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I've thought highly of Meopta for a while now and considered that scope, but that R1 misses on a couple levels for me -- it's only offered in the 4c reticle (I'd much rather have the 4k), it doesn't have any water shedding coatings, and I'd prefer an upper mag range between 8 and 10 (all things...

The R2's are pretty intriguing, and if I had to buy today, I'd probably pull the trigger on that. (I have a Leica ER on another rifle, so know I can't go very far wrong there if I choose to go that direction.) I guess a third option would be a Kahles Helia 5 in their 1.6-8x40. That seems to...

Does anyone here own (or spent much time using) one of Meopta's new Meostar R2s? Looking for a good scope to use in heavy timber, so low light capabilities are important. Primary features I'm interested in are mag range low end around 2, objective no larger than 40 mm, water shedding coatings...

Thank you for the kind offer! I may take you up on that -- 90% of it's near future hunting time will probably be for whitetail alongside my daughter, so the 250 gr AB is probably a great starting point. I'm really hoping this works out (the more I read and learn about this cartridge, the more...

Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions! The rifle and I spent a little quality time with a good gunsmith this afternoon, and I now have a tentative plan. (Turns out the gunsmith is more optimistic about re-boring the existing barrel than I was.) Prior to meeting up with the gunsmith, I...

NVB -- That's a very nice shooting rifle! Are you shooting the lighter bullets (232 - 250 gr options) or heavier bullet options (250-286 gr)? What did you end up going with for barrel twist? I'm seeing stuff all over the map -- as fast as 1 rev in 10", to as slow as 1 rev in 19". As...

Thank you gentlemen for the feedback. (Unfortunately, it didn't take.) Sat on the idea for a bit, went out and shot the rifle some more, ruminated for a week, and I'm still of the same opinion -- sell the .375 H&H. On the plus side though, I think I've come up with a plan to allow me to walk...

Remington 1100 Trap -- Used for shooting clays (30" raised rib barrel) or birds (26" barrel with removable chokes). I put a lot more rounds thru a shotgun shooting trap than hunting birds, so this works well for me. Semi-Auto .22 mag -- Everyone needs a good "plinking" gun. I like the .22 mag...

I find myself in an uncomfortable position today. I woke up this morning CONVINCED I should sell one of my rifles in order to fund a new scope. I've got a perfectly good Sako .375 H&H that I love -- very accurate and it shoulders for me better than any other rifle I own. Unfortunately, last...

Interesting. I've not seen that before -- thanks for posting this! I normally use a front carry sling (Safari Sling) but would be interested in this for use with a pack. After using it for a week, is there anything with its use that you did NOT like?

I've got an M99 in the "featherweight" 308. Was my Dad's, and he gave it to me as my first deer/elk rifle in '74. Took it out of the safe yesterday, put a few rounds thru it with my daughter, and we'll chase whitetail with it this weekend. I don't often buy/sell rifles, but it's the one rifle...

Check forest fire status in the week and days leading up to your hunt, and maybe have 1 or 2 backup plans on where to go within the unit. We've got fires all over the northern half of the state, including some severe ones just west of unit 17. If camping, fire danger is "extreme" so gear up...

Benelli autoloaders seem to be among the favorites for hunters (particularly duck and geese) since they are "inertia" operated and don't fail due to fowling. Remington and Beretta autoloaders will be a little softer shooting since they are "gas" operated, but require a little more diligence in...

Is it Zeiss' "Varmint Z" reticle you're talking about? I'd echo your observation for the Rapid Z600 or 800, but found the Varmint Z almost perfect for target work. I originally bought a Zeiss with the Rapid Z800 and found it way too thick for long range squirrels and target work. Sent it back...

Here's my opinions: VX-6: Don't own this scope, but have spent quite a bit of time looking thru a couple. May be one of the easiest scopes to get behind that I've seen. Very forgiving eye box. Glass is on par with the Zeiss HD5. Only thing I didn't like was the Leupold reticle choices for...

Added a little to my shooting setup yesterday -- put together a relatively large bullet trap to serve for target work off my shooting bench as well as hang 4 different sized steels for offhand practice. Found a good sized chunk of AR500 for the back stop and hanging steels, so pieced everything...

I can see where that would be a ball! How many clays can you load it with at one time?

There's nothing quite like shooting at coyotes, rockchucks, or ground squirrels with a pistol for pure fun. Kill ratio isn't very good (particularly on those running shots) but the entertainment level is very, very high. Used to go out with my .357 on nice spring days, and it was nothing to...

Interestingly enough, just picked up a trap gun this afternoon. Found a local Trap Grade 1100 with a high rib and recoil system with adjustable comb, so I'm ready to roll! It doesn't have the parallel comb I was looking for, but the comb does slide with the recoil pad, so that may serve a...

Ran across an older Ruger M77 in a 35 Whelan for sale on another site I frequent, and immediately thought of those of you here that have the 35 Whelan sickness. Ad says very little use, and the pix look like it. Anyone needing to feed their addiction can check it out at...