Recent content by jrthomasjr

I have two rifles which produce sub-moa groups at those ranges using a VX-II 3x9. It isn't difficult at all as long as I use ammo that works with the rifle. If I recall correctly, the scope used by military snipers on the M1 Garand was 2.5X and the bolt guns of the Korea/Vietnam area were...

Not quite on the topic, but my first bird dog was a golden as well. Best hunting partner I've ever had; I could count on one hand the number of birds lost with her over 10 years. As for training, I'm not sure who trained whom, but I used a book, "Training Your Retriever", by James Lamb Free...

I did get a unique opportunity a couple of weeks ago to compare old factory ammo vs. new. I've been able to get sub-moa groups from a factory Weatherby Vanguard 7mm Rem Mag, not the MOA version, using Federal Premium. Even at 600 yds., I got 4" groups with a 10-15 mph cross wind. A friend gave...

I had good mounts, good scope, good case, but still something happened in transit that ruined the scope. 250 yard shot didn't even cause the deer to run. 2 more shots, clean misses. Checked at the range, bullet impacted 18" left at 100 and the windage dial wouldn't move it. Always check when in...

I have an M1 Garand that shoots sub-moa. I could turn some sabots for these, but do you think I should go with 4064 or 4350? Or maybe use a pistol powder with some of that Colorado weed for filler? Would that make it a high BC?

I think hunting pressure will drive them nocturnal, as I've observed only young ones (if any at all) taken on ranches with high hunting pressure, and our youth hunts are day hunts only. I've seen mature hogs taken during the day on ranches that are highly managed or seldom hunted. Weather will...

In the TX Youth Hunting Program (www.tyhp.org), we keep rifles available for kids to use for various reasons. They're all .243 or .22-250, and all of them I've seen are Remington 700 in plastic stocks with the non-glare finish. I've lost count of how many kids I've had to put behind one of these...

I see a lot of good suggestions on this thread. Having worked or lead youth hunts for several years now, I've had the chance to observe the shooting capabilities of hundreds of beginners. Some of my observations: Those who come with an AR platform (especially with adjustable stock) typically...

It doesn't take a lot to figure it out. The circles are either 18" to match a whitetail chest or 24" for an elk chest if I recall correctly; you buy the scope accordingly. You can figure out the rest with a little quick, simple math. As far as the distances between circles, if one's too big and...

You definitely need to work with them and understand how your setup fits in with the circles. My brother has owned one for several years on his .300 Win mag. I tried ranging with it on a fence, estimating the post height at 4'. I came up with an estimate of 1000 yards. Went to Google Earth and...