Recent content by Newt

So, I'm hoping that I'll get my stamp approved in the next month or so for my .22 can. In the meantime, I'm looking for a semi-auto .22 cal with a threaded barrel. I like 10/22s since there are a lot of aftermarket options for them, but I don't see a lot of options on the website for them that...

I have a Winchester 94 in 30-30 that I bought a few years ago (somewhere around 2000). I bought it to deer hunt with, but since I've acquired a few other rifles that I always pick up before the ol' 94. I've always had a hankering to get a Marlin 336 in 30-30, but never had the nerve to sell or...

Savage Model Mark II FV-SR. I've been wanting to get one with Santa money since Christmas, and was finally able to find one in stock within a 30 mile radius.

No, I don't currently reload. Also something I wanted to ask about. I have a Rem. M7 .260, Tikka T3 243, Savage 110 30-06... those would be the only ones that would come close to a bench gun. I have a local range that goes to 300. My budget is small as of right now, but will grow...

All good advice... I was originally thinking something like .308, but if it makes sense to get into rimfire first, that's fine with me. I like guns, and that's just another reason to have a new one. That's what I want to know... what to look at/for to find these kinds of guns. Other than...

When I say 'break into bench shooting', I don't mean I've never shot a rifle in my life. I own several and have hunted with them for several years. I'm not a total noob when it comes to rifles. I am a total noob when it comes to hardcore benchrest shooting and the equipment that goes with it...

When quads first came out, 250cc was upscale. It was one of the largest displacement motors you could find. Now, it's on the small side. They're making them up to 700-800cc now, but for hunting or pulling a small trailer of firewood, it should work well. Just know that it's not a tractor...

Thanks RC. Looks like that's what I'll need instead of the one-piece base. I was under the impression I could go one way or the other, but it looks like you're right. I'll have to go with the extended rings. Thanks for the input. I knew I came to the right place.

I need some recommendations for my Savage 30-06 (no accutrigger) on a scope base. I would need a one-piece as I already have a two-piece and the shaft of my new scope isn't long enough for the rings to reach each base. This will be for a project gun that has been collecting dust as one of my...

My safe queen isn't a safe queen because it's expensive or beautiful. It's a safe queen because I just use other guns in it's place. It's a Win 94. I really like the gun and love carrying around something as light as it is, but I just haven't hunted with it in about 5 or 6 years, and I'm...

I'm going to have to go with what a lot of others have suggested. My favorite of all the choices is the Rem. Model 7 Youth in any of the .308 cartridges (.243, .260, etc.) I have one that I still use to this day. It's light weight, short, easy to carry, and accurate. In a deer rifle, you...

I too have gone on an out of state hunting trip to Illinois. You done real good. That's one heck of a trophy with great stories and memories to go with it.

Of all the deer I've killed, only one hit in the "vitals" (not CNS) was bang flop. It didn't die right away, but it did flop. After shooting, I left to go get a buddy and ATV. When I got back he was *still* alive. On the other hand, I've had several CNS (neck shots) that were DRT/bang flop...

I used to coon hunt about 10 years ago when I was in high school. It will sure keep you in shape. A .22 will do. It's not just a "go sit on your stand" type of hunting. We had coon dogs. I got out of it because I'm not much of a dog hunter and I don't like shooting critters to intentionally...

I have a Remington feeder. I can't say how well other brands work as it's the only one I've ever owned. I can say that mine works well. Also, the customer service is great. I got the feeder for Christmas last year and didn't get it out of the box until right before season opened Oct. 1...