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Forum: Guns
01-20-2017, 05:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 984
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I'd like to second what Ron said. Pump actions...

I'd like to second what Ron said. Pump actions are the way to go. Much more reliable than most semiautos. And you won't go wrong w/ a Remington 870. The 870 comes in a model chambered for 3 1/2...
Forum: Guns
01-18-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,075
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Stainless will be more rust resistant, but I...

Stainless will be more rust resistant, but I personally don't like them for their reflective quality. In my opinion that makes stainless a little impractical for hunting. Others would tell you it...
Forum: Guns
01-18-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,075
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Tough call. Both are very good rifles. Any...

Tough call. Both are very good rifles. Any particular reason you're down to these specific ones?
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-14-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,943
Posted By Sage of the Sage

My wife and I were Nordic skiing recently and...

My wife and I were Nordic skiing recently and went through a biathlon range. There was a guy there shooting the most elaborate .22LR I've ever seen. He said it was made by Kalashnikov. I didn't...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-10-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 200,044
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I've never owned either but I thought I'd add a...

I've never owned either but I thought I'd add a couple of observations: people that own a 7mm-08 seem to love them and look for excuses to shoot them. Observation 2: 7mag is one of the most common...
Forum: Guns
01-09-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,509
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I hesitate to say this but here goes. I feel...

I hesitate to say this but here goes. I feel that if I can't get within about 300 yds of the animal I'm wanting to shoot, I'm not hunting very well. I'd be more concerned about my strategy and...
Forum: Guns
01-03-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,990
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Aaron, I may catch some static over this, but for...

Aaron, I may catch some static over this, but for your first big game rifle you're definitely on the right track considering a .270 or 30-06 (and don't forget the .308) - don't let somebody talk you...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-03-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,518
Posted By Sage of the Sage

One thing I forgot to mention: another aspect...

One thing I forgot to mention: another aspect that drew me in when considering the Ruger American is that, according to the website, it's entirely made in America. I liked the idea of that, just not...
Forum: Guns
01-02-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,990
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Yes, I second the sentiment that you made a good...

Yes, I second the sentiment that you made a good decision by moving from CA to ID. As far as a hunting rifle goes either the .270 or -06 Will be great for your stated purposes. The .270 will be a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-02-2017, 06:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,518
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Yeah, I consider it a mistake for having bought...

Yeah, I consider it a mistake for having bought the rifle. I handled it and dry fired it before I bought it, and had some doubts at the time. I was taken in by the economical aspect and generally...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-01-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,699
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I owned a lever action Marlin .44 mag years ago. ...

I owned a lever action Marlin .44 mag years ago. It was a fun little gun to shoot and hunt with. I just used open sights on it and shot a couple of deer with it. I had no trouble with it. I...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-01-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,518
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Ruger American

I thought I'd go ahead and post a review of the Ruger American; the one I owned briefly was a .308 win. First off, however, I'll admit that my review might not be altogether fair, as the gun I...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-01-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,858
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Pretty much everything I'm interested in hunting...

Pretty much everything I'm interested in hunting is right out my back door here in Montana. I could see going to Alaska - either Alsaka Moose or a great big caribou.

I put in for mountain goat...
Forum: Guns
12-21-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,795
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Although I own and have shot many a critter with...

Although I own and have shot many a critter with a 300 wm I generally tend to recommend away from magnums. They're sexy and all that, but not necessary for most North American game. If you know...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-18-2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Weather can be hyper-bad in the late season in...

Weather can be hyper-bad in the late season in Montana or Wyoming. Where ever you go, just be safe and make sure you have the proper gear for it. Be safe.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-18-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Bear Hunting

Never had any luck at it, but I'm hoping to change that this coming spring. I just seem to run into bears every so often while hunting deer/elk, but things never line up very well for a good shot. ...
Forum: Guns
12-18-2016, 05:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,354
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Let's talk gun cleaning

I had a conversation with a friend recently that left me scratching my head. He told me that all he ever uses on his firearms is synthetic motor oil, for lube and for cleaning. He never uses...
Forum: Guns
12-16-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,556
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Ruger had the rifle for like one day. It's on...

