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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25-05-2024 08:57 AM
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  1. schwen
    schwen liked post by cambo On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Snuck away for a couple of days with a buddy to do some pest control. Still in recovery from emergency surgery couple weeks ago so took it easy. 851 rabbits, 14 wallaby and 2 cats later.
    Liked On: 12-01-2022, 07:12 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Im sure heaven will look somethin like that place....
    Liked On: 12-01-2022, 07:07 AM
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    schwen liked post by JessicaChen On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Im always amazed at how people can shoot bunnies at over 100 yards or even over 200. Its like magic to me, as someone who doesn't really get ballistics and all of the math behind clicking the scope...
    Liked On: 29-12-2021, 08:52 AM
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    schwen liked post by dogmatix On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    Stainless Laminate 1 in 8 twist .223 Rem Sakos rock!
    Liked On: 17-12-2021, 08:32 PM
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    schwen liked post by cambo On thread : Scope recommendations
    Sig Sauer Whiskey5
    Liked On: 17-12-2021, 08:24 AM
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    schwen liked post by superdiver On thread : Scope recommendations
    Sightron stac 4-20. Glass is good, nice reticle but the dials are amazing. Would trust them over scopes more than twice the price
    Liked On: 17-12-2021, 08:24 AM
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    schwen liked post by 6x47 On thread : Scope recommendations
    Exactly what I've got on my Sako 6BR bunny gun. 4W reticle, MOA turret cap. Def wouldn't be disappointed.
    Liked On: 17-12-2021, 08:24 AM
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    schwen liked post by Ginga On thread : Scope recommendations
    A nice rifle like a sako deserves a good scope. For rabbits etc at 400 yards or further magnification and clarity is everything. A fine reticle is also a must. If it was me I’d go 5-25 Swarovski Z5....
    Liked On: 17-12-2021, 08:23 AM
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    schwen liked post by TLB On thread : Scope recommendations
    If you plan on shooting out to 400 yards on small targets personally I would opt for a higher power range as mentioned above. I have a 4 to 16x on my .223 and the 4x is good for closer stuff but I...
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:40 AM
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    schwen liked post by chainsaw On thread : Scope recommendations
    Another option would be Zeiss HD5 3-15x42, these come up for sale 2nd hand for around $900-1000. Or the new V4 4-16x44. Or Delta Ti 4-24x50 or the 2.5-15x50
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:39 AM
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    schwen liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Scope recommendations
    my .223 wears a 3x9x50 vx11 the 22-250 a 4.5-14x40 vx111 think it is.......absolutely HATE the 4.5 low end for close stuff...trying to neck shoot wounded fallow at 30 yards was terrible....but...
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:39 AM
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    schwen liked post by Dan.22-250 On thread : Scope recommendations
    There's many good scopes to choose from and the Leupolds and Swarovskis mentioned are definitely some of them. Since it's going on a varmint/target rifle I'd opt for higher magnification (4-20,...
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:39 AM
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    schwen liked post by BRADS On thread : Scope recommendations
    Good advice above, you'd be hard pressed to beat this for the price and magnification is just what you need at your ranges....
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:39 AM
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    schwen liked post by Mathias On thread : Scope recommendations
    Reticle option is important for varminting at those ranges. A fine reticle is best, the Leupold Windplex would be too coarse in my opinion, Swaro 4W is a better option. I had a Gen 1 VX6 with fine...
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:38 AM
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    schwen liked post by Cigar On thread : Scope recommendations
    Yeah, I would go vx5 if the budget stretches that far, I had one for a while, sold the rifle it was on and would have kept it if it fit my Brno’s keeping the open sights. Cheaper option would be vx3...
    Liked On: 16-12-2021, 07:38 AM

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