Posts by Aaron Proffitt

Quote from John Hanson

Aaron,

this is my BSF from Germany. Incredible accuracy and I kill rabbits with it all the time. I found this gun in a military surplus store and the guys had no idea what it was. I got for $150. It is the most powerful air gun I have ever shot. I have no idea what the FPS is on it. The gun is not even made anymore.

You are certainly correct about the Europeans knowing their shit about airguns!

I like those German springers, John. Fun to shoot .

Check out this bad boy from the UK... it's a AA S410 .177 cal. with a lamping set-up . The craftsmanship on AA guns are incredible.

The other two are .45 and .50 cal. air rifles made in Korea .

Quote from Dan

Aaron, how much does a good air rifle cost? What is the range for a rabbit size animal? Do you have to hit it somewhere specific to kill it? How much noise does it make, can it be used without alerting the neighbors? Can used ones come with problems? Thanks and sorry for the derail John.

That one there is like $140 . I'd say out to about 40-50 yards you'll be good. Most of those were at 20 yards or less. I try to hit them in the head/neck, but one of 'em I hit in the heart/lungs and he was still out PDQ .

And yeah, you should be able to use it without worrying the neighbors much. I mean a hunting power air rifle is louder than a kids BB gun...but still pretty quiet.

I had so much fun the other nght I am going to look into some of the PCP's from Europe . England has building them down to a science.

Speaking of bunny wackers...I went out the other afternoon and used my Beeman air rifle. Had a ton of fun... and got bunny meat to boot.:) Sometimes it's the simple outings that are a blast.

Quote from Dan

It's not comparable to anything, but nothing to do with fish. As with everything it depends on how you cook it. The idea is definitely to make it taste like something else. Once you get used to it, it's like any other meat that you know will feed you. I find sheep meat to be much more difficult to get used to.

Sheep are good ...has to be cooked rare, though.

Quote from oto

I could stay there for 6 months at a time!

no, I didn't, but I had some opportunities to do so and always wimped out, not big on trying new foods. what does it taste like?

I'm going back next year, so I'll give it a try.

Go to the turtle farm and try it there...plus they have some little Brit bartenders there.

Anyway, it's cooked in a broth with veggies and tastes ....wait for it... like chicken but a veal like texture. 'Licious

Quote from Dan

Aaron, what is the meaning of your Avatar? I know the star trek characters.

No significance...they are supposed to be dancing around via "Night at the Roxbury" ...but their not.

It's a good rifle ...stable stock platform, well bedded , and has Accu-triggers that are very adjustable. Savage is a good company and stands behind it's rifles. Plus, they aren't so expensive that you feel like you were ass raped walking out of the store with it.

.270 is a great round to boot. It's been around a long time cause it's proven. Might be a tad light should you ever wanna go after elk...but even then if you're shooting is spot on , a good solid elk load can be worked up.

Go for it.

I loved the Grand Caymans,too, Oto . Awesome place...

You try any sea turtle while you were there ? Stuff is damn good.

Quote from seaweed

I dont know what you like. I'd say those guns are way overkill.

I haven't hunted before but if I did I don't think I'd use a scope. For hogs I'd use the .45 pistol, deer I'd use the little black one, a .40 S&W pistol round.

When I started all my guns had scopes, now none of them do unless they only accept scopes. The scopes get boring after a while.

Very bad idea in the deer advice department....if you guys have any questions feel free to contact me.

Good for you ,Alan ... get out and enjoy the wild places whether it be beneath the waves or on terra firma. And get prepared for images that will stay in your mind on long after the others have faded. I can still remember smells of hunts that occured over twenty years ago . In the words of Dr, Seuss "Oh ...The Places You'll Go !".

Most importantly , have fun and be safe.

I hadn't ever really thought about it like that...

Quote from psychobilly

When I lived in Texas, we used to fish Bob Hall pier for sharks and we would carry the ingredients so we could make ceviche right there on the pier. Blacktip or a small hammer make very good ceviche, great with white corn tortilla chips.:)

I like this guy more and more....

Haven't had a chance to watch it,yet...is the vid in Spanish ?

Holy crap...talk about vintage. Thanks Tono.

Boats, motorcycles and horses ...if you have any of those, a chick's going to wanna ride.

I just use a small O-ring that's just a bit larger than the diameter of the shaft ....just slide it over the point and then over the flopper . Holds the wings down until you hit a fish , thenthe O-ring slides up and the wings deploy. Got the idea after looking at mechanical bowhunting broadheads.

Welcome ,Steve .

Dan,

Things are fixing to go to shit now that you've let a Jarhead in. They just come in and either blow it up, shoot it up or knock it up and leave.

Ya know if you were to put a Marine in a padded room with just two ball bearings , in an hour he'd have broken one and lost the other. It's true.I've seen it.:)

Welcome to the gang, Mark. A little inter-service rivalry there. Maritime Expeditionary Security Det. 132 outta San Diego,USN (R). 14 down, 6 more to go.

Pretty good bunch here. Hell,I like 'em. So, come on in and try not to break anything.:)

Aaron

And with my last post, I had to bid the lovely Camille 'adieu'. She's a freak...

Good for you !! Get out and have fun...