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I haven't had time to reload, so I took three 20 round boxes of Norma Tac 233 FMJ to the range. It shoots better than any other factory ammo in my Savage Axis 2 XP. I walked out of Davis with an 800 round box. I think I need my head examined.

Something in a carbine length with a peep would be great for September squirrels.

I've been thinking a 22LR lever gun might be sorta fun.

I loaded some Sierra 110 gr. Varminter HP for my 308 for Coyote. It was actually quite accurate. I eventually opted for 233.

Ammo, targets, spare mags, pocket knife, multi tool, microfiber cloth,...

There is no state-by-state correlation between gun murder and gun ownership. An internet search will yield enough raw data so that any freshman statistics student can do the calculations. I think politicians of all sides enjoy having the issue around on Election Day.

Sure, but we had a major war and a couple regional conflicts to thin the stocks. It's not the surplus ammo. I'm sure they could find people to buy it. The rifles are another problem. What do you do with a couple hundred thousand non-street legal rifles?

The Army is just so invested in 5.56... I wonder if this guy has stock in Remington.

Think he must be angling for the 300 BLK. But, they must have billions of 5.56 squirreled away with hundreds of thousands of full-auto capable rifles chambered for it. I doubt they'll just dump those onto the civilian market. But, who knows...

"Free Beer" is acceptable.

There's a place with topless dancing nearby.

Looks tasty. Congrats

Had one gobbling about 20 yards inside the tree line. I couldn't get him to come out to play. I decided to try and sneak up. Big mistake. He spotted me as soon as I moved. I should have been more patient. But, damn, it was cold this morning.

There have been moments American history when the right to bear arms was used support a more progressive agenda. Even if progressives forget this, you should not. The right to bear arms is for everyone.

Last fall, I was sitting against an old stone foundation hoping a deer would stop buy. I dozed off and was woken by a trio of large male turkeys only about ten yards away. They were fearless of me. They hung out for at least two hours foraging. I kept thinking, ""where were you fellas in May?"...

I'm hunting turkey every chance I get. Sadly, it was only one morning so far.

I always blame these fliers on roll-out. But, I'm too much of a cheapskate to buy a concentricity gauge.

Hmm, a thread with topic "The Gun of the 'Son'"

Another trip to my shooting spot. This time to unload a 300 round box of Federal automatch with my Ruger 10/20 target sporter.

Spent the morning abusing some steel at my favorite shooting spot with my Savage Axis 2 XP 223. I emptied an entire 100 round box of American Eagle AR223.

New stock for my Ruger American 308 Winchester.

It is 10 minutes from m my house. I'm checking it out to day.

I think if she was taking up squirrel hunting, I would suggest a Model 60. But, a tube mag is a little cumbersome in a target rifle.

Remember, it is better to shoot good than to look good.

I own a 10/22 and I love it. I think you can go in two directions. Direction one is to buy a 10/22 carbine and load it with aftermarket parts. The other is to buy a CZ 455 American and be done. With scope, both options will run at least $500. Get a Nikon 3-8x30 Prostaff Rimfire.

Hodgdon H4895 has specifications for a reduced powder load. If you follow those specifications you can reduce the charge to 15 gr. One the other hand, you could cache a few thousand round of AE223 for those times.

Is there a reason you chose the ranch varient? I'm just curious. It seems to me that if you want the most out of the Ruger American as a range gun you'll want the longer barrel and an aftermarket stock. You may end up paying more for the ranch features that you won't need at the range. I...

I tweaked the recipe. Best page ever. The first group was the one I used to zero the scope.

It is good to weigh the pros and cons of a given platform. I sort of agree with the premise that with ubiquitous and inexpensive 223 and 556, a PCC is a stretch. But, sometimes you want shoot a rifle. Sometimes you want to shoot a pistol. There is an economy to only stocking one type of ammo...

The state promotes a close relationship with God. You're always going to be praying you don't need more than 10 rounds.

I use a Caldwell lead sled solo.

Ideal for dispatching back yard pests without the neighbors calling the cops. Not that would do that. I love the little chippies who get in the garden.

Those Hornady HPBTs didn't group so well in my rifle. :(

The twist is 1:9. The accuracy drops off Greater that 65. But anything between 40-60 gr. seems okay.

Yep, thumbhole on a bolt gun, totally evil.

I've been thinking about finding a local club. I want to apply for a pistol permit, but I don't know any local people well enough get a reference. I've lived in Ulster County for nearly 14 years, but I work in the city. I'm apparently antisocial.

That is a tempting offer. I live in Lloyd. Davis in Goshen is 45 minutes, Saugerties is only 30.

Actually, I use a Caldwell lead sled solo. So, it's all down to the breathing and trigger pull. Between the rest and the thumb hole stock, recoil is not a problem. The 100 yard indoor range at Davis removes any wind issues.

I take credit for nothing.

Ulster County. Here's a photo of the Savage. Things are always better with photos.

P People tell me this. I don't want to debate the issue here. But, I think the way we measure group size is fundamentally flawed. I have nothing to base this feeling on other than a familiarity with probability theory. I'll sometimes shoot longer strings with my 22 for a hoot. But, it is...

I'm a terminal case. BTW, I've been ignoring advice and using a pocket reamer to removing the primer crimp. But, I finally broke down and got a pocket swager. It is a huge improvement.

For about six months now, I've been loading cartridges for my Savage Axis 2 XP 223. For each iteration, I load 45 rounds and shoot 15 3 round strings. I measure each group and compute an overall average. From that I score each load with an average MOA score. I have been pleased to get score...

I was thinking more about Coyote.

Savage II XP 223 Remington Sierra Varminter 60 gr. HP, 25 gr. Hodgdon H4895, Remington 7 1/2 small rifle primers, Federal brass.

Blue Mountain in Westchester has a 200 yard range. There may be some other options. There are too many humans living down here.

I I love driving. But, 4 hours it a bit of a hike.

After months of shooting in ideal conditions at the Range. I decided to take my Savage Axis II XP 223 into the field for some test shooting. I visited our favorite shooting spot near Napanoch (you know where). I built a small wooden frame and hung a 6 inch round plate from it. I...