m. 241340
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 01:22 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by gimp On thread : 223 on deer
    241332 199m neckshot
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 01:20 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by imaca On thread : 6.5x55 accuracy
    Re the hangfire, get your face away from the action and open the bolt with you hand in front of the bolt. You want your body parts as far away from the bolt and action as possible, so if it does go...
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 01:12 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Peter Adams On thread : 6.5x55 accuracy
    Sounds like this is what happened and sensible advice. I was thinking maybe the firing pin was not striking hard enough but I've fired a few more since with no problems. Pretty unnerving when it...
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 01:11 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by BFA On thread : 6.5x55 accuracy
    Several years ago I bought a Sako Bavarian in 6.5x55. While waiting for some reloading components to arrive, I purchased a box of Winchester 140gn ammo- wouldn't group at all. Absolutely hopeless....
    Liked On: 15-01-2024, 01:11 PM

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