MemHeli

I bought two boxes of this stuff. One for my neighbor who was going shooting with me, and one for myself. I didn't get into my box after watching her load/shoot her box...and I don't plan on it. This is some of the nastiest ammo I've ever laid hands/eyes on. Hands were grayish black with oily metal based residue. Looked like she had just pulled an engine 30 year old oil leaking car. Curious is it was just these two boxes...Oh Shoot, have you opened the box yet?

I was following this thread. A group of us here have printed the target and will be trying the challenge. Then, I started off into the "how to clean a squirrel". So I want to ask you seasoned squirrel hunters. I heard in one video that I saw, a guy said it was best if you leave the squirrel meat in the fridge for 3-4 days after cleaning it. He said it would take the game taste out if you let it sit in the fridge for a few days. Comments on this? I see recipes where the squirrel is fried for a bit first, then stewed in a gravy for an hour or so. This looks really good! I'm going to try it.

I knew it was a "me" problem. I just couldn't see how at the moment. Thank you for showing me the way!

I'm in the exact same spot. Find myself just going back to to the old classifies envying those that can still post/bump their listings. I like the old view alot better because you can see alot more listings in one screen by text only. The images take up alot of space, and don't show nearly as many listings on a page. I'll get used to the new system eventually...because I have no other choice.

will do.

that makes alot of sense. Glad I posed the question here. So are you using an external illuminator?

noted!

So I've got a gift certificate for Optics Planet and have been looking at thermal imaging for awhile now. Still in the heavy research mode. Not going to spend over 1K at this time...unless I can find good reason to increase my budget. That leaves me looking t the lower end of thermal products to be sure. Just wondering what if any experience everyone has w/ thermal products. Any input and feedback on products appreciated. Here's one I'm keeping on the list. http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-lto-tracker-thermal-imaging-monocular.html

I'm right there with you. Thinking March or April of next year...

welcome Brian! Shelby County here too.

Thanks guys. I'm leaning towards the PTR as well. I do think Century is a better company now than they used to be quality wise. I'm going to run it suppressed so it'll be a bit more ungainly than stock...but it's purpose will only be short field trips.

Looking at getting one or the other. Are there some here that can provide feedback on these rifles, after having owned and shot them for awhile? Thanks

so we're still a few month's off from the 41F change. I put a few in that last day myself. Guessing I'm looking at spring or summer of next year at this rate?

I've had this video posted up to watch for a few days now. Finally go to it. Nice work! Just starting the 6.5 journey here. Best to you!

thanks! I've got the Spuhr rings on the way. Excited!!!

Does anyone have experience with this mount on a rifle like mine? I'm wondering if the comb will offer enough adjustment down for an acceptable cheek weld. Scope is 2.26" OD, leaving .1" of clearance (not counting the fact that there is no rail at the forward end of my rifle) for the scope to clear. http://spuhrwebshop.com/en/picatinny/sp-3001.html

thank you, I'll study on that as well.

Hi all. I've picked up a Ruger Precision Rifle and a Vortex Viper PST 6x24 to 50mm scope. I need a little assistance selecting rings for this setup. I've never really put something like this together and have little experience mating scopes to rifles. I've read that the RPR has 20 MOA build into the rail. I also plan on running my Socom 7.62 suppressor, and want to clear this in my field of view. Would this set of rings be appropriate? http://nightforceoptics.com/accessories/ultralite-magmounts. Or recommendations on others that are more functional?

So a group of us here in Memphis were talking about becoming Constables and looked into the HR218 allowances. Looks like the legislators have ruled that Constables don't fall into a category that would allow HR218 carry, but I did run across an interesting provision for towns having between 11,100 and 11,200 people. Anyone know where in the world this came from? "Any duly elected and sworn constable in any county having a population of not less than eleven thousand one hundred (11,100) nor more than eleven thousand two hundred (11,200), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and being a county in which constables retain law enforcement powers and duties under the provisions of §§ 8-10-108, 40-6-210, 55-8-152, 57-5- 202 and 57-9-101, are authorized to and may carry handguns at all times and may equip their vehicles with blue and red lights and sirens. The sheriff of such county shall issue a written directive or permit authorizing the constables to carry a handgun; provided, that each constable has completed the same eight-hour annual firearm training program as is required by this subsection (a) " https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/attorneygeneral/opinions/op13-110.pdf

know exactly what you mean. Aside from my M1, my AK is my favorite gun to shoot.

The choke is fixed. I wish it wasn't...it's still a beautiful gun. So it's confirmed...This brings to mind another question. If I can't shoot steel shot, I guess there's a ready supply of lead for target and hunting? I want to shoot bird and clay with this gun. Going to look at alternatives on the Google now.

Hi all, I picked up a Browning A5, and am finally getting time to shoot it. I recall reading somewhere that you should not shoot steel shot out of these older A5's. Not being very experienced with shotguns, I'm here to ask the experts. Here's what I've found on the internet. Would like comments. I bought 100 rounds of #6 from Walmart, but have not shot any thru this gun yet...thinking I will use them elsewhere now if this is really an issue. “DAMAGE: In not all, but a number of instances a very slight ring will develop about 1-1/2" to 3" rearward of the muzzle. This ring is about .005 of an inch above the plane of the barrel, completely encircling the barrel. From our tests, we could determine no adverse effect on pattern or shot velocity because of this ring. Our conclusion is that the most significant objection, the slight ring, is entirely cosmetic. This 'ring' effect does not affect the function or safety of the firearm.” I cannot speak for other individuals, but I know I have no interest in buying or shooting a shotgun with a ringed barrel, cosmetic or not. Steel and fine shotguns do not mix well; steel and vintage shotguns do not mix at all, as far as I’m concerned. With the intermittent, unreliable availability of bismuth, there are only two viable choices for those seeking to protect vintage barrels while using no-tox shot today. They are Kent Tungsten-Matrix shotshells and the recently introduced Hevi-Shot “Classic Doubles” loads. Of the two, the Kent loads are closer to lead in density, 10.8 g/cc (lead considered 11.0 g/cc, showing as 11.35 g/cc on the periodic table). Both shotshell types are reviewed elsewhere, with the Kent shells being the current best of breed. This is not meant to dissuade you from steel shotshells in modern screw-choked shotguns specifically designed for their use. Hopefully, it should give you a little food for thought before stuffing steel shotshells into an older, fixed choke shotgun that you want to keep in top condition.

Yea, but that's our government. Specializing in absurdity. My last batch was on the final day back in July, so I've got a L O N G time to go.

man that's nice! So envious.

someday I'll get my hands on one of your knives...Goals...