grampy

Those smiles say all that needs to be said. Congratulations guys! Way to go!

Happy Birthday!! All the best to you sir.

Ohhhaah, it's one a dose whaskally whabbits! I'm a hunta! I hunt whabbits!

There ya go!!! My hunting partner Gary has the TC Contender in a 7mm-08 barrel. A hoot to shoot and very accurate. Like moog said, recoil isn't really as bad as you would think. Shooting a rifle round from a handgun.

Looks like a fun shooting gtg. Wish I coulda been there with ya's! Could moog possibly be branching out, and expanding his hunting horizons even more, with a pistol purchase in the future??

I think you did a great job, and it looks awesome just the way it is! Congrats again on a beauty of a buck! If you wanted a more weathered look, thats easy! Just fill up a wheelbarrow or a large container with red or black mulch, garden dirt, and some water, let it soak for a couple days. The dye from the mulch, and the soil will slightly "stain" the wood as it soaks in. After soaking a couple days, take out and let it air dry for a couple days. Also before putting it in there, round off the hard edges with some 60 grit sandpaper to rough it up a bit.

The Bison Ranch looks like a cool place to check out! I've eaten Bison meat a few times. Good stuff.

Happy Birthday!!!

Regardless of the weather, best of luck to ya out there!

Very cool find Al! Looking back to 1979, it was a Bear head very similar to this that I shot my first bow deer with.

Hoping and praying, the improvement continues.

How now't Brown trout........

Those three and a half's are punishing for sure! I'm sure your Win SXP is fine, just have to get that sweet spot. You being predominantly a scoped rifle guy. You are used to keeping a cheek weld a bit lower on the stock. That is the perfect form for rifle shooting. Shotguns, especially smoothbore with just a bead, sometimes requires a bit different mounting, than a scoped rifle, to find the sweet spot of that particular gun. I found that moving my cheek up just a bit, helped me see the barrel to the bead. Of course, a good quality low power scope will sort out the issue you have easily. And get you dead on. Best of luck out in the turkey woods buddy!

An absolute beauty! No doubt it will be a sweet long distance tack driver. Look forward to seeing your range results, my friend.

THIS!!! When I only have a front bead, I learned to "see" and "look down" the barrel of the shotgun. Seeing the barrel to the bead. Or in your case the ribbed rail. Try raising your cheek slightly higher on the stock, to see the rib to the bead. In the days when we used smooth barrels for deer, this was the most accurate way for me to aim. If I just shot seeing only the bead, I'd shoot low. Give that a try Brian. And let us know if it helps.

What a shame. To bad, as a little bit of thought could have prevented this tragedy. Sometimes, you don't get a second chance to learn a lesson. I got a bunch of second chances in my younger days, thankfully. I learned from each one of em. I was lucky. Some don't make it through the learning stage.

Thoughts and Prayers sent.

Congrats to your son! Hope you have a lifetime together hunting. Be sure to post a picture, when he proudly shows off his first turkey! Best of luck to you both.

You can believe that if you choose. But I don't.

Someone had to take the fall. BS if you ask me. Sox are just as guilty as the Stro's.

I agree with this. Brady and Gronk, are both way past their prime. And could be out at any time. Not sure why all the big hoopla. Sure, if they stay healthy, they will win a few games. But TB is in for a rude awakening, when they sell the farm, and don't get a SB. Or even more than one playoff win. Brady and Gronk will look much better at the HOF ceremony, than back on the gridiron.

Wish I had a fraction of the knowledge that Dinsdale has. A world class hunter.

I have no doubt that you would be an awesome coach. Have you ever looked into it? Wish you were closer and could work with Zach! And you and Pygmy would be drafted first round in TGL ! (the grampy league) My Panthers are in total rebuild this year. Should be interesting to see where they go?

Right now the cost to refine the oil, is more than the cost of the oil itself. Don't see how it could go much lower. And it WILL go up again. So I'd say a definite investment opportunity, at this time.

Her smile says it all! Nice job! By her, and you Matt!