ccard257
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re: Cities that aren’t southern, but think they are
Posted by ccard257 on 11/18/25 at 4:15 pm to ClemsonKitten
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Dallas–Fort Worth – The only Southern thing here is how fast the city falls apart at the possibility of snow.
I don't think either of these view themselves as "Southern"
Fort Worth thinks it's Dodge City in 1880
Dallas thinks it's New York
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re: Youth left handed rifle
Posted by ccard257 on 11/18/25 at 2:27 pm to goosenecktrailer
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I think I might take you up on that.
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re: Youth left handed rifle
Posted by ccard257 on 11/18/25 at 10:58 am to goosenecktrailer
I've got 2 boys, a lefty and a righty. They each have their own deer rifles in the appropriate handedness. While they will each shoot the others for fun, they are clearly more comfortable shooting the "correct" one, especially the younger/smaller one (who is the lefty).
Since I have a few decent right handed rifles I wanted to get my lefty something a little nicer than the plastic stocked offerings. I ended up finding a used rem. 700 in .243 with a shortish (I think 20 or 21") barrel. I also found a CDL stock with a youth appropriate LOP and swapped them out, keeping the original stock for when he is older.
if you decide to go that route, I ended up with a second rem 700 short action left handed youth wood stock that I'd be happy to send you for whatever shipping costs. Previous owner painted it red.
Since I have a few decent right handed rifles I wanted to get my lefty something a little nicer than the plastic stocked offerings. I ended up finding a used rem. 700 in .243 with a shortish (I think 20 or 21") barrel. I also found a CDL stock with a youth appropriate LOP and swapped them out, keeping the original stock for when he is older.
if you decide to go that route, I ended up with a second rem 700 short action left handed youth wood stock that I'd be happy to send you for whatever shipping costs. Previous owner painted it red.
re: You people who cruise slowly in the left hand land getting passed on the right...
Posted by ccard257 on 11/15/25 at 6:30 am to kywildcatfanone
Yesterday was the first time I have driven through Louisiana past Shreveport in a long time. Holy. frick. I have never seen such retardation regarding the left lane.
In addition to the numerous the campers I encountered a new species. Retards who decide they want to go the same speed as me but want to sit right on my arse to do it and refuse to pass if I get over and instead just sit there in the left lane even with my bumper. I had to politely let a couple of these know that we would not be traveling this way and they either need to quit being a pussy and pass or give me some space.
I also observed that the affinity for the left lane is so severe here that fast left lane travelers are reluctant to pass slow ones one the right. So you’d get long lines of angry cars in the left lane with a completely empty right lane. shite was bizarre.
In addition to the numerous the campers I encountered a new species. Retards who decide they want to go the same speed as me but want to sit right on my arse to do it and refuse to pass if I get over and instead just sit there in the left lane even with my bumper. I had to politely let a couple of these know that we would not be traveling this way and they either need to quit being a pussy and pass or give me some space.
I also observed that the affinity for the left lane is so severe here that fast left lane travelers are reluctant to pass slow ones one the right. So you’d get long lines of angry cars in the left lane with a completely empty right lane. shite was bizarre.
re: Another runner downtown L.A.
Posted by ccard257 on 11/13/25 at 5:33 pm to Jim Rockford
that was an awesome ending:
Civilian gets involved and starts chasing stolen car much more aggressively than police.
Driver of stolen car loses control, stops, and flees on foot. Civilian pursues.
Cops arrive and catch fleeing car thief trying to jump a fence in an alley
Civilian currently detained also.
Civilian gets involved and starts chasing stolen car much more aggressively than police.
Driver of stolen car loses control, stops, and flees on foot. Civilian pursues.
Cops arrive and catch fleeing car thief trying to jump a fence in an alley
Civilian currently detained also.
