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Looks like we're still waiting for someone to give us a range report on the Remington Versa Max. I see the hype on the Outdoor Channel, but would like to see a real field report.

Just curious Boatman... did the .243 tear up the hide? I have a .243 and a .223, and have considered using the .243 for coyote hunting / deer hunting. For strictly coyote hunting, I think I'll use the .223, with varmint rounds. What round did you use in the .243? by the way, congratulations... I'm still looking for number one...maybe some day!

A friend and I went to the Nashville show today. Overall, I thought it was pretty good, but inventory of certain guns was real low. I kept an eye out for a Savage Model 10 with Accu-Trigger, in .223 or .308. I don't believe I saw one in the building. Remington 1100s were just about none existent. I had a couple of other makes and models I was interested in, but didn't see more than a couple in the whole show. I didn't see much money changing hands for "walk around" guns on the floor either. There were plenty of rifles, a few shotguns, and some of the exotic makes and models in the walk around crowd. I carried one shotgun, and it turned out to be about the nicest of that make and model in the house. Got lots of inquires, and compliments, but no offers. I talked with some of the other guys and they said buying was real slow, as no one has money. I think this could be seen in the mark downs and bargains that were available by the dealers. One person said the income tax checks hasn't been received yet... cause the government doesn't have any money either! You had to pick and choose... but there were some bargains to be had at the fairgrounds today. I would go back... but I'm looking forward to the Murfreesboro show next weekend.

I've noticed a few of the people behind the booths often take a gun and walk around on the floor, like they're individuals selling their personal gun. I'm wondering if they sold one like that, do they "fess up" and say, "oh, by the way, we still have tax and TICS on this gun"? I saw at least one individual doing it at the Nashville gun show today, and I've seen them doing it a few times at the Murfreesboro show. They also approach people and inquire about buying whatever they're carrying... again, just like they're one of us walking in off of the street. Kinda like "under-cover" competition for those of us that are trying to buy or sell something from someone walking around on the floor. I guess it's their right to do it... just not sure I'm crazy about the idea. I kinda like to know if I'm dealing with a dealer, whether I'm buying or selling. What say you?

I'm agree with Hunting 101... those two on the right side of the pic look strange. The horizontal one looks like it's been stretched out a foot or two!

Thanks for the tip information Dolomite. My first shotgun was a single barrel 12 gauge Stevens way back in the early 50s, and I've been impressed with the Stevens/Savage line ever since. I've read on the various forums that the "Savage" guys change out barrels and bolt heads like most of us change out socks! I also have a Savage model 10 in .243, with the Accu-Trigger, and like that feature a lot.

Thanks TresMon, Westwind Mike, and Dolomite for your input. This rifle is in fact a Savage 110 chambered in .223. It is also flat on the back/top of the receiver. I'm trying to make this thing into an inexpensive varmint gun. I've seen Westwind Mike's 25-06, and his has a round top receiver. Maybe I need to look around for some Remington 700 bases to see if they'll work. I'm trying to not get too deep in this gun in expenses, as I'm keeping my eye out for a Savage Model 10 in .223 to replace it. Thanks for all of the help guys.

Thanks for the information. I'll check out the FoxPro site and see what I can get working. Thanks again for the offer of help on walking me through it. I may need it! Do you, or anyone on here, recall off hand what format these sounds are in... and are they down-loadable on the internet? Thanks again. I picked up a Savage 110 in .223 the other day that ought to make a fine "yote" gun.

Woodlawnhunter, thanks for the information. I'll have to dig into my Spitfire and see what size card it has, and if there's room for more sounds. Any suggestions on how to "index" new sounds on the remote? Thanks. I really like my Spitfire... hopefully, someone on here will scarf up the extra one you have very soon. What model did you move on up to?

My humble condolences about your Grandmother WD. I can see where something like that would affect your view for sure. So sorry. I hope the perp was caught and punished. I apologize for this being off topic... but WD is one of the most frequent TGO posters... always willing to "share" his knowledge of hunting all game. Good pig hunting to all, regardless the method you choose to use. I'm a big chicken, so I'll be busting some caps, and burning some powder.

