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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20-11-2021
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  1. schwen
    schwen liked post by Ground Control On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    I’ve always owned a .22 mag of some description and have had my current one ( Anschutz) for about 5 years . It is the most accurate.22 mag I’ve ever owned . The main reason I’ve had the cartridge is...
    Liked On: 25-08-2024, 08:14 PM
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    schwen liked post by Shearer On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Started the tail collecting. 257857
    Liked On: 24-08-2024, 10:19 PM
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    schwen liked post by blip On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    go for a wander at night with a light as well. I often see them when I'm possum shooting on the place I go on
    Liked On: 24-08-2024, 10:17 PM
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    schwen liked post by Tahr On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    Mostly anecdotes about cullers and pros are exceptions and not the rule. Some are/were exceptional, most ordinary and some hopeless. The best dont/didnt piss around with oddball stuff or approaches,...
    Liked On: 24-08-2024, 08:13 PM
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    schwen liked post by john m On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    First spring rabbits with a .22 not fired for 20yrs. 257731
    Liked On: 24-08-2024, 08:45 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    Good man.thanks for update on how it went.223 rules lol
    Liked On: 24-08-2024, 07:18 AM
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    schwen liked post by imaca On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    Well it's gonna need to be head shots so if you are confident with the shot, it's not going to be a problem. Cheers
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:31 PM
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    schwen liked post by veitnamcam On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    My father has shot a shitload of Fallow with 22magnum and even more goats. It will work fine given good placement and short ranges........ But if you have a more powerful chambering I would use...
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:25 PM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    I've shot literally hundreds of goats with .22lr and my mate who had a tiny scope was much better than me as I only had open sights. Four goats close together.head/neck shoot first and second if it...
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:25 PM
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    schwen liked post by gimp On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    I haven't shot goats with my .22WMR in probably 15 years. I shall have to add it to the list of things I need to go do.
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:25 PM
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    schwen liked post by Marty Henry On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    Use 40 grain ammunition fiocchi, Winchester etc even chest shots out to 100 or so yards will penetrate well and do serious damage within the rib cage. Unless you can shoot the atlas joint avoid the...
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:24 PM
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    schwen liked post by woods223 On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    As long s you’re a competent shooter there’s nothing wrong with a .22 magnum, they can be a bit dearer to run than .223 these days but only a hand full of goats so ‘run what ya brung’ scenario....
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:24 PM
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    schwen liked post by longshot On thread : 22 mag for goats?
    DOC goat cullers used to use it a bit. As long as you’re not too far away you should be good. Don’t be too close either otherwise it gets harder to keep track of things. 35-75m is good for what...
    Liked On: 23-08-2024, 07:24 PM
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    schwen liked post by -BW- On thread : Buy Cheap on Forum then Sell for Profit on TradeMe
    A lot of forum members sell items here at lower than market value to help out the members of this community, it’s called goodwill. It’s disappointing when people think there is nothing wrong with...
    Liked On: 21-08-2024, 08:07 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Battle over banning noise complaints against military gun range goes to court
    The sad thing is those same Karen's that stop chook farmers from making a living then go on social media and bitch n moan about the price of eggs.
    Liked On: 18-08-2024, 07:53 AM

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