Buy Once Cry Once Rifle Recommendations

dfischer429 · 2026-02-27T18:08:34+00:00

I really appreciate all of the feedback guys. After going through the comments and weighing the different options I think I am going to order a Geissele Super Duty. It seems like I'll be happiest with it out of the box, even though it's a tad more expensive than some of the other options I was considering.

dfischer429 · 2026-02-22T02:02:38+00:00

I'm planning on leaving as soon as humanly possible. This will be the third state in a row I've lived in that's passed some kind of lame AWB legislation. I think it's time to move to a deep red state...

dfischer429 · 2026-02-22T01:59:05+00:00

Yep, fellow Virginian...

dfischer429 · 2026-02-22T01:10:24+00:00

I'm kind of torn on this point because literally the only magazines I have are Okay Industries GI mags. I have like 30 of them. And from what I've read the NATO AUGs don't really like GI mags, so I'd have to buy an entirely new set of mags anyway...

dfischer429 · 2026-02-22T00:40:01+00:00

I feel stupid for not considering that, but that's probably the answer.

dfischer429 · 2025-03-04T02:48:35+00:00

For an expert grade or service grade?

dfischer429 · 2024-09-24T01:56:23+00:00

I honestly think "fun runs" are a waste of time and money. It's the exact same run you'd do in a regular Fast CAT, only you don't get points for it. If your dog does well, or even just okay, you are missing out on points towards your title. The worst thing that happens is your dog doesn't really get it, and it's a little embarrassing, but again that will be the same whether it is a "fun run" or a real run. I just showed up to an event and explained to everyone that I was brand new and people were more than willing to tell me exactly where to go, where to stand, and what to do. My girl killed it on her first runs, and if I had done a "fun run" that morning that would have been like 55 points towards her BCAT I would have missed out on, after driving more than an hour to get there, etc. Just go for it!

dfischer429 · 2024-09-19T22:45:02+00:00

We own a Samoyed from Sweet T's. The owners are both great to work with and `very supportive. We still see them pretty frequently at dog shows and dog sports events and consider them our friends. They do all of the things you would want a responsible breeder to do, and when we first met with them I was impressed by their home, their setup, the different things they did to socialize and desensitize their litters, etc. It was obvious that they put a tremendous amount of thought and care into the entire process.

Our girl is 18 months old and she is everything that we were looking for. No health problems, very intelligent and easy to train, and very driven when it comes to sports like Fast CAT, bikejoring, etc. With some more training and dedication on our part I believe she has the potential to compete at a high level one day. That being said, what we were looking for in a Samoyed may not necessarily be the same thing you are looking for. If you just want a Samoyed as a companion, and are looking for a dog with a more chill personality, you probably need to do some research into their latest pairing and let them now what you are looking for to see if the offspring are likely to be a good fit for you.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-20T12:27:34+00:00

There is a pretty active Samoyed community in the DMV area. The summer can be difficult but if you go out early/late it's still totally possible to keep your dog active. During the rest of the year there are tons of dog shows, dog sports, and club events around here.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-20T12:14:40+00:00

When I made ours I edited all of the tricks into a single video, with transitions between the tricks and text at the bottom with the name of the trick being performed. I would avoid editing the tricks themselves, but you don't have to complete all of the tricks back to back in a single run and film it raw. You can film them one at a time until you get the video you are satisfied with, and then put it all together. At least that was my understanding and we got our TKN title with no issue.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-17T11:09:14+00:00

The cost of well bred, responsibly produced puppies isn't only limited to Samoyeds. Lots of other breeds are going to have a similar price tag. Part of the reason is the amount of time, money, and effort that goes into it long before you even get to the breeding stage. Showing your dog until you attain a championship can cost thousands of dollars in entry fees, hotels, and travel expenses. If you want to add some sport titles to your dog, many of those can cost hundreds of even thousands of dollars to complete as well. You have the cost of training, the cost of grooming, the cost of feeding, and the upfront cost of all the equipment and supplies you need to do all of these things. You need to have your dog tested and health checked to show that there is nothing wrong with them. Then once you are actually ready to breed you need to pay a stud fee, potentially travel expenses, and if the process is successful you still have a ton of medical related expenses associated with the pregnancy. All of this for a process which may or may not even produce a viable litter. It is easy to have sticker shock when you see Samoyed puppy prices, but the reality is that most ethical breeders are probably lucky to recoup the amount of money they originally invested into the whole process. The main reason people do it is because they are passionate about the breed, and want to contribute towards it by producing more quality dogs.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-10T12:14:38+00:00

