Recent content by Big Lew in NC

Glasses I used to shoot the IHMSA game well at age 30. I could ven hit the 500 meter targets. Now at 50 I have tri-focals. I recommend you practice with regular safety glasses that have no prescription and get used to it so you can defend yourself and your home. There are special glass that...

Perf The perfect zombie defense tool!

Steel Plate MC, Get a gong at least 3/16" or 1/2". Any thinner and with less range you'd easily punch all the way through the plate.

New Lew In NC Hey all, I am really enjoying THR. I have been a shooter for 20 years but never got into forums but really like this one. Anyway, My Dad owned guns but never hunted or went shooting much, then a buddy and I went shooting & I decided I needed my own. I got my first, a Ruger...

Skyshot, yeah, you may be right. I admit that I have something against the 7Mag. Doesn't make any sense, but I do. When I say obsolete that comes from my analysis from some years ago. It's not terribly efficient and the bullet choice is limited. Anyway, the 7WSM has a lot going for it and...

Here is the verdict: I am getting about 2" at 100 yards. I know I can do better because a friend at the range got better (:P) . Looking forward to shooting with it this deer season.

I'd go with Federal or something besides the Russian made. The have them at Wal-Mart. I just built up a .223 and they had 100 rounds in one box at WM for $39.

Good gun choices, all. I have to agree, however, that you need to get better with what you have now. You will be worse with any larger caliber that makes a lot more noise and kicks. The 22 does neither. Anyway, having started on pistols I can tell you that if you start big you will flinch...

25-06 v 270 I hunt deer with a 270 but I have to agree that the 25-06 is plenty. Get a 270, who needs an excuse to get something new? ;) However, if you are good with your 25 then maybe don't fix it is it ain't broke....

7's I should not even get into this but it's a specific subject I know. I LOVE 7mm bullet and love all types of cartridges from 7TCU in my contender, 7BR in my Wichita bolt pistol, etc. I hunt deer with a 270 which is a "boomer" though manageable. I agree the 7 Mag is a flat shooter and that...

Wheel versus Auto It's well known that autos can have more issues than revolvers, BUT well said above that if you buy quality guns and amma you'll have few problems either way. There are some guns out there that I wouldn't own even if it meant going without. Just spend the money and get...

I have a 38 Police with the 4" barrel. Good, beefy, solid gun.

I agree with Tony the Tiger and 788: There is no such thing as a gun "just going off" or "accidental discharge." There is only "accidental pulling of trigger." Just go to the range and shoot the gun to check it out and regain confidence, sure, but your brother pulled the trigger before...

357 is statistically the best man-stopper. BUT the 10mm can be found in 15+1. My pillow gun is a GP100 with a 6" barrel and 125 g 357. You also get more jams with an auto than with a revolver but it is indeed what you feel most comfortable with and perform better with in a very stressful...

357 I agree with getting 38s to get good with the gun then move up to 357. 180 is too heavy in any case I'd even hunt with a 158g. Oh, what is CCW? Thanks, Big Lew