Guns & Gun Related Stuff

[zp4ja]

Dave,

Thanks for the info. That is that exact locations I hunted on the hunt I mentioned 3 years ago. Area 75 out of Deeth on Stag Mountain. Will research other areas a bit further.

On another note, here is the new shooting bag I mentioned the other day. It is made by a guy named Don Scott, owner of Dog Gone Good out of Gladstone, OR. Great older Gent. his website has no online order form and I could not print it. So I give him a call. Interesting man and passionate about his shooting bags, we spoke for a half hour. He also says that he sends the bag with no pre-payment, send check if you like it or bags back if you don't. Same way I sell my knives most times, old school and not many people do that anymore based on all the low lifes that might take advantage of that trust and generosity.

Anyway, an older Gent I chat with at the range showed me his bag and it was a pretty cool setup. I used same design.

Basic design setup...

It use the medium bags 12"L by 8"H. Two straps are required, bag comes with one and Don threw one in free. One strap is carry sling that I attached a trucker magnet to about 2 inches in front of the bag. These are super strong magnets that truckers use to attach wide load flags and signs. Second strap get a sling swivel mount attached.

Bench Setup...

The benches at my range are approximately 1/2" steel. Truckers magnet attached to steel at the front of the table. Immovable! Actually hard to move or release once attached. Second strap with sling swivel mount attaches to the front sling stud on your rifle. Adjust as needed.

How it works...

After setup, pull back on rifle. this will cinch up the magnet strap and the bag will not move. Pull back further and it will tighten the second strap on the sling stud "locking the rifle" into the rest. At this point this is a rock solid rest. Put rear bag in place to adjust elevation as required.

Result...

Rifle holds extremely steady at long distances due to rearward pressure on bag that does not move because of magnet and sling stud strap. Additionally, felt recoil is GREATLY reduced or eliminated dependent on caliber) as long as magnet does not move (did not on my 308 recoil).
Not against 50 rounds of 30-06 thru Dad's old rifle and 2 days of sore shoulder myself but nice to be able to have women and children shoot long rifles without the turn off of felt recoil if that bothers them. Just the most solid rest I have ever used. Let a couple of buddies try it out this last weekend as I set it up on Friday, day before the range. They will be ordering one with a similar rigging. No pic of top of bag but my forearm is thicker and I have to rock my gun back and forth to fully seat it. It is like a vise on all guns.

Not affiliated nor do I have any stake besides passing on some info to my fellow shooters. Here are the pics.

Regards, Jerry

[CheckSix]

Jerry,
Geeezz... I'm glad that maybe that info may give you some other things to check out. I had no idea but the guy that posted it certainly knew the area and it seemed to be the right thing to do, to pass it on to you and let you check it out. You just never know when some little thing might be the key.

I've never seen a bag like that with straps and such. If it depends on having steel around or in the bench to attach a magnet to, it wouldn't work for me. All my benches are either wood or concrete. Maybe I haven't got my head around how it works yet though. If I don't, please straighten me out!

I just use the typical precision mechanical front rest that most benchresters use, with the aforementioned Protektor sand filled leather bag nestled in, that some folks call Rabbit Ears. Plus a soft rear leather bag.

[zp4ja]

Really appreciate the time and effort to provide the hunt info Dave.
Have a busy week ahead and I have to run to work but I'll take some pictures of the shooting bag and how it attaches and works. It would certainly work on wood or concrete you would just have to have something other than a magnet obviously. Maybe a front angle iron that could attached to the front lip of the bench. More on that later, gotta run.
Regards, Jerry

[zp4ja]

Another early start at the range. Handgun day. Picked up my new SIG P220 Combat TB full size in .45. Great looking gun too. My buddy let me borrow his suppressor to try out. No earplugs and it sounded like a 22 without even using subsonic loads. The steel plates we were shooting made the most noise. Hooked on that now going to get one but obviously that's the reason why I bought a threaded barrel.

Dave, here it is the bag setup from the range. Magnet to table holds bag, second strap with swivel locks to the stud. Pull back and cinch both up. Rock Solid rest. Eliminated recoil.

Jerry

[CheckSix]

Thanks Jerry!

A picture with the whole rifle in the bag(s) showing the strap setup would have solidified the concept for me. Maybe the next time you have it setup, you cansnap one of that. The other concern I've got is that the concrete benches I shoot off of are 3"-4" thick concrete. So, another method might be needed if the magnet attraction is through the bench surface.

[Miller Bro's]

Picked up one of these, kind of neat.

[youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAZpESBHe4 [/youtube]

[jerryd6818]

Picked up one of these, kind of neat.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAZpESBHe4[/youtube]

[rangerbluedog]

MB, that is a unique and fascinating piece.
Here's my first ever attempt at a krylon camouflage job. This will be my new competition rifle when I get a new 20" barrel.

