Dont generally kill them but multiple aggressive/pregnant females around our pond is a no go.
Cottonland Hunting/Shooting Thread
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My mom is closing Thursday on the house I grew up in (last 12 acres of my grandfather's 250 acre dairy farm). She piled up all my remaining stuff and told me to come get it. These 'assault rifles' were part of the pile:
Complete with an almost full ammo can:
Opened with the issued ammo can opener:
We hunted with these gems when we were kids. They could be had for less than $90 and were indestructible. Once we were worthy we got upgraded to a real rifle:
30-30...lots of memories here.
Complete with an almost full ammo can:
Opened with the issued ammo can opener:
We hunted with these gems when we were kids. They could be had for less than $90 and were indestructible. Once we were worthy we got upgraded to a real rifle:
30-30...lots of memories here.
My first "real" rifle (other than a 22) was a Winchester 30.30. Hunted with it for years and harvested several deer. Then, like Nolen, had to have a scope so I bought the side mount base for my Winchester. Took a few more deer then maimed one badly and had to chase it for hours to put it out of misery. Never hunted with the gun again. Almost gave up hunting entirely. Don't know why I didn't just take the scope off. Guess I just wanted nothing to do with that gun anymore.
Here is my CC daily gun. German Mauser 7.65 MM. Supposedly WWII era according to great uncle who did his best to strip every german of every firearm.
Had an invite to a long range tactical rifle shooting class at providence hill farms shooting range this Saturday and Sunday.
The class was put on my friends Redding Earp and his partner "Chicken" from impact armory, and they had George Gardner and the Georgia Precision rifle team out to help instruct and teach.
I chose the basic/rookie group voluntarily, as I knew I was a beginner. And found out how much of one I was. From prone positional and breathing to standing, kneeling, and sitting, it's all so very different that shooting a deer from a box.
I knew I was also coming up short in the rifle department. Although I would be using a capable gun and round (POF P-308), I knew I'd be about the only one out there with a gas piston gun.
I knew that no matter what, that I would still be the limiting factor in performance.
I'd purchased a nicer scope with more zoom and some good match grade 175g Ammo.
My gun actually shot very well, and with some positional and other general corrections, I was shooting better within 30 minutes of just listening. My friends Derek Emerson and Joseph Johnson were also in the group. They were also immediately impressed upon and showed great shooting skills.
We were practicing everything. From 180-800 yards and all sized targets. All in all it was a great experience and money well spent.
And now I will be in search of a nice bolt action rifle. But left handed. Which means I'll likely have to have one made......
A few random shots.
Above is George Gardner, watching us on the line shooting at 300-800+ years. This guy built the rifle that Chris Kyle used. Georgia Precision.
Below in the back of the shot is a new rifle my buddy Joseph just got from. Been waiting since this event last year. 6.5 Saum caliber. It's 100% legit.
The class was put on my friends Redding Earp and his partner "Chicken" from impact armory, and they had George Gardner and the Georgia Precision rifle team out to help instruct and teach.
I chose the basic/rookie group voluntarily, as I knew I was a beginner. And found out how much of one I was. From prone positional and breathing to standing, kneeling, and sitting, it's all so very different that shooting a deer from a box.
I knew I was also coming up short in the rifle department. Although I would be using a capable gun and round (POF P-308), I knew I'd be about the only one out there with a gas piston gun.
I knew that no matter what, that I would still be the limiting factor in performance.
I'd purchased a nicer scope with more zoom and some good match grade 175g Ammo.
My gun actually shot very well, and with some positional and other general corrections, I was shooting better within 30 minutes of just listening. My friends Derek Emerson and Joseph Johnson were also in the group. They were also immediately impressed upon and showed great shooting skills.
We were practicing everything. From 180-800 yards and all sized targets. All in all it was a great experience and money well spent.
And now I will be in search of a nice bolt action rifle. But left handed. Which means I'll likely have to have one made......
A few random shots.
Above is George Gardner, watching us on the line shooting at 300-800+ years. This guy built the rifle that Chris Kyle used. Georgia Precision.
Below in the back of the shot is a new rifle my buddy Joseph just got from. Been waiting since this event last year. 6.5 Saum caliber. It's 100% legit.
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there were some kahles....schmit & bender....vortex....nightforce....and zeiss...and some bushnell....
most were mil adjustment. derek and i had MOA.....i was using a new zeiss that i bought, and it was the only one there with 1" tubes...i didnt know any better...but i was the only one there that couldnt dial up enough elevation, and had to back out clicks and use the drop hashes on my reticle....not the biggest of deals, but i certainly had to do more calculating on the fly than others when they called a target at a specific distance....
most were mil adjustment. derek and i had MOA.....i was using a new zeiss that i bought, and it was the only one there with 1" tubes...i didnt know any better...but i was the only one there that couldnt dial up enough elevation, and had to back out clicks and use the drop hashes on my reticle....not the biggest of deals, but i certainly had to do more calculating on the fly than others when they called a target at a specific distance....
How many ARs can you buy at once? Can a .223 round fit in a 556 gun?
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As many as u want. This is still America, at least for the time being...
In my experience most will accept both, yes. Mine will at least. Some gun guys on here may have more detail than that.
In my experience most will accept both, yes. Mine will at least. Some gun guys on here may have more detail than that.
I will be at Arrego's at 9am with my trailer money. They will never outlaw trailer....or will they military trailers?
Any ideas what to get?
Any ideas what to get?
No idea really. Mine was a custom job by a buddy. Think the main components are Rock River??
Don't go overboard on the guns or ammo...IMO if you ever actually need a bunch of guns and a ton of ammo then you are in the wrong spot
Don't go overboard on the guns or ammo...IMO if you ever actually need a bunch of guns and a ton of ammo then you are in the wrong spot
a 5.56 will take both. some .223s are for .223 only
That's sorta like asking "what's your favorite tire...." Replies will vary. If "better" machining, barrel steels / manf methods and inspection are meaningful to you, then Daniel Defense and Bravo Company [BCM] are strong choices. Pay more than those cost and you're beginning to ease into serious home build or competition components. If it's a truly occasional rifle to hedge a bet on the election, and you're not obsessive about the things above, them likely nothing wrong with a Ruger or even S&W Sport entry models. Federal Am Eagle red box is decent without breaking the bank or falling down to the imported steel case stuff.