firearms

[Gareth]

By request, my Skunk gun....

Nice skunk gun SG! Here isa pic of my armadillo gun.   

Ok,I get a Skunk gun,but armadillos?

I was wondering that as well.  Unless armadillos have a massive vicious streak I've not heard about.

[ColoSwiss]

By request, my Skunk gun....

Nice skunk gun SG! Here isa pic of my armadillo gun.   

Ok,I get a Skunk gun,but armadillos?

I was wondering that as well.  Unless armadillos have a massive vicious streak I've not heard about.

You really gotta watch out for them armadillos.

[David]

By request, my Skunk gun....

Nice skunk gun SG! Here isa pic of my armadillo gun.   

Ok,I get a Skunk gun,but armadillos?

I was wondering that as well.  Unless armadillos have a massive vicious streak I've not heard about.

You really gotta watch out for them armadillos.

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

[kirk13]

By request, my Skunk gun....

Nice skunk gun SG! Here isa pic of my armadillo gun.   

Ok,I get a Skunk gun,but armadillos?

I was wondering that as well.  Unless armadillos have a massive vicious streak I've not heard about.

You really gotta watch out for them armadillos.

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

Cheers David,that explains it!

[Gareth]

Well, I definitely didn't know that.   For some reason I thought of armadillos as being quite sparsely populated and not a nuisance to anyone or anything.

[Gerhard Gerber]

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

Hi David

Do I understand you correctly that their habitat is shifting and they're becoming more common in your area?

I believe they are very similar to our Pangolins which are being driven into extinction by Eastern demand. 

[Humppa]

LOL!

I´ve never seen an armadillo in person. They are not here in Europe of any kind. The look interessting, somehow.
So no way of me to talk about armadillos as I don´t have any experiences of any kind.

But .22lr is such a great catridge. I love my guns in .22lr - just for silhouette shooting (i`m no hunter - too expensive here). The ammo is cheap and accurate. I highly prefer the standart velocity rounds over those HVs as they are not as accurate even on the 50 metres range.

Going to short guns. The Walther GSP is the best gun I´ve shot yet. The same with the Anschütz 54. I own an Anschütz bolt action rifle in .22lr that is the most accurate gun I own so far. On the other hand a semi auto .22lr made by Brno Zbrojovka in 1972 is such a wonderful gun as well. Incredible accurate stuff with such a small catridge. Just plain awesome!!

[kirk13]

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

Hi David

Do I understand you correctly that their habitat is shifting and they're becoming more common in your area?

I believe they are very similar to our Pangolins which are being driven into extinction by Eastern demand. 

Bugger! I didn't know there were pangolins in Namibia!

Terrible to hear about the poaching. We had perlemon poachers in PE back in the day. Bad,bad people,and the police were turning a blind eye to it

[ColoSwiss]

A shooting range down in Denver is now renting machine guns. So went down there this afternoon and put a couple hundred rounds through an HK MP5 and a Swedish K. Like the difference between a modern sports car and an old army truck. Really like that HK. They've got a half-dozen other items I want to try out.

[SAK Guy]

Awesome!!!!

[jerseydevil]

Sweet! I've always thought the M45 was a neat gun. The only submachine gun I've fired was a M1928A1 Thompson.  Amazing weapon!

[SAK Guy]

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

Hi David

Do I understand you correctly that their habitat is shifting and they're becoming more common in your area?

I believe they are very similar to our Pangolins which are being driven into extinction by Eastern demand. 

Bugger! I didn't know there were pangolins in Namibia!

Terrible to hear about the poaching. We had perlemon poachers in PE back in the day. Bad,bad people,and the police were turning a blind eye to it

We have armadillos around the house every summer....since we lost most of the wildlife to the fires, we only shoot skunks which are a known rabies vector. "Dillas" do very little damage compared to feral hogs and it's fun to watch the kitties stalk them. 

[ColoSwiss]

Sweet! I've always thought the M45 was a neat gun. The only submachine gun I've fired was a M1928A1 Thompson.  Amazing weapon!

