Shooting

[BoogieWoogie]

I didn't see anything about this in any earlier posts (of course, that could be contributed to laziness for not looking very hard), but I was wondering if any of y'all are avid shooting types. Me, I like hunting, fishing, and all kinda other outdoor stuff, but I most enjoy going out and shooting handguns with the family. If you're into this kinda stuff, what's your favorite guns/calibers?

[stonewall]

I am not a real big shooter, it gets too expensive, but my gun of choice is my dad's S&W Model 66 357 Mag. It was his Ga. State Patrol service revolver. I also like my Super Blackhawk 44 Mag.

[BoogieWoogie]

Yeah, it can be an expensive hobby, which is why I'm thinking of getting into handloading. Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I'm gonna try out one of those Super Blackhawks this weekend; mostly, though, I stick with my Taurus Model 66 .357 magnum, or my Ruger Single-Six, because there is almost no cheaper entertainment than .22 long rifle rounds.

[Bocephusfan07]

I like shooting .22's and 9mm's. I just got a New Ruger 9MM for Christmas and can't wait to shoot it this summer. I also shoot regular guns like my 20 Gauge, 4-10, and Muzzleloader. I hunt Deer and Squirrel and love to Fish all summer long. My dad also has a decent amount of guns and a pretty sweet 9mm.

[Bob Terry]

My favorite is an old model S&W Model 29, in 44 Mag, with a 6-1/2" bbl.(Dirty Harry)Have shot it for many years and carried in for protection in a shoulder holster. There are many good hand loads for this. It is a good handgun for hunting also. I have an old model Ruger 44 Carbine that is great to carry in the field. Rifle for long shots and handgun for under 75 yards. I cast my own bullets for years, but have slacked off as the years passed. The revolver is good for bowling pin matches also.

[stonewall]

:D :D

[BoogieWoogie]

My favorite is an old model S&W Model 29, in 44 Mag, with a 6-1/2" bbl.(Dirty Harry)Have shot it for many years and carried in for protection in a shoulder holster. There are many good hand loads for this. It is a good handgun for hunting also. I have an old model Ruger 44 Carbine that is great to carry in the field. Rifle for long shots and handgun for under 75 yards. I cast my own bullets for years, but have slacked off as the years passed. The revolver is good for bowling pin matches also.

I've been looking for a Model 29 lately, wouldn't mind buying a used one, but people tend to hang onto them things.

[bocephus440]

i prefer my virginian dragoon magnum 44 with 6 240S but sence its kinda costly to shoot i like my ruger p89 for plinking.

[MWM]

I really don't go shooting for fun at the range very often, but I do like to hunt a lot. I like my Ruger 357 magnum revolver, although I rarely shoot it. I'm more into my shotguns and rifles.

[ruger man]

shooting has got costly lately.i have a hammerless ruger,i enjoy shooting,also shoot a colt 9 mm and a cowboy style 22 revolver.like shooting my 45,but the ammo is very high for it.

[MWM]

Yes it's a lot more economical to shoot 22 pistols and rifles, if you are just shooting for fun. :smile:

[Angeleyes]

i've always wanted to learn how to fire a gun.
some friends of mine, her and her husband, do the shooting range.
they don't hunt, but it got me thinking about going to the range for
fun. my husband won't let me though -- he won't allow me to own
a gun.

[MWM]

i've always wanted to learn how to fire a gun.
some friends of mine, her and her husband, do the shooting range.
they don't hunt, but it got me thinking about going to the range for
fun. my husband won't let me though -- he won't allow me to own
a gun.


Guns are not for everyone. However, I think YOU would enjoy shooting. As much as you love the outdoors, I know you would. Believe it or not, many women are good at shooting. I took a riflery class in college, and you would not believe how good some of these women shot. However, if you are serious about going to the rifle range, I would definately suggest either taking a class or at least make sure who ever is teaching you is very familiar with guns and gun safety. You need to be very comfortable with the gun that you will be shooting. Also, at home, your guns must be kept in a safe place out of children's reach, because as you know they can be very dangerous. But, i do think it is a very fun sport. :D

[Angeleyes]

i know all about gun safety, where to keep them if you have
children, i've handled a gun before, blah blah..... it's just
that my husband doesn't believe in hunting and i just want to go
to a gun range. i should have been more clearer in my previous
post. i have shot a rifle with my brothers growing up,
but not a handgun. the rifle range would be fun though.

[MWM]

I can't see any harm in going to the range. It's not like your going hunting. All of the animals will love you for that, as they will still be safe in their natural environment. :lol: However, I can't even explain to you how satisfying it is to introduce a youth to hunting, but that's a completely different subject.

[Angeleyes]

Thanks for that. You seemed to know that I don't like shooting
animals. I'll eat them, so I can officially call myself a hyprocrit :lol:
I would love to take my son to the rifle range --- it's a thought. Thanks
for the advice. :D

[MWM]

Thanks for that. You seemed to know that I don't like shooting
animals. I'll eat them, so I can officially call myself a hyprocrit :lol:
I would love to take my son to the rifle range --- it's a thought. Thanks
for the advice. :D



I'm sure your son would love that too. :D

[CorsicanRedneck]

How the hell did I miss that post! :shock:
I just love shooting. I hit the desert whenever I get a chance!

[CorsicanRedneck]

:razz:

[BoogieWoogie]

Corsican, I checked out your pics, and I was wondering what you think of the Remington 870 shotgun...I've seen them, and thought one might be a nice addition to my collection. I also saw somebody had a Ruger GP100 .357 magnum...my brother has one, and as good quality as Ruger firearms are, I just don't think they stand up to the Smith and Wesson .357s me and my dad have.

[CorsicanRedneck]

The 870 is a great shotgun for a few reasons at least. It's very simple mechanic, which means it doesn't break or jam shells easily. Though, you have to know that you shouldn't use the Winchester shotshells in it. They do get stuck half of the time. I'm using the Federal from Walmart. They're cheap and work just great.

I did shoot a S&W .357 in the past. It's a great gun. But I'm very pleased with the GP100. It's a heavy revolver, little recoil and great accuracy. I can hit a clay pigeon at 100 yards with it. I'm firing this bad boy almost every week-end. It's very well build and it still fires the same from day one. I know that the S&W is a great revolver as well. I can only talk about the Ruger since I shoot it so often.

[BoogieWoogie]

Do you reload any? I got a Dillon Square Deal-B progressive this summer, and have had a whole heckuva lot of fun reloading 38 special rounds for myself and my family. Doesn't make me feel guilty for going out back and shooting a couple hundred rounds at a time.

[CorsicanRedneck]

It's been a long time I'm telling myself I need to buy one of those. I need to find one that can reload different calibers. Those get expensive, but I need to go buy me one.
I usually shoot 300 to 400 rounds and go out there 2 to 4 times a month! :shock:

[BoogieWoogie]

Well, I can only speak from personal experience, but my Dillon was well worth it; if you've got a lot of brass sitting around, that's even better, because brass is the most expensive part of reloading. Average cost for me is about $4 for a box of 50 .38 Special cartridges. RCBS makes some excellent single stage reloaders, but you might as well go for the progressives; to me, they're a lot easier to operate, although they're a little bit more expensive, and you usually have to buy a particular brand of loading die for those machines.

[CorsicanRedneck]

PS: For anyone looking into a cheaper way to shoot, check out http://www.cheaperthandirt.com
I buy my ammos there, it's cheaper and they deliver it right at my door. Though, don't buy cheap shotshells there. I myself get 12 ga. Federal shotshells at Walmart for target practice.