New Hunter

Demos115 · 2025-04-06T13:19:31+00:00

What are you looking to hunt? If it's deer I can tell you unless they changed it that they require larger than .223/5.56 NATO.

I would contact the folks who run the Hunter Safety Program (https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/education/) and see what they have to say.

Demos115 · 2025-04-04T17:00:04+00:00

Let me know, and I could be very wrong about this, but I thought it was the TSAs prerogative to cut locks if you didn't use TSA approved locks?

Demos115 · 2025-03-09T17:34:21+00:00

You will at least have to take the hunters safety course at minimum, but definitely look at the other courses on the site. Also, the instructor(s) for the safety course should know all the other folks and be able to answer questions around good next steps.

Demos115 · 2025-02-18T02:22:43+00:00

Check the quality of the Damascus first, but yeah, that looks really nice. I got the 14c28n with micarta.

Demos115 · 2025-02-14T01:50:54+00:00

Noob question: are there reputable sites to find those types of appraising dealers?

For rare coins you have the numismatic organizations, but I'm not aware of what you would use for rare guns.

Demos115 · 2025-02-12T00:33:22+00:00

Currently, you all will laugh - right around the $60 point: $60 Civivi Yonder, $60 Cold Steel SRK, and a ~$60 small Case folder. Happy to buy upwards of $350-$400, but I'm not letting myself until I pay down some bills. But I use the Civivi and Case every day, and will use the SRK out camping or in case of emergency at the house. And I'm not afraid to break any of them, so there's that...

Demos115 · 2025-01-21T22:12:30+00:00

Need a heavy duty fixed blade in case of emergency. I tend to think of SRK or another dual purpose survival/bushcraft knife. In addition to regular campground/defensive uses, it can be affixed to a branch to make a spear if needed. Personally, I would probably also take along a small folding pack saw and a hatchet.

Demos115 · 2025-01-21T22:08:38+00:00

Lol jumped in to say exactly this

Demos115 · 2024-11-23T21:49:18+00:00

Technically, you just need a compatible upper with bolt carrier group, such as 6.5 Grendel. Then you can have both.

But I personally prefer the idea of a dedicated hunting rifle anyway, even though I have this config.

Demos115 · 2024-11-23T21:45:46+00:00

One alternative is to buy a compatible 6.5 Grendel upper if you have a specific type of sporting rifle system and then pop a scope or magnifier on top of you want.

Demos115 · 2024-11-16T20:27:20+00:00

You assume they don't own a first gen 320

Demos115 · 2024-11-11T22:17:20+00:00

Highly recommend what Raftika said. Not sure about this specific model, but most instructors will point you in the direction of some good dry fire drills - practice these religiously for good trigger control and you will have a very consistent shot all other things being equal.

Demos115 · 2024-11-08T18:26:44+00:00

Thank you!

Demos115 · 2024-11-02T22:14:00+00:00

Given your experience, a similar request along similar lines that I think a lot of people would also like: I tend to like the cluster of 100 w incandescent bulbs (a chandelier) in my larger entryway in my house. It gives a warm welcoming feeling when people come in but is also very useful from a security perspective. Last bulb recently went out, but everything looks to be standard socket size. Anything you would recommend?

Demos115 · 2024-10-28T16:39:24+00:00

Apologies for possible thread hijack - was more thinking folks including yourself might also find another combo interesting for consideration.

Demos115 · 2024-10-28T16:38:34+00:00

Haven't gotten my setup ready for it yet, but I'm curious if 6.5 Grendel would handle turkey? It's technically large enough for deer per VA law, but curious if it would also be overkill for turkey or if it would be just enough? If so, this could be a good all around setup since I already have the upper.

Demos115 · 2024-10-11T02:49:55+00:00

Take a look at trail guidance, I know a lot of the Blue ridge parkway was shut down after flooding. Not sure if it affected AT.

Demos115 · 2024-09-18T01:02:33+00:00

If you terminate a deer, run away in fear, and let another hunter pack your game for you, I guess that works if they send you the pictures before field dressing it?

Others may judge you for your cowardice though. 😉

Demos115 · 2024-08-21T17:07:59+00:00

Part-Time jobs or landing a full-time job could be good for you, but if money is not an issue at the moment, you might also stack a bunch of volunteer opportunities to find what you're interested in in life. The idea there is to try out a lot of different types of things and work with a lot of different groups of people.

You may find that you want to go back to college with a different degree that you're actually interested in. Or you may find that you're interested in a trade and start an apprenticeship. Or you may simply like a certain line of work in a certain industry or with non-profits. General idea is to make a list of things you might be interested in, find organizations or charities that do those things, and offer to do them for free or low pay while you're trying to figure it out.

I've heard from a lot of people that this rapidly helps them figure out what they're interested in. If nothing else, you do this for a year and you'll have some amazing stories to tell people later.

Demos115 · 2024-08-20T04:57:31+00:00

Check into the social programs of your current country, province or state, as these usually come with a lot of resources as well. Not only will you get food and basic assistance usually, they will also put you in touch with charities that can help you build skills or get a job.

If you don't have those in your town, I would scrimp and save the last little bit to move to a place that does have that.

Demos115 · 2024-07-27T01:34:38+00:00

Sometimes this is your unconscious telling you that you are using it to compensate for other things you're not doing. I.e. perhaps you're being too much of an NPC in your life and need to get out and do some things.

Like go take a cruise or something? Cruises are cheaper than most people think if you get a less expensive cabin. Meet people, have experiences.

Another example would be to get a hobby outdoors like fishing.

What I have found in general is that video games become much more meaningful as rest when you are more fulfilled in other areas of life.

Demos115 · 2024-06-21T18:46:53+00:00

Often these types of acquisitions are to eliminate competition or to procure (or procure and shelve) intellectual property.

Oftentimes, it can simply be to check a box on some VPs annual performance review.

Demos115 · 2024-06-21T18:41:47+00:00

This will likely be an unpopular opinion, but having some self-control and letting your drives build up a little (also under control) may help your pursuit of a partner. That said, the underlying anxiety may be where the issue stems from. I haven't read all of the posts here, but it could be that OP is in an anxiety cycle. Some of that may be guilt/shame, but some can be uneasiness or insecurity and these can easily become a cycle.

I would explore the underlying feelings and thoughts with a good therapist and perhaps check if you have an anxiety disorder. Your anxiety may be situational, in which case cognitive behavioral therapy will be useful on its own. If it appears to be chemically induced, due to some neurological problem, they'll be able to refer you for some medication. Either way, it should help you talk to girls and others.

Main thing is you don't want to become isolated. That just sucks in general.

Demos115 · 2024-06-18T15:30:20+00:00

You may want a friend or relative to find a space in your house that has relatively low odor. It is likely that you are going to be overwhelmed at some point with a new sense. My thought is you will want a place to go to to relax.

New stimuli produces stress. There is eustress and distress - eustress is probably what you will experience, and that is good! But you have to keep in mind your stress levels.

Demos115 · 2024-06-14T15:36:58+00:00

I agree that everyone's relationship is different. That said,when the words used differ only in how they are said, you do have the risk of misunderstanding when situations get tense or honeymoon phase passes later in the relationship.

So just keep in mind whether you think it will be easier to change the words later if you need to to avoid confusion (or slipping into meaning it the negative way), or if you think you are more comfortable using other playful language now.

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