About Hugh Shields

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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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04-01-2025 05:50 PM
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02-05-2022
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  1. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Tentman On thread : 22LR Supersonic Ammunition Accuracy Comparison
    And all 22 ammo has a high variation from group to group, let alone lot to lot. If one looks at the results of Rambo6mmrems 22 competion (under events) there are many targets demonstrating...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 05:31 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by mudgripz On thread : 22LR Supersonic Ammunition Accuracy Comparison
    Interesting test - the Weihrauch HW60J is certainly an accurate rifle. Was given one to test review years back in 22 WMR and it was straight down to 0.2s and 0.3s at 50m. The results are helpful...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 05:30 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by MB On thread : 22LR Supersonic Ammunition Accuracy Comparison
    Good post. I remember doing something similar a while back with subsonic ammo. My CZ 452 just loves CCI Subsonic, so I'll stick to that. Your comment about lack of availability got me Googling,...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 03:41 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 22LR Supersonic Ammunition Accuracy Comparison
    Interesting you did no good with Winchester 42 grn...it's been a good load in the past.not sure about new batches.also interesting you have solids available.dont see them often.the HP superspeed used...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 03:07 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by hunterdoc On thread : Just another Brit ...
    Thanks Seventenths, will make sure to contact you once approved for PM's. Planning to bring my wetsuit/fins/speargun and a few rods with me. Have a decent boat rod setup that I've used for...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 10:24 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    Yep, some blokes wear out barrels trying achieve a level of accuracy that just isn't required. The costs just don't justify it. Trave l to range Pay range fee Bullets Powder Primers Your time
    Liked On: 01-06-2024, 08:41 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Dama dama On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Pindone is an excellent tool in the right terrain and conditions. Pellets are generally hopeless, I'm talking proper carrot job by a skilled professional. Still needs following up with shooting for...
    Liked On: 01-06-2024, 12:33 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by gonetropo On thread : Just another Brit ...
    welcome, but just remember the only difference between auckland and a yoghurt. while both leave a sour taste in your mouth but yoghurt has an active living culture
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 03:49 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    "what affect does shortening the cartridge have on accuracy, given the projectile will be further away from the rifling." Personally that's all I would worry about. Keep it consistant if you can....
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 03:41 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Dicko On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    Those 45 gn pills might actually be Winchester 46 gn pills that are sold specifically for the hornet. In my hornet they pattern like a shotgun. In my above post I should have said 40 gn Nosler...
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 01:21 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    At 50 they will still be minute of goose.
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 10:51 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by blip On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    Pays to check the pills made for hornet some were .224 and some were .223
    Liked On: 31-05-2024, 08:35 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    Don't forget to share how that goes.
    Liked On: 30-05-2024, 07:40 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    It would be nice if they just sat there after the first shot
    Liked On: 30-05-2024, 04:47 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Quicknock On thread : Reloading 22 Hornet (The Original) – Optimal Canada Goose Load
    If the numbers are anything like what we have in Paraparaumu you'll get through a case of those round in 5-10mins on one gaggle.
    Liked On: 30-05-2024, 04:47 PM

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