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Ya know Ken, the problem is Matt doesn't see organizing this as a chore! So it doesn't really count as penance/atonement. As far as I'm concerned, Matt has completed his penance and is officially forgiven. But, I'm still keeping my eyes open.

Shame you had to leave. It turned into a helluva fun day. Next time for sure.

I want to try Ed's Benelli next time. I've heard good things about that gun.

Reese, If you haven't already done so, next time your in Brodheadsville, go south from American to the light, make a right. Weaver's is down the road about 1/3 of a mile. The place is the anti-American Sports Shooting, located in a dingy garage next to a less than new house, but they have huge inventory, and it's run by a couple of real characters. Old Brooklyn guys. K

We need to put together a big group meet. Up north, down south, doesn't matter. I don't know where we could show up with a group of 20, 30, or more with all our toys, but that would be a hell of a time. Gotta schedule an early start. Matt, get on that right away. You did such a good job inspiring all of us northern guys, you may have the honor of putting this one together. I'm already looking forward to the next meetup. I may have to practice some with Godzilla before then. K

Okay, unlike the BA shoot group, whose word we can only take when they say how many joined in, WE HAVE PICTURES! Top Row: Richie, Matt, Ed, Dave S. (FOK), Mark, Tom Bottom Row: Ken, Troy, Zach (Son of Ed), Pete And, before you ask, yeah, that's a bandolier across Dave's chest. I don't know why.

What a great day!! Good company, great weather and outstanding shooting. Thanks to all who made it the big fun it was. By name: Tom, thanks for bringing the thrower, and the sisters. That was huge fun. Matt, Mark, Richie, good times again Troy, Pete, Ed, Zach, thanks for coming, and I expect you there each time we do this. Dave S., I know you won't see this, but thanks for coming. The folks that I didn't meet at the silo range, hi, and welcome to the group. I think that's everyone, except the R.O.'s at CR. Nice guys and they manage an outstanding facility. Dan, you missed a good, no, a great day. The new gun shoots well, but I suck with it. I'll get better, but it's still easier with the short barrel on the Mossberg. Practice, practice. practice. The camera and guns are still in the car, the rain started just after we left, and it's still coming. I'll try to get the pix up tonite. but tomorrow at the latest. I'm sore and hungry. Later. Ken Troy, nice paint job.

No problem. How was the show??

I'll be there around 12:30 or so, and the clay event should start around 2:00. I'm leaving the handguns home (probably) and just bringing the .22 rifle, a couple of target frames, some targets and the shotguns. That way, I can hang at either the 50/100 or the silo range until 2:00. Each member can host 1 guest, and I think I'm spoken for by Troy. I'm pretty sure one of the other CR members said they can be there earlier than 2, and one of them can host you in. See ya then.

Raging Hornet is discontinued by Taurus. There were a couple on Gunbroker a few weeks ago. Taurus does have the Trackers in .22LR, .22 mag and .17HMR

Just finished mounting the new thrower. I omitted the big, spiky legs and just mounted the base to a piece of 1x8. Just the same way Dan's is mounted. It's more compact this way, but I hope it stands up to the strain. I dry fired it a couple of times and it seems to work just fine. Hopefully, it'll get through the day tomorrow. I'm pumped. Should be a great day.

That sucks, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do to do what ya gotta do. Next time for sure.

Hey Rose, I just got to thinking (something I try to do at least occasionally)... how is it that you, at your adult age, and with no obvious experience with guns until now, are becoming interested in owning firearms? I'm really curious. Lynn and I became interested just after Nov. 4, when it became obvious that that particular right will be under attack, and with the fear of possible large-scale social unrest in the near future. Others here either hunt, or have many years' experience as gun owners or recreational/competitive shooters. But you, as a woman in her 50's, with no previous experience, seem to be an anomaly. Please , if you don't mind, share your thinking on the subject. Of course, if you feel that it's none of our damn business, feel free to say so. I understand that some things are just personal, and I tend to pry. Ken

Better than a frying pan, or if there's nothing else available, but not the best choice.