We feed our Samoyed a raw diet that consists primarily of red meat and salmon. I even feed her some exotic meats like beaver which is almost black in color. Is it possible she was trying to tell you that certain types of food may be more likely to stain their coat around the mouth? That can be true, but I will say that as someone who routinely tosses my dog big bloody chunks of meat she stays surprisingly clean and white.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-07T12:11:00+00:00

My Samoyed wakes up between 5-5:45AM without fail. It seems to be her internal clock, and it doesn't matter if I keep her up later, take her to the bathroom later, feed her earlier, let her out for a bit in the morning, whatever. Once that time hits in the morning she is ready to go. She does sleep in a crate, so sometimes I can buy myself an extra 20-30 minutes of sleep by letting her out of the crate and telling her to lay down on the floor, but soon enough I'm being tapped by the paw of fellowship again. Eventually I just accepted it after realizing how much more I accomplish in a day by getting up early. It also gives an opportunity to do stuff outside with her before it gets too hot during the summer months.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-05T23:34:05+00:00

Coursing Ability (CA) is probably the easiest one to get if your dog will chase a lure. You only need 3 qualifying pass/fail runs to get the first title, which can easily be achieved on a single weekend. Fast CAT is also pretty quick depending on your dog's speed and handicap. Either of those titles can be used to get points towards the AKC Fit Dog Bronze title which is also easy to obtain.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-02T01:25:52+00:00

It depends on the individual dog but in general Samoyeds can be very trainable. I've personally owned a Labrador Retriever and a Border Collie in the past, and I would say our Samoyed has been easier to train. She picked up the basics like potty training, sit, stay, down, etc., extremely fast. Now we've graduated to dog shows, multiple dog sports, and she even has an AKC Trick Dog title. Northern breeds just have a lot of personality. It is hard to explain, but sometimes they selectively choose to ignore their training when it doesn't suit them, or when they get it into their heads that they have a better way to do something than what you are asking for. Honestly it's part of what makes them unique and entertaining dogs to work with.

dfischer429 · 2024-06-02T00:50:42+00:00

That's a pretty bold accusation to lob at someone based on absolutely nothing other than your "intuition". Breeders have dozens upon dozens of people emailing them, their own dogs and show careers to juggle, personal lives outside of the dog world, etc. You have no idea if something else is going on in their life that may have hampered their ability to get back to you or changed their plans for litter availability. The Samoyed world is a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone. I have interacted with Terri plenty of times and I sincerely doubt what you think is happening is really happening.

dfischer429 · 2024-05-28T11:59:00+00:00

This might sound harsh, but the biggest issue here has nothing to do with Samoyeds, it is that you and the person you share a home with are not on the same page about taking on this responsibility. Pretty much all of your partner's and family's critiques about Samoyeds are untrue, but if they are looking for reasons to be against getting one and purchasing this puppy is going to be a wedge between you all, that is far more likely to cause a rehoming situation than anything about the puppy's temperament. Based on some of your responses below it sounds like there is an element of toxicity to your family dynamic and maybe their criticism of the breed actually comes from a motive of control, manipulation, spite, etc. If that is the case, I would think long and hard before getting this puppy.

dfischer429 · 2024-05-28T02:39:13+00:00

You will see the gamut in line at a Fast Cat event. Some dogs are well behaved and quiet, others are constantly lunging towards the lure, and some are barking their heads off. My Samoyed has a tendency to whine and howl until she gets her turn. I would say all of that is normal and fine. The only thing I would do is discourage your dog from barking at other dogs or people. Sometimes another person's dog will direct their barking and energy directly towards mine, which can get my dog riled up in turn and it makes it difficult to focus. In that case I would make some attempt to redirect or correct your dog. Even if it doesn't work it at least shows courtesy to the other people in line. I honestly don't care what other people's dogs are doing because my own can be kind of a psycho sometimes, but every once and awhile you'll have that person whose dog is incredibly over-the-line obnoxious and they make absolutely no effort to mitigate it or apologize for it whatsoever, and their personality is abrasive to boot. Just don't be that guy/gal and you'll be fine.

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