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 mawzer308 On thread : Ranger m5 inertia opinion?
    Stay away from anything with Ranger in front of it, spend your hard earned coin on something that will last.
    Liked On: 29-06-2022, 09:43 AM
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    schwen liked post by TeRei On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Sorta like the old adage ...miss in front.
    Liked On: 28-06-2022, 09:42 AM
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    schwen liked post by TeRei On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j7V6qK4NPs Best advice ever seen.
    Liked On: 28-06-2022, 09:42 AM
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    schwen liked post by muka88 On thread : Pump vs Semi auto
    Just get a decent semi, if you buy a pump gun you will just end up wanting a semi. Buy once cry once, Plenty of well priced semis around at the moment.
    Liked On: 27-06-2022, 10:23 AM
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    schwen liked post by JessicaChen On thread : Was a bit of a worry how many failed the test...
    The little group of people I did my test with in Dunedin were pretty bright, no fails but a couple of people (including myself) got one question wrong. It was something I don't remember being in the...
    Liked On: 25-06-2022, 10:13 AM
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    schwen liked post by country cuts On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    That's not a bad effort on ball trap. Main one with body position is feet shoulder width apart and a little bend and weight on the front leg this helps with recoil. Talk to some of the guys up there...
    Liked On: 24-06-2022, 09:04 AM
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    schwen liked post by Woody On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    As a rough rule of thumb; point your leading foot at where you expect to break the target and refine from there. Also if you are a right handed shooter you will find you can swing / pivot further to...
    Liked On: 24-06-2022, 09:03 AM
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    schwen liked post by Sideshow On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Used to do this as I thought it as above. But now have changed my mind. For me it’s all about that sight picture. You might be good at say loopers. That’s because you know the sight picture and where...
    Liked On: 24-06-2022, 09:01 AM
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    schwen liked post by Seventy Six On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Pattern your gun against some targets, that will tell you how much rib you need to see. I try to set mine up so 70% of the shot pattern is above the bead and 30% below. Just my preference. Decent...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 09:35 AM
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    schwen liked post by jakewire On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    What an excellent helpful thread this has been, thanks to all who have participated. Carry on.:)
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 09:34 AM
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    schwen liked post by country cuts On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Just my opinion the 2 biggest factors in shooting Clay's is gun fit and feet position. You can use one gun to do it all will just need to change chokes. Skeet run a cylinder and dtl mod/half or...
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 09:20 AM
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    schwen liked post by Peteforskeet On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Yes I know Tony, he's had a great career, As for shooting dtl targets as quick as you can, that's OK within reason,missing quick dosnt get you any extra points. As for skeet targets all out goers...
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 09:20 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    give it arseholes...get mad at the bird and get stuck in,dont overthink it...and enjoy it.
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 09:19 AM
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    schwen liked post by Savage1 On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    One of the best bits advice I ever got for DTL, shoot your first shoot as soon as you can, don't dwell.
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 09:19 AM
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    schwen liked post by chindit On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    I was so lucky that I was shown/coached by a ex national and Aussie champ around the skeet field a few times so all that was explained. Only downside was he made it look so easy I thought that...
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 09:19 AM

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