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Rob, you might want to try holding the knife/striker still, and pulling back on the ferro rod. Less likely to disturb your tinder that way. Check out the big boy ferro rod (1/2" x 5") link Lot more surface area to work with. For a book on knives, take a look at link I read it last year and found it informative. Thanks for sharing.

I'd like to see your video, Rob. pm me a link if you can't post it publicly. I bought my "starter" bushcraft knife last year from Walmart for $12. It was meant as something to get me started. But you know what, I like it so much, it is still my go to small knife. Here is the link (OOS) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Real-Avid-Viscera-FX/44781888

I picked up some clearance camping gear at Walmart the other day. $2 insulated metal water container, $5 cooking kit, $15 water filter adapter kit (replaces lid of water bottle). Some of the stuff they carry is not a bad value at all.

Phew! For a second I thought this was about dating advice.

Happy Birthday, RD!

@Buckmaster7600 Remember to always type before you wipe.

I wonder if there are enough wineries near the casino to hire a small bus/large van and do a winery tours one afternoon. That would appeal to the non-golfers and would be couple friendly. Something to look into.

@chefhunter86, FYI, Jun 28-30 has taken the lead @Biz-R-OWorld is Jun 28-30 a no go for you?

My wife would probably come, it will just cost me a winery stop or two on the way home. It would be a shame if you couldn't make it, Jerry. If that were to happen, we should do a second GTG on a date you can make it. You're worth the drive

Yes. Thanks. I drive past it on the way to Porter. Was holding off trying to join until I got my pistol permit, but now I have a reason to join it sooner. Hope the entrance exam isn't too tough . . . .

Enjoy your time in Florida. They have some nice gun ranges down there.

Thanks. My limited knowledge of ballistics and scopes is shining through.

Mind if I ask what kind of place you were shooting at for such distances? I'm trying to figure out where to go to shoot at 200+ yards. I'm thinking to join a gun club with an outdoor range of sufficient distance.

I will have to check that scope out, that sounds perfect. Does Vortex have a calculator like Nikon where you input your ammo, zero, et al and it give you ballistics at each hashmark and magnification? (How/where did you run the eld x numbers?

I'm assuming I would have to see the deer, with just my glasses on, before getting it in the scope. I guess if I'm out in Montana or something, that would be doable, but in NYS woods? Maybe if its a large soybean field or in the ADKs. But how often do NYS deer hunters take a shot longer than 250 yards? If I did have a shot opportunity at a long range, I would just have to manually adjust my aim point. I always use a range finder as I am a poor judge of distances by eye. I write the ballistics on a tag that I attach to my scope for easy reference. So would you suggest a scope with hashmarks like a BDC?

Actually, zeroed in at 200 yards, the drop is 7.9 inches at 300 yards. However, at 100 yards, it's +1.9. I doubt I can see clearly past 200 yards anyway, so a single dot should do. (Figures based on the Hornady 143 grain link

I guess I just need a single dot type of scope given how flat it shoots. I try to spend as much on the scope as the rifle. Will Nikon or Vortex do?

$500, no scope. Need to get one. Need to figure out what kind to get. I have Nikon BDC and Vortex scopes for other rifles.

I am going to be purchasing one from a private party. It's brand new in the box. (He won it at a gun raffle.) I've been wanting to get a regular rifle for deer hunting. Any thought or recommendations, particularly on ammo, would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Seize the Deal has $30 vouchers for $15 at https://www.seizethedeal.com/deals/30-toward-food-drinks-at-the-yelling-goat--37 Limit 2. Note they expire in three months. I bought two.

For those that can't see the poll questions, they are: 1. IF we were to have a Forum GTG on the weekend of July 12-14 at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, and IF you were to come, when would you most likely come ? (Pick One): Fri-Sat (1 night) Sat-Sun (1 night) Fri-Sun (2 nights) 2. IF we were to have a Forum GTG on the weekend of July 12-14 at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, and IF you were to come, where would you most likely stay? (Pick One): Turning Stone hotel ($242 per night plus taxes) Nearby hotel (< 0.5 mi away)($139-$169 per night plus taxes) Other (Drive home/Stay at a friends house/nearby campground)

OK, a new poll is up at https://huntingny.com/forums/topic/50351-poll-summer-712-714-gtg-lodging-options/ Please go vote if you have any interest in attending the GTG. Your input will be very helpful to @chefhunter86. Thanks.

OK folks, trying to zero in on dates and if we have a large enough group to get a group discount on hotel rooms (at either Turning Stone or a nearby hotel). Generally speaking, I believe we would need to book at least 9 rooms to get a discounted rate. These questions are just exploratory at the point, so just give the best answer you can.

will do!