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 Bos On thread : Ultimate Xmas Present - A Grandson Obsessed with Hunting
    Took the young fella out last week. He was keen on a decent sized boar but in the end settled for a juicy wee Fallow, a Sow and some smaller pigs, and a dozen or so goats Looking forward to 2024 ...
    Liked On: 31-12-2023, 09:17 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 22LR Technique or Rifle Issue?
    forestock only....you holding it firmly..not squeazing it to death...the trigger hand is far more relaxed or will twist things. breathing SHOULD take Xhairs up and down through bulls eye...time it...
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 10:10 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Growlybear On thread : 22LR Technique or Rifle Issue?
    Not being an arse, but why would one hold the scope?
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 04:21 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by NZShoota On thread : What would you buy?
    Some of them can't (or couldn't) be used for firearms or ammunition purchases. There is also a variation in expiry dates, ranging from 1 to 5 years. Depends if the vouchers came direct from H&F or...
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 01:27 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by SpeightsDrinker On thread : What would you buy?
    Maybe I do use it as a start on getting into reloading…
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 01:27 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Glenshee On thread : Buck 113 Ranger Skinner thoughts?
    I run a Victorinox lamb skinner in a plain. Black generic knife scabbard, have had it for 9 years and it's still like new holds a decent edge and is EASY to sharpen. Done everything from...
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 11:50 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Chur Bay On thread : Beginner Hunter - need advice
    Being able to confidently navigate in the bush is a prerequisite for bush hunting. Learn how to follow a bearing on a compass. Get into the bush as much as you can. It might take a year or two before...
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 10:01 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Beginner Hunter - need advice
    good on ya great days to start - a lot of deer in places - better if you could go out with someone experienced to start out but we all had to start somewhere - some real musts 1) make sure your...
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 09:50 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Rn-85 On thread : Beginner Hunter - need advice
    Hey mate, I'm 39 and pretty much in the same boat. Started to get serious about hunting deer this year and the key has been talking to hunters and getting out with some experienced people. ...
    Liked On: 30-12-2023, 09:46 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by shananah On thread : Prepping new brass ?
    Fwiw, I reckon Oldbloke is on the money, push the primers out with a depriming die, there was a thread on this quite recently...
    Liked On: 28-12-2023, 04:33 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by grandpamac On thread : Fl sizer not sizing the neck?
    Greetings, The problem is likely that the dies are old and designed for the thicker continental brass. More recently the US and some continental brass is thinner and does not size the necks enough....
    Liked On: 28-12-2023, 02:20 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by AR7 On thread : .223 Subsonic
    Hi Bob Hugh has the right idea hahaa i dont use the 22lr around the house but a 410 @ night with the good led light clamped and focused for its shooting distance any thing in its light...
    Liked On: 28-12-2023, 12:32 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by No.3 On thread : .223 Subsonic
    In this case, suggest checking and confirming the stock 'fit' so that it is the right size and the scope is in the right position. Good fit for a rifle is very important, and very often overlooked. ...
    Liked On: 28-12-2023, 12:32 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Prepping new brass ?
    Hugh, You could just load & shoot. (I see they are primed) If you wish, Trim Deburr. Next load, I would,
    Liked On: 28-12-2023, 10:59 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Prepping new brass ?
    Hornet can be a difficult case to reload, the brass is thin and needs to be handled carefully to avoid crushed cases. I doubt that the range of lengths you have which are all within tolerance will...
    Liked On: 28-12-2023, 10:59 AM

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