Guns, Dogs and Blades QnA

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Sublime one said:
Well the dust has settled after a teaching whirlwind. Time to get back to my “muzzle loader” I needed to mount a scope on it and extend the stock. I fully realize we all mount scopes differently but one thing I think we can all agree on is ya gotta have a couple of levels. I start by leveling the rifle in my rifle vise. I put a level across the receiver at a flat spot, then I clamp a level on the barrel as I will need to remove level on receiver to make room for scope. I then install the rings and set scope with eye relief adjusted but the rings are still just loose enough I can rotate the scope. I then verify via the clamped on barrel level that the rifle is still level then I place my small level on scope, typically on the vertical adjustment turret without cover cap. Then keeping an eye on barrel level I rotate scope until both levels match. Then I finish tightening down the scope rings in an x pattern. That is the short version! I used a piece of scrap Delron to extend the stock. Nothing fancy there, trace the butt, cut out with jig saw, sand the crap out of it to fit stock then layout the two holes for the newly acquired longer screws! My new Ruger American 350 Legend is now ready for alternate gun season, ie straight wall cartridge.

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Scope in a muzzleloader. Lol what would Danial Boone say about that.
 
pauly said:
Well, yeah, modern technology has spoiled us. You forgot to mention rifled barrels and sabot bullets!! :lol:
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I built a muzzle loading derringer from a kit long ago, just for grins. We took it to Colorado during deer season to test it because we knew there would be snow on the ground and less fire danger :lol: Yes, the muzzle flash was impressive :lol: and I swear you could almost see the ball traveling towards the target :lol:
 
I am not really sure what our GnF Dept was thinking on this new regulation. Sounds like they are trying to reduce the herd size a bit due to the CWD issues. By changing the muzzle loader season to alternate season it really opens up a lot of extra days for in essence modern gun. Long as it is a single shot/bolt/lever gun with a straight wall cartridge you can use it. If I was a traditional muzzle loader guy I would not be happy. There will likely be a bunch of more folks trampling thru the woods during the “muzzle loaders” season now, whereas it used to be nice and quiet. We hunt almost exclusively on our own farm so no real effect for us.
 
Muzzle season is late in the year here with hopes it reduces the fire danger I think. Half of the state is statistically just an 1" of rain from being a desert has something to do with that :lol:
 
Sublime one said:
I am not really sure what our GnF Dept was thinking on this new regulation. Sounds like they are trying to reduce the herd size a bit due to the CWD issues. By changing the muzzle loader season to alternate season it really opens up a lot of extra days for in essence modern gun. Long as it is a single shot/bolt/lever gun with a straight wall cartridge you can use it. If I was a traditional muzzle loader guy I would not be happy. There will likely be a bunch of more folks trampling thru the woods during the “muzzle loaders” season now, whereas it used to be nice and quiet. We hunt almost exclusively on our own farm so no real effect for us.
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They did that here a few years back and it continues. It was done to encourage people to shoot more does. So, haven’t used my smoke pole in years because of it. It shoots well but my centerfire rifles shoot better!
 
WV64Signet said:
Anyone have experience with Crossbreed holsters?

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Yes a whole bunch, what would you like to know? Pix is my classroom! They are comfy and what I would call the high end of the middle on holsters. Lots of options.

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We are seeing more and more students come to class rocking appendix carry. Five years ago it was zero, any given class this year I would say 25%. As a result we have had to change our curriculum a bit. Me personally I just plain got too much muffin top so it is not comfortable for me. But it is certainly more efficient and faster coming out of the holster. It does spook me a bit with new students with whom I am not familiar. We do several iterations cold so that we can assess and refine the student’s technique a bit before we go hot.
 
The way I see it is that with just about any forward of the hipbone IWB carry, the muzzle blast from a ND is quite near critical infrastracture. I posed this question to an outspoken critic of the 11-1 AIWB carry and he couldn't respond. Nor could he back up his assumption that the three news stories he cited he cited as recent examples involved a holster in that position. To be clear, I'm simply pointing out that AIWB in a holster is by itself not neccessarily more or less dangerous than other IWB options with the same firearm, clothing and handling protocols.
 
Mattax said:
The way I see it is that with just about any forward of the hipbone IWB carry, the muzzle blast from a ND is quite near critical infrastracture. I posed this question to an outspoken critic of the 11-1 AIWB carry and he couldn't respond. Nor could he back up his assumption that the three news stories he cited he cited as recent examples involved a holster in that position. To be clear, I'm simply pointing out that AIWB in a holster is by itself not neccessarily more or less dangerous than other IWB options with the same firearm, clothing and handling protocols.
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Well here is some observations from being exposed to thousands of pistol from holster draws. To be honest all and that means every single one I have personally witnessed have all been at matches or in a static range environment. In every single case the ND (negligent discharge) has been returning to the holster (OWB) NOT drawing. As a result while running the line I stress the importance of slowly and carefully looking the pistol back into the holster, this is especially important during inclement weather or cold weather training. Guys get very amped up in matches and or dynamic training. They simply go auto pilot and stuff the pistol back in the holster. I stress in every class to ask me the “WHY” questions, do not simply do as I ask, force me to explain why! So on reholstering the pistol, the Why aspect of looking it back in the holster is easy. The shooter has either eliminated the threat and or decided there is no threat prior to reholstering the sidearm, so if there is no threat, why do we need to hurry? The threat is resolved,if there is still a threat we do not reholster, right? Just some observation from the peanut gallery! As far as what I think was the original premise is Appendix carry inherently more dangerous than other options? I look at it like this, regardless of where the pistol originates , ultimately the individual is going to clear the garment, then with strong hand, grasp a loaded pistol, then adopt a two handed grip. Regardless of point of origin. There is inherent risk involved at all times while utilizing a firearm same as driving a car.
 
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