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No, it has two different reticles, one is what they call a triangular Delta and the other which is what I have is a crosshair type. I also went with the tritium model that can be seen in low light. I can say it takes a bit to get the hang of using and not for everyone, for me it is much better on a long gun than handgun, it is a both eyes open deal and the more I mess around practicing sighting with it the better I like it it. There is a ton of youtube videos that will explain these sights much better than I can. Al

Yes it was, I was working for John's Sporting Goods out of Rome and we had a nice display of quality gear. Al

So I have been putting together a pistol for Rimfire Challenge matches and picked up a See All non battery optic to mount on my Browning Buckmark. These little sights are marketed as 20 first century alternatives to regular open sights which with my old eyes have a bit of trouble with these days. Mounted up the sight and while it works just fine I found I can not acquire my sight picture quick enough to suit me for this Rimfire Challenge type shooting which is all about speed. I decided to get use of this sight on an older muzzleloader I had sitting in my safe, a TC Black Diamond 50 cal. The Black Diamond had treated me good as I killed a couple of Deer with it back when I first got it. I just prefer hunting with the traditional style black powder sidelocks so the Black Diamond was put away at least 15 years ago and basically forgotten. I get the TC out from the back of the safe and the first thing I do is take my bore light and look down the barrel and see a Hornady XTP in a sabot looking back at me, I put the darn gun away charged and forgot about it, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb!! Never did that before but after reading some horror stories about having a corroded mess in the breech I feared the worst. So I take the breech plug out and push out the load and to my surprise the components looked exactly like the day they were loaded at least 15 years ago. Two completely intact 50 grain Pyrodex pellets and the Hornady XTP and it's sabot which by the way worked great for me. Just for the hell of it and to satisfy my curiosity I loaded everything back into the barrel and went out to the range, put on a cap and fired it at a fifty yard target, Bullseye! So take it for what it is worth but when I think about it everything makes sense to me as the powder charge like a cartridge was completely sealed in the breech with no way for air or moisture to get to it so it stayed effective. Anyhow I got the "See All" optic mounted up and will be playing around with the old Black Diamond testing it out and maybe even trying to kill another Deer with it. Al

I remember our local Rod and Gun Club putting on the Wally Taber Safari Show in the auditorium of the same local's high school. The sporting goods store I was working at was asked if we could display some hunting and fishing equipment in the school's main lobby outside the aud, there would be no worries about security as a State Trooper would be in the lobby to provide it. We brought in a bunch of the newest firearms that were available at the time and plenty of other hunting-outdoor paraphernalia to display. Several other venders also had displays along with Wally himself selling his wares. The show was a sold out big hit and all that attended thought is was great. Try to put on a show like that today in a high school!! Al

If I am not mistaken the Savage 212 is a bolt action shotgun so we are talking about heavy recoil and I would want heavy duty rings for the job. The 40 mm objective will more than likely require a medium height ring for clearance. I have had good luck with Burris and Leupold rings but I would go with the heavier duty Leupold for your setup. Vortex has their own heavy duty ring that looks pretty tough to me. Leupolds on the top the Vortex below. Good luck with your new Savage with whatever you decide. Al

Here on the farm and kennel I have been using Ivermectin for over 40 years, all my dogs have been getting it during mosquito season as a monthly preventative for heartworms and a side benefit is it takes care of other worms and parasites. Use it on my cattle also for parasite control. As far as I can see it is very safe having great results controlling parasites with no side effects. Been breeding these animals on and off all those years with no reproductive problems. One would be surprised the amount of drugs that are interchanged for use between Humans and Animals. Al

Same old, same old, Yes this argument has been going on for years on this board and it is plain everyone participating is entrenched with their view of the matter. I got in on it myself years ago and said my piece and that was that. Seems like some have way too much time on their hands, I thought I spent too much time here with 2500 posts over a ten year period. That is squat compared to others with way less time as a board member, some have many thousands of posts, unbelievable, got to get a life folks. Spending more time doing some real hunting, shooting and fishing etc. and less of this keyboard hero arguing would be better for your soul and more productive and fun I think. Al

Lawdwaz's recommendation of Hart barrels is a good one. They have been around for as long as I can remember and their barrels have a reputation for accuracy and quality that are second to none. The Gun Works Of Central NY is another option especially if looking to use a barrel from another manufacturer, they can do just about anything you want when it comes to firearms. Services – The Gun Works of Central New York Inc. (cnygunworks.com) Al

I have read a lot of dumb ass posts on this board but that one takes the cake, what the Hell is wrong with you? Al

Fur Fish and Game is the best outdoor magazine going at this time in my opinion. Al

It's as I have been saying from day one of this nightmare. Do not forget which of your fellow board members here allowed their irrational hatred help get us into this nightmare. And, do not let them forget either! As a Joe Louis quote goes "They Can Run But they Can't Hide" from their many past posts that give all the evidence needed where they stand! Al