Anything that you can effectively use to protect yourself and your home is right for you. If you have something that is either too big to handle or too powerful to wield comfortably and accurately, it won't do you any good. There are small shotguns out there (20ga, .410, youth size stocks) that will work for small users, and if you can hit what you need to hit will serve you well. A handgun is fine, a shotgun is fine, a rifle is fine if you know how to use it and get comfortable practicing shooting it at a range and moving through your home with it. My wife is 5'2'', and has small hands (I'm 6'6" and we look odd together). She started with a .22 pistol and after becoming comfortable with that, moved up to a 9mm. The gun is small and compact, not much larger than her .22, and she shoots very well with it at what would be considered self-defense ranges. It's rarely out of reach when she's home alone, and she would have no second thoughts about using it if necessary. Also, I'm more comfortable with her having the additional power of the larger cartridge, should she ever need to use it when I'm away from the house. It's not dopey to want new. Just like cars, you don't want to be inheriting someone else's problems with something that you may one day need to save your life. The guns we have at home for SD are new, and our next purchases, which will be just for range shooting and collecting, will probably be used. Sadly, self-defense is a real consideration, and you need to have confidence in and be able to use your tools if you (again, God forbid) ever have to. Once you're settled with you gun(s), try to make it to one of the casual group shoots that the members here put together. Any of us will gladly help you with any issues you're having, and shooting with people you know and share a passion with is a real social event, and a nice way to spend a couple of hours. K

Rose, Glad you're having a good time here. Excellent choices on the accessorizing, classy without being to gaudy... and from a practicality standpoint, those silver bullets will be an ideal response to the occasional werewolf attacks I've been hearing about happening down your way. Just remember, don't waste them on the run of the mill street zombies. Regular hollow points drop them just fine. As for the laser, if you're eventually going to be keeping a gun for home defense (something beefier than the .22), anything that gives you an advantage is just fine, but don't become dependent on it. Learn to shoot accurately first, then go for the gadgets. Technology is great, but if the batteries fail when you (God forbid) need them the most, you have to be able to jump to plan B. Ken

SMALL Sorry. Looks like you guys had fun. I'm still not ready for the jump into rifles, but I know a good time when I see one. K

Hey, Troy, http://www.newjerseyhunter.com/article62483.htm I'm trying not to be a shill for NJH gun sales, but this looks like a deal.

The shotgun guys will have better info, but the Remington or Mossberg pumps are popular and relatively inexpensive. I've heard that some semis have issues cycling light loads, but I'm sure that varies from gun to gun. I've been told that a 24" or 26" barrel is a fine all-around length. When I was in Cabela's, they had a bunch of over-under and side by sides on the used rack. Decent prices, but some were really beat up. Until I got there, I'd never even considered a Browning, thinking they were higher priced than I wanted to pay, but the BPS that I got was on the rack for $375 and looked great, so that's the one that came home. I just hope it goes bang when I pull the trigger for the first time on Sunday. Shop well, my friend... shop well. Have fun at the show and we'll see ya on Sunday. K

NJ-Tom has one that I shot a few weeks ago. It's a bit intimidating at first, but not nearly as much of a beast as I thought it would be. Probably not cheap to shoot, but tons of fun, and the rest of the line just stops and watches when that monster goes BOOM!!!

Subliminal reminder -----> shotgun, shotgun, shotgun

I'll probably get there around 12:30 or so. If anyone needs my cell #, PM me. $11.00 is a good price. A couple of bucks less than the stores, and I'm sure some $ goes to the organization. I'll be buying there from now on.

Welcome to the group. It's not illegal (yet) to wear sleeveless shirts in NJ. Bare arms are no problem.

You may be a new gun owner, but it sounds like you've been here a while. Ken

Your primary point of focus should be on the front sight. You'll see where it is in relation to the target and the rear sight without refocusing. Once the front sight is between the rear sight marks and both are in proper relation to the target, you should be right on. I'm nearsighted, and the target is never in complete focus for me, but I can make out the black circle just fine, and I even hit it once in a while. NJ law prohibits the transportation of handguns except to and from the range, gun shop or gunsmith. If you walk into your eye Dr.'s office with a handgun, you could conceivably go away for a period of years. Welcome to the forum.