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That is the whole reason for jerking your chain, they know that many will just give up and toss in the towel, that is what they want. Same deal for handgun permits, they make the applicant jump through as many hoops as they can, the process so long and tedious most folks do not want to bother. Al

https://www.midwayusa.com/ they will ship. Al

I can not help you to find a good hunting area for Rabbits but I can say hunting them with archery equipment is a panic. I used to do it a lot years ago using my Beagles to bring them around for a shot. You do not have time to be messing around with sights and releases because you are snap shooting most of the time and you have to be quick. Instinctive shooting using a glove with a low poundage recurve, low cost arrows {You will be losing some} and a bludgeon type head will do the job. I still have a few of the heads I used pictured below, a solid torso hit with one of those heads easily will kill a Rabbit. I did not kill a whole lot but I sure had fun trying. Al

From my perspective the performance of the pictured bullet was perfect and exactly what I look for, all malarkey aside a properly placed bullet that performs like the one above when placed where it is supposed to go will result in a quick kill, there will be little to no tracking. Al

When hunting Deer or Varmints what the wind is doing as far as strength and direction always determines my strategy for that days hunt be it still hunting or stands which for me is sitting or standing with my back to a tree. I want it in my face if at all possible, a crosswind at minimum. Al

For those who do not reload I would seriously consider getting into it. It does not take a lot of money to equip yourself with good quality equipment. Do not be afraid to buy used, it is almost impossible to wear presses and dies out. Ebay is your friend as there is plenty of good used everything at a good savings. Don't wait, be prepared. Al

The calibers you listed are both great mild recoiling cartridges but the 257 Roberts may be a bit hard to find. Almost all of the common Deer cartridges are tolerable recoil wise, ammunition companies also load light kicking ammo especially for anyone recoil shy. The 7mm 08 and the 6.5 Creedmoor are a couple of more chamberings that warrant consideration. Sounds like a good excuse to hit the Gun Shops in your area and look over and handle what is available with hopefully good advice from the shop owners. Buy something of good quality and a model he likes because it is something that will last him a lifetime and create many memories through many hunting seasons. Al

I think you need a brush up on reading comprehension "Oh Superior One" because that is not what I read in that post. The truth is clear to see who endangers gun rights, it is Democrats and their clear agenda especially "BETO" and non hunting trolls like yourself!! Al

Does anyone remember Watergate? A non stop news scandal that brought down a President and all the men around him, books and movies were made about it. The scale of what the Democrats did to Trump makes the great Watergate scandal look like "child's play", a lot of heads should roll and plenty of prison time dealt. Where is the news coverage?

So below is one of the many tactics the Democrats are trying to use. Hold gun manufacturers accountable. In 2005, then-Senator Biden voted against the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, but gun manufacturers successfully lobbied Congress to secure its passage. This law protects these manufacturers from being held civilly liable for their products – a protection granted to no other industry. Biden will prioritize repealing this protection. Remington has been one company feeling the wrath for years and is in trouble big time from the constant lawsuits. The Sandy Hook lawsuit just got thrown out again but the gun grabbers are looking to reverse the judge's decision and deliver a knockout blow to Remington. ======================================================================== The Gun Grabbing Democrat's argument in a nutshell, "Somehow when Remington Arms delivered the Bushmaster rifle to the wholesaler it engaged in “negligent entrustment.” Remington knew, or should have known, that it might be used unlawfully". The new argument is so thin that emotion, sensationalism, and a very loose use of the facts are being used in the appeal in an attempt to hide it: Even crazy Bernie Sanders said If somebody has a gun and it falls into the hands of a murderer, and that murderer kills somebody with the gun, do you hold the gun manufacturer responsible? Not any more than you would hold a hammer company responsible if somebody beats somebody [else] over the head with a hammer. Al

