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Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion Today, 11:57 AM
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Get the Sako. The 222 Rem and the 223 Rem uses...

Get the Sako. The 222 Rem and the 223 Rem uses .224 dia bullets. The 222 has a 1-14 rifling and the 223 has 1-12 rifleing . The 223 rifleing will handle heaver bullets than the 222.
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 05-03-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 532
Posted By tuck2
Most all of my rifles have military slings on...

Most all of my rifles have military slings on them which I use when big game hunting. I use what ever of the four positions I can get into and use any thing available to steady my forearm hand to...
Firearms Forum: Hunting Forum 05-03-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 463
Posted By tuck2
I shot my first mule deer in the lung rib area...

I shot my first mule deer in the lung rib area the fall of 1953 with a 270 Win 130 grain bullet. Since then I have shot them with a 22-250 Rem, 243 Win, 257 Roberts, 25-06 Rem, 264 Win, and 308...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 04-26-2013, 03:43 AM
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Views: 1,085
Posted By tuck2
There are small game , varmint, preditor, woods...

There are small game , varmint, preditor, woods deer, open country deer and pronghorn, elk , large game and the big bore rifles. So are you looking for one of each type or one out of the whole bunch...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 03-31-2013, 12:34 PM
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Posted By tuck2
Adjusting a trigger will void the warrenty on...

Adjusting a trigger will void the warrenty on some Remington rifles. There are three screws on some triggers , turn them the wrong way and you will have a unsafe rifle.
Firearms Forum: Ammunition & Reloading 03-31-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 474
Posted By tuck2
Take a look at a RCBS reloading set and dies. ...

Take a look at a RCBS reloading set and dies. Order cataloges from RCBS, Hornady, and Redding. Also get cataloges from various mail order cataloges . Do not get the cheapest brand of equipment...
Firearms Forum: Hunting Forum 03-31-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 515
Posted By tuck2
Over the years I have enjoyed shooting pronghorn,...

Over the years I have enjoyed shooting pronghorn, mule and whitetail deer, elk, small game, birds, varmints and preditors. Since retiring 15 years ago and as my old body is wearing out most all of...
Firearms Forum: Hunting Forum 03-31-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 37
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Posted By tuck2
I have hunted, fished, and camped in North...

I have hunted, fished, and camped in North Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. Wyoming was the best place for me to live.
Firearms Forum: .22 Rifle/Rimfire Discussion 03-12-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 440
Posted By tuck2
Trade them off for a single shot , not going...

Trade them off for a single shot , not going bang, bang, bang so fast will save you lot of money... I still have 35 boxes of 223 Rem , Winchester White box 55 Gr bullet ammo which cost me about...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 03-12-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 475
Posted By tuck2
I have killed elk with a 270 Win 130 Gr bullets,...

I have killed elk with a 270 Win 130 Gr bullets, 308 Norma Mag 165 Gr bullets and 340 Weatherby 225 Gr bullets. It all depends on the range that an elk is shot. My first elk was shot at about 35...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 03-04-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
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Posted By tuck2
I live in the wide open country and purchased a...

I live in the wide open country and purchased a used but like new Rem pump 270 Win rifle. Most all of my rifles are bolt action but the asking price was low and I talked the seller down some at $...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 01-21-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,136
Posted By tuck2
Should a brand of rifle for the 17 Win Super Mag...

Should a brand of rifle for the 17 Win Super Mag that is accurate be made , I ll get one. There is no point in getting a rifle to shoot small varmints should it group over 3/4 inch five shot...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 01-18-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,771
Posted By tuck2
What will you be hunting small game, varmints...

What will you be hunting small game, varmints ,preditors, or big game ? Will you be target shooting ? Will you be hunting in wooded ares where a long shot could be 150 yards or the wide open...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 01-18-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,136
Posted By tuck2
I have shot a lot of prairie dogs with 17 HM2...

I have shot a lot of prairie dogs with 17 HM2 and 17 HMR rifles. The 17 grain bullets do a lot a damage with any body shot. I have shot a few cotten tail rabbits taking head shots with the 17 HM2...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 01-13-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,066
Posted By tuck2
I live and hunt in the wide open some what...

I live and hunt in the wide open some what hilley pasture country . I have used a 25-06 for mule deer and pronghorn hunting , enjoy you rifle. Set up some targets at 100, 200, 300, and 350 yards...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 01-13-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By tuck2
Some have limited experience but have a right to...

Some have limited experience but have a right to their openion. Take a look at a Rifle Ballistics table that can be found in Hornady, Remington, Federal and other cartridge cataloges. With rifles...
Firearms Forum: .22 Rifle/Rimfire Discussion 01-11-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,371
Posted By tuck2
Most all of my shooting is at prairie dogs. I...

Most all of my shooting is at prairie dogs. I like using low recoil low muzzle blast rifles so the new RF Winchester 17 round looks good to me. I have centerfire 17, 204, and 22 caliber and 17 and...
Firearms Forum: Curio & Relic Discussion 12-12-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,220
Posted By tuck2
Following WW 2 I was at an age when I became...

Following WW 2 I was at an age when I became interested in firearns. My brother in law a WW 2 Vet got the American Rifleman. There were pages of gun adds showing military rifles. He got two 1903s and...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 12-12-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 551
Posted By tuck2
You can shoot at steel plates alll you wont. The...

You can shoot at steel plates alll you wont. The big 50 and bigger caliber muzzle loaders followed by the big bore black powder cartridges rifles killed every size of critter that is on the earth. ...
Firearms Forum: .22 Rifle/Rimfire Discussion 12-07-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,503
Posted By tuck2
I have a 10-22 T model with a Burris 6 X AO scope...

I have a 10-22 T model with a Burris 6 X AO scope on it. I tuned up the trigger and put it into a glass bedded thumbhole varmint stock. I got four 10 shot magazines for it. Sited the rifle in at...
Firearms Forum: Hunting Forum 12-07-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,234
Posted By tuck2
I got a Winchester Mdl 70 270 in late fall 1952...

I got a Winchester Mdl 70 270 in late fall 1952 but dident get deer hunting untill 1953. I went with my brother in law who was 16 yeard older than I. For some years he had hunted the area west of...
Firearms Forum: Nebraska Gun Forum 12-02-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By tuck2
A few times I have goin north of Oshksoh to do...

A few times I have goin north of Oshksoh to do some fishing and shooting . Stop off at the c store to get coffie before going for a drive into the sand hills. I like the wide open pasture country.
Firearms Forum: .22 Rifle/Rimfire Discussion 11-21-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,334
Posted By tuck2
Every rifle is a bit different, ammo that is...

Every rifle is a bit different, ammo that is accurate in one rifle may not be in an other. Use a bench rest with forearn and but rests. Try different brands of ammo. Shoot three five shot groups out...
Firearms Forum: General Rifle Discussion 11-21-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 468
Posted By tuck2
A 17 Hornet CZ or Ruger rifle, Leupold 4-16 AO...

A 17 Hornet CZ or Ruger rifle, Leupold 4-16 AO scope, military sling, Redding dies, 100 ea empty 17 H brass, and five boxes of 17H ammo would look good under a Christman tree for me.
Firearms Forum: .22 Rifle/Rimfire Discussion 10-18-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 946
Posted By tuck2
Most all of my shooting with a 22 RF rifle is at...

Most all of my shooting with a 22 RF rifle is at prairie dogs. My Ruger 10-22 T w/ Burris 6X AO target scope likes Winchester 40 Gr HP PP bullets and the rifle is sited in with them at 60 yards. I...
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