Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/13/2009 11:41 PM
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I recently traded for a 10" .44 mag barrel and had to get out today to see how it shoots. After just a few rounds of 270 gr Speer GDSP over W296, I was very impressed with the group I was getting, not to mention the scope I mounted was dead on with no adjustment. I wanted to see what velocity I was getting with this load, but didn't have my tripod along, so I just set my Chrony out on the snow bank. As I was about to shoot, I was thinking I should put my shade rods on it so I'll know how far I'm holding over it. Not to be bothered with such minor things, I went ahead and shot, jerking the trigger in the process. On the plus side, I now know that this round will give complete penetration on a Chrony, not that I ever plan to shoot one again. I fired two more shots across it (a little more carefully this time) and was surprised to find that it was still working.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/13/2009 11:46 PM
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Well you done two test in one,hahaha,sorry can't help but laugh
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/13/2009 11:49 PM
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I was surprised to find myself laughing when I did it too.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/13/2009 11:58 PM
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wheelguns
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Well done Sir pab1, well done.
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 12:41 AM
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Jeremy
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Uh, ya gonna get that mounted?
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 12:58 AM
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Uh, ya gonna get that mounted? I'm getting price quotes now.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 1:58 AM
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I can't say I've done that yet, I normally kill the sun shade rods, I keep extras with me. You should send it back and tell them you want it warrantied.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 2:30 AM
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H2OBUG
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My bud Gilbert shot the shade rod on his too.
Still works so ISS NOOO PROOOBLM
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 4:31 PM
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Won't they fix that for like $50??
“From each, according to his ability; to each, according to his need” Karl Marx/BHO
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 6:21 PM
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Did you have a tag for that one? Have you picked a spot on the wall yet?
I am sorry... I am still laughing. Thanks for the story Pab! I will share the next time I fupa.
Duane
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/14/2009 11:38 PM
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Tigger
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LOL<LOL
Chronys can be a tough animal to put down. We have shot the sky screen into pieces before. Also a few holes just above the eye in the plastic that protects it. Lots of black tape to cover up the holes but it still works.
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/15/2009 6:32 PM
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Won't they fix that for like $50?? I had assumed that a repair would cost too much to justify sending it in. I e-mailed them and sent a copy of the pic. They estimate $20-$30 for the repair plus $8.95 return shipping. Thanks Scott!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/15/2009 8:53 PM
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I would like to say "thats the first time I seen that" but its not. Fortunately yours still works!!! My friends doesn't. It was funny then and and it still is.
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/16/2009 6:02 AM
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I just hope its the last time I see it!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/16/2009 12:34 PM
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Dan B.
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Should I ever have the misfortune of putting a bullet through my Oehler 35P, I think I'll be huddled in a corner sulking rather than laughing!!
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/16/2009 5:31 PM
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If I shelled out the cash for an Oehler, I don't think I would be laughing either. The biggest reason I had to laugh at myself is that I'm usually extra careful when using my Chrony. I only shoot through them off the bench and put a lot of effort into making sure I'm lined up perfectly. I can't say why I thought shooting off-hand at an awkward angle the other day was a good idea or why I ignored my own cautionary thought of putting the rods up. I think I got caught up in the moment, having the scoped dialed in with no adjustment needed and the new barrel shooting a tight group with the first load I tried. At that point, all I could do was laugh at myself.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/17/2009 1:02 AM
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I can't say why I thought shooting off-hand at an awkward angle the other day was a good idea or why I ignored my own cautionary thought of putting the rods up. I think I got caught up in the moment, having the scoped dialed in with no adjustment needed and the new barrel shooting a tight group with the first load I tried. I hear ya. Every time I look at my left hand I see a ring finger that is about 3/8" shorter than it should be. That was a table saw tho, same lesson learned. Don't get ahead of yourself, or out of rhythm. As far as the chrony goes, if you missed the vitals.......
Rod, too.
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Re: Chrony Steaks Tonight!
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01/19/2009 3:18 AM
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Now I know what mine will look like if I have a bad day....
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