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 Quackers On thread : Trap loads for semiautos
    I had a problem with my beneli nit cycling many years ago. I replaced the extractor claw and never had another problem. The gunsmith I talked to said alot if the target ammo has vectan powder which...
    Liked On: 20-07-2024, 07:43 AM
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    schwen liked post by kotuku On thread : Trap loads for semiautos
    had this problem many years ago on sporting clays .my Bentley Pointer S/A (a5 replica) and escort S/A both wouldnt cycle. Mates typically in my ear "sell em sell em" -no some lateral thinking and...
    Liked On: 13-07-2024, 07:58 PM
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    schwen liked post by rockland On thread : Trap loads for semiautos
    The M2 owners manual states 12 ga. guns require ammo producing at least 230 kgm for proper cycling. Did a quick search but can't see how to convert ammo ballistics to kgm? In my M2 I stick to...
    Liked On: 12-07-2024, 08:28 AM
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    schwen liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Trap loads for semiautos
    A lot of people I know that shoot trap with semis use V3 rather than club. Also be aware that quite a few trap loads are now offered in 3/4 oz not 1oz. So even with higher velocity these will have...
    Liked On: 12-07-2024, 08:28 AM
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    schwen liked post by r87mm On thread : Trap loads for semiautos
    You make a good conclusion about not being suitable due to shape. On a goose trip , I gave a young fella some falcon 3inch shells. His gun was chambered for them. Jammed nearly all the time. Other...
    Liked On: 12-07-2024, 08:27 AM
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    schwen liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Looking for a good all around rifle
    Tikka T3 308 Leupold 3-10x40 scope 200 yard zero Suppresses it now or later
    Liked On: 09-07-2024, 09:06 AM
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    schwen liked post by gonetropo On thread : Looking for a good all around rifle
    308, ammo available everywhere, the blr is worth considering. or tika, howa.
    Liked On: 09-07-2024, 09:05 AM
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    schwen liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Looking for a good all around rifle
    I will buck the trend for the Tikka and Howa Winchester mod 70 all weather pre 64 action beautifully made absolute quality lifetime rifle - but such a choice - dont look past some of the older...
    Liked On: 09-07-2024, 09:05 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Hollow Point 22lr to reduce Ricochets
    Fssprecision makes a suppressed .410 that would solve your issues
    Liked On: 09-07-2024, 08:56 AM
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    schwen liked post by akaroa1 On thread : ancient percussion lock identification
    I bumped into a Charleville flintlock service musket recently and it reminded me about this post. When I reviewed it I realised I never updated the final answer as to what this lock was. I...
    Liked On: 05-07-2024, 09:17 AM
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    schwen liked post by tupinamba On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    today I heard a grasshopper doing damage to my pomegranate tree, but after facing Beeman it won't be any more trouble hahahahaha253117
    Liked On: 03-07-2024, 10:34 AM
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    schwen liked post by KeyMod On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Mate thanks for taking the time to get the info from the horses mouth for us. Saves speculating and getting wound up over rumours. Now if only Stuffs journos could follow your lead..
    Liked On: 12-06-2024, 09:02 AM
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    schwen liked post by Hugh Shields On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Shearer I think what schwen meant was, what part of the country? You're based in Tasman, are there wallabies in that area? Or do you have to travel far south? What calibre did the damage? My wife...
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 08:04 AM
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    schwen liked post by Dundee On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    This bugger was huge,nothing in the traps yet but this big doe was perched on the cattle yards before the mighty stirling knocker her off. 251924 5 in the left bag and the big doe fur in the right...
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 08:03 AM
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    schwen liked post by Dundee On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    A rat and a coon today. 251986 251987
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 08:02 AM

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