This has been a good read.
I have a Venom Red Dot on a Glock 40 I use as a hunting weapon. A similar setup in a 9mm for practice. It is only used off a stick or rail for precise shooting. I still need more practice……
I too shot Skeet. Closer to actual hunting birds. Loved the windy days. Unfortunately our club was shutdown. Closest skeet field is100+ miles away. Was spoiled having it in our home town. Shot twice a week if not more.
I know I’m a little late to the party…
My wife just purchased for my B Day a Marlin 1894 SS 44 Mag. I’ve been wanting one for years. I’ll be cleaning and shooting it today. Plan on reloading for this rifle. I’ve got some homework to do first.
Also in the safe is-
Savage 99 in a 300 Sav...
Hmmm…
22LR. - 2 pistols , 2 rifles
9MM - 3 pistols
10MM - 2 pistols
243W - 3 rifles
6.5s - 5 rifles
The rest currently 1 cal to 1rifle. Most of the multiples went to my son.
In my 28N I’m going to use the 175 PT. We have on occasion shot cow elk at less then 50 yds while in the timber and brush. Usually more controlled then that and catch them coming out of the timber where either would work just fine.
So real ! When a teenager I sandblasted in the family business. No hearing protection. Shooting , snowmobiles, chainsaws and power tools etc….
Now going on 38 years in paper mills even with ear plugs, I have permanent hearing loss.
I use hearing aids most of the time and hearing protection...
Great Conversation going.
My two Sako 85 Finnlights ( 300WSM & 243W ) both carry Swarovski Z5 3x18, light wt ,mtn hunting rifles.
I have 3 Ridglines in med/long range cartridges that have a Zeiss V6 and two V4s. The 6.5x284 w/ the V6 is my most carried rifle last 6 years.
Various other rifles...
I just picked up some 7MM 175gn PT for actually a good price. Thank you Nosler.
Putting together an Elk load for my 28 Nosler. My first Elk was with a 7MM RMag back in ‘82. I’ve watched my son put one on the ground with his 28 and both Elk were bang flop. That high SD with this PT should...