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks Blue!

That's a fine job you did on the camouflaging

[zp4ja]

Picked up one of these, kind of neat.

[youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAZpESBHe4 [/youtube]

Yeah that's totally awesome Dimitri.
Found it interesting that he was afraid to break the screw to release the cylinder. Wonder how he knew it wasn't loaded.
Hope life is well my friend. Regards, Jerry

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks Jerry!

Yes, the original screw is usually missing and adds quite a bit of value to the gun if present.

Wonder how he knew it wasn't loaded.

If you cock the hammer back you can see inside the cylinder if is loaded or not

Kind of busy these days but feeling good, hope you are doing great as well


Here's a pic of the gun I swiped off the internet, my camera is unavailable at the moment, mine is exactly the same.

[garddogg56]

Took the 1911 and a revolver to the range today,these just shoot themselves

[jerryd6818]

dogg, S&W Mod. 19??

[zp4ja]

Way cool Dimitri. What caliber?

Some fine hardware you have their dogg.

Picked up three guns in the last week myself. Spent another day at the range doing some fine-tuning. On the attached pic again at 400 yards. Notice the pink marking ribbon that is my wind indicator blowing sideways. Wind was pushing that .308 168 grain about 10 inches right at 400 yards. Makes it a bit hard to hit a two and a half inch plate. But I'm used to it as a day without wind in my town is a rarity.
On a similar note, I just went down to the steel fabrication shop here in town and gave them my design for my long-range silhouette. Hope to have it this weekend and see what I can do at 600 to 800 yards. Not sure it will be done by then but I hope so. I'll post a pic after I acquire it.
Regards, Jerry

[philco]

Gdogg I must say I like your taste in handguns. I have similar.........a S&W 686 and a Colt govt. model.

[FRJ]

Phil, is that S&W a "N" frame?

[philco]

Joe the 686 is an L frame revolver. (And a sexy one I might add lol)

[Paladin]

Joe the 686 is an L frame revolver. (And a sexy one I might add lol)

I also have a 686 and it is by far the best revolver I have any experience with.

Ray

[garddogg56]

Thanx Jerry and Phil Smiths a great shooter,gut to get use to the 1911.

[CheckSix]

Joe the 686 is an L frame revolver. (And a sexy one I might add lol)

I also have a 686 and it is by far the best revolver I have any experience with.

Ray

Ray, is that the 686 you're holding in your avatar???

[Paladin]

Joe the 686 is an L frame revolver. (And a sexy one I might add lol)

I also have a 686 and it is by far the best revolver I have any experience with.

Ray

Ray, is that the 686 you're holding in your avatar???

Nope, that is my Grandpa's old thumb-buster.

Ray

[johnny twoshoes]

Uncle Jim's Ithaca 37.

"Uncle Jim" is a coworker of mine who is quite the character, one I had only heard about from my brother before I ended up working with him myself. Jr (my brother) would tell stories about "Uncle Jim" all while doing an impression that turned out to be spot on I would later find out. His arms would flail and his voice would raise and fall as the intensity of his tale grew. A sly smirk is usually the period to the end of each of his stories. Not every story is told with complete honesty, but few good stories are. For every story "Uncle Jim" had to tell about himself, someone else had a better one, not usually better for "Uncle Jim" though. A couple of the tales started out with, "did you hear about the time Uncle Jim shot the woman pushing the baby stroller", "or the time he shot some guy's tv", of course those stories are over exaggerated a smidge. I'll have to share those at another time, so anyhow, on to the Ithaca.

When I was little I worked as a farm hand and saved and spent all my money on guns and knives, it was all I knew to do thanks to my grandfather. I remember landing myself a beautiful old Ithaca 12. Gauge shotgun that I loved dearly, but ended up parting ways with, for why I cannot say, but I lamented that gun for a while. Time heals all wounds they say and so it did, but I got the itch to get another 37 and I searched to find one half as nice as the one I had before, I never did though. Fast foreword and I started my first real job. Following in the footsteps of Jr, my older brother, I started working for the same company he did. I was working in a different facility though.

He knew "Uncle Jim" much longer then I did of course and got to talking to "Uncle Jim" one day about guns and "Uncle Jim" mentioned that him and his brothers were selling off some of their dad's guns, one of which was an Ithaca 37 in 16. Gauge. Jr's ears perked up and he told "Uncle Jim" that I was interested and of course, I was. I started putting away the "fun" cash in hopes to get the Ithaca after the holidays were over and my bills were caught up on, but to my dismay "Uncle Jim" had a buyer with the money already in his pocket and the gun was gone. Not having even seen the gun I told myself I wouldn't have wanted it anyways.

