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drewstar:
Also from the PROM (people's republic of MA).
I used to love to shoot. Work and the house and my wife do take a up most of my time, but lately I've been thinking on getting back into it. (espically since down the road from me is a nice range). I never had a desire to hunt. But target shooting and plinking I enjoyed quite a bit. A trumatic eye injury had signifcantly hindered my aim. :'(
I shot mostly .22 for target. I have a ruger 22 long rifile. I sold my bull nose 22. pistol. I also have a Springfield arms .22 revolver (12" barrell, and some really nice blueing) I bought more as a collectors piece and a piece of local history. (made in MA). It can also shoot 22 mags. (change in a different chamber ). My favorite gun was an el-cheapo marlin tube fed .22 . My first gun. I learned on that gun and was never so accurate just using steel sights than on that gun.
I did some skeet, and that's fun. I always wanted to pick up a thompson 45 with a drum magazine and violon case. :) Just for fun. Something I always wanted. :)
More and more I'm thinking now, that I'm getting more done on the house, I might find some free time to hit the range. Term's and Lt Dan's post make me long for the old days when I had time, and perfect eyes. Maybe the doctor can help me get set up with a better pair of specs. ?
Brewman:
Try a consult with an eye doctor- you never know what's possible if you're willing to spend a few dollars on special glasses, or whatever the solution might be.
There are devices that attach to standard glasses that act as the f-stop on a camera lens- essentially increasing the field of view to allow a wider range of focus.
Could be worth looking into.
Ironic that the states (MA for one) who were central to the US independence are now so anti gun. But all that gun control (like in D.C.) sadly doesn't influence crime rates at all in a good way.
drewstar:
Don't get me going on gun laws.......argggggh! I have a constitutional right to bear arms, but yet, I need permision from the local police to purchase one? They will deny me a permit if they so desire? I wish someone would take this to the SJC.
I am due for an eye exam. I should explore what the options would be for me.
Cedris, where in MA are you located (if you don't mind). I'm in Central MA. (Boylston).
badval:
You might find you can start shooting with your weak side if that eye is ok. I'm left handed but am right eye dominant. I started shooting left handed because that is what felt natural, but switched to right in the Army (because M16 brass ejection isn't necessarily kind to southpaws). Anyway, it didn't take long to adjust & now can shoot equally well using either hand/eye.
I've gotta dig the camera out & get some pictures posted. I stated in a different post that I'd get some pictures & a condensed review of my spa up soon becasue there's not a lot of info out there about them. Need to get a "family shot" of the guns as well :)
One of the things I really liked about living in TN was that there were so many places to shoot. Now that I'm in NC, the choices are very limited. There are a few indoor private ranges (pistols only) that are very expensive & nowhere really close by for long guns. I prefer private land because its more fun to plink around & you don't have to worry about some unknown yahoo a few lanes down, but I don't have any family here or know anybody with a suitable tract. Been looking into buying some recreational land, but even out in "the sticks" land here is very expensive (compared to TN at least - probably dirt cheap compared to you guys in New England).
cedris:
--- Quote ---Cedris, where in MA are you located (if you don't mind). I'm in Central MA. (Boylston).
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I'm in Bedford M-F during the school year and in Hillsboro, NH the rest of the time.
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