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The 2X7 Redfield Revolution is a solid choice for your criteria, you will not be sorry going with the Redfield. Al

The Savage rifles have a very good reputation especially when it comes to accuracy so while it could be possible that the cause of the poor performance could be the rifle I would bet the problem is elsewhere. I would first start looking at the scope and mounts, make sure all the screws are locked down and tight. If it still shoots lousy try a different scope to eliminate that as being a factor. Check to make sure the action screws are tight. The ammo and bullets can also affect accuracy, some rifles can be picky with not only bullet weights but also bullet manufacturers. One of my most accurate rifles a Ruger 220 Swift started performing the way it should just from the bullet being seated at a length it preferred. They can make you pull your hair out sometimes but I am one that like to solve the puzzle if it is possible. Al

Sidelock double with hammers and English stock, looks to be in decent condition, best of all it was handed down from your grandpa. Al

Rachunter I did a little puttering on the black powder possible bag and the powder horn you gave me, drilled out the powder horn and put in a brass stopper and put a snap on the possible bag closure and had that old Thompson Center patch laying around and it fit the front flap about perfect so I had the wife sew it on, the bag will be put to good use, it is all set up carrying loading components for the 32 cal Crockett, what do you think? And again thanks a lot! Al

No problem with a debate for me but I have zero tolerance for personal attacks, cheap shots and name calling under any circumstances. The Growalot episode on this board comes to mind, a black eye in my opinion, it was ugly and should have been nipped in the bud and this latest deal with Storm was heading fast in the same direction. Al

You would be surprised my friend, I for one love flipping through and reading old stuff. My wife is a crafter and goes to a couple of shows every year to sell some of her creations. For the heck of it I purchased a small magazine rack and gave her a dozen old hunting and car magazines to set up in her booth. Every show she sells 3 or 4. Al

Old magazines can be worth some dough, especially if they were obtained at subscription prices or a box full bought at a garage sale for a song. There is money to be made if one wants to take the time to mess with them. There are vendors on Ebay that have businesses just selling vintage magazines and old catalogs. Before computers and the internet I bought tons of books and subscribed to many magazines to get info I wanted and at subscription prices most magazines were less than a dollar each. Most on ebay go for ten to twenty dollars on average plus shipping. Al

Choose your bullets wisely. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/amp/winter-coats-drive-high-demand-for-coyote-fur/4808441.html

I go to the Turning Stone Casino quite a bit mostly for concerts and shows and also to eat, it is a fun place for sure. That being said for a whole forum meetup where members would want to meet get to know each other and I do not think it would be that great because the place is really not setup for that unless a conference hall was rented. The casino floor is crowded and just would not be suitable for a large gathering of folks to get together. The Vernon National Shooting preserve may be a better suited for a hunting forum group and it is only a few minutes away from the casino for those that want to go there get a room and party there after the meetup. Vernon National claims to be able to hold an event like a meet and greet, along with their gun store and the activities that are available would make for a pretty good time for a group such as this. Below is info from their website

My Dad was king of the one liners most were X rated LOL! Going over a cliff it is not the fall that kills you, it is the sudden stop at the end.

So I was looking through some wildlife art and came across the photo below which looked very familiar to me but I could not quite place it. After jogging my memory (easier to remember long ago than recently LOL) I remembered if was from a story called "Saga Of The Red One" about Wolves. I did an online search and it was published in 1955 in Sports Afield and written by Russell Anabelle and that is where I read it as my Dad had a subscription to the magazine. I can remember asking my Dad questions pertaining to that series and helping me with the words. The one thing that stuck in my mind was the main character "LOBO SMITH" a wolf hunter who poked some sort of catching pole down into a Wolf den and pulled out all the cubs and killed them, I was madder than a hornet that he did that. So for old times sake I went over to ebay and started buying old 1955 Sports Afields found four so far and got the first one today. Ahhh Nostalgia can be great sometimes. Al

2013 Blue Book 100%- 98% -95%-90%-80%-70%-60% Mohawk Brown $400-$350-$300-$260-$230-$200-$175 Black Diamond $500- $450-$400-$350-$300-$260-$230 Apache Black $575-$525-$450-$400-$350-$300-$260 My magazine fed 77 model with the green stock was made for KMart is only worth a couple of hundred. I prefer it over the stock tube feed models because I always carried it unloaded when Coon hunting for safety, too much tripping and falling running around at night in the woods for me to carry loaded. At the tree I would just slip in a magazine and was good to go. Al

