Recent content by Franco

Understood - thanks.

There is a similar adage in aviation: "The only time you can have too much fuel is when you're on fire."

I would say for any given hunt or choice of rifle, the consequences of running out far exceed the inconvenience of carrying "too much".

I'd like to think you and I are on the same page. I fail to see where my response was egocentric - I agree 100% with your original statement, and how is my complimenting you on the nature of your questions not constructive? Absolutely I have more than one DG rifle I trust and am comfortable...

This picture of you with your pipe made me think of my dad and his father. Both of them smoked cigars, as well as a pipe. While my dad had a refined choice of cigars and tobacco, my grandfather would smoke Toscanos and put the butts in his pipe to finish them off. I had to do some digging...

Sorry if my reference came off as being an "Expert". My intention was to further support your comment, which I found quite insightful. Your interpretation of the question (in my opinion) is 100% spot on - it is personal preference. I don't think you can answer the question without referencing...

Not a typo - memory issue. We picked the rifle up from Hill Country on our way to FTW for a few days of training. I had asked HC to include a case of whatever ammo they determined was best. Like I said, I never had a chance to shoot it and barely saw what ammo was in the case. He shot all of...

I'll second that.

Doug, Can you picture Uncle Lino, and Uncle Etz armed with double rifles? You are welcome to try out my doubles anytime.

The question, "What rifle do YOU totally trust on dangerous game and what rifle do YOU mistrust on dangerous game?", does not ask, "WHY?" The subjective answer would be based on bias, opinion, feeling, etc., unique to the individual, and there is no wrong answer. It is difficult to argue...

I'm in the double rifle camp; my Heym 89B 450/400. Perhaps someday it will be my Heym 89B 500NE, but I haven't shot it enough to feel comfortable - so maybe that answers the second part of the question.

I bought a Hill Country Rifles 7 PRC a few months ago, the recommended ammo was Federal 225 grn. It has a Kahles scope. I have not had the opportunity to shoot it, my son shot it 1400 yds at the range at FTW - I couldn't pry it out of his hands. He shot a nice whitetail buck with it...

Understood. The concept here is take without the put. They are only offered late November with a life expectancy of a few months. You plant them, catch them, eat them - if you like trout, and net out the rest when the water warms up. There is no expectation of establishing them. There is...

Doug, Good to hear from you. I'll give you a call.

Sounds like a plan - I'll PM with my contact info