Major forest fire in Fort Mac

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  1. nate980

    nate980 Road Train Member

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    Remington 700 SPS tactical with a vortex scope
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  3. nate980

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    Yea doesn't work so well lol.
     
  4. AModelCat

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    Nice.

    My main rifle is a .22 magnum w/scope. Bullets are relatively cheap at 25-30 cents a bullet. I don't hunt so I just punch paper with it. My main shotgun is an old 870 Wingmaster with the longest available barrel. Not sure what the choke is but at about 10-15' its pattern is about the size of grapefruit. Direct hit on a close skeet will vapourize it :biggrin_2559:
     
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    @tommymonza I see your point. I used to be afraid of guns until I got my restricted PAL. Now its something I love doing in my spare time. I look at firearms as a tool that can be a lot of fun if used responsibly. The biggest issue IMO is untreated mental illness. I think in terms of public safety the government would be much better off spending the money wasted on BS gun legislation to help treat mental illness.
     
  6. Snoopycda

    Snoopycda Medium Load Member

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    You would have to be fast on the trigger for sure!
    Here is a tip: If you want your SKS to shoot smaller groups, stand closer to the target.
     
  7. AModelCat

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    Sometimes I'll set some clays up at the 50 and 100 yard marks and see if I can hit them. 50's got too easy with a scope but 100 yard is a bit of a challenge with a light .22 bullet outdoors with wind.
     
  8. tommymonza

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    I can see where skeet shooting could be fun. Older brother was into guns and we shot a few clays back in the day.

    Doesn't take a gun for a. Net ally unstable person to kill. Look at tat guy with the knife the other day.
     
  9. Snoopycda

    Snoopycda Medium Load Member

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    Sometimes it's treated mental illness!
    Doctors will prescribe medication on a verbal 5 minute interview, then prescribe mind altering drugs for someone depressed because they lost a pet!
    Whatever happened to beer and your buddies shoulder as a form of medication?
     
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  10. magoo68

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    Mental illness as a defense seems popular awhile back up here in manitobia a guy on the greyhound cut a kids head off and was eating chunks of meat ..they said he forgot to take his meds now he's back on the street because he hasn't had a issue if he stays on his medication .. I guess if he slips off his meds again the doctors will treat him again if he kills Strange world nowadays
     
  11. AModelCat

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    I remember that. I was hoping they'd have locked him up permanently. He's just as twisted as that guy who killed 2 families in the BC interior 30 years ago. That guy is eligible for parole every 2 years but he gets denied every time because half the province signs a petition to keep him locked away.
     
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