Recent content by NYDAN

Congratulations. Yes, sometimes they can hang in the trees a long time.

Congratulations. It is a beauty. I am sure you will shoot it well.

I look forward to seeing some groups from that rifle.

Congratulation on your fine gobbler.

Hmm. Knowing Jim, he might have two or three guns ready for his grandchildren...

That is great that you figured it out. Congratulations.

Congratulations on your rifle. I am sure you will like it. Not the same cartridge, but I had good luck with Reloder 23 in my 7mm WSM.

That so true, Charlie.

You look like a proud Grandpa, Jim. Congratulations!

I was there a little bit earlier than you. I graduated in 1973. I hunted a couple of times in the North Country but I don't remember where now. Maybe St. Regis Falls area?? I also visited Cranberry Lake. For some reason, I think Charlie-NY lives in the Catskills, but don't quote me on that.

The older solid base 150 gr. ballistic tip bullets are gone. The rest are still available.

Steve, I live near Corning, at the southern end of the Finger Lakes Region. I am south/southeast of Rochester just a few miles above the PA border. I think I have snowmobiled or driven near Newcomb. Went to college at Clarkson University, in Potsdam, NY. Dan

Yes, shooting can permanently degrade your hearing. I always wear both custom molded ear plugs (WITHOUT a vent) and earmuffs when target shooting. That keeps my hearing from degrading. My hearing aids will block a shot or two in a hunting situation. However, a year ago, I had to change the...

I used to carry my S&W Model 66 (357 Mag) on my walks. Then a year ago last fall I shot a deer when (unknowingly) my ear flaps had displaced my hearing aid in my right ear. The report caused further permanent damage to my hearing. Now I carry my Ruger Single Six Convertible with the .22 Mag...

Smart move.