Hunting Deer with a 243 my bullet of choice would be a 100 gr Nosler Partition loaded hot. With an accurate rifle and a steady rest 300 yards. As for a muzzleloader I am hunting with traditional sidelocks, lead maxi balls with open sights, I limit my shots to around 100 yards. Some of these modern muzzleloaders with scopes and high powered loads shooting pointed bullets can extend the distances almost the same as a cartridge firing modern firearm. Al

All my bows wear Kwikee quivers, been using them for over fifty years and can find no reason to change as they do their job well. Al

I came within an eyelash of buying a Norton Commando back in the day but ended up going with the then new Honda CB 750, nice bike, congrats. I also was in the love with the BSA Lightning. Al

TandemKross gearbox trigger spring and Victory trigger came in the mail today. Went to the TandemKross video installations site on the computer and set up the tools for the job. Great step by step instructions made the installations a snap and they made a big improvement on the trigger in setting the weight down by almost 2 lbs and having the adjustment for over travel. Not as pretty as the stock Browning gold trigger but much better for target shooting. Al

Well I have again got the bug to shoot semi competitively but mostly for fun, I have shot and tried the laidback Rimfire Challenge format matches held at my local club and found them to be enjoyable. I have a couple of rifles I can make due with but on the handgun side I have nothing that would be suitable which gave me the excuse to buy another gun. Back in the days when I shot Bullseye I was pretty serious and went whole hog on my firearm, I competed with a Smith and Wesson model 41 customized and decked out to the hilt for that game. After 10 years I lost interest and quit, so I traded the dedicated target 41 off for something I could use. Thought seriously about another 41 but prices o those these days are pretty steep, So looking at what is available with more moderate pricing the Ruger MKs were serious contenders but I ended up going with a Browning Buckmark for several reasons. First of all I just like the look and feel of the Buckmark, I already have a Buckmark rifle that is one of my favorite firearms along with a pile of magazines that can be used in both. So I found a great deal on Guns International, a Doug Turnbull edition Buckmark dressed up in his famous bone charcoal color case hardened barrel and slide. First thing I did was remove the factory sight and put on a Tactical Solution rail and rear sight combo so I can mount an optic. I have tested and sighted in the Buckmark using three different types of ammo, not one single malfunction and the accuracy was very good. The trigger a bit heavy for my taste so I have a TandemKross Trigger and Trigger spring rolling in this week that should fix that problem once installed. Best part the cost will come in about half of what a new S&W 41 would have set me back. I will have a couple of weeks before the next match giving me plenty of time to get the Buckmark where I want it, can't wait. https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2018/3/28/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rimfire-challenge/ Al

Just so you know regular shotshell 209s work perfectly fine igniting all muzzleloaders powders, you do not have to box yourself in just using the harder to come by so called muzzleloader 209 primers. I have used plenty of both and see zero difference in reliability or accuracy. Al

To get the repair done right it will cost the same as a replacement. Small diameter brass or stainless pins set and epoxied into holes drilled down through the crack. The pins should be sunk below the surface and can be filled and hidden with epoxy or stock finish and sanded sawdust from the stock flush with the surface. The crack itself can be filled with epoxy by using a small diameter hypodermic needle and clamped. Another good idea would be to acra glass the whole mating surface where it meets the receiver action, might have to remove a bit of wood to get enough bedding material on the surface to be effective. Once everything is done the stock can be refinished and the repairs will not be seen. Al

I have zero interest in Germany's business, I live in the USA, the subject matter in this thread is firearms in the USA "Jive Turkey"! Al

If the stipulation calls for one caliber-gauge I would lean toward at high quality pump action 12 ga shotgun. Not the best for every single situation but the huge variety of ammo types available it could handle just about any kind of hunting or self defense. If a single firearm with the ability to change barrels were allowed the Thompson Center Encore single shot would be the one I would chose. A barrel is made to cover just about any type of caliber or gauge for hunting or shooting. These are high quality firearms, I have hunted with single shots for a long time and never felt hampered. Al

All one has to do is read your past posts to know what you are, all you do is take subtle cheap shots. You have no say here as far as I am concerned non-citizen "GET LOST" Al

How the Hell would you know you are not even an American citizen, yet you come on an American hunting message board and lecture for the most part a conservative group about our traditions, values, rights and laws. Honestly "GET LOST"!! Al

You are on this message board "JIVE TURKEY" Al

I always want the wind in my face from the direction I am watching over, an area that the Deer move and feed through. I will contend with a quartering wind if I have to to place myself in a good position to see clearly but for the most part I want it in my face if possible. If I can not play the wind properly I will go to another spot where I believe I can instead of gambling and getting busted and maybe ruining a good setup. You have the hard part done by finding a spot you can set up over with known Deer activity. Moving sow and quietly, playing the wind, patience and sitting still on watch are the virtues of Deer hunting Al

I frequently hunt a spot similar to the one illustrated and wind is an important consideration and a reason I do not use permanent stands. The first thing I check is wind direction when going in and that will determine where I will be watching the runs in the saddle. I have several spots surrounding the saddle where I can see well enough to shoot. I simply sit or stand quietly with my back against a tree to break my outline, clear the ground of leaves so I can silently and easily move to a comfortable shooting position if need be and watch, killed a lot of them using that technique. Al