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puddleglumWI
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Ruger No1 in 9.3X74RHere's a question.
"What gun or equipment do you lust for though it is totally impractical."
Mine is a 100 to 155 year old Remington Rolling Block in .41 Spanish sitting in a Pawn Shop near here. I can't find anyone that has even ONE box of ammo and they want >$400.
That was probably the gun most pioneers carried instead of the Winchesters and Marlins you see on TV.View attachment 3835151
I don't think I mentioned it here, but I bought a CZ 457 Pro Varmint 16" 22lr last summer and it has been one of my favorite gun purchases ever. Since getting my suppressors I have really been hooked on shooting subsonic rimfire. Here is a pic of it.
I've put over 5,000rds through it and it has performed flawlessly. The action is very smooth and the trigger is outstanding. I like it so much I actually bought another one for my mom last Christmas. Hers is a CZ 457 American 20" Suppressor Ready.
I consistently get ~.5" groups at 50yds with some very reasonably priced Norma Tac-22 ammunition.
What I like most about it is learning to shoot at longer ranges. I put a first focal plane scope on it and I have learned how to dial for elevation and hold for wind. I don't have anywhere I can shoot my centerfire rifles at long ranges (over 300yds). So shooting this 22 at 300yds is roughly equivalent to shooting a 308 at 1000yds in regards to bullet drop and wind deflection.
I got the range mostly finished at my parents property. We primarily shoot off the back porch and I have steel targets setup at 105, 140, 145, and 150yds. We also have a picnic table setup behind the house that allows shooting at 200, 205, 210 and 250yds. I hope to stretch it out to 300yds eventually but I will have to drop a couple trees first.
Most of the targets are from Atlas Target Works and I have been very pleased with them. My favorite is the bobcat with the flip up heart. It flips all the way up with the subsonic rimfires, even at 150yds. Did I mention shooting steel is a blast? The audible and visual feedback you get makes the experience much more exciting.
I bought Shepard's hook plant holders from Lowe's to hang them. I've hit them many times with centerfire pistol rounds and they have held up great. I used railroad crossties for the backstops which will help to prevent ricochets.
I need to take some more recent pics. I added a wild pig target that is setup at 150/210yds. I also added a 12" sight in target from Atlas. It has holes drilled every 2" in a grid pattern. This lets you use it like a paper target to get the scope dialed in or shoot for groups.
Here is my dad shooting the 457 pro varmint...
It really is amazing how steady you can shoot off a bipod and a rear bag.
I got down to my last brick of Norma and just restocked. Came across a good deal on a case which worked out to $3.25/box including tax and shipping. Anytime you need ammo use ammoseek.com. It searches the entire internet for the best price.
I've put over 5,000rds through it and it has performed flawlessly. The action is very smooth and the trigger is outstanding. I like it so much I actually bought another one for my mom last Christmas. Hers is a CZ 457 American 20" Suppressor Ready.
I consistently get ~.5" groups at 50yds with some very reasonably priced Norma Tac-22 ammunition.
What I like most about it is learning to shoot at longer ranges. I put a first focal plane scope on it and I have learned how to dial for elevation and hold for wind. I don't have anywhere I can shoot my centerfire rifles at long ranges (over 300yds). So shooting this 22 at 300yds is roughly equivalent to shooting a 308 at 1000yds in regards to bullet drop and wind deflection.
I got the range mostly finished at my parents property. We primarily shoot off the back porch and I have steel targets setup at 105, 140, 145, and 150yds. We also have a picnic table setup behind the house that allows shooting at 200, 205, 210 and 250yds. I hope to stretch it out to 300yds eventually but I will have to drop a couple trees first.
Most of the targets are from Atlas Target Works and I have been very pleased with them. My favorite is the bobcat with the flip up heart. It flips all the way up with the subsonic rimfires, even at 150yds. Did I mention shooting steel is a blast? The audible and visual feedback you get makes the experience much more exciting.
I bought Shepard's hook plant holders from Lowe's to hang them. I've hit them many times with centerfire pistol rounds and they have held up great. I used railroad crossties for the backstops which will help to prevent ricochets.
I need to take some more recent pics. I added a wild pig target that is setup at 150/210yds. I also added a 12" sight in target from Atlas. It has holes drilled every 2" in a grid pattern. This lets you use it like a paper target to get the scope dialed in or shoot for groups.
Here is my dad shooting the 457 pro varmint...
It really is amazing how steady you can shoot off a bipod and a rear bag.
I got down to my last brick of Norma and just restocked. Came across a good deal on a case which worked out to $3.25/box including tax and shipping. Anytime you need ammo use ammoseek.com. It searches the entire internet for the best price.
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It was Ohio's tax free holiday, ended yesterday. Almost anything under $500 was tax free, including guns and ammo. So of course, we stocked up. Got a Hellcat 9mm, a Heritage Barkeep .22 and two AR 15s
I don't have anything to add, just letting you know that your posts are appreciated!
puddleglumWI
Songster
Mama always said stupid is as stupid does
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