The 'K' has a very low rate of fire. A series of short bursts produced three groups of holes running from lower left to upper right, basically groups for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd shots. The range manager told me that it was probably the least popular sub gun they had. Most people didn't know what it was. Its also the only 'classic' sub gun they have, everything else being modern. They are working on getting a Thompson in.

The target is my first 100 rounds with the MP5. The second go-round was a lot tighter as I got used to the trigger pull. A fun afternoon. They also have an Uzi, Galil, and an HK UMP that are going to receive future attention.

I'd previously fired an M-1 Thompson and a couple of MAC 10s in 9mm and .45. Also M16s and an M4 carbine (like a lot). Not impressed with the MACs.

[Lynn LeFey]

First off... Hey, I still exist!

Second, my new thing. Ruger Charger. I have wanted a Ruger 10/22 since approximately forever. Then, when the Charger came out, I wanted that. Due to some very odd circumstances, a gun trade ended up putting this brand new Charger into my hands. Haven't shot it yet, but I'm expecting groups of 1 ragged hole at 25 yards with crap ammo.

Oh, and by law, this is a 'pistol'. I could, in theory, carry it concealed. 

[SAK Guy]

     

[Chako]

That looks good Lynn. I know I like my 10/22. Was thinking of maybe getting a Charger down the road myself.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Nice Ruger Lynn.

Look forward to hearing how it shoots.

[jerseydevil]

Hi Lynn!   Very nice "pistol"!

[ColoSwiss]

Nice 'pistol'. You could carry it on a sling under a long coat. That's the way Doc Holliday carried his shotgun.   

[Gerhard Gerber]

Bugger! I didn't know there were pangolins in Namibia!

Terrible to hear about the poaching. We had perlemon poachers in PE back in the day. Bad,bad people,and the police were turning a blind eye to it

You regularly read about busts these days, most likely just the tip of the iceberg.....
What astounds me are the quoted values of the perlemoen in the busts......
I've never tasted it, don't even know if it's legally possible?

Poaching is cruel as a rule, but these poor harmless (and extremely cute) animals are some of the unlucky ones that get transported live....    

[Gerhard Gerber]

First off... Hey, I still exist!

Second, my new thing. Ruger Charger. I have wanted a Ruger 10/22 since approximately forever. Then, when the Charger came out, I wanted that. Due to some very odd circumstances, a gun trade ended up putting this brand new Charger into my hands. Haven't shot it yet, but I'm expecting groups of 1 ragged hole at 25 yards with crap ammo.

Oh, and by law, this is a 'pistol'. I could, in theory, carry it concealed. 

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Very VERY nice Lynn

Now I need to show some ignorance, and where better 

What's the point of this type of firearm, just fun?
One local gun shop has several and the rate very high on the drool-factor, but I've never seen one used for hunting or even at a shooting range? (not that I'm a regular....)

[David]

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

Hi David

Do I understand you correctly that their habitat is shifting and they're becoming more common in your area?
I believe they are very similar to our Pangolins which are being driven into extinction by Eastern demand. 

That is correct. They have adapted to the cooler cilmate up here. They have so ruined my moms yard she chases them off by whacking them with a shovel.      I also call them possum on the half shell     They are an intersting animal. Easy to walk up on if there not startled. It is amazing the amount of ground they can dig up.

That's right!        In reality they are a nuisome pest that dig up everything and make big burro holes for livestock to break legs in etc.. Most rual folks around here kill them on sight.      It is also rumored they carry leprosy. I'm not sure that is true. That seem's to be more of a concern further down south in the swamper regions of the USA. The first one I ever saw was in 1976 when a friend and I were out coon hunting early fall that year. Neither one of us believed what we were seeing so we stopped the truck and jumped out and chased it down and caught it. We knew no one would believe us if we didnt have the armadillo to prove it. they can run petty fast for a little ways. I was 20 years old at the time so I was much lighter a foot than today!      Now-a-days they are every where digging lookin for bugs, grubs and worms. I've read they really like ants and such. A .22LR works well on them but since I'm more likely to have the Bisley handy than the .22 I call it my armadillo gun.        Now you know the rest of the story.

