I feel for you. I detached mine shooting big bores. Had to go to handguns for 6 months. So listen to the Dr. As we age, some of us are revisited by bad choices. After 6 more fusions, the neurosurgeon says act your real age, not like the 12 year old you think you are. No more kayaks, four wheelers, zip lines, skiing, bouncing boats, blah, blah, blah. I didn't listen the last time. I'm listening this time, second and third repairs can be a lot more painful, take longer to heal and may not resolve things. Shooting is less important than seeing. Bfly
Be nice and work hard, you never have enough time or friends.
Thanks for all the comments. I know I can’t be the only hunter that has had this happen. The thought of hanging up the hunt forever seems really rough and that is why I was asking if others had the same scenario.
I may go look at some creeds that are threaded.
Purchase the can and apply for the stamp ASAP because at the rate the waits are going right now, it's gonna be a year before you get stamp approval.
Steve, I had a detached retina in 1997 (i think it was 97). It was the most painful surgery i have ever had...however it healed properly and i shoot whatever i want with and without breaks. The detachment was the result of a botched cataract surgery, not from recoil or anything else. I waited about 3 months before i returned to my normal routine and shot whatever i wanted and still do. When i say i shoot whatever i want that includes up to and including 375H&H with no break. And just for reference I am 71. Unless your doctor specifically tells you dont shoot heavy recoil rifles, then give the healing process time to work and start shooting again if you want, but it has to be your decision. Start with lighter recoil rifles and work up if thats what you want. Bill
Had a Browning BAR 338wm one time with the factory black plastic stock and boss system. It was one of the easiest guns to shoot it felt like a 243. I would bet one chambered in 25-06 would be super easy if that would be enough gun. I'am a big fan of magna porting also and if you have never tried a magna ported gun your in for a treat. I agree heal up good don't be in a hurry right now. Stick with .220 swift/.223/ .22 Hornet etc. For awhile if you must shoot. I would think a good ar-15 in .223 should be really mild bigtime. Good luck and be careful
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Frank Glaser,Alaska Wolfman:"with a lung shot on hoofed game the .220 Swift killed quicker than any other gun I ever owned."That included caribou,moose,wolf,and sheep.
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