I'm trying to install a BSA 3x9x50 scope on a Savage 110 .223 long action bolt gun. Has anyone done this set up, and if so can you recommend the less expensive combination of rings and mount? It looks like it may take extra high rings to clear the 50mm bell on the front of the scope, and it looks like it may take off-set rings to position the short barrel of the scope over the long action of the ejection port. Any help in the Murfreesboro area is greatly appreciated. Thanks. cjwaa1@msn.com

101, what Fox Pro do you have? I have a Fox Pro Spitfire I bought at Dick's in Murfreesboro, and I think I only got 24 or 28 different sounds with it. Can I put "more" sounds on my Spitfire, or are the ones that are there permanent? I'm half way handy with a computer, if it's possible to add more sounds to my Spitfire. Thanks for your help.

Do be careful! Years ago, I used to teach cadmium plating, copper plating, chrome plating, anodizing and heat treating of ferrous metals. The tanks have an assortment of cemicals that can be "very" dangerous! Sodium Cyanide and Hydrochloric Acid is what they used to use in the gas chambers at San Quinton! In the prep work, the parts have to go through no less than three or four tanks, along with rinse tanks between them. These chemicals... the ones in one tank should never be mixed with the chemicals from the other tanks... the reason for the rinse tanks. Even with thorough rinsing, porous metals, like pot metal, can carry enough chemicals from one tank to another to be extremely dangerous! I've seen a grown man knocked to his knees from breathing one whiff of the toxic fumes from mixing these toxic chemicals. The process was considered so hazardous that the plating shop was located across the street from where "immediate" medical attention could be had! Trust me... this is not a process for a "Shade tree plating operation". I still have all of my lesson plans, and plating data, but would not personally attempt this outside a "properly equipped" plating shop.

Does anyone know if he has certain prices for certain guns, or is each gun priced as an individual? Also, what middle TN town is Gun Troll located in? Thought about trying my hand at cold bluing, but if the price is reasonable, I just may let an expert do it.

Quail, and a coyote. The quail because they are the best eating of all, for my taste... and the coyote, because I believe they have contributed greatly to the demise of our total quail populations.

Congrats! Nice looking gray fox.

Just got a PT-22 back from Taurus, with excellent customer service, and repair of a Taurus PT-22. The gun had parts missing, and the pink faux pearl handles was cracked. Taurus fixed the gun in a timely manner, and did not charge me a dime. The only thing I didn't like was that you have to send the gun to them by an overnight shipper ( I used UPS) and it gets a little pricey. They will ship it back on their nickel though. I wanted the gun for my sweetie, and am very pleased with their service.

Congrats 101. I know that picked your hunting spirits up, and recharged your "yote hunting" batteries! Nice dog!

A yote ran across the road in front of me, in front "On Target' in Murfreesboro last night. Guess he was over there trying to eavesdrop on the hunter's latest coyote hunting tactics! Sure wish Tennessee allowed night yote hunting.

Any other "old guys' out there besides me that remembers "The American Sportsman" with Kurt Goudy, about a hundred and twenty six years ago? I thought it was a pretty good show... even if all was in black and white. Wish I had the tapes of all those shows.

I vote with WD-40. Bushy tails and Hoover hogs are really good after all of the cold weather. There's more this weekend... so, you'd better wear the long handles and drag in the brass monkeys!

I used to do some trapping as a kid, but haven't done it in many years. Very little virgin territory, like it used to be back in the 50s. I wouldn't mind learning the ends and outs of coyote trapping though. My cousin and I caught a skunk in one of our traps, when we were kids. He tried to get it out... gently! Well, the trap swiveled under his foot, and the skunk shot him a full dose! Took lots of bathing for that country boy to smell like anything other than a skunk! So... ya'll be careful.

I'm here to tell you, that squirrel would have been very safe... if "I" were shooting at him with a bow! You've got to save the tail to put on your radio antenna. I thought you said pellet gun... then I saw pics of a bow.

I loved quail hunting as a young boy, growing up on a farm. We had three or four coveys, and in one covey there was an albino bird! After we noticed it one year, we would not shoot into that covey... and in the following years noticed not only the albino, but other birds with white spots on them as well. There's no better eating than nice plump quail rolled in flower and salt and pepper... and fried in a black skillet on top of the stove... just like Southern fried chicken! Yum - Yum! It's sad that populations have dropped so drastically over the years. I think all of the posters are hitting on lots of the reasons for their decline. I'd love to see the plentiful coveys back, like it was when I was a kid... about 132 years ago! Well, almost that long.

I believe the rabbit (cotton tail) was also called "Hoover Hogs" during the depression, in the South... places like Louisiana and Mississippi.