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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31-03-2025 09:24 AM
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  1. schwen
    schwen liked post by bumblefoot On thread : FAL renewal interview
    When I had mine renewed about 18 months ago he spent more time talking about my chickens and hunting than anything else... ;)
    Liked On: 18-10-2022, 06:28 AM
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    schwen liked post by Reindeer On thread : Te Urewera
    Anyone else see these huts made from water tanks. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/474337/turks-a-new-design-for-a-lightweight-back-country-hut Fully insulated, solar and easily flown into any...
    Liked On: 17-10-2022, 07:46 AM
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    schwen liked post by Maddoghunter On thread : Te Urewera
    Interesting this. I’m a member of a hut group on f/b. I had a go at them about an increasing mentality huts must be modern with Ali joinery etc otherwise they are pits that no one should have to...
    Liked On: 17-10-2022, 07:45 AM
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    schwen liked post by bumblefoot On thread : 303-250
    A mate of mine in Aussie just bought one. There have been a couple on TM lately too 207582
    Liked On: 09-10-2022, 07:36 AM
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    schwen liked post by Grey Kiwi On thread : 303-250
    I had a 303-25 for years. Bought the rifle and reloading gear for it from Rod Satherly (Manchester Street, CHCH). Rod had a young fella working there...by name of Dave Tipple! Anyway, yes a good...
    Liked On: 09-10-2022, 07:36 AM
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    schwen liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 303-250
    I formed some 303-25 brass last week Just to make a dummy round to try out some dies I brought In this image with a 25-35 which I was intending building a rifle in But then decided the 303-25...
    Liked On: 09-10-2022, 07:34 AM
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    schwen liked post by csmiffy On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    I had a soft spot for the A5 as the first time I ever shot it and on probably maybe in the first handful of times I ever shot clay targets, on a pissing down bleak day at the Greymouth club I shot...
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 07:55 AM
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    schwen liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    Bergara mountain premier 2.0 in 308 win of course. Chopped 15.5", dpt sup. Aftermarket alloy bottom metal ceracoated to blend in.Tally rings.Vx3hd 3.5-10. 207445
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 07:49 AM
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    schwen liked post by iambatman On thread : Sighted in my first rifle
    I just bought my first rifle, a Tikka T3X Lite in .308 Winchester. Chopped to 20 inches and threaded by DPT for one of their suppressors. I've mounted a Leupold VX3 4.5 - 14 x 40 with blued Tikka...
    Liked On: 30-09-2022, 09:16 AM
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    schwen liked post by PerazziSC3 On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    206923 Sako trg Given it a dulux over haul, was originally black but tracked down the sako green S&b pm11 5-25
    Liked On: 28-09-2022, 10:43 PM
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    schwen liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Let's see some 'well loved' firearms
    The firearms and optics snobs threads got me thinking. There is a tendency to show of the good stuff, but how about a thread devoted entirely to the old workhorses, the ugly ducklings, the pre-(once...
    Liked On: 28-09-2022, 06:52 AM
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    schwen liked post by Quackers On thread : Shotgun pattern.
    Marua could be a go.
    Liked On: 28-09-2022, 06:51 AM
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    schwen liked post by Stag On thread : New Hilux Fuel Consumption
    Mines at 9.7 but drive it like a nana Not even bedded in just over 2000km
    Liked On: 27-09-2022, 08:49 AM
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    schwen liked post by Shearer On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    I never thought I would own a Ruger 10/22 but after nearly 60 years in production and close to 10,000,000 rifles produced they finally decided to make a left handed one:thumbsup: 205869 I have put...
    Liked On: 27-09-2022, 06:54 AM
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    schwen liked post by Pommy On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    Dropped my 6.5 PRC Tikka into a Boyds Pro Varmint. 206711 Pretty stoked with how this one's turning out :)
    Liked On: 27-09-2022, 06:53 AM

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