Recent content by dsandfort

I had the same problem with an old FX t-12. If the issue is line-of-sight not being parallel with the bore, your groups should begin moving right at distances closer than 30 yards. Scotch tape makes a good shim.

Impending doom? 

OK, here's the deal. These guys are a pack of old farts, in the best way. I learned a bunch just watching the preparation. I'd say I was the guy who needed to learn the discipline. At 68, I'm not sure I can keep up. On the other hand, I think I can keep up in real field shooting, meaning live...

I love talking sound, so stop reading when I've gone too far. A bel is simply the log (base 10) of a measurement compared to a reference. Thank Alexander Graham Bell for that. A decibel is just 10 times a bel. We measure sound pressure levels as decibels. Problem is, sound pressure varies...

One thing I've found to be really helpful. Fill out some 3x5 cards with your personal info. Name, address, vehicle info, and all contact info. Maybe even driver's license. Hand it to owner/operator right up front when you introduce yourself. Let them refer to the card as you ask permission.

Squirrels don't check on dead "friends", nor do they dance. Live squirrels eat dead squirrels. Shoot one, more come to feed, shoot them too.