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Post by markhampton on Jul 17, 2020 12:53:05 GMT -5
It's the shampoo and conditioner
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Post by markhampton on Jul 6, 2020 10:14:24 GMT -5
Thanks David! It would be an honor!
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Post by markhampton on Jul 5, 2020 19:10:43 GMT -5
Thanks Kim! Now if I could only get a bear to cooperate
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Post by markhampton on Jul 3, 2020 6:32:19 GMT -5
Thanks David! I wish you were here to work on that spring -- I'm fully capable of really screwing it up....
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Post by markhampton on Jul 2, 2020 18:36:40 GMT -5
Well, he was definitely ugly and dropping dead in a mud hole didn't help his looks.
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Post by markhampton on Jul 2, 2020 13:35:55 GMT -5
James, Someone who can shoot a revolver well could really do well with this rig. If I could wave my magic wand - the trigger would be around 2 pounds. It's currently at 3 lbs with a crisp, clean break. I would prefer it to be lighter - but I can live with it now.
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Post by markhampton on Jul 2, 2020 6:24:40 GMT -5
Thanks for posting James! When I received the 10 inch FA Model 83 in .44 Mag. back in early spring, I couldn't wait until fall hunting season. My wife and I made a trip to Texas where I took Rio Grande turkey, Texas dall, black Hawaiian ram, and a big, ugly hog. The hog was not your typical wild boar commonly found in Texas but a strain brought in to the ranch. These hogs weighed over 400 pounds.
I was using Hornady factory ammo - 240 gr. XTP. Five shot average in the 10 inch FA ran 1496 fps. The big hog was shot from 50 yards broadside. The bullet entered just behind the shoulder breaking one rib going in, passing through both lungs, breaking one rib going out, and lodged in the hide on the off-side. The recovered bullet looks almost as if it were shot in gelatin, weighing 216 grains.
This is my first octagon barrel and from the aesthetics angle, I like it. With a Leupold 2.5-8x scope, the gun tips the scales at 4.44 pounds. With Hornady's 240 gr. XTP, 100 yard groups fall under 2.5 inches when I do my part. Someone who knows how to shoot revolvers will no doubt deliver better results.
I can't wait for the next opportunity to give this revolver a spin. In the meantime, the FA is off to Rob for some dall sheep grips. After seeing some posted on this site -- well, it tipped me over the edge.
May everyone enjoy a great 4th of July!
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Post by markhampton on May 20, 2020 19:31:04 GMT -5
Prayers for your family - sent.
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Post by markhampton on May 9, 2020 12:31:45 GMT -5
Well done Dick! That's a nice looking revolver!
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Post by markhampton on Apr 28, 2020 13:52:32 GMT -5
The pinned up rocks serve as a country boy's method of corner post. I have some of these on my farm.
The country was beautiful as you can see. We were waiting and watching from above for the bears to come out of the pines and feed. Once we would spot a bear, I'd climb down from the mountain to the bottom of the canyon and try to locate the bruin. I was hoping for an opportunity with the Freedom Arms .44 Mag. After several hours waiting and looking for the bear spotted earlier, I finally climbed back up the mountain -- which reminded me I wasn't 30 years old. While discussing matters with Dick, on two separate occasions -- the bear popped back out right where I'd been waiting. The 406 yard attempt was with an H-S Precision in 270 WSM. The gun is perfectly capable. Pilot error influences miss. At one point, the bear I shot at, sat down on his rear facing us. He had a white chevron on his chest that would have made for an ideal target. The bears won this round - hopefully Dick will return with one of his sons or grandsons and even the score. Again, this was a great hunt and quality time spent with Dick.
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Post by markhampton on Apr 27, 2020 15:41:02 GMT -5
Gents,
Just returned home and catching up. Unfortunately we did not tag a bear but I sure did enjoy a great hunt with Dick. We saw elk, bear, mule deer, antelope, coyote, ect. I had an opportunity one evening from 406 yards and missed. I should tell you the shot was taken from a steep incline - in an unorthodox position, across the canyon but a miss is a miss from any angle. I learned a long time ago you don't necessarily have to tag out to enjoy a great hunt - and this was a great time with a fellow handgunner! For the record - this is not my first unsuccessful hunt (didn't kill) and more than likely it won't be my last. But overall - we enjoyed a great time and I appreciate Dick putting up with me.
I'll tell you a bear story later when I've had time to recover. Well, let's just say when you see a bear step out exactly where you were standing less than an hour before -(twice!) it tends to work on a guy!
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Post by markhampton on Apr 15, 2020 9:05:39 GMT -5
Fowler,
Dick made me sign three contracts witnessed by notary public -- stating I must use a revolver. Most people couldn't read the fine print at the bottom however -- "if said bear is beyond 125 yards, a single-shot may/shall be employed."
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Post by markhampton on Apr 15, 2020 7:44:43 GMT -5
There will be stories -- some of which may have a sliver of truth
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Post by markhampton on Mar 13, 2020 18:21:55 GMT -5
James, Nice XP and a very good cartridge for deer-sized critters -- including hogs. I've taken a fair number of animals with Nosler's 120 gr. BT. Have shot the 260 in Encores, MOA Maximum, and currently an H-S Precision. Karen kills deer with her Encore every year. I think you will enjoy it. Good luck
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Post by markhampton on Dec 30, 2019 16:59:39 GMT -5
Congrats all around! Nice looking revolver to boot!
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