Dan, You were around to remember Remington's promo with Tom Frye's record shooting wooden blocks using the Nylon 66 http://www.nylonrifles.com/wp/2013/02/the-most-famous-nylon-66/

I will go along with the fellow in the video in that it comes down to how the ammo was stored, if stored under proper conditions it remains viable for a good long time. I posted here a couple of years ago about shooting some of my reloads that were close to fifty years old, they shot reliably and the accuracy was basically the same as what it was the day I loaded it. Al

A good find Dan, over on "Rimfire Central" the Remington Nylon 66 has a fanatical cult following, the rifle is a classic and Hall Of Fame rifle in my opinion. I made a post a few years ago about my green stocked Nylon 77 which is the clip fed version, used it for Coon hunting many many years and it took some beating during that time, it held up well and still looks good and never skipped a beat when it came to the moment of truth. Al

The portable small Honda generators can be used for so many things, I have a small garage out in back of my house that I use mostly for storage. It has no power going to it but I do have a solar light setup that works fairly well so I can maneuver around in there at night. For 85.00 I have installed a Reliance through the wall generator outlet and use a 30 amp adapter plug so I can hookup the little Honda 2200 generator with a regular power cord for the rare occasion where I might need some power in there. I have a bigger 5500 watt job if things need to get serious. This Reliance setup would be a good low cost home option for anyone that does not have backup for power outages. Also my fishing partner and I are going to try out the generator and LED work lights this spring for some Bullhead fishing and leave the lanterns home. These baby's turn the night into day. Al

I can not comment on the Champion brand as I know nothing about them, I can vouch for the Honda brand, Motorcycles, Truck and two generators all have been outstanding with superb reliability and very durable. I say if you are in it for the long haul you will not be sorry to have purchased a Honda anything. Al

June 7-9 in also the Boxing Hall Of Fame weekend in Canastota which is just down the road and there will be a fight card at the Turning Stone event center. http://www.ibhof.com/pages/inductionweekend/2019/ticket_order_19.html Al

When you get into that price range I would say most manufacturers will be putting out some pretty good stuff and will probably be reliable. More than anything else it will boil down to preferences of an action, it's styling and aesthetics, a Winchester Model 70 "Super Grade" in a caliber I like would satisfy me and substantially less than 2000.00 Shotguns are a different matter especially when it comes to doubles which I have a strong liking for but am short in the cash department. Been thinking seriously about a new O/U for a long time, I think if I had two grand laying around for a new double it would have to be the American made Connecticut Revelation 20ga over and under for 1995.00 Al

I do not know the values on any of them Storm, I collect them because the articles, photos-illustrations and writers back in those days are so much better than today, and that is where the value is for me. Today's outdoor magazines are nothing more than a catalog of ads. Al

Yes I do, I have a collection of old "Outdoor Life", "Sports Afield" and "Field and Stream" magazines, some go back into the 30s. I pick them up on ebay from time to time and they read now better than ever. Al

Needed it like a hole in the head, found another knife made by Jack Hawk, a little cape-skinning job used but in decent condition with a few scratches on the blade from an ill fitting sheath. All Jack's knives I have seen so far have they same hallmarks, file work on the top of the blade with scalloping on the upper sides. For 5 years I could not locate one of his knives for sale and now in the last 6 months I find two, oh well at least I got it for a decent price. Al

I for one do not dislike him, actually I get a kick out of Storm's posts which livens things up and creates conversation on this board, instead of taking cheap shots my advice is if you do not care what he or anyone else has to say do not participate in the threads and posts they make or at the least keep things civil with any rebuttal you may have. Al

I have always felt that it is a bad idea to have publicly promoted contests pertaining to hunting because of the way it would be viewed by the animal rights groups and portrayed by them at every turn to the non hunting public who outnumber us by a huge margin. The non hunting public does not have the same mindset or knowledge as hunters and get fed info that such events are nothing more than wanton killing of innocent animals, even though by law it is perfectly legal just to win a some prize or trophy at the expense of animal's life . Not good public relations for hunters. Fishing has had somewhat of a pass because it is catch, keep alive and release back into the water after weigh in, but there are still those that would shut it down if they could. Al