I agree that the viper are a great value. Cabelas usually has a big discount on them for black friday so wait a week or two and see where they land.
re: Never heard of the band Red Clay Strays
Posted by ccard257 on 11/11/25 at 8:04 am to partsman103
Buddy of mine happened to hear them in a bar before they took off and called me the next day to tell me he found the next big thing. I told him he was full of shite but damn if he wasn't on to something, they sure have taken off lately. I have seen them a few times now and they really are good.
re: IST 11/9/25
Posted by ccard257 on 11/9/25 at 8:06 am to Koolazzkat
San Saba county
Low 50s, windy
Very eager 8 year old
Not much moving.
Low 50s, windy
Very eager 8 year old
Not much moving.
re: IST 11/8
Posted by ccard257 on 11/8/25 at 12:31 pm to NoMoreKnees
San Saba county
High 40s, calm
Both boys with me, 10 year old had his .260 and was on doe patrol.
Morning was over before I could even get my phone out to post. Right about sunrise he said dad there’s a doe. Dropped her where she stood at 80 yards.
High 40s, calm
Both boys with me, 10 year old had his .260 and was on doe patrol.
Morning was over before I could even get my phone out to post. Right about sunrise he said dad there’s a doe. Dropped her where she stood at 80 yards.
Late checking in.
San Saba county
Low forty’s with a thick fog
Ladder stand
Elite basin shooting SEVRs
Thwack! Doe down.
San Saba county
Low forty’s with a thick fog
Ladder stand
Elite basin shooting SEVRs
Thwack! Doe down.
re: Rifle tripod
Posted by ccard257 on 10/30/25 at 2:07 pm to Skeeterzx190
we (myself and my kids) shoot off a good shooting bag (Armageddon gear shmeduim game changer). Very stable without the bulk of a tripod. It can sit on the shelf if the blind has one or be draped over the window if not. I have a tripod that they shoot off of sometimes, but this is much easier in a blind imo.
edit: if your blind has the possibility to shoot multiple directions its also much easier to switch windows quickly/quietly than a tripod.
edit: if your blind has the possibility to shoot multiple directions its also much easier to switch windows quickly/quietly than a tripod.
Great work! Thanks for sharing
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Campers up here do zero preparation for bears
This. Even the most basic shite. I'm surprised there haven't been more with the amount of food that people keep in tents
re: Another Mt Everest disaster?
Posted by ccard257 on 10/6/25 at 1:10 pm to Cleathecat
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That's terrible but I think it's safe to say there's a lot of inherent risk to climbing Everest
articles aren't great but I don't think these are climbers in the sense we usually use that term. I think these are mostly trekkers/hikers/backpackers just strolling around the lower areas around Everest as opposed to mountaineers trying to get to the top.
certified gear whore and scout leader here.
One thing to consider is that as they get older they will (or at least should) be doing these things without you. And kids are hard on gear. Especially when they gather in groups. so while ultralight gear is awesome, you've also got to take durability into account along with cost and find the right balance for you. When my oldest heads off on his own next year he won't be taking my slingfin. He can maybe take my x-mid.
Some good recommendations on this thread already so I'll offer an alternative. If you want high durability at a somewhat reasonable weight, track down an MSR thunder ridge. MSR makes them for Philmont Scout Ranch to Philmont's specs and they hold up to years of abuse. They typically sell some used at the end of the season for super cheap as well. Certainly not the lightest offering but reasonable and bombproof.
I'm going to switch gears to your sleeping gear. If you don't already have one of the current generations of nice, 2.5"+ thick backpacking pads you need to get one. I like nemo but there are other good ones as well. as a general rule- price goes up, weight and durability come down.
One thing to consider is that as they get older they will (or at least should) be doing these things without you. And kids are hard on gear. Especially when they gather in groups. so while ultralight gear is awesome, you've also got to take durability into account along with cost and find the right balance for you. When my oldest heads off on his own next year he won't be taking my slingfin. He can maybe take my x-mid.
Some good recommendations on this thread already so I'll offer an alternative. If you want high durability at a somewhat reasonable weight, track down an MSR thunder ridge. MSR makes them for Philmont Scout Ranch to Philmont's specs and they hold up to years of abuse. They typically sell some used at the end of the season for super cheap as well. Certainly not the lightest offering but reasonable and bombproof.
