About Swanny

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About Swanny
Location:
New Plymouth
Interests:
Hunting, shooting, photography, red wine and single malt
Occupation:
Nurseryman

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Yesterday 10:52 PM
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01-01-2018
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  1. Swanny
    Swanny liked post by akaroa1 On thread : 140 year old Consecutive pair of rifles. What are the chances?
    Sunday I went to the Timaru Antique Arms Auction to pick up a couple of purchases from a guy coming up from Southland. There was also an item in the auction that I was interested in bidding on if I...
    Liked On: 27-03-2023, 08:44 PM
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    Swanny liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Interesting things you didn't know
    Well here's a very interesting bit of info for you Ruger no1 and no3 fans Here is a Wilber Huack single shot rifle circa 1950s He applied for patent 1951 and it was approved 1956 There would...
    Liked On: 23-03-2023, 07:35 PM
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    Swanny liked post by ebf On thread : The future of Rifle Ranges.
    Hahahaha, Doghead, logic or actual risk has almost nothing to do with any of this. It is simply a massive new bureaucracy - very similar to WorkSafe...
    Liked On: 22-03-2023, 09:43 PM
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    Swanny liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Geese shooters wanted lees valley
    Best tool for geese is a heading dog while they're all flappers
    Liked On: 20-03-2023, 09:09 PM
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    Swanny liked post by 25/08 IMP On thread : 6.5 143 ELD-X, are they THE 6.5 hunting bullet?
    I gave them a try in my .260 a few years back shot 4 reds a couple just walked away as if not hit until someone else shot them. The last 2 were hit well in the lungs and ran off no blood and only...
    Liked On: 16-03-2023, 08:57 PM
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    Swanny liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Tidy skinning job.
    Liked On: 16-03-2023, 06:16 PM
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    Swanny liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Went out for a walk yesterday afternoon. Saw about 20 goats in the gully and picked the fattest to take. It's in brilliant condition and will be a fantastic eater.... I've given away most of the last...
    Liked On: 16-03-2023, 06:16 PM
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    Swanny liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    Roast wild goat leg, seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, salt and a cinnamon stick. 218152
    Liked On: 16-03-2023, 06:15 PM
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    Swanny liked post by Seventy Six On thread : Lead Contamination In Game Meat
    My opinion is that the shedded lead fragments will create bruising, and the bruised bits usually get thrown aside.
    Liked On: 06-03-2023, 08:34 PM
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    Swanny liked post by 6.5 CRD On thread : Lead Contamination In Game Meat
    Something a few of you may find quite interesting, Take from it what you will. Bit of back story - my partner who i have got into hunting/shooting & recently just shot her first deer, and being the...
    Liked On: 06-03-2023, 08:34 PM
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    Swanny liked post by RUMPY On thread : Some like it moist
    Picked up Micky Duck at 0530 and headed west to a block we've hunted a few times before. Today we were also accompanied by my eldest son Ryan. Arriving at the block a bit after daylight we...
    Liked On: 05-03-2023, 08:27 PM
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    Swanny liked post by chainsaw On thread : Another Paulownia CF stock build
    Tried some 1500 wet and dry, yes takes the gloss off but didn’t like the look. Got a rattle can of clear matte and gave it coat. The bee’s knee’s :thumbsup: 218120 218121
    Liked On: 05-03-2023, 08:15 PM
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    Swanny liked post by chainsaw On thread : Another Paulownia CF stock build
    My second effort, this one for a REM Model 7 708. Pretty much copy of Model 7 factory stock but with a longer LOP to suit the shooter (long arms) plus a slightly raised comb and a check swell. ...
    Liked On: 05-03-2023, 08:10 PM
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    Swanny liked post by Micky Duck On thread : a right royal fustercluck
    Didnt sleep well last night,shouldve taken that as a warning. Terrano didnt want to start,till realised it had somehow been left in gear,shouldve taken that as 2nd warning. had driver behind me...
    Liked On: 25-02-2023, 07:00 PM
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    Swanny liked post by mikee On thread : 20ga or 410 for beginners?
    Has the lad shot anything before, what sort of range, close pond or passing shooting? remember lightly loaded 12 will recoil less that a 20, my 8 1/2 12g with oz loads recoils less than my 6lb...
    Liked On: 18-02-2023, 06:48 PM

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