Ruger had the rifle for like one day. It's on its way back now. I called and asked what they'd done to it (if anything). All the guy on the phone could find out was "repaired the muzzle crown". I...
Forum: Guns
12-12-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,039
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Browning X-Bolt or Tikka T3X

So, I sent that Ruger American I've had so much trouble with to the factory. I'm honestly thinking that once I get it back, I may get rid of it and go with something a little higher quality. I'm...
Forum: Guns
12-12-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I had a Howa for a little while in a 25-06. It...

I had a Howa for a little while in a 25-06. It was darn good. I traded it for a lefty 243 for my cross-eye-dominant wife. I honestly kinda miss that flat-shootig, accurate little rifle. Howa...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-05-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,895
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Hard to beat a G43 for a concealed carry gun, but...

Hard to beat a G43 for a concealed carry gun, but I do like the look and feel of the Shield. I understand they come in .45 nowadays too.
Forum: Guns
12-05-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,556
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I called Ruger this morning and the guy I spoke...

I called Ruger this morning and the guy I spoke with said to send it to them. He mailed a box and instructions. Hopefully they'll get it straightened around. I'm not a trusting type, though, and...
Forum: Guns
12-04-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,556
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I've talked to several people about this problem...

I've talked to several people about this problem I'm having. They say similar things, "Really? I have a Ruger American and it shoots great." I'm getting very tired of hearing that.
Forum: Guns
12-04-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,556
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I've looked it over pretty well. I tried the...

I've looked it over pretty well. I tried the paper test - sliding a piece of paper between the barrel and stock for unwanted points of contact (no problems). I've gone over it and tightened screws...
Forum: Guns
12-03-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,556
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Please help me with my Ruger American .308

Before I sling it into the river.

Can't get it to group. I've tried 165 grn Hornady Interlocked, 165grn Fusions, 150grn Hornady SST. Using a lead sled trying to get 100yd groups - the worst...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-30-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,883
Posted By Sage of the Sage

For only one, all-around, general-purpose big...

For only one, all-around, general-purpose big game rifle: 30-06. Any big game animal on the North American continent can be taken with the -06, if you know what you're doing with it.
Forum: Guns
11-30-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,438
Posted By Sage of the Sage

I've never been charged by a bear, but what I do...

I've never been charged by a bear, but what I do believe is true about a gun that will stop a charge is you basically need a panzerfaust. Outside of that, whatever gun you have will not stop a...
Forum: Guns
11-29-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,165
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Trigger is not as crisp as my other rifles, but...

Trigger is not as crisp as my other rifles, but still, I've had worse. I'm able to take out the slack and break the shot w/o causing the crosshairs to jump - dry firing, that is. There's a slight...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-27-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 504
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Factory Ammo for Ruger American .308

I posted this question on the "Guns" forum, but I figured I'd put it on here. Anybody out there with a RAR in .308, what factory ammo does your gun seem to shoot well?

I've had great luck w/...
Forum: Guns
11-27-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,509
Posted By Sage of the Sage

People use them for pretty much the same things. ...

People use them for pretty much the same things. Everything's a trade off. You'll have a little more "reach-out-and-touch-ya" w/ a 7mm, but more energy at those longer ranges w/ the 300. Kind of...
Forum: Guns
11-27-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,082
Posted By Sage of the Sage

My wife and I had great results w/ Horndady...

My wife and I had great results w/ Horndady Interlocked 100grn this year. I shot a whitetail doe and a big mulie doe with them; my wife shot a forkhorn mulie. These were all w/ .243's. Great ammo....
Forum: Guns
11-27-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By Sage of the Sage

If you already own an -06, you own probably the...

If you already own an -06, you own probably the best general purpose big game rifle available. That said, if you just want to buy a new gun and you're thinking bigger game in the Artic, I'd say go...
Forum: Guns
11-27-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,165
Posted By Sage of the Sage

Factory Ammo for Ruger American .308

I was looking for basically 2 things in a new rifle: light weight and accuracy. Everything I read about the Ruger American seemed to draw me in, and I liked the price. So, I bought one, a .308, on...
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