As Christmas neared I was able to bid into a position working with my brother and "Uncle Jim". I finally met the man, the myth, the legend. "Uncle Jim" has as much character as Jr's impression and is quite the interesting fellow. His stories are all shared with a mischievous smirk and he has a life experience to go along with every and all topics. My favorite to talk about is hunting of course.

A fresh coat of snow and fresh hot coco arrived for me on Christmas morning as my mom, my brothers and I began our Christmas ritual of exchanging gifts. The dark, green tree sparked with blue lights and white ribbon, the smell of coal and pine mixed with the sweetness of hot coco for an intoxicating aroma. Most of the gifts had been opened and I was fondling a new stag stockman my mom had given me, when Jr said "there is one more for you", I was puzzled. He snuck around the pool table and emerged with a cardboard tube about four inches in diameter. My mind was blank as I had no clue as to what it could be. Even as he laid it into my lap I didn't have a guess. The sheepsfoot blade of my stockman made light work of the tape that fastened the tube together. Tipping the open end down I slid the treasure out. An old Ithaca 37 spilled out of the tube and into my hands. The well worn bluing was grey now and the wood was soaked in as many memories as it had scratches. I worked the pump and smiled at the smoothness of the old gun. "Ithaca 37 16. Gauge MOD" was stamped on the barrel. Jr was smiling almost as much as I was. "Uncle Jim's" Ithaca no longer.

We took it out that morning and shot a few boxes of shells out of the worn old pump and her aim held true. I would eject the shells into the air and shoot them as they fell, until the gun was empty. Its a million times better then my first and the memories I already have with it will last forever. That Monday when I walked into work "Uncle Jim" had a big smile on his face. "I heard you did okay on Christmas morning", "Uncle Jim" said, before I could answer he followed up with "everything I ever pointed that gun at, fell. The first time I took it out I must have been ten, or so, a little guy. Anyhow, I flushed a pheasant and dropped it with one shot. It was the first time I'd ever hunted with that gun", he grinned a sly grin.

One of the very first hunts I had with that gun myself, my friend and I were working a field in search of pheasant. About five minutes into our push a hen flushed and my Ithaca found its bead, the 16. Gauge roared and I dropped her. It was my first wing shooting experience and "Uncle Jim" was right, everything you point that gun at falls.... grin.

[garddogg56]

Hey Caleb good to see ya posting again just in time for hunting season

[CheckSix]

Cliff Notes please!

just kidding! Nice story.

[zp4ja]

Filled a bucket list item of which I only have 2 total at the moment both which involve shooting. Shoot a 50 caliber and hurl a 650 to 750 grain bullet downrange. Don't care if I hit anything but would like to.
Told my son this 5 years ago and finally got the chance today. To our respected military, which everyone knows I admire and am thankfull for, may not be much a deal but a non military man, big deal to me. That said...

My grandson's 8th birthday. Has a great time bowling and pizza. Gave him a CASE Tiny Trapper which he thought was cool to add to his collection I already gave him. He has about 15 or 20 knives now with a full set of CASE Jaguars, all same serial numbers from my Dad acquired every year when they were released.

After the bowling party, some of the boys and gals headed to the range. We had little light time left, maybe an hour and half before sunset.
Every one shot the 308 with the special bag recoil reduction setup with my rifle I posted earlier in this thread. My 8 year old Grandson steps up and says he want to shoot it. Mom and Dad said yes. Good to go. Shoots 4 rounds no complaints, no or little recoil. His Mom hit a 12" plate one shot only at 400 yards prior to that. No complaint. Little man 308 DIRECT HIT on shot 4 at 100 yards on a 12" plate. Not used to scope shooting yet but a 8 year old shooting at 308, how many have done that and not felt a real sore shoulder the next day? Will ask him tomorrow.

Me...

Out comes the 50 CAL. Everyone besides the owner and my son that shot it did not want first dibs. Shot 2 rounds from the 50 caliber. Understand this is a semi auto right hand eject semi auto rifle and I am a lefty rifle shooter. Recoil manageable due to weight of rifle. SO excited to shoot it, never looked at rifle maker. A 15,000 dollar rifle and 7000 dollar Leopold Scope that had a dead battery. Who cares. A 23,000 setup with free ammo, which by the way is roughly 7 to 10 bucks a trigger pull. Still photo for now. Hope to post a video later. Metal plate hit at 100 yards was a thrill.

All I can say, recoil minimal, concussion great, especially as a lefty with full face blast. Checked my mustache, still there.
My son and his buddy did rapid fire 5 round Rambo hip runs at dusk. 2 foot flame out receiver and barrel at same time. Not sure if I sure if I can post video without you tube or not but if I can, I will soon. Not on my phone but hope to get them soon.

Great range day. Me getting ready for the 50 in the last pic. Notice no one next to me. 20 people about 40 feet back due to concussion blast. Others pics have descriptions. Hope I can post video later later. Thanks for allowing to share a great moment in in my life.

Jerry