Ruger finally released a real lever gun
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Re: Ruger finally released a real lever gun
Dan, I'm giving up on the big stuff. I haven't shot a big bore in three to five years. Two surgeries on the right shoulder and a blown bicep have ended it.
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Re: Ruger finally released a real lever gun
Michael,
At 72 years old, shooting the big stuff is no longer pleasurable. I pretty much stick with the 30-30, 35Rem, 32 WinSpl and 219 Zipper. I don't shoot as much as I used to...maybe 3-4 times a year and maybe only 40-50 rounds per session. I use a SteadyRest weighted with 50# of lead shot. As I mentioned, I'm going to start selling-off the the big stuff. I'll keep my 444S only because it was my first levergun and it's like an old friend.
I hope that all is well with you and yours!
Best,
Dan
At 72 years old, shooting the big stuff is no longer pleasurable. I pretty much stick with the 30-30, 35Rem, 32 WinSpl and 219 Zipper. I don't shoot as much as I used to...maybe 3-4 times a year and maybe only 40-50 rounds per session. I use a SteadyRest weighted with 50# of lead shot. As I mentioned, I'm going to start selling-off the the big stuff. I'll keep my 444S only because it was my first levergun and it's like an old friend.
I hope that all is well with you and yours!
Best,
Dan
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Re: Ruger finally released a real lever gun
I'm sorry to hear that. 9 years ago I had a blown rotator and torn bicep repaired all at once, worker's comp deal. I got lucky and drew one of the top shoulder cutters in the Midwest, who did a fantastic rebuild. Now at 67, I'm beginning to notice the hard-kickers aren't quite as much fun as I pretended they were when I was younger
Take care and heal up my friend.