Search results

  1. F

    UL/Backpack Fly Fishing Setups

    Well, it's not the best solution, but it might be the lightest. I used to take a few feet of a worn fly line (taper isn't really an issue in this case), a few feet of tippet, and a Sucrets box with a few flies in it. (OK, I have been known to take a few hooks and split shot in it too.) If a...
  2. F

    What is your go-to rifle? Share a picture!

    My squirrel gun (didn't see that rimfire were prohibited): Oh, and target. Not an on-demand level of accuracy, but it's a pretty sweet shooter with match ammo.
  3. F

    Seekins Havak Element 300 WM

    Have an Element in 6.5CM. Hornady ELD-M will group 5 shots under a half inch, if my 70+ year old body and eyes cooperate. An inch can be had fairly regularly. ELD-X is close behind. My Element, which I presume is typical of the model, checks a lot of boxes. Lightweight (right on the...
  4. F

    Thunder beast silencers ultra 7 or ultra 9 ?

    I practice at a 100m indoor range a good amount (with 6.5CM), and thus went with the Ultra 9. Can't compare it to the U7, other than to say that the RSOs tell me they REALLY like the 9. Almost, one said, as much as they hate shooters with SBRs and muzzle brakes. More or less as was stated...
  5. F

    Waterproof Gear totes

    Pelican cases. Tough, very tough. Rugged. Many sizes. Expensive, but warrantied. Have a lot of .gov, .mil and commercial boxes. https://www.pelican.com/ Can be bought with foam or padded inserts (most models) or many large suppliers will make custom inserts if desired. I've used them for...
  6. F

    Pros and cons of accounting/CPA

    My son is a CPA. Seemed to me that his first job was, well, sort of going no where fast. He switched to another company (apparently, that's one of the plusses, in that accounting is an important part of most any business, and the jobs can be "similar" but in very diverse situations. In his...
  7. F

    Electronic hearing protection brands

    Sorry, didn't realize you were looking for plugs. Don't think Sordin has those. I mostly use the muffs, as I generally find them more comfortable, although they do cause problems when it's really cold and I'm trying to stay warm. I'm not that familiar with the various ear plugs brands to...
  8. F

    Electronic hearing protection brands

    Sordins (https://www.sordin.com/) are widely used in .mil and industrial applications, and are well-regarded for their durability.
  9. F

    School me on loctite for guns

    Here's the "how to": https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/applications/all-applications/industry-insights/how-to-apply-threadlockers.html And here's the "which one": https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/applications/all-applications/industry-insights/choosing-the-right-threadlocker.html...
  10. F

    10 shot group

    OK, maybe I'm missing the point here. But, say I have a rifle that I go to the range with and shoot five shot groups with same ammo on 10 different days; 50 shots total. The groups are, again hypothetically, ranging between 0.5" and 1.0", and average 0.75". And they are centered around the...
  11. F

    MBA and your experience

    I'm long retired from a fairly large company (>20,000 employees). When I was there, the company supported (financially, paying tuition) employees who wanted an MBA (I think there were some job classifications that didn't qualify for support). And there were several major universities nearby...
  12. F

    Cleaning Screw Threads

    From the Loctite web site: http://tds.henkel.com/tds5/Studio/ShowPDF/?pid=242&format=MTR&subformat=REAC&language=EN&plant=WERCS&authorization=2 Clean-up 1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in a LOCTITE solvent and mechanical abrasion
  13. F

    Pigeon forge

    To repeat above, PF IS A ZOO!!! Was up there before Memorial Day with wife. I was raised about 45 min from NC side of the Park, but she hadn't seen much of it. Focus of Gatlinburg, PF, etc is shopping and entertainment. Lots of "game" stuff (miniature golf, carts, etc) for kids. Dollywood...
  14. F

    New fly fishing setup suggestions needed

    I used to write for some fly fishing magazines, go to the annual FF trade show, etc. Not that I'm all knowing or even close, but I have gotten to handle, cast, and fish thousands of fly rods over the years. One of the earlier posters stated the best way to start the quest for the "best" rod -...
  15. F

    Glock 43x MOS vs G19

    The grip length is more likely to print than the barrel length. The heavier gun will put a greater load on your waist. If you're a bit pear-shaped, that matters. A thinner slide/gun is less likely to print (and of course, holster choice is a huge consideration). A hand(s) filling gun, and...
  16. F

    Anyone changed the stock on their Element?

    Just to move this up to the top, I'll say that I haven't done anything to my Element stock. I'm always contemplating whether any changes to a gun are needed (likely a holdover from decades of shooting 1911s), but the Element has remained totally stock (no pun intended) so far. And I'm very...
  17. F

    Gun/caliber for wife's cow elk hunt

    I'd also suggest the 6.5CM. It's fairly light recoiling, ammo is reasonably available (compared to several other calibers), and it is certainly accurate. I'd avoid a brake, because of the racket; go with a suppressor if possible. I'd also consider the pros and cons of the rifle's weight...
  18. F

    Gun cases for flying

    Agree on Pelican. Depending upon your rifle's length, you might find a "square" (rectangular) soft case that holds your rifle and fits inside the Pelican. I have the 1720, and an 18" barreled rifle fits in a soft case inside the Pelican. And one 21" barreled rifle barely squeezes in. I'm...
  19. F

    Beginner shooter with first slug gun. What scope?

    I'd consider a red dot for a slug gun. Although the better ones may be more expensive than a decent low fixed-power scope. Perhaps some of the Holosun models; the HE509T has an enclosed emitter, so a bit of water won't put it out of action like on the more common open-emitter red dot models...
  20. F

    Seekins Havak Element 300WM

    I'm pretty sure you'll like it. I recently got an Element in 6.5CM. The fit and finish are great. It runs smoothly, and is much more accurate than I am. Had a sub half-inch 5-shot group going until I got excited and opened it up to around 0.8". It certainly fits the bill if you're looking...

Latest posts

Featured Video

Stats

Threads
356,594
Messages
3,767,995
Members
81,337
Latest member
kwaldeier

Latest Articles

Top