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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  1. schwen
    schwen liked post by Ground Control On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Find someone at the club who is a good competitive shot and wins competitions . Ask them to show you how to set up from each position ( feet and where to hold the gun etc ) , don’t overload yourself...
    Liked On: 13-06-2022, 08:38 PM
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    schwen liked post by chindit On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    Youtube. Clay coach online (free on youtube) Takes you through all stations in the skeet field. Shotcam (again youtube) shows you skeet station 1, 2 , 4, 6, 7. Just search skeet and I think it comes...
    Liked On: 13-06-2022, 08:33 PM
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    schwen liked post by sore head stoat On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    My 2c. DTL. Buy a proper DTL trap gun, they are DTL trap guns for a reason, you will struggle to shoot consistent perfect scores with a field gun. Skeet and DTL. Get lessons from a recognised...
    Liked On: 13-06-2022, 08:30 PM
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    schwen liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    As above but with some extras. For dtl choose either a imp mod or full choke that's 3/4 or full in old money. Reason your 15 m behind the trap and by the time you have clocked the target it's...
    Liked On: 13-06-2022, 08:27 PM
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    schwen liked post by Woody On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    The good improvement in score by changing to tighter mod choke should tell you something. With scores of 23/25 your sight picture and gun fit are probably fine. There are heaps of vids on clay...
    Liked On: 13-06-2022, 08:25 PM
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    schwen liked post by GWH On thread : Tips for beginners in trap and skeet
    My father used to be a competitive skeet shooter back when i was a kid, he's 80 now, but back in the day was right up there with the very best in the country, but was always limited by funds at the...
    Liked On: 13-06-2022, 08:20 PM
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    schwen liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Akkar semis?
    I got an Akkar semi back around 2012, it has never jammed, no FTF or FTE. For farm pest control it's hard to beat. It's only down side (if you call it that) is the trigger is light enough that it is...
    Liked On: 25-04-2022, 09:14 AM
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    schwen liked post by johnd On thread : peacock hunting
    I used to get a lot more tail as I got older too, but then that stopped as i became decrepit.
    Liked On: 03-04-2022, 09:00 AM
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    schwen liked post by Steve123 On thread : peacock hunting
    They move fast and will go to cover can flush them with a dog and shot gun them. Either spotlight them when there roosted or use a 223 during the day. They're noisy grass thieves that leave mini...
    Liked On: 03-04-2022, 08:58 AM
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    schwen liked post by cambo On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Another long weekend mission completed. Between 3 shooters... 943 bunnies 138 wallaby 4 pigs 6 cats 3 ferrets 1 hare Did couple days just using 22s. So much fun!!!
    Liked On: 23-02-2022, 07:51 AM
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    schwen liked post by Flyblown On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Man I love it when a plan comes together…. When we got back from our hunting hols we discovered we’d been invaded by a mob of ten mostly juvenile magpies. These 10 birds had moved in and they...
    Liked On: 23-02-2022, 07:39 AM
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    schwen liked post by Pook On thread : Best 12g shotgun
    m2 mate!
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 09:08 AM
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    schwen liked post by 7mm Rem Mag On thread : Best 12g shotgun
    I think a lot of the problem with missing when using a semi is the fact you have so many rounds, when you are using an over and under you know you only have 2 shots so you make them count. I...
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 09:07 AM
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    schwen liked post by jamie On thread : Best 12g shotgun
    Like all the guys have said, get the gun that fits best, most of the 1s you mention are good quality. Somebody who’s a trap shooter will be able to check it fits you properly, and you will know if...
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 09:06 AM
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    schwen liked post by sikaduk On thread : Best 12g shotgun
    Benelli M2 Had mine for over 15 years great gun never had any issues.
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 09:04 AM

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