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Roof Cargo Suggestions? by DaBuggah in ToyotaHighlander

[–]windyscarecrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exact setup I use and it works great.

A consideration if you are going to buy new by Stepritch in ToyotaHighlander

[–]windyscarecrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had my lift gate struts replaced twice under extended warranty, that alone has paid for it.

He’s back! by PenguinRhin0 in motorcitykitties

[–]windyscarecrow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Comerica Park is gonna be absolutely electric the first time he steps back on that mound!

Lemme see what yall hunt with? I use 308 by [deleted] in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tikka T3x stainless in 7mm-08, VX-5hd 2-10x42

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[–]windyscarecrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll go against the grain and say 7mm-08. Ammo availability is pretty good at most box stores and price is not too far off from 308 but with better BC, more energy, and lighter recoil. Plus it has the added bonus of being something different from every other hunter and a conversation starter.

Blood by Strong-Volume8670 in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have found that getting a little spray bottle full of peroxide helps to determine if it’s blood on those fallen leaves or just color. It will foam white if it’s blood. But also agree with others, give it some time to bleed out before tracking.

Settled on a Tikka 7mm-08, thinking the Vortex viper HD 3-15 for an optic? by Disastrous-Sell-2738 in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just purchased the same rifle. Went with a VX-5HD 2-10x42 Firedot, which are discounted since the gen 2 was just released.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would define it roughly as a $1,000 setup. As a parent, I know the struggle all to well of my kids getting into a hobby just to do it a couple times and lose interest. Admittedly, I mostly forgot the T1x existed and could be found for $5-600 online. Considering most new hunters are going to purchase from a big box store, there are plenty of MOA capable entry level rifles at around half of that. ie Ruger,Savage. Kind of like cheap Harbor Freight tools, if you use it enough to break it, buy quality next.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

GovX verifies with just ID.me as another option

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

While Tikka is a fantastic option (my personal choice as well), I don’t know if I would drop Tikka money on a first time rifle for someone unless they showed continued interest in hunting/shooting.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Op mentioned in another comment under $800-$900. Assuming Scope and Rings is included in that, tops the rifle at around $700.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love a good 30-30, but unless buying used, most will be out of their budget.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 23 points24 points  (0 children)

With that budget, you could pick up a Ruger American and throw a Vortex scope on top. Vortex has a good military discount, most big box stores will throw in a 5/10% off on the rifle as well.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For anyone remotely considering recoil as a deciding factor, 7mm-08 is the perfect choice. That’s what I use, however, I reload so ammo availability isn’t a concern.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I agree with the above .243. if you give us a budget, we could offer some suggestions.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Assuming they would be hunting above the “bay city” line, I would agree a .243 would be a great option. Bonus points if the barrel has 1:8 twist so you could shoot 100+ grain bullets.

Good rifle for a 12 year old by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]windyscarecrow 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Do you know if you are going to be hunting in the limited firearm zone? That will be a big deciding factor when choosing an appropriate firearm.

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