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Camp can sleep 25 Im hoping to find out this weekend, about making it, if my old Bud Jerrys up for the trip!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Camp can sleep 25 Im hoping to find out this weekend, about making it, if my old Bud Jerrys up for the trip! Hope you guys can make it!!
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For anyone wanting to see some beautiful Savages (the rifles, not the participants) I'd encourage you to go. If I could make it I'd be tent camping out there on that beautiful green grass under the trees. Gorgeous setting. It was fun sharing rifles and everyone that wanted to shoot had plenty of rifles to choose from. Really enjoyed meeting all of you guys.
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As a matter of record, a buddy and I just put 40 rounds through that same 303 rifle smacking rocks at 150 yards. Deadly as heck.
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I would drag brother LOGGAH out but hard to get him out of town .And i'm not sleeping with him in the back of my pickup !!! and would love to get in on a shoot off . 5 shot group might be better [b] Sounds like a bit of fun sport. But, it should be decided, 1895/1899/99 only, 1 cold shot closest to X, or tightest 3 shot or 5 shot group. Also, 50 yds or 100 yds? In the spirit of these fine vintage rifles, I think optics should be excluded. Irons, receivers or tangs only. Just my personal thought... At the risk of sounding like a sandbagger or a ringer, ( certainly neither of which, am I ), maybe the pot could be sweetened a bit to make it more interesting. Say 10 or 20 bucks a man, winner take all?
My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.
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"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty
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I haven't been to a fest since Jed's in 2007. Temped to show just to meet all those that weren't at the first. Maybe even bring my swiss cheese rat of an HP 22 and some hand loads...
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It's a work weekend for me, so can't make it.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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I would drag brother LOGGAH out but hard to get him out of town .And i'm not sleeping with him in the back of my pickup !!! and would love to get in on a shoot off . 5 shot group might be better [b] Sounds like a bit of fun sport. But, it should be decided, 1895/1899/99 only, 1 cold shot closest to X, or tightest 3 shot or 5 shot group. Also, 50 yds or 100 yds? In the spirit of these fine vintage rifles, I think optics should be excluded. Irons, receivers or tangs only. Just my personal thought... At the risk of sounding like a sandbagger or a ringer, ( certainly neither of which, am I ), maybe the pot could be sweetened a bit to make it more interesting. Say 10 or 20 bucks a man, winner take all? So that begs the question of is it a contest of the best rifle or the best marksman? All shooters should use the same rifle and the same ammo. Just sayin....
"You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~
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you guys need to work on LOGGAH he sure wont listen to me. Only thing in my way would be fishing trip at one of my camps in Canada if the border opens
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Probably be the biggest gun show since March
What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.
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99guy, the same question could be asked of any shooting competition, correct? I'm not sure I understand your point. Is there something in my suggested, (and that's all they are, suggested), parameters that raised an eyebrow?
My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.
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August 21,22,23- the good lord willin' and the creeks don't rise.
A reminder to change those penciled-in dates to permanent ink instead. Pack those takedowns into your valises, board the train, and get thyself to the Pennsylvania Gathering of the Faithful, in Beautiful Downtown Noxen.
Y'all know what I'm talking about, but for those who don't it's code for a gay old time (not in the LGBTQ sense) of camaraderie in the highlands of NE PA- a time of Fellowship under the Savage banner. Three days of gunnery, Savagery, eatery, BS-ery, and drinkery (if inclined). Reference the pre-Covid threads on the subject, or post your questions/thoughts here.
Be there or be square. Where are the festivities happening in Noxen? Born and raised there and family settled there centuries ago working as loggers when downtown was actually beautiful and prosperous, Armor Tannery, businesses on main street including food markets, Medical clinic, opera house, movie theater, etc...that all faded away over the years. When I go back now to see family it's seems to be barely hanging on.
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It's actually halfway up the mountain on the outskirts of town. Triple deuce will be along sooner or later and can provide a more accurate location. I have to get new directions from him every year as it is.
"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty
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99guy, the same question could be asked of any shooting competition, correct? I'm not sure I understand your point. Is there something in my suggested, (and that's all they are, suggested), parameters that raised an eyebrow?
Just merely pointing out that a good gun can make a bad marksman look good and a bad gun can make a good marksman look bad. I might be able to shoot your gun better than you and you might be able to shoot my gun better than me. So what does everybody shooting their own gun really prove? Does it prove they are a good shot or that they have a good gun? Nothing more, nothing less.
"You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~
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99guy, the same question could be asked of any shooting competition, correct? I'm not sure I understand your point. Is there something in my suggested, (and that's all they are, suggested), parameters that raised an eyebrow?
Just merely pointing out that a good gun can make a bad marksman look good and a bad gun can make a good marksman look bad. I might be able to shoot your gun better than you and you might be able to shoot my gun better than me. So what does everybody shooting their own gun really prove? Does it prove they are a good shot or that they have a good gun? Nothing more, nothing less. Spoken like a guy that can't get it done! Whoa! It proves that this vvvvv will never be bested. Not this year, not any year. Book it!
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You guys need to put your heads together and cook up some elaborate ruse to unseat the reigning champ.
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Nah, we'll just throw as much lead as you did and sooner or later we'll get one there too.
My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.
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Old Willys, the cabin is called the Elrancho. Im sure you heard of it or been to one of the clambakes they have every year.
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It won't prove anything, but it will be a good time, we'll have a few laughs and in the end, somebody (who was lucky that day) will walk away with the pot.
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