My FIL is slowly realizing he can't do much/any shooting anymore and gave me a Patriot 6.5CM 20" he got a few years ago so that's a win.
I've been wanting a 6.5CM for a comp/pronghorn/coyote rig. But its wrong-handed, I'm a Lefty and I am now spoiled on having a Lefty rifle soooo I have some...
Dead is dead. I think, generally speaking, these days too much thought is put into this cartridge vs that.
I got my T3x in 308 because I'm not the type to have a specific rifle for each species, one and done for me......OK not one but not 8 either. I won't take any shots on game beyond 400 or...
Still trying to decide.
T3x Lite is $755(830 with $75 rebate) but for my purposes I would want to upgrade to a MDT XRS which will put it outside what I want to spend.
Still considering:
RAP $550 with aftermarket stock/chassis(leaning towards Boyd's Prairie Hunter for lack of MDT XRS in LH)...
40% More energy at impact(Fed Fusion vs Fed Fusion) + bigger entry hole + more expansion almost definitely means more damage.
However, the purpose of my question really wasn't about dead deer or deader deer, that's a silly discussion to get into. It was more of a why build another AR in 223...
It's cheaper than a complete build, no ffl required, has alot more energy within its intended range, plenty of ammo options on shelves(at least where I am).
All fact, not perception. Now whether those are facts you care about is a matter of opinion.
Yes, this is what i'm running into. IDK WTF im feeling, what I should feel, what I shouldn't feel. I get there is so much personal preference in this, otherwise there would be 1 brand. But sorting through everything when you know nothing is really tough.
T3x with Talley Lowdirect mount bases with a VX-Freedom 4-12x40. My natural shooting position must be really far forward(but not so far that the scope would ever touch my face) because I can't get the scope mounted forward enough to stay in the eye-releif window.
I didn't go with a...
Trying to add to this but not hijack.
To those with experience, if you were to start out with the knowledge you have but none of the experience and skills, what would your "first-time" bowhunter budget be today? Would you listen to the Archery shop alot more than you did? Would you listen...
I have a Tristar O/U that I love. Shoots great. I prefer the mechanical trigger vs inertia in many others(with inertia, if your first shot is a misfire or if you have 1 shell loaded and the wrong barrel selected you don't get the 2nd shot)
And I also love my Ithaca M37. I started on a junior...