About Hugh Shields

Basic Information


Date of Birth
September 28, 1958 (66)
About Hugh Shields
Biography:
Ngaio School
Onslow College
Wellington Polytech
Past member of Ngaio Indoor Rifle Club (Khandallah)
Past Member of NZDA Wellington Branch
Location:
Ngaio, Wellington
Interests:
Reloading, Hunting, Culling, Cooking Game, Fishing, Home Landscaping Projects, Lawn PERFECTION!
Occupation:
T/A Controlled Rabbit Culling - Wellington - Kapiti Regions

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Last Activity
04-01-2025 05:50 PM
Join Date
02-05-2022
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  1. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Dreamer On thread : Need help with shifting powder from Auckland to Wellington
    Just get old mate to package it up. What they don’t know is in there won’t hurt them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 01:44 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Billbob On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    With a mate on private property with a pig problem last evening, turning these pests into bacon.... Mmmm 252919
    Liked On: 17-06-2024, 08:34 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by akaroa1 On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    I loaded 30-30 super sonic yesterday and got it zeroed with my day / night digital scope Then today i tested some Trailboss loads with 170 grain cast lead powder coated gas check bullets ...
    Liked On: 16-06-2024, 09:17 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by BRADS On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Or half the people posting on the forum. Fact checking saves everyone time Sent from my SM-S916B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:58 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by woods223 On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Well , I received an answer from FSA regarding this today. Brief, but an answer. Copied below. Hi, Thank you for your query. There is no provision for either of those rumours in the Act. A...
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:58 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Those that allow timidity or temporary financial expense to rule their decisions when principle or freedom is at stake will forever be victims.
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:56 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by JohnDuxbury On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    If its in the law, then it is self-correcting. If they push something that is not in law, when you go to court you will win. The point I am making is that the FSA cannot dictate whatever they...
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:56 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by JohnDuxbury On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    People don't seem to understand that the FSA can't "rule" anything. It's all in the Arms Act. Everything you want to know has already been written down in law and you can freely look it up. ...
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:55 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Yep, some guys still think buying ammo is a triggering event...........will be June 2025
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:54 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by DPT On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    News to me. Was not mentioned when my dealers licence renewal interview was done a couple of weeks ago.
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:54 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Ground Control On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    As I’ve said previously “ not exactly porn “ but these two items have been a major contributor to my Wild Dog ( Dingo) hunting success. The rifle is a Grandpa’s Axe , it’s an old Tikka T3 .223...
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 06:29 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by grandpamac On thread : Scope Rotation Day
    The photo reminded me of shooting of the spare tyre on the bonnet of a Landrover that I had for many years. Used a bag of vermiculite for a front rest and supported the rear with my non shooting...
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 06:16 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by caberslash On thread : Scope Rotation Day
    Those old Bushnells were made by Light Optical Works Same OEM that made the original Nightforce NXS. The later Bushnell LRHS and LRTS were even better, very good dial up scopes and first focal...
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 04:13 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by blip On thread : Scope Rotation Day
    Dont rotate them, everything will look further away if you do that..
    Liked On: 11-06-2024, 03:21 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Jus On thread : Deer senses, particularly vision
    I try to treat the environment like a mirror flat pond that I’m trying to wade through without making a ripple when on final stalk. No sudden movements and slow, steady movements. Seams to work
    Liked On: 08-06-2024, 12:20 PM

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