lancetkenyon

Give a little info to help. Don't be a barrel tease. Chamberings? Action it is on and other rifle info? Length? Twist rate? Contour? Rounds down the barrel? What bullets and speeds are you shooting? How do they shoot? What ranges have you shot them to?

I had a PM about tripod adapters. Here is my take. For the 10x42s, the Vortex Unidapter with the finger tightening knob fits fine. But not for the 50 or 56mm objective glasses. You need the Unidapter with the allen head bolt to fit between the body of those.

On the early hunt last year, in 9 days of hard hunting, we saw 5 bucks bigger than anything I have ever shot. All 180"+. But making it happen with my 13 year old daughter proved difficult. I would say she had a total of at least 2 hours behind the gun with a buck in the scope, waiting for a clean shot that never materialized. But the opportunities were there. We also saw another 15 or so mature 4x4 or better. But then again, one day, we saw nothing but forkies, I think 25 that day? From yearlings, to a decent 24" wide tall forky. All about spending time in the field.

Consistency. Match primers just have better QC during manufacturing. Consistency means better chance for accuracy.

They just opened yesterday. They have a lot of reloading supplies in stock. I walked out with 2000 Fed GM210M primers that have been hard to find for 2 years. For $37/1000. No H4350, I looked.

Also goes to show you a bad shot with a bow doesn't always kill an elk. Many survive fine, if not for some pain. Bullets fail. Muzzle loader slugs fail. Arrows fail. Spears fail.

How about going to the wall? I have a buddy who had steel straps made in the shape of an L. Bolted to studs in the wall and lay underneath the safe with holes and bolts through it and facing up. Nuts on the inside of the safe.

Not monsters, but all of these were seen driving to or from hunting areas last year. All less than 100 yards from a road.

Whoever told you it will be hard to find a nice 4 point must be a road hunter. Even then, they must be blind in one eye and only go out for an hour or two. Hunt the muzzy Hunt just like you would any other hunt. Get out, glass, cover ground, stay out, and you will get opportunities.

I have the Meopta Meostar 10x42 & Cabela's Euro 15x56, and LOVE them.

I will be up on Saturday shooting some tree rats, but I can give some pointers, and maybe, MAYBE, show him where to look. How is his shooting? And what kind of pronghorn is he looking for? I know some spots that I always see goats, but not monsters.

How about Friday afternoon, at the Sportsman's Warehouse? PM inbound.

Does the hunt start this Friday?

I do almost all of my LR shooting off a front bipod and rear bag. It has worked out to 1901 so far. I also practice a lot off a ruck or pack. I also do ALL of my load development from a bipod and bag. Could I get better groups from a lead sled? I am not sure, but the loads I have developed are not for bench rest matches. So I know they shoot well from a pod. I have heard a lot of really good shooters suggest not using a lead sled. Does it give you good results? Usually. But, so does riding a bike with training wheels or a bowling lane with bumper pads. It does NOTHING for shooting form. Which is 50%+ of long range shooting success. A poor shooter with an accurate rifle will not shoot nearly as well as a great shooter behind a mediocre rifle. Proper shooting form is a lesson learned from a lot of practice using good basics and fundamentals. Improper shooting form will show you what you are doing wrong. A lead sled does nothing to help with that. I also try to shoot from positions that will be available in the field for medium distances, out to 600-700 or so. If I am shooting at a distant target, prone is my position of choice. But I regularly shoot from a sitting, or standing with a rest or support too. I never carry a lead sled in my pack while hunting, so that is not an option or feasible. I see a LOT of shooters (and I use that term loosely) at the range that set up their lead sled and shoot a 3"+ group @ 100 and call it good. What do you think they will shoot like at a deer at 300? Minute of mountainside is my bet.

The painted one I have is a SA. This one is free if you trade me your wood stock for it. I just need a test stock for paint schemes.

I am pretty sure I have a Savage plastic take off stock too. I am around the I-17 & 101 area. You are more than welcome to it. I might even have one that is painted.

Any relation to Mike Kucharik?

3 for sure

Great deal. But of I had to wait for shipping on it, I would go crazy! Since squirrel opens in a week.

So, squirrel season opens up in about a week and a half......so of course I need a new rifle..... Threaded for suppressor or brake Now I just need to figure out what scope to put on it......S&B? Kahles? Steiner? SWFA? Vortex Razor? With the integrated Picatinny rail, it would be easy to swap one of my high dollar scopes on and off of it. I actually am leaning towards this one though. SFP, but not sure I would need a FFP for a .22LR. http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-P98738.aspx

Lance we are just having fun with "your Sickness" ... It is an awesome setup you got there. After getting my son a 10/22 Takedown for Christmas, I decided next year I am going to get one for myself and am probably going to do the Barrel upgrade from Tactical Solutions... http://www.tacticalsol.com/x-ring-series-rifles/x-ring-takedown-rifle-with-the-warden-overmolded-stock

I know. I am not offended in the least. I just am cranky because I have had it for almost 3 days and haven't shot it yet!!! Withdrawls suck.

My B&C instructions stated 60-65 in/lbs with the full aluminum bedding block or pillars. 35-45 without the aluminum block.

My $100 marlin 60/Tasco will put squirrels in the pot! So will my $80 Rem 514 with iron sights. And has many times in the past. But I bet you have upgraded and bought a lot of new high end guns too.

I think you guys are missing a major point of this. Sure, my old 10/22 that I have had for 31 years is still a very accurate rifle with thousands upon thousands of rounds down the barrel. Sure, my old Remington single shot .22 with open sights that I got from my Great Grandma has put down a ton of lizards, rabbits, and squirrels. I would bet that unless you are relatively young, you don't still have your first car. You have upgraded, at least your daily driver. But.....I get MY 10/22 back now, and I got a new toy for my daughter to use! I get to spend more time in the field with my kids. What better excuses are there than that? It is no secret that I like my guns, and spend a lot of time behind them. Just another toy in my arsenal. Some people spend their money on alcohol, or cigarettes, or other recreational drugs, or makeup, or shoes, or clothes, or restoring cars. I spend mine on precious metals like stainless and brass and lead.