Thank you for the response. I'm hoping the fact that I was there about 20 minutes before close had something to do with the rude response. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. But if I have more unfriendly encounters there I'll be sure to let everyone know.
I'm definitely coming around. I'm...
Visited the gunshops in the area. No joy; including those that advertise "gunsmithing." Had a really bad experience at the last one where the guy, on my explaining what I'd like done, replies "We don't do **** like that." I'll expand my search a bit on both sides. Any recommendations in Indy or...
Thank you guys for all the information! I hadn't checked back in because I got lost in the morass that is rimfirecentral. Ha. So I've ordered a titanium upgrade kit from raven eye customs with a titanium eschucheon and pillar for pillar bedding, I'm not so nervous about that prospect as I am the...
If I remember correctly, you two have gotten out a few times this summer? That's fantastic! He's lucky to learn woodsmanship from his grandpa. Keep at it!
Any time spent in the woods is worth it. Good on you for the one you brought home, and putting your family as a priority. How old is the youngun? We're expecting our second late October. I have a feeling I won't get out for deer this year! Haha
Haha, yeah. He got a free pass there! We had the range to ourselves today so we shared a laugh and a cease fire for about 10 minutes until he found his way back into the woods.
Got out and sat down right before sunrise this morning. Had this guy come down a tree about 10 yards in front of me. He was coming slowly - inching down and looking around tail swishing. Waited till he cleared the branches between us and said good morning with a .22. :)
Waited a few to...
+1 on the soaking. Soaking in salt water or milk and slow cooking or long boiling.
Last year I made a squirrel pot pie from scratch. It was great! Soaked the squirrels (3-5 of em) in the fridge in salt water. Boiled for a couple hours in a large stock pot with poultry seasonings. Shredded...