Thanks everyone

I grew up shooting a Marlin .22, so my new Marlin is like an old friend. (lost track of the original one from the 70's - I think my dad gave it to a friend of his, once I moved away from home).

Anyway, Virginia has a law where the Hunter Education course is MANDATORY, and that's fine. I want to learn and understand what hunting is all about. I have respect for hunters and the hunting community, as man has been hunting for millions of years.

This coming March, I'll be taking the course, and then spring Turkey season will start in Virginia April 13–May 18, and I'll be ready.

I've used the new Remington 870 busting clays with some friends over the last couple of weekends. Wow - is that hard to do! My first time out, I think I hit only 3 of the clays out of a 25 box of shells. I was using the stock Remington modified choke and #8 shot shells. I need to pick up some different choke tubes for the 870 and then some camo clothing, etc..etc..etc... I can see where hunting can be an addicting sport! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Butch