Recent content by Matt Regalia

I second what was said ealier. Most farmers will let you shoot hogs on there property. Yes rifles are allowed for varmints in southern Michigan. Matt

Just out fo curiousity have any of you had your firearm lost by the airport. How is your firearm insured??? Is it covered by airline insurance or personal property insurance? Matt

ktg, Who did you talk to at McMillan? That is exactly what I want to do with my TRG-S 338 LM. I had previously been told it was not available. Thanks for the pictures. The gun looks beautiful. Matt

Dave, Can you get Savage rifles up there??? The Savage BVSS comes in .243. It has a 26 inch heavy varmint barrel, stainless steel finish with a nice laminate stock. It shots GOOD too. They go for $499 here in the states. I would look into the gun also if you are stuck with off the shelf...

Brown dog, The Sika's are a fairly small deer too. They average about 65-75 pounds for the bucks and around 45-50 pounds for the does. It is amazing how the antler structure can vary is such a short distance. I have new seen a Roe Deer before. i fist glance the buck in your first picture...

Brown Dog, Where are those pictures from (Part of the country)? They look very similar to Sika Deer. I grew up hunting Sika's in the marshs of Marylands Eastern Shore. I will have to try and post some pictures. Matt [ 04-07-2004: Message edited by: Matt Regalia ] [...

www.bearbasin.com has Leupold 4.5 X 14 Tactical Vari-x III (last years models) for $469. This is with fine cross hairs and target turrets. I just bought one with the Mil-dot reticle last week. I just check their website again and they are only listing the Mil-dot version for $549. Matt [...

Ric Horst, I have had similar experiences with the Nosler Ballistic tip. The magor problem is BAD bullet placment. A HOT loaded ballistic tip will explode on impact if shot into the shoulder at less than 100yds. My brother shoots a &mag and he has had thet happen with factory loads, the...

jb1000br, I like the taller turrets. From what I can tell that scope you referenced does not have turrets at all. Just low dials that you can not read from behind the gun. Or maybe the picture I saw was wrong for that scope. I want to be able to read the turrets from behind the rifle in my...

jb1000br, That was my only concern from the picture. I will have to check it out in person as well. Although the Mark 4 is only a few dollars more than the on you listed ($15 difference to be exact). If I can get the Mark 4 for that price still I will. Matt

I have narrowed it down to 2 scopes. I am looking at a "new in box" Varx III 4.5 X 14 Tactical with Mil-Dot reticle (LEU49208) and the new Mark 4 PR (Precision Rifle) 4.5 X 14 LR (LEU56130). It is going on my 308 for Hi-Power Silhouette Shooting and tactical match shooting. Both scopes have...

Petander, What load did you cook up for them (powder brand, how many grains, OAL). I see the Vihtivouri reloading manual out If I remenber right you have a Sako TRG-s. Do these rounds fit the magazine? I used to load the 200 gr Nosler Ballistic tip. I am trying the 225gr Accubond this...

I have a Rock River Arms (RRA) Varmint rig with the 24" barrel. She will shoot 1.5-2 inches at 300 meters all day long with 75gr matchkings (provided there is no wind). Very fun to shoot groundhogs with. Matt

I get 22 MPG on the highway without my trialer and about 16 with the trailer. I do run 65-70 with the trailer on though. I don't cut her any slack on the hills either. I pull my car-trailer on the PA turnpike alot (traveling from Michigan to Maryland). The only thing that gets my nerves up...

It is truly impressive what these trucks will do with chains. I have a set for the front and rear of my truck. She has pulled through 28 inches of unplowed snow with the chains on. You have to watch the snow pileing up in front of the truck so you don't clog up the fresh air intake. Hunting...