If you are serious about 220 longevity would you be willing to loan the rifle? I'd be more than happy to put it through it's paces. =============================================================== The old Ruger 77 220 Swift is my prized possession and favorite rifle and is not going anywhere. Has proven her worth and accuracy longevity to me long ago having fired several thousand handloaded rounds on both the bench and in the field on Woodchucks and Crows. Below are a few groups I mentioned above fired not too long ago, a Crow sitting on a fence post 400 yards away would still not be safe from the old girl. Al

The "Safe Act" on steroids, this is the plan of attack on how the Democrats plan on getting around the Second Amendment. The NRA has been reporting on these proposed Democrat firearms implementations-regs for a long time, the Dems were once sneaky about it but now they put it right out there for all to see. Hate to sound like a broken record but all one has to do is take a look at what has happened in Democratic controlled California, this stuff has already started there. Bottom line is to make firearm ownership so burdensome with red tape and regulation it will be like trying to get a handgun permit in NY City. Al

I am assuming this statement is some kind of sarcastic joke. Very very few hunters put enough rounds through the barrel of their hunting rifle to cause any significant throat erosion. I own a battery of high velocity varmint rifles that I have shot a lot of ammo through both in developing loads and at varmints. I pulled out my 50 year old 220 Swift (one of the supposedly most notorious barrel burners of all time) awhile back and touched a few off just for old time sake, she still printed groups well under an inch after having shot many many rounds. I dug out one of my favorite books (Book Of The Rifle)written by Jim Carmichel, competitive shooter, gun builder, hunter and Outdoor Life gun editor for many years for some words of wisdom. "I get scores of letters from readers asking how long the barrel will last on their hot new hunting rifle? My standard answer to these inquiries is that if the reader shoots every day of the year year in and year out, he can start worrying about his barrel in about 20 years." A 220 Swift fan himself he stated "I have owned Swifts with tough American barrels which have upwards of 5000 rounds through them with no loss of accuracy." Harvey Donaldson a shooter and wildcat cartridge developer (219 Donaldson Wasp) told Carmichel he owned one of the first Winchester model 70s chambered in the Swift. After 10000 rounds it was still nicely accurate. His secret he said was keeping the barrel clean. Barrels thought to be worn out after a good scrubbing with bore lapping paste can be brought back to life for many more years of accurate shooting. ====================================================== I agree totally with Steve's quote below. "Folks don't get a deer consistently because they don't know how to hunt, can't shoot, don't have patience and many other reasons. None of which have to do with developing loads. " ================================================================================ So say just for laughs so if a hunting rifle did have some throat erosion and it's groups doubled in size from say 1 1/2 inches to 3 inches that is still plenty accurate enough for Deer hunting. I killed a ton of Deer years ago having to hunt with a smooth bore shotgun firing foster slugs that would be doing good to hit a paper plate with at 100 yards.

Last hunting season I was under the weather with the Lyme disease and did not put in much time shooting or hunting. Feeling half way decent this year so I have been able to do some of the things I like. Have been messing around with this Crockett Squirrel rifle quite a bit this Summer and Fall getting some experience under my belt so I thought I would do an update on how things have come along. I have changed out the rear sight for the third time because of the high front fire sight and the multiple loads and different projectiles I have been using caused problems getting me on the money by not having enough adjustment. Had I just stayed with patched round balls there would have been no problem. I really want the little maxi balls talked about earlier in the thread to shoot well because they change the whole character and effectiveness of the rifle. For plinking, targets or Squirrel hunting patched round balls are fun to shoot, reasonably accurate with approximate power equivalent to hi speed 22 lr ammo but woefully inefficient ballistically at longer ranges. The 110 gr Maxi Balls on the other hand turn the rifle into the equivalent of the old 32-20 cartridge, a huge upgrade in both range and killing power. Turns a short range Squirrel rifle into a rifle capable of taking game as large as a Coyote out to 100 yards or so. As mentioned in another thread I was also having ignition problems with the 777 fff using stiffer loads, this powder is harder to ignite and is not recommended for use in sidelocks because of that characteristic. To get around that problem I have found by changing the nipple to a Hot Shot, using magnum Winchester 11 caps along with keeping the loads mild the reliability has been good. Finally got to do some actual Squirrel hunting, picked off a half dozen so far this season and I can say it was not easy, it is not the gun, the accuracy is well within angle of Squirrel group wise on a target. It is my old eyes (I have the start of Cataracts) having a hard time with the open sights drawing down fine on a small target like a Squirrel at longer distances making for a fuzzy sight picture, I have to get close. Game with a bit more size like a Woodchuck or a Fox inside the rifle's range limit would be not so much a problem I think as I can hit those size targets on my range pretty good yet. Anyhow damage is about the same as a regular 22, the slow projectiles do not expand much at all if any on a Squirrel. With Deer coming up I am pumped and hope to do as well with the TC Cherokee. Al

