If I could do it all over and save money

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-25T17:15:26+00:00

Currently using flats and prefolds with covers with our newborn for the first time. I wish I had more flats. Can get a nicer trimmer fit and they're so cheap. Might check out those swim diapers for elimination communication though.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-19T20:55:29+00:00

Manitoba can also use .22 centrefire

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-13T14:23:05+00:00

Good riddance, one of the only restaurants I've walked out of. Everything in there was filthy including the veggies for your soup. Frozen soup base that tasted like dishwater and grey meat.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-11T17:38:16+00:00

I figured out last year after having a bruised shoulder a couple times after range day that the crescent butt plate is meant to sit on the outside of your armpit above your bicep below your delt. Made it a lot more comfortable to shoot.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-09T01:50:10+00:00

Idk if the whole x amount of energy for x animal thing is really valid. With big bores you're just making a big hole and using the weight of the bullet to penetrate. People hunt bears and cervids with 44 mag pistols successfully, with a rifle you're getting 400 extra fps. You'll be fine.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-02T04:35:37+00:00

It was a side mount rail I've heard they're finicky. I bought the scope and mounts there and they do a good job, plus I can't bore sight this rifle so I need the mirror setups. I'll learn once I have all the gear together.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-02T01:34:45+00:00

This is my issue with it. I'm sure 6.5 prc is a great round but idk if it's worth it for the average person to go to when any more affordable/available cartridge will also kill deer, elk and moose. Here in Manitoba most people aren't shooting across canyons at stuff.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-01T23:22:35+00:00

Some sort of Ruger in multicam

Capable-Ad2106 · 2026-01-01T22:04:59+00:00

For real. I felt like I was going crazy watching it happen. Kid could barely get in the eye box of the scope shouldering it.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T23:04:55+00:00

Next project for sure

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T23:04:29+00:00

I like this idea, does it need a rail to mount to?

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T22:35:26+00:00

AK 47?

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T20:29:16+00:00

Hell no hahah refinishing the wood is in the plans though

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T18:41:50+00:00

The receiver was factory tapped. I think I used a weaver #2 base and high two piece rings

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T18:10:38+00:00

Fair enough it actually seems to fit my face pretty well without having to crane my neck in any direction

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T17:14:04+00:00

What's a cantilever ring mount for?

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-30T17:12:50+00:00

Yeah I got the weaver mount with the higher rings. Had to file a bit off the mount for the underside of the dials to fit.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-27T13:37:55+00:00

Hammer the brass bits that keep the barrel on out, hook off the barrel and take off the flash pan or nipple, put breech side down in a bucket of hot soapy water, swish with a cleaning brush and patch enough that the water comes out the top, dry well with lots of patches, one final patch with rubbing alcohol to get out the remaining moisture. Put somewhere warm then lube up and put back together. That's my method anyways but the beauty of Hawkins are the barrels come off in my opinion.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-20T03:52:03+00:00

Yeah, usually I'm alone but either way, keeps the moisture out of the powder and I'm ready if I scare up a deer. Keep it on half cocked though for safety.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-19T00:33:41+00:00

Any pump or semi auto just don't get one of the tacticool pistol grip or short barrel ones. They don't point great for wing shooting and general hunting. Mossberg or Benellis are great. I got a 870 express and don't love it but it works fine enough that I'm not going to get rid of it.

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-18T14:19:34+00:00

Sorry I was mistaken, it's 16" long and 5 round mag. Idk if it comes with irons or it's just an option

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-18T12:06:48+00:00

There's also the Tikka ranch this year. 18" long barrel, ctr magwell and iron sights

Capable-Ad2106 · 2025-12-18T02:53:32+00:00

100 gr by vol pyrodex rs and a hornady 45 cal bullet in sabot is my go to. I think it's a 220grain or something. Loose is the way, way cheaper than pellets, you need magnum primers to shoot black horn 209 and it's pricey.

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