Comments for It's Not the Arrow, It's the Indian

Comment on F-Class Ammo by Richard S Curtis

Richard S Curtis — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:54:12 +0000

Just discovered your site and wanted to tell you that you can save some dough on projectiles by using your “Bulk Buying” power. Get some of your shooting buds together and contact Sierra with a bulk order. Also the padding in your new mat can cut both ways. Yes it can make for a more comfy position but it can also cost you added vertical stringing in your groups.

Keep up the good work here and if you like check out my new blog here http://southwestrifleshooting.blogspot.com/

Cheers,
Rick

Comment on AR-15 Magazines by frankd0331

frankd0331 — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:36:11 +0000

Nice blog.

For me, I like the PMAGS too or even the standard military issue mags with an improved follower. These seem to be the most reliable with the fewest amount of issues. As for polymer mags, they seem quieter in tactical gear (if that’s an issue).

I was issued the HK mags for Iraq (Marines too) and when one fell from about 3′ and wouldn’t work properly anymore I lost faith in them. It had received a very tiny dent in its side and the follower would not move past that point. A few other Marines in my company had similar issues too.

Comment on RCBS Chargemaster by David West

David West — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:58:41 +0000

Agreed, those work great. Probably the best combination trickler and scale I have ever used.

Comment on Tactical Iron by David West

David West — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:37:33 +0000

Bob, more here: http://threat-management.com/2010/08/21/guns-as-tools.aspx

Comment on Tactical Iron by David West

David West — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:51:37 +0000

And not really relevant to competition as I am way too old to do that stuff and couldn’t afford it anyway, but on the subject of iron sights – don’t let anybody think that one can’t do precision shooting with iron sights. Think about Elmer Keith and his revolvers. Your article is well done, no need to think one must buy optics to be a real force with rounds downrange. I’m weighing in because of something that happened last night, no, not a tactical issue, just a strange reason to realize that one can do very well with iron sights. And, I don’t even have a rifle with me. A yard light/halogen (tungsten, I think) light on the top of a telephone pole started arcing badly. This is remote country, so it’s no place to call somebody, even if there were cell phone coverage. I’m not bragging, just stating what can be done with iron. With my ancient Hi-Power 9mm, with one shot, I clipped the main feed wire off the top of the post. One shot. Bob, you know I’m average to fairly good. My point is that if one needs to place a precision shot in a hurry, there’s no reason not to think that iron sights are somehow inadequate. Yes, I’d have much preferred an M4 with an ACOG. It was dark for Christ’s sake and I’m holding a flashlight in my off hand. But, it can be done. I’d second your thoughts that for anyone wanting to compete, no reason to think it takes big optics. Or any optics.

Comment on Rant #1 Anthropomorphism by David West

David West — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:41:20 +0000

And yet another comment from me on this. I was talking with the guy who does the coyote hunts up here, he was saying that the big cats are the number one problem by far (big cats = mountain lions). So while we’re discussing how it’s almost impossible to do anything if one attacks, some lady interjects that they are “cute” and wouldn’t really hurt a person. I bet when the cat sticks its fangs in the back of her head, she will probably think “cute….”

Comment on Competition Tool Box by David West

David West — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:05:12 +0000

Well done! I think you have the tools pretty much covered. Yes, it would be nice to have a Wells Cargo 8×20 portable shop trailer, but then we’d all have Freightliner toyhaulers if we could (and they went up this year, now running right at $300,000 and then another $100K for the trailer with shop installed). Only things I’d add to a toolbox, and I have sure added them, is first, some first aid stuff. It is amazing how much one can chop oneself up while working on guns, or anything else for that matter, and some gauze and a roll of tape sure helps. Second is a roll of 3M electrical tape. I haven’t figured out how to fix a rifle with electrical tape, but it’s great for covering up stuff that you don’t want cut with a file or hit with a hammer. Your solid cleaning rod comments are spot on. Actually, a piece of solid brass rod is pretty nice to have, as you can beat the shit out of it and not hurt the barrel.

Comment on Rant #1 Anthropomorphism by David West

David West — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:09:47 +0000

I think wild animals are indeed unpredictable, but only to humans, since we seem to require ‘predictability’ to function with other humans and then push that thinking out to animals. If it’s not predictable, it doesn’t operate within our created rules and it’s then labeled bad. A bear is bad because it attacks instead of runs, a person is bad/crazy/criminal because he or she destroys a problem rather than running from it or calling 911. A dog is bad because it bites, especially because it’s supposed to be domesticated.
Perhaps we have way too much domestication altogether. Maybe being wild is a good thing.

Comment on Benelli M2 Field by bmcnulty1

bmcnulty1 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:39 +0000

Yes, they have them in left hand versions. A lot of duck hunters will want the Super Black Eagle II, rather than the M2. The SBE will shoot a 3-1/2″ shell, the M2 only does 3″ shells. I plan to duck hunt with my M2, so we’ll see if 3″ shells are enough.

Comment on Benelli M2 Field by evilofindifference

evilofindifference — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:02:50 +0000

Do they make a south paw version? I have been looking for a new duck gun