Recent content by iknowftbll

I know this is an old post and several have replied already. I like a .30-06 as much as the next guy and I am likely one of the single most able-bodied men on this forum. For me it is a matter of efficiency. Here in Virginia the vegetation renders a 250+ yard shot unlikely. A .243 will do fine...

Has anyone ever hunted this part of Virginia? If so are there any areas you recommend for white tail or any areas you recommend I avoid?

Thanks Red. As much as I appreciate your offer, I think I'll just muddle through. It's my burden to bear!:D

Here's a pic of the Savage I ordered. It arrived just this past week. I haven't had a chance to fire it yet, but that's okay because I've been taking the time to read the manuals. I think I'll get out to the range this week.

I am very confident in my wife's ability to take an ethical shot out to about 100 yards. Like I said earlier, that is probably the limit here in Virginia anyway because of the vegetation. It is much more likely she will be taking a 50 yard shot. Another big factor to consider for us is...

These bullets are just the start. And I'm starting with them because they are what's available right now!

Thanks, Sendor. I've got some American Whitetail 100 gr from Hornady on order. I've also got some Remington Core-Lokt 100 gr and some Winchester Super X PP, also 100 gr. Here in VA I don't think I'm going to get a shot much further out than 100 yards, and I'm confident any of these bullets in...

I went dormant on this forum for a while, but I have certainly been active out there in the real world. Last December I finally got out and did some deer hunting. Call it beginner's luck, but I dropped a 180 pound buck and a doe on my first attempt at hunting. While processing the meat...

Those packs that Trebark linked are pretty nice. I'll give them a long hard look before I decide which one is right for me. I am going to see if they sell them here on base first because I want to try them on before I buy. I wouldn't want to spend the $$$ only to find that it didn't fit the...

Yeah, footwear is important. For starters I will probably stick to the boots I wear for military use. I have a couple pairs that I've worn on 20 mile hikes with over 80 pounds of gear on my back and made it without blisters. I may look into nicer and lighter boots in the future, but for now I...

GJ, How do you like living in Colorado? I am not as familiar with Western Colorado, mainly the front range area and the mountains through the central part of the state. Great place and I can't wait to get back there and do some alpine hunting at the higher altitudes. Meanwhile I am happy...

Thanks. I went with the .30-06 for this one. In a couple of years I will probably get the same rifle in .243 for my wife and kids for when they accompany me on deer hunts.

Haha, yeah, she's pretty awesome, isn't she? Sorry, she's also an only child! Here's a pic of my Remington after I got the scope mounted.

That's true. My Bushmaster is labeled that way. With some of the newer guns on the market, I would think that one could get away with firing a 5.56 Nato out of a .223 Rem, but that over time it would cause undue wear and tear on the weapon and possibly render it unsafe. Weapons are an...

Bruce, Thank you for the kind words. Also thank you for your reply and the advice. It's good to hear from people who know what they are doing. I considered the Savage models long and hard, but as I closely inspected them along with the Remingtons, Tikkas, Brownings and a few others, I just...