When you are reloading, use your cylinder as a go/no go gauge. Your loaded round should easily drop in.
When I only loaded for Rugers I could be pretty sloppy on my crimp. When I started loading for FA, I had to get good at it.
First thing you have to do is make sure you are crimping in the...
Yeah, for me an IR rating wasn't a necessity as I wasn't flying backcountry in those conditions in the first place. I have to see not only the landing area but the terrain around it. The training is great to have when you find yourself in a bad situation, but the key is to avoid those situations...
Time is what I had the biggest problem with. I had several currencies I was trying to keep up in several air frames as well as do my own fun flying. Doing that around work, weather, maintenance, etc. was trying at times having a family and grandkids to keep me busy.
The money, I think most...
As I'm approaching retirement and conserving money, my flying days are most likely over.
If you can afford it and have the time, go for it. It's a great hobby. I flew mostly supercubs and a P-PONKed 182 backcountry for years. Loved it. Burned a huge hole in my wallet though. I probably don't...
Any update on these or the Fury 5000 model? Planning to burn Cabelas points on one of these. Leaning toward the Fury as it appears to be smaller and better glass.
I've hunted with a 45-70 by choice many times.
Arkansas does not have a case length limit for their straight wall season, so I usually hunt with a .38-55 in that season.