I'm going to switch gears to your sleeping gear. If you don't already have one of the current generations of nice, 2.5"+ thick backpacking pads you need to get one. I like nemo but there are other good ones as well. as a general rule- price goes up, weight and durability come down.
re: New Deer Rifle
Posted by ccard257 on 10/2/25 at 1:00 pm to tigersgeauxballzdeep
man, a few years ago most of the responses on this board would have said 7mm-08.
Whitetail aren't hard to kill. Pick your favorite non-magnum in the 6-7.62mm range, pair it with an appropriate bullet (don't overlook this step) and rock on.
Avoid the temptation to get some giant cartridge for the elk trip you're never going to take. Elk die just fine from non-magnum calibers. Bullets and shot placement matter way more than headstamps.
Tikka is hard to beat at their price point but lots of great options out there these days.
Whitetail aren't hard to kill. Pick your favorite non-magnum in the 6-7.62mm range, pair it with an appropriate bullet (don't overlook this step) and rock on.
Avoid the temptation to get some giant cartridge for the elk trip you're never going to take. Elk die just fine from non-magnum calibers. Bullets and shot placement matter way more than headstamps.
Tikka is hard to beat at their price point but lots of great options out there these days.
I don't operate under the assumption that everyone has their phone attached to them 24/7 so I wouldn't jump straight to calling authorities. If they didn't respond to text/call and you are within peppering range it should be easy enough to drive over there and let them know. Assuming of course this is not a repeat incident.
The stock on a red Ryder is too long for a 5 year old and kids that age really struggle with open sights and get easily frustrated. Resist the temptation to go that route.
Here is what I have done that has worked well for us:
1) get kids .22. Not yours or grandpas, one of the single shots made for kids with a very short length of pull. Savage, cricket, etc.
2) put a red dot on it. The biggest thing for kids that age is fun and confidence. Those come from hits. With a red dot, they don’t have to have perfect head alignment or eye relief (that will come). They will start hitting things faster and want to do it again and again, which is the key for building proper shooting fundamentals in someone with a 30 second attention span.
3) start her shooting prone off bags so that the gun is well supported and stable and you can easily focus on safety and fundamentals
4) get some reactive targets. Something metal that moves and makes noise when you hit it. More exciting than paper.
5) when you are ready to move to a centerfire, switch the optics to something similar (I.e. open sights or a regular scope) and practice that for a while to make sure that are comfortable and confident with the eye relief, sight picture, etc.
6) similarly, when you move to centerfire, make sure the gun fits with an appropriately short length of pull and use low recoil rounds to start and build confidence and then keep using them for high volume practice.
Here is what I have done that has worked well for us:
1) get kids .22. Not yours or grandpas, one of the single shots made for kids with a very short length of pull. Savage, cricket, etc.
2) put a red dot on it. The biggest thing for kids that age is fun and confidence. Those come from hits. With a red dot, they don’t have to have perfect head alignment or eye relief (that will come). They will start hitting things faster and want to do it again and again, which is the key for building proper shooting fundamentals in someone with a 30 second attention span.
3) start her shooting prone off bags so that the gun is well supported and stable and you can easily focus on safety and fundamentals
4) get some reactive targets. Something metal that moves and makes noise when you hit it. More exciting than paper.
5) when you are ready to move to a centerfire, switch the optics to something similar (I.e. open sights or a regular scope) and practice that for a while to make sure that are comfortable and confident with the eye relief, sight picture, etc.
6) similarly, when you move to centerfire, make sure the gun fits with an appropriately short length of pull and use low recoil rounds to start and build confidence and then keep using them for high volume practice.
re: Upland hunting 20 gauge Recs
Posted by ccard257 on 9/2/25 at 9:50 pm to Corn Dawg Nation
Find a used 1100 lt in good shape. Failing that, Franchi affinity.
re: Bow season is near. What broadheads are you guys using?
Posted by ccard257 on 8/29/25 at 7:03 pm to tke_swamprat
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