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Post by Encore64 on Jul 27, 2022 15:57:32 GMT -5
You never mentioned how old you are? Not many "Young" people on here...
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pleadthe2nd
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Post by pleadthe2nd on Jul 27, 2022 16:15:40 GMT -5
Hello, and welcome, at 46, I'm probably one of the young ones on this fine forum, but it's all just numbers
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Post by bushog on Jul 27, 2022 16:24:40 GMT -5
Welcome….mostly old souls here no matter the age….
So, 12 month backlog on FAs?
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Post by pacecars on Jul 27, 2022 16:32:05 GMT -5
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Post by cmillard on Jul 27, 2022 16:43:14 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by potatojudge on Jul 27, 2022 16:57:24 GMT -5
Welcome, and congrats on surviving the bypass. I'd imagine you have a lot of good years ahead of you post repair.
If you're just shooting from the bench, a 10 or 12x Burris pistol scope might do the trick, as would something like a leupold fixed 20x rifle scope. I like that 2.5-8 on hunting pistols where low power quick shots might be needed, but from the bench variability may not be so helpful.
The 97 is one of my favorite platforms, and for a sub 100 yard paper puncher it makes a ton of sense in 22LR.
I have black and white micarta, and the black at least doesn't show grime. Of course, a magic eraser cleans the white up to like new anyway.
Lots of single shot guys here too. I like Low Walls for the weight savings, but enjoy High Walls as well. The Stevens falling block 22, Favorite I think it is, is a nice little takedown rifle as well that really deserves to be shot more.
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Post by pacecars on Jul 27, 2022 17:29:03 GMT -5
I do like single shots but I am a Sharps guy, mostly Shilohs. I would love a Ballard Pacific though
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Post by taffin on Jul 27, 2022 19:21:21 GMT -5
You never mentioned how old you are? Not many "Young" people on here... Just turned 65. It's funny. When I retired I told my 90 year old neighbor that I got out of there just in time. I was just about to get old. He just looked at me real funny. Little did I know that "I was just about to get old". The joke was on me You were born when I graduated from high school. So from my perspective you are still extremely young.
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 27, 2022 19:36:25 GMT -5
Yep! when you survive an ordeal like that its time to enjoy each day to the fullest shoot a bit daily and enjoy a Great cup of coffee while your at it..4 years ago I took a ride on life flight!!.
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Post by drycreek on Jul 27, 2022 20:39:15 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Sir ! The FA is a great choice, they are a finely built revolver. I only have one myself, mostly because it was a bargain and I couldn’t pass it up. I’m mostly a Ruger guy when it comes to sixguns. I’m old enough to know better myself at 75, and I’ve had the heart attack but minus the surgery. Whatever time we have left on this earth, let’s use it up shooting, buying, reading about, and fondling good sixguns !
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Post by bigbore5 on Jul 27, 2022 21:27:27 GMT -5
Had two "minor" heart attacks 3 months ago. Been dealing with congestive heart failure for over a year now. I'm getting better everyday. Thing to remember is know what your limits, but push yourself to do all you can do inside of them.
I can't wait to get back to work, but not ready just yet. I try to enjoy every day now and not worry so much little things.
I love the grandkids, guns, my old cars and Harleys. Everything else is just water flowing on by.
I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
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Post by contender on Jul 27, 2022 21:34:56 GMT -5
Welcome! I just turned 64 myself,, so you aren't "old" in my book. Congrats on your successful surgery,, and well wishes for a speedy & GOOD recovery.
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Post by reflex264 on Jul 28, 2022 7:16:26 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
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Post by bula on Jul 28, 2022 8:06:52 GMT -5
Gonna fit right in. Welcome ! I'm a few months behind Contender. Dings, bangs an arthritis has slowed me. Wife is best cook on either side of family and her cooking has caught up with me lately. Whole days of chasing grouse, or wading after steelhead are half days now. Not complaining, done most of what I wanted, many smiles in the bank. Will collect more, but carefully.
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Post by bradshaw on Jul 28, 2022 8:32:05 GMT -5
“....a lot of people saying the match chamber was more trouble than it's worth in Freedom Arm's 22's but I want a match chamber in everything.” ----gettinold
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Unless the mountain of .22LR you’ve accumulated over the years is match, why limit yourself to match ammo in a Freedom Arms? Unless you’re obsessed with rimfire silhouette and shooting for the podium----remember there’s no artificial rest allowed in any category----I’d opt for chambers that don’t require thumbustin’ to load. David Bradshaw
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