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"Topher's new vortex FFP is the bomb-diggity." I wish I could remember who suggested that scope...

I just got back from my class with Freddy at Black Hat Training Corps. in Pennsylvania. I need a day or two to sort thru everything but overall it was an awesome experience. I got on the steel out to 700 with very few issues. I even hit a head sized target at 700 with some help from Brian in the class as well as Freddy. I am amazed at how easy and difficult it is to shoot distances like that. It's also a little suckish that we don't have supressors in NJ but that's another discussion. A long but fun day.

My buddy lives in Lebanon, NJ. He now has an apartment in NYC. He has a wife and 2 dogs. He can't do it any other way. I commuted for 11 years and won't ever do that to myself again. It was an amazing experience in so many ways. For my chosen career, it gives me a validation that can't be gotten anyplace else. The commute absolutely sucked. Good luck in whatever you choose.

I'm with you 100%!!!

I will certainly be keeping all posted. That said, it's a year away. Right now I could use a bit of luck taking my first deer... C

Congratulations. Please post a pic when you have time. C

So, I'm gonna do it. I've already sent a room deposit and will be sending a deposit to the guide after the holidays(unless I can swing it sooner), I'm going to hunt the Adirondacks next year. Because of my job(hairdresser for those that don't already know)going during rifle season/the rut just isn't in the cards for me. That and I really would rather take my bow so I'm going to go up for 3 days and do early bow. I've been in contact with my guide and I will be on 200 private acres and will actually be lodging on property. It's a bit spendy for me, however my wife is totally on board with it. Additionally I will be there hunting wed/thu/fri and will meet the family at another cabin up there for the weekend. To say that I'm excited would be an understatement. If anyone has hunted the Jay area upstate and has any thoughts on the trip or what to bring please chime in. If anyone has interest in splitting the trip, let me know. There is room for 1 additional person. I can fill you in on the details. If not that's fine too. I'm going!!!

This is happening this coming sunday the 8th. Drop me a pm or contact BHTC directly. There is room in the course.

That's a beautiful shot. I love seeing your images.

My buddy has one. For the money it's a ridiculously good deal. Runs like a top and plenty accurate as well. Personally the older style rollmark was a killer for me but, to each their own. Great shooter at a price that if it gets the dreaded "idiot mark" or dropped or, you know, used, you won't pull your hair out. C

True in my experience. That said, what meds was he on? That would be a huge issue to me. http://www.naturalnews.com/039752_mass_shootings_psychiatric_drugs_antidepressants.html And speaking to violence in other countries:

^^^Thanks Bud.^^^

I am going to have 150-200 rounds on hand.

An AR-15 in .223 would be challenging at best at 600-700 yards. AR-10 would not be an issue. C

PM incoming. C

DeerSlayer, I sent you a PM. Krdshrk, good luck this season!!! Sounds like you're on the way. C

Would anyone else be interested in a one day class conducted by "Black Hat Training Corps?" I will be taking one on Sunday, Nov. 8th. The class will be shooting to 700 yards. Cost will be around $200. PM me if you are interested. Take a look at their site and check the "Frequently Ask Questions: Equiptment" Class will be held at: New Holland Rifle and Pistol Club - 589 Meetinghouse Road, Gap, PA Here is the recommended breakdown for the day: 1 - Rifle fitment and adjustment (fitting it to the shooter like a glove) Bring any wrenches required to adjust your scope and rings.. 2 - Classroom overview on external ballistics and trajectory. 3 - Shooting position analysis and correction (we WILL get very detailed on this. This goes hand in hand with fitment) 4 - Zeroing (how, why, where, and when) 5 - Basic Rifle Marksmanship work (if we can't shoot consistently, we can only hit the target by accident) 6 - Scope adjustment fundamentals (there's a right and wrong way to run your scope) 7 - Roughing out and verifying elevation settings out to 700Y on steel and paper targets (I calculate, you adjust and fire) 8 - Recording data 9 - Range Estimation Shooters must bring appropriate rifle/glass and will be responsible for bringing their own food. Class will be approximately 6 hours in length. Please PM me if you are interested in going. I'm not at all affiliated with the company/instructors. I heard about them from another site. However they seem to be pretty well regarded. I'm a beginner at distance so the day will be structured to accommodate that. Their site is http://www.bhtcorps.com/

I think the 44 is an awesome choice. If you load it down with specials, it's a fun gun to shoot. With mags... It'll get your attention. I had and sold a Colt Anaconda 6". It's a fun gun but I wouldn't have wanted to carry it in the woods. I think the 4" barrel is a better choice and a Ruger Alaskan would be my choice, however I am not recoil sensitive. So, YMMV. Ruger vs. Smith = Chevy vs. Ford = Tom-8-o vs. Tom-ah-to. It's all in who you talk to. I will say that should the need ever arise, Ruger's customer service is the best I have ever encountered. Christopher

If we didn't just adopt... Have fun y'all. C

I 100% agree. 243 is fast, flat and accurate. Minimal recoil. Better in the wind than 308 and easier to shoot. Less expensive ammo. Give "Old School" on here a shout if you want to get into the benefits of 243. He loves 6mm rounds. C

I have an old Campbell Hausfeld 30 gallon-ish compressor. The pump went bye-bye about 2 years ago. I replaced the pump but am stuck on hooking up the air supply line from the pump to the tank and on hooking up the auto-off/safety. If anyone on here is in the north Jersey/Bergen County area and can swing by and knowledgeably hook it up I'm happy to pay/buy lunch/guest you in at CR. Your call. It's time to get moving in the garage again. PM me your info. C

You try STI, Baer, Fusion or Caspian/Foster. I have a Foster and it's awesome. C

Don't forget the Ruger American. Great warranty should you ever need it. Reasonably priced. Comes in a "Varmint" barrel that's threaded in case you want to add a brake at some point. It's also the action the new Ruger Precision Rifle is based off of. C

I will happily guest you in, shoot me a PM. I'm up there on Mondays as much as I can. Unfortunately it's not enough. C