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Mark, if you arrange a little hunting weekend, I may just have to make that trip north. 
No muzzle loader here though, just the 30-06, which now I wonder if it's even legal in IA since Lisa's 7mm isn't. I could always bring the 12 ga and some slugs though, or more than likely borrow rifle that's allowed up there.
No muzzle loader here though, just the 30-06, which now I wonder if it's even legal in IA since Lisa's 7mm isn't. I could always bring the 12 ga and some slugs though, or more than likely borrow rifle that's allowed up there.
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Between the boss and I..he brought it up of course...again. He lets stuff bother him to no end and he brings it up and brings it up and just wont let things go. I finally walked into his office and said "LOOK!". We just discussed my intentions, how I didn't appreciate being pushed around, and that he shouldn't believe the rumor mill in this place. I ended it by telling him "This is MY personal issue, and I will deal with it the way I see fit. You have no right to assume I will leave the company high and dry and that I will leave here on bad terms. I am a genuine person and I do what I promise and I always finish what I start". And we sorta left it at that.
Jeremy in Iowa, rifles are not allowed. Shotguns and smoke sticks are. We'll just find you a decent smoke stick and you'll be good to go.
Jeremy in Iowa, rifles are not allowed. Shotguns and smoke sticks are. We'll just find you a decent smoke stick and you'll be good to go.
I've never shot a muzzle loader before. That could be fun!
That just doesn't make sense to me. What's their reasoning behind it? Public safety due to the flat lands and a rifle's range?
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Atta girl! You make me proud!
I've never shot a muzzle loader before. That could be fun!
So I could bring my XD 45 to hunt deer with? That just doesn't seem right. Although I am quite accurate with it.
That just doesn't make sense to me. What's their reasoning behind it? Public safety due to the flat lands and a rifle's range?
I've never shot a muzzle loader before. That could be fun!
So I could bring my XD 45 to hunt deer with? That just doesn't seem right. Although I am quite accurate with it.
That just doesn't make sense to me. What's their reasoning behind it? Public safety due to the flat lands and a rifle's range?
A muzzleloader won't be too much of a surprise difference from your 30-06...it just takes a bit more preparation and makes a bunch of smoke, and you add all the ingredients yourself. One thing to keep in mind with these guns though is that you get ONE chance to make the kill. Even with speed loaders, if you make a bad shot or miss, you're screwed. There is no quick 2nd shot. I can teach you how to load and clean a muzzleloader that isn't a problem.
The rifle rule, as it was explained to me, is based on exactly what you mentioned. Flatter topography and long distance weapons don't mix sometimes. Lots of farms, lots of potential for someone getting hurt or damage to property or a building.
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Wedding Story...
<CENTER>It all started out with me pickin up my blushin bride in a limo
down at the 7 Eleven when she got off work.
My pappy ran down to the Burger King to pick up the reception viddles.
I took my blushin bride to a place where she could get dressed up and all.
My bride was having problems with a worked up stomach, if you know what I mean, so we had the preacher meet us at the outhouse for the ceremony.
Afterward, Pappy took a picture of my bride by her new tractor. It was a weddin' gift from our uncle.
Now that the ceremony was done. It was time to celebrate. Granny had the cooler all stocked up with beer.
Bubba dragged out the grill.
Cousin Nester went to roastin up some weiners.
Meanwhile everyone enjoyed some yard games.
Some of the boys had fun
The Hatfield girls brought their guns, jest in case.
When all the fun was over, I took my bride to our honeymoon suite.
It even had air conditionin'.
After the honeymoon we loaded up and moved.
To our beautiful waterfront condo.
Married life is good!
</CENTER>
<CENTER>It all started out with me pickin up my blushin bride in a limo
down at the 7 Eleven when she got off work.
My pappy ran down to the Burger King to pick up the reception viddles.
I took my blushin bride to a place where she could get dressed up and all.
My bride was having problems with a worked up stomach, if you know what I mean, so we had the preacher meet us at the outhouse for the ceremony.
Afterward, Pappy took a picture of my bride by her new tractor. It was a weddin' gift from our uncle.
Now that the ceremony was done. It was time to celebrate. Granny had the cooler all stocked up with beer.
Bubba dragged out the grill.
Cousin Nester went to roastin up some weiners.
Meanwhile everyone enjoyed some yard games.
Some of the boys had fun
The Hatfield girls brought their guns, jest in case.
When all the fun was over, I took my bride to our honeymoon suite.
It even had air conditionin'.
After the honeymoon we loaded up and moved.
To our beautiful waterfront condo.
Married life is good!
</CENTER>
Smokin
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Gotta love the limo suburban...
I just thought I would add, I WANT A TRACTOR LIKE THAT FOR A WEDDING PRESENT!!!!
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The 4 wheeler will be in the back of the truck...crammed in there with a double tall toolbox, tools, a Buick engine block, and 2 porch rockers.
Everything else is getting squeezed into a 12 x 6 enclosed trailer. Anything that doesn't fit gets hauled off to Goodwill.
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Man, that one wouldn't even have to be taken out of context.
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