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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Yesterday 10:09 PM
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20-11-2021
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  1. schwen
    schwen liked post by XR500 On thread : Sentencing over thermal shooting death.
    Couple of years ago was checking the farm over for coons. Mate had a brand new thermal handheld and we found what appeared to be a weird possum sitting on top of a fence strainer. Looked and looked....
    Liked On: 17-12-2024, 08:47 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Sentencing over thermal shooting death.
    Positive identification is positive identification with no room for maybe.END OF STORY.
    Liked On: 17-12-2024, 08:46 AM
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    schwen liked post by XR500 On thread : not again
    The guy involved had a mini doco made of him 6 years ago. Others may call it a mental health issue, but he was as happy as a clam living with his pigs, in the house and property he was born at in...
    Liked On: 17-12-2024, 08:41 AM
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    schwen liked post by gonetropo On thread : Rip off of the week
    you guys have never had the misfortune to work on a tesla, no info, no spares and total junk.
    Liked On: 12-12-2024, 09:01 AM
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    schwen liked post by blip On thread : Rip off of the week
    How long would you stay in buisness doing idler pulleys for $8.10
    Liked On: 12-12-2024, 09:00 AM
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    schwen liked post by Billymavs On thread : deceased estate guns
    To follow up. They have contacted me 3 months post collection date to confirm verbally I’ve taken on the two individuals firearms, colour me shocked !
    Liked On: 29-11-2024, 06:39 AM
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    schwen liked post by Fssprecision On thread : it can happen to anyone! Please be safe
    It is exactly this scenario that lead me to develop my suppressed 410s, the build up of small blocks, needing to get rid of pests but with reduced noise and minimal range and risk of ricochet I...
    Liked On: 28-11-2024, 06:11 AM
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    schwen liked post by Rushy On thread : deceased estate guns
    After All is said and done, that would be the fit and proper thing to do.
    Liked On: 28-11-2024, 06:08 AM
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    schwen liked post by Ben-tard On thread : deceased estate guns
    Selling a firearm is an activating event, so old mate who sold you the 682 should be getting registered.... "The first time you sell or supply an arms item, you must record it in the Registry and...
    Liked On: 27-11-2024, 06:23 AM
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    schwen liked post by Fee Knicks On thread : Advice on Installing a Gun Safe When Wall Nogs Don’t Align with Pre-Drilled Holes
    Its unfortunate that there is no standardisation in the interpretation of the Law by the people who come and inspect your facility. As soon as their is "opinion" involved you get un-needed confusion....
    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 08:49 AM
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    schwen liked post by whanahuia On thread : Advice on Installing a Gun Safe When Wall Nogs Don’t Align with Pre-Drilled Holes
    What I did was positioned the safe where I wanted it in a large cupboard. Marked around it and cut away the gib. Re framed the area of the safe for correct hole spacings, and slotted the safe into...
    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 08:48 AM
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    schwen liked post by kotuku On thread : Advice on Installing a Gun Safe When Wall Nogs Don’t Align with Pre-Drilled Holes
    icertainly dont share your POVthank you ,so whats done is done!
    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 08:48 AM
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    schwen liked post by Woody On thread : Shotgun mod advise
    Brake cylinder hone works ok, but do aittle then patter test, then again etc. Use plenty kero or cutting fluid.
    Liked On: 26-11-2024, 07:43 AM
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    schwen liked post by HILLBILLYHUNTERS On thread : Lead bullets and their risk to human health
    I will say it again , as kids we used to have a mouth full of lead slugs most of the school holidays and more . I are now in my 70's and haven't turned nutty yet , nor my mates .
    Liked On: 30-10-2024, 06:55 AM
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    schwen liked post by zeropak On thread : Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44 VS Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44
    I have a V4 4-16 Zeiss and rate it highly. Great glass, excellent in low light, the illuminated reticle is pin point. I have the exposed turret version, the windage is a push pull setup which can't...
    Liked On: 24-10-2024, 07:00 AM

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