JohnnyZ

I just did the same as well. Either way at $70 it still seems like a decent deal and if I get $30 back, even better. From the research I did it seems the rebate was not supposed to apply to the TRS 25 but Amazon.com mistakenly posted the rebate offer on their site for a little while. It has since been taken down but it sounds like folks have had success getting their rebates. Hopefully Bushnell takes the high road and continues to honor it. Will let you know what happens after I submit mine.

That must have been some "curb"

Hey Gang, As many know I'm pretty new to shooting but hear a lot about 1 MOA accuracy but I haven't seen to much in terms of what that really translates into in terms of shot groupings at distance. Does 1 MOA simply mean the "arc" covered by 1 minute of angle at a given distance? Using that logic and some seventh grade geometry I get that 1 MOA at 100yds is equal to shot grouping of approximately 1.05 inches. Double that for 200yds and triple of 300yds. My math works something like this: Assume I'm standing in the center a circle with a 100yd radius or 3,600 inches. Then 180 degrees of angle would be: 3600 x pi = 11,309.73 inches of arc 1 minute of angle would be (180 x 60)10,800 times smaller than that so 11,309.73/10,800 = 1.047" I'm guessing in actuality a target is flat which would make the grouping a little smaller but in general you're looking at about an inch. Is this correct or is there something more to it? Thanks, John

Thanks, Old School. Those look pretty good and reading the reviews on the site it sounds like they really run small. Price is pretty modest so may see about rolling the dice and trying on a pair. I have a couple of the basic Mechanix gloves in my garage and will plan to try them out this weekend too.

Hey All, I'm relatively new to shooting and I hope I'm not asking too basic a question but does anyone here wear gloves when they shoot? If so, what kind of gloves do you use? Assume this would be out of the question for competition but I ussually just do some casual plinking and target shooting. I have an infant and a toddler at home and am trying to minimize my exposure to lead. Also I ussually shoot outdoors and will probably need to start covering my hands in winter anyways. Are there any hunters on the forum who have to deal with this? The movies and video games seem to show military and SWAT folks wearing Mechanix style gloves but wasn't sure if that was actually common practice. Thanks!

Hi All. A few weeks ago I had submitted all The necessary paperwork to apply for my FID in Plainsboro. When it came to number of P2Ps I put down 4 based on my research and some of the advice given in this forum. A few days later the lady in the records dept calls to tell me that the max number of permits you can get at once is 3, that they all have to be used within 90 days, and that you have to get approval from the chief of police to extend them beyond 90. Does the max number of permits vary by town? I could swear that I've read about folks who've applied for as many as 5 at a time.

Thanks all for the warm welcome. Great to see so many folks from P-Boro! Ninja, I like your description of where we live...neither here nor there...if I bought the house across the street, I'd be watching the Phillies instead of the Mets on TV...just weird.

Thanks, all. I agree the Ruger 10 22 is in many ways an ideal first gun. My brother owns one and we've spent many a fine afternoon drilling soda cans on my dad's farm with it. For me though I just love bolt actions. Something about the tactile feel of ejecting and chambering the round - tough to explain but it just feels cool. Probably the same reason I only drive stick shift cars. Glad to hear there's a lot of love for the CZ. From what I've seen the 455 is a further refinement of the 452. Now I just need to decide on whether to splurge on the .22lr / .17hmr combo.

Hello all. I am new to the forum and am in the process of completing my application for my FPID. This has given me PLENTY of time to research and consider my first purchase. Looking for a good .22 LR bolt action rifle as I think it provides a good platform to learn the basics and ammo for target shooting is very cheap and easy to find. After reading a lot of forums and reviews I have really liked what I've seen about the CZ 455 American .22LR in terms of its accuracy and value for money. Does anyone have any experience with this gun or have any suggestions? Here are the things I'm looking for in a first gun. I plan on using it mostly for target and varmint shooting on our family farm. 1. Affordable ammunition (.22LR seemed to fit the bill) 2. Good caliber to learn the basics on (again .22LR seemed ideal) 3. Above average accuracy 4. Solid build quality - something I could pass down to my kids one day 5. Good value for the money Was also looking at the Ruger 77 22 for while as well. Welcome your thoughts. Thanks, John

Hello all. I am new to the forum and am getting ready to file my application for my FPID. Does anyone know what the definition of "family" is when selecting a reference. Does it only exclude immediate family like parents, spouses, siblings, and children? Has anyone seen an official definition? I was considering using my brother in-law as on of my references but not sure if that would be considered family. Thanks!

Hello All, Looking forward to joining the community. I came across this forum as I was doing research in applying for my FPID. This forum is a great resource to all NJ shooters and I look forward to contributing when I can. - John