Great Mysteries of the Sporting Arms World

[Ardent]

I'm ####ed because I shoot trap AND fly fish. Tie flies too. Well sort of. Fatherhood cured me of most hobbies.

Dogleg we could, we'd be heroes!

 

[blasted_saber]

Why are so many trap shooters and fly fishermen such dicks?

Elitist is the term I use.

 

[hoytcanon]

Dogleg we could, we'd be heroes!

Or martyrs....

 

[timandkimandshea]

I don't have one, yet I recently shot my friends, and was very impressed. Hitting the gong at 180 measured yards every time. That's better then many of my other .22s
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Why do some people still buy 10/22s? They are unreliable and inaccurate. A gun shouldn't need "tweaking" just to work properly.

 

[Kudu]

Ain't no way a scope's faster- a red dot has its place but I hate batteries and stuff to rattle loose. I'm probably not terribly far from you these days, and I'd like to meet you we have mutual acquaintances, want to meet up for a friendly and do a speed shoot, irons versus glass with .375s? I'd put a few bucks on the irons.

I've seen loose mounts multiple times, and full out internal scope failure (Bushnell, so no not quality glass admittedly) on hunts. Worst I've had with irons is the rear sight Jack getting rammed all the way forward and I shot the wrong grouse! Kid you not and cringe to mention this part as it sounds like a stretch, but hit a grouse upslope and behind the one I was shooting at without meaning to. So I suppose irons still haven't failed me!

Now that's throwing down the gauntlet - I somehow don't think Gates will take up the challenge though!

I want to be your second (gun bearer, boot licker, skivie) call it what you will - please.....:

 

[Dogleg]

Or martyrs....

Tomato, Tomaughto.

 

[kamlooky]

Whut I'm finding a mystery is no yak-yak frum the up north kah-bouy?
Owt fer hizz mourn'in smoke and the terkies gartzs'im?

 

[BigUglyMan]

Why do some people weigh 100+gr powder charges out to the tenth of a grain?

 

[Hitzy]

Around here anyway this is one I don't understand.... Lol
Why don't hunters have spotting scopes? Every year before deer season we get a crew out to "sight in" at the range and it's a ####ing nuisance when they take 3 shots then have to walk down range to see their groups...

 

[Gatehouse]

I just try to have fun. Theres lots of different ways to do that, and one isn't better than the the other. Just different. In the end the experience is all you get out of it. Probably out of life too.

I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy now.....

 

[Gatehouse]

Why do some people weigh 100+gr powder charges out to the tenth of a grain?

Or even less.... " my pet load is 72.25gr RL22"

It's the .25 that makes the difference in a hunting rifle.

 

[nowarningshot]

Around here anyway this is one I don't understand.... Lol
Why don't hunters have spotting scopes? Every year before deer season we get a crew out to "sight in" at the range and it's a ####ing nuisance when they take 3 shots then have to walk down range to see their groups...

I always take my spotting scope. The mystery for me is that after i check it out in the spotter, i still feel the need to walk up to it. Like the holes in the paper are going to change and i cant believe it...not always but sometimes.

Like hitting the walk sign button repeatedly, the elevator button several times, or having someone stand behind you in a long line up. It just makes you feel better somehow.

 

[Dogleg]

I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy now.....

Really? It was meant to be depressing.

 

[Dogleg]

Around here anyway this is one I don't understand.... Lol
Why don't hunters have spotting scopes? Every year before deer season we get a crew out to "sight in" at the range and it's a ####ing nuisance when they take 3 shots then have to walk down range to see their groups...

What I don't get is why people buy junk spotting scopes to see bullet holes that they can't see through their junk scopes.

 

[grumpyold]

Why is it that when I go in or order a rifle, pistol or revolver, I never find the words 'Assault Weapon' any where on the packaging?

 

[Hitzy]

What I don't get is why people buy junk spotting scopes to see bullet holes that they can't see through their junk scopes.

I can see .22 cal holes at 100m with a 2-7x32....so yeah, I dunno what the deal is with these guys....lol
I think it's just the guys that literally only pick up their gun for those 2 weeks a year and a box of shells last them 4 years....

 

[BigUglyMan]

Or even less.... " my pet load is 72.25gr RL22"

It's the .25 that makes the difference in a hunting rifle.

Clearly I need a better scale.

 

[lister]

I don't have one, yet I recently shot my friends, and was very impressed. Hitting the gong at 180 measured yards every time. That's better then many of my other .22s
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I bet your friends weren't impressed.

Why do people shoot their friends? A mystery for the ages.


And I know it's been mentioned, but I second the lack of iron sights on newer hunting rifles. Seems like bad idea to have no backup.

 

[emerson]

I'd agree as I'm with you on "Why care?", but there's genuine reason to question it if you spend thirty seconds thinking about it. The problem is branding. Browning has quite ingeniously developed a logo and brand people are willing to pay to brandish. That's the new age, buying into a brand even if you may not practice it, and a good few take a step back and look at any brand with the same incredulity. It seems preposterous to myself and others folks will buy someone's advertising, then sport it on their own volition on their personal property. It's a mad, mad world, from Harley Davidson edition F150s to camo Browning stickers.

This baffles me too. Buy a company hat/jacket??? I might wear it if you give it to me free. Cabelas sweatshirts for $60??

 

[emerson]

A surprising amount of information!

Your time will probably come. Other's experience will ease your pain. Not the most productive week I've lived..