What do we have here? "Catchemoney" Another fake hunter that so far has only trolled in the board's politic forum, time to start canning these trolls!! Al

Mine main concern for prep is to have "ALL" my hunting clothes treated to repel ticks. Al

You did well in my opinion, a classic style bolt action rifle with a walnut stock based on the venerable Howa action. Congrats! Al

Just want to add, check out ebay if interested in a purchase, you can not wear these things out and a good used one will save you a good chunk of change. Like I said there are plenty of you tube videos showing how to use them. Al

The Bullworker is nothing new, these things have been around since I was a kid, they are still here because they work. The are tons of videos online to watch to show how to use these things and you can do a complete body workout if you desire. I got mine years ago just for something to exercise with because I do not have a lot of space, the conditioning for archery was a welcome side benefit. Al

I have mentioned this before, one of the best things to do to stay in bow shooting condition is the old Bullworker exercise device. It is easy to use and a person can duplicate and exercise the muscles required to draw and shoot a bow sitting on their couch. I am an old man almost 72 years old and I can still draw all of my bows with no problem with some set at 70lbs. Now I can not say for sure it will help with rehabing an injury but if used properly will positively condition and strengthen those muscles utilized for drawing a bow. I have mine sitting right here next to my desk and pick it up all the time and just do a few reps, it really works. Al

Hell my mind way made up a long time ago, I did not even bother to watch the circus of a couple of knuckleheads in a pissing match. The mud slinging debates are pretty much what I see right here every day and plenty for my stomach. What I pay attention to is the party conventions, that is where the cat comes out of the bag revealing the party platforms and policy, they give me all the information I need to know of who stands for my way of life, and confirm where my votes are going. Al

While I am not personally familiar with this particular rifle but I do know Tikkas are a quality firearm and usually very accurate with the right ammo. The rifle looks to be a fast handling lightweight sporter made to carry so for me I would stick with the theme of the rifle and go with lightweight mounts and a lightweight compact style scope. For my serious firearms I look for reliability and a company that has been around and has a track record, there are several reputable scope companies out there that make good stuff. For the moderate ranges I mostly have run into Deer hunting here in NY I favor a 2X7 and am especially fond the the Leupolds in that power. 2X7 power and field of view covers a wide range of hunting situations for big game from shorter range woods hunting to dealing with long shots in open country. Never owned one myself but I can see the 6,5 Creedmoor has attained a very good reputation in a relatively short time as both a target cartridge and a fine midsize game cartridge. Good luck to you for what ever route you decide to go and hopefully you will come out of the season with a successful hunting tale to tell. Al

There is nothing like small game to introduce and start a kid on hunting especially Squirrels as they require many of the same basic skills used for Deer hunting which will be useful if interest takes hold. The big difference is in a good Squirrel woods there will be action and less chance of getting bored. Al

Yes they are cheap Chinese items pricewise but they do look great for someone that just wants decoration. Al

I use packed hay bales for a backstop but I also have a heavy rubber cow mat hanging off the back, that will stop anything I have. Al