About Hugh Shields

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Date of Birth
September 28, 1958 (65)
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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Yesterday 10:59 PM
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02-05-2022
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  1. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    I have powder thrower that came with my press I used it a couple of times but couldn't get the hang of it so use beam scales and teaspoon until recently when I picked up cheap a RCBS trickler, so...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:53 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    I use electronic scales to weigh EVERY charge of powder No variation is acceptable I have never ever used a powder thrower, and never will 249128
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:53 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by blip On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    Thats what i have found. Larger the case the less sensitive they seem to be
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:52 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    How much difference in a 7mm mag? SFA In a 22Hornet? Yep, it will matter.
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:52 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by zeropak On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    I remember reading an article quite a few years ago written by someone in the benchrest fraternity. It was about variations in ammunition which can happen during the reloading process and what affect...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:51 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by grandpamac On thread : Acceptable variation in powder charge
    Greetings, Powder measures and stick powders are not the best of friends as you have discovered and trickling up to the exact charge is the usual fix. This is made easier with a proper powder...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:49 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by tikka On thread : Sako lovers
    Yes but Tikka’s are a basic tool they do the job and still isn’t as nice as a Sako. There’s a special feel that handles so nice in the hand with a Sako, and a lot of great features eg pic rail, twin...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:35 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Ruger7mm On thread : Sako lovers
    Vixen 222 and red stag at Ruahine Corner, and we all took Sako 222s in for a week sika hunting this year and it nailed a small 8 and 2 hinds.249111
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:34 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by tikka On thread : Sako lovers
    One of the favourite rifle’s I’ve owned. Sako 75 Finnlite in 270w doing the business. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53686245263_129bc09fc8_c.jpg
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:33 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by dogmatix On thread : Sako lovers
    75 Finnlight in... cough... cough... 270Win. 249066 75 Stainless Laminate 223Rem (1 in 8") 249067 Both with DPT cans and both with spare factory mags.
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:32 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by buzzmann On thread : Sako lovers
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240429/4bea3cb643afabcad84b413a0c7c8a9f.jpg Sako 75 6.5x55 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:31 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by buzzmann On thread : Sako lovers
    Couldn’t find a thread for Sako’s I’ve loved them since Kerry @ h and f parmy let me borrow one , just happened to be a sako 75 in 308, show us your sakos...
    Liked On: 30-04-2024, 10:31 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by stickman On thread : Ruger 10/22 rotary mag issues
    Both my 10/22 mags - a black one and a clear one - were always really difficult to load, felt like the spring tension seemed too high or something. Then they started jamming up, caused me no end of...
    Liked On: 28-04-2024, 10:47 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Pommy On thread : Brass splitting
    That's not a split neck mate. That's when the brass has gotten too hard and you get a vertical slit appear going down the neck. You've managed to rip off the entire neck so looks to me like they...
    Liked On: 26-04-2024, 02:26 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Moutere On thread : Brass splitting
    IMO, brass is only once fired unless I’ve shot them myself. Take someone else’s once fired claims with a pinch of salt.
    Liked On: 26-04-2024, 02:25 PM
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