About schwen

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About schwen
Biography:
Auckland refugee living the dream in Northland. Ex mechanic, draughtsman, engineering designer, Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Manager, now doing what I actually like. Always had rifles since a kid, never really got into shotguns until a couple of years ago, now I shoot clays every weekend.
Location:
Paparoa, Northland
Interests:
Clay busting, varminting, fishing
Occupation:
Farmer, breeding angus service bulls.

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  1. schwen
    schwen liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Akkar Churchill UO
    Grab it, I know several A graders who have them. There's a bit of snob factor that goes with shot gunning, when I started I had a lanber and was laughed at but it fitted me and I shot very well with...
    Liked On: 08-08-2022, 09:16 AM
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    schwen liked post by jakewire On thread : Foot n mouth
    This , I would go further I have no idea why we pander to these people All luggage burnt, don't leave the airport, on the next plane home Make it known world wide that this is what happens if you...
    Liked On: 05-08-2022, 08:20 AM
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    schwen liked post by Peteforskeet On thread : Lead fouling
    Turps is good for plastic as well
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 07:15 AM
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    schwen liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Lead fouling
    likely plastic fouling we had a talk one day from a national trap shooter he used petrol and a bronze brush but I bet wd40 would do same
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 07:15 AM
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    schwen liked post by MB On thread : Lead fouling
    WD40 worked for me when nothing else would!
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 07:15 AM
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    schwen liked post by 6x47 On thread : Lead fouling
    Easiest way- stand the barrels upside down in a bucket and spray down the bores liberally with CRC or WD40. Leave overnight and a patch should take the whole lot out.
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 07:15 AM
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    schwen liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Lead fouling
    It's usually plastic from the wads unless you are using fibre in which case it's lead. It can be scraped out if you wish or a stiff bronze brush or turks head will get rid of it in a few passes...
    Liked On: 02-08-2022, 07:15 AM
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    schwen liked post by JackoMt6 On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    In skeet you repeat your 1st miss. That’s why he got a “2nd crack” it’s your repeat or 25th target.
    Liked On: 01-08-2022, 06:40 AM
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    schwen liked post by andyanimal31 On thread : Thinking about getting into this ….
    I rest my case about right calibre for the right job. All good till there's a fuck up Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 31-07-2022, 07:34 AM
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    schwen liked post by Tahr On thread : Thinking about getting into this ….
    The .220 Swift was born in 1935, and died 1936. You would remember both events wouldn't you muzza? :)
    Liked On: 31-07-2022, 07:33 AM
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    schwen liked post by Friwi On thread : Thinking about getting into this ….
    The 223 is the queen but the 204 is the king, if you can find ammo and feed it.
    Liked On: 31-07-2022, 07:30 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Thinking about getting into this ….
    .223 is similar price to buy ammunition for as a 17 or .22 magnum and its easy to feed...usually very easy to get shooting straight...and using varmit projectiles its arguably safer as risk of...
    Liked On: 31-07-2022, 07:30 AM
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    schwen liked post by Tahr On thread : Thinking about getting into this ….
    .223 - relatively cheap ammo. Easy peasy to reload for. Good selection of components. All models of rifles seem to chamber for it. Good selection of barrel twist rates. .223 good for 400 yards in...
    Liked On: 31-07-2022, 07:29 AM
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    schwen liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Thinking about getting into this ….
    A Tikka T3 223 in 8 twist ADI brass Federal 205 primers ADI2206H powder 50-75 grainers 2-10x40 Leupold with CDS turret Drop them out as far as you can see them
    Liked On: 31-07-2022, 07:29 AM
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    schwen liked post by no1_49er On thread : Moving the gun safe
    Go to the NZ Police website and look for the document titled "Secure Storage Guide for Firearms and Ammunition". The current iteration, I believe, is Version 3: February 2022. Everything you need to...
    Liked On: 29-07-2022, 09:26 AM

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