Hi David

Do I understand you correctly that their habitat is shifting and they're becoming more common in your area?

I believe they are very similar to our Pangolins which are being driven into extinction by Eastern demand. 

Bugger! I didn't know there were pangolins in Namibia!

Terrible to hear about the poaching. We had perlemon poachers in PE back in the day. Bad,bad people,and the police were turning a blind eye to it

We have armadillos around the house every summer....since we lost most of the wildlife to the fires, we only shoot skunks which are a known rabies vector. "Dillas" do very little damage compared to feral hogs and it's fun to watch the kitties stalk them. 

We're starting to get those also.     

First off... Hey, I still exist!

Second, my new thing. Ruger Charger. I have wanted a Ruger 10/22 since approximately forever. Then, when the Charger came out, I wanted that. Due to some very odd circumstances, a gun trade ended up putting this brand new Charger into my hands. Haven't shot it yet, but I'm expecting groups of 1 ragged hole at 25 yards with crap ammo.

Oh, and by law, this is a 'pistol'. I could, in theory, carry it concealed. 

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Nice!!!

[Gareth]

First off... Hey, I still exist!

Second, my new thing. Ruger Charger. I have wanted a Ruger 10/22 since approximately forever. Then, when the Charger came out, I wanted that. Due to some very odd circumstances, a gun trade ended up putting this brand new Charger into my hands. Haven't shot it yet, but I'm expecting groups of 1 ragged hole at 25 yards with crap ammo.

Oh, and by law, this is a 'pistol'. I could, in theory, carry it concealed. 

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Good to see you alive and kicking Lynn.   Does the Charger come with a shoulder stock of any kind?

[Lynn LeFey]

Very VERY nice Lynn

Now I need to show some ignorance, and where better 

What's the point of this type of firearm, just fun?
One local gun shop has several and the rate very high on the drool-factor, but I've never seen one used for hunting or even at a shooting range? (not that I'm a regular....)

Well, the odds of this firearm being shot by me anywhere but a gun range are essentially zero. So, for me it will be a cheap-to-shoot target pistol. Off of a range, should the chance arise, it would be a great 'plinker', for shooting cans or whatever out in the country.

In 'the real world', these make great varmint guns. I remember my grandfather sitting on his back porch overlooking his fields with a .22 rifle on his lap, waiting to shoot anything that tore up his gardens. The lack of stock just means this would need a bench or prone position for high accuracy.

Outside of 'realistic'... you can get a million aftermarket bits for the Ruger 10/22 platform, and do something absurdly 'tacticool' to it like this...

Good to see you alive and kicking Lynn.   Does the Charger come with a shoulder stock of any kind?

Nope. That, and barrel length are the two things that legally define it as a pistol. If it has a barrel under x inches (18 I think, but may be 16?), and stock, it's a 'short barrel rifle'. If it has a barrel OVER 16 or 18, regardless of stock, I think it's a rifle.

EDIT: and a Short Barrel Rifle requires additional paperwork, like a 'tax stamp' or something. I seem to recall it's several hundred extra dollars that I don't want to pay.

[HarleyXJGuy]

16 inches or 14.5 with a permanent flash hider affixed.

There is also a minimum overall length that I can't remember atm.

Not sure what it is now but it was $250 for a SBR Tax stamp when I got mine about 10 years ago.

[kmanct3]

My grandfathers 1932 Remington Sportsman

[David]

That's a great looking shotgun k!

[kmanct3]

Thanks D , Remington was a big help getting me info on it , ie , year and which factory it was made in and who purchased it

[David]

Glad to hear you have the history of your grandfathers shotgun.     

[SAK Guy]

That's a great looking shotgun k!

+100!!!