http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ For all hunting, general fishing and gun carry topics. en Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110937-Tracking-Point-Rifle-Never-Miss-Again!-(or-the-end-of-fair-chase)?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:29 GMT I'm exagerating in the title since game laws may outlaw such technology, but still there are interesting ramifications of such technology for shooting sports and public safety. Essentially, the Tracking Point Rifle uses computer technology that dang near ensures you hit your target everytime... even from 500 yards out.

Excerpt:

On a firing range just outside Austin in the city of Liberty Hill, a novice shooter holds one and takes aim at a target 500 yards away. Normally it takes years of practice to hit something at that distance. But this shooter nails it on the first try.

The rifle's scope features a sophisticated color graphics display. The shooter locks a laser on the target by pushing a small button by the trigger. It's like a video game. But here's where it's different: You pull the trigger but the gun decides when to shoot. It fires only when the weapon has been pointed in exactly the right place, taking into account dozens of variables, including wind, shake and distance to the target.

]]> Sportsman Forum: Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, etc Cee-Jay http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110937-Tracking-Point-Rifle-Never-Miss-Again!-(or-the-end-of-fair-chase) http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110704-New-Marlin-1895GBL?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 23:16:40 GMT Picked up my new .45-70 Marlin Guide Gun 1895GBL. It's got great fit and finish, I was a little skeptical after all I had read in online forums. But like anything else it seems there are multiple opinions on every subject (For true gun reviews, I like realguns.com for his excellent descriptions, dry whit, sarcasm and real experience) Out of the box it was very accurate, hitting a 6" target offhand @ 100 yards with the first 6 shots (that's about all I wanted to shoot at first). It's a smooth handling gun with tolerable recoil. I bought it for hog hunting down south, but now Wayne County in Upstate NY is going to allow rifles this fall so it'll get some use here too when I'm not using my Ruger 77 MKII 7 mm mag. A few modifications from Wild West Guns like a new trigger and ejector along with a scope (eye sight is fading) and it'll be perfect. :ylsmoke: ]]> Sportsman Forum: Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, etc ruger1 http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110704-New-Marlin-1895GBL http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110271-Gun-Tool-Kit-and-Cleaning-Kits-Your-preference?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 22:42:07 GMT I have been all rookied-out on my gun cleaning kit and tools, despite having some pretty special family heirlooms and some nice modern firearms. This is a start to getting my act together, but I am curious what others are using. Image:... I have been all rookied-out on my gun cleaning kit and tools, despite having some pretty special family heirlooms and some nice modern firearms.

This is a start to getting my act together, but I am curious what others are using.


M-Pro 7 Tactical 3 Gun Cleaning Kit (what makes it tactical?)
Weaver Deluxe Gunsmith Tool Kit
Ballistol ]]> Sportsman Forum: Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, etc Scott Brady http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110271-Gun-Tool-Kit-and-Cleaning-Kits-Your-preference http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/107007-poly-ar-mags?goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 03:06:33 GMT .... suck donkey balls. i just found stress fractures in my Pmag lips after less than 6 cycles. had the same issues with thermolds. im down to USGI as a recommendation. the surefire, arnt sure to fire, and i think one could process a dear with how sharp the lips were on the israeli ones.... .... suck donkey balls.


i just found stress fractures in my Pmag lips after less than 6 cycles. had the same issues with thermolds.

im down to USGI as a recommendation. the surefire, arnt sure to fire, and i think one could process a dear with how sharp the lips were on the israeli ones. well, they eliminate the need for a k-bar i guess. ]]> Sportsman Forum: Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, etc zimm http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/107007-poly-ar-mags http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/106688-How-difficult-expensive-is-it-to-hand-load-my-own-ammunition?goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:56:14 GMT I've been shooting for many years, but I've never done any loading of my own ammunition.

However, I've purchased a rifle in 338 Norma Magnum, and the ammunition is really expensive. ($120 for a box of 20)

I'm considering loading my own ammunition.

What kind of investment can I expect to have to make in equipment?

How steep is the learning curve?

Will I be able to get results that are equal to or better than match grade factory ammo? (If I can't expect to attain consistent, high quality results, it's not worth it for me.)

Will I save lots of money loading my own? ]]> Sportsman Forum: Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, etc ssssnake529 http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/106688-How-difficult-expensive-is-it-to-hand-load-my-own-ammunition