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guy, half drunk, said he can shoot
CbtEngr01
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1st off- we didnt let him shoot.
Tied up the boat and there was a crew from another boat on shore drinkin beer. One guy lived locally and had his truck there. Of course we got to talkin guns. He said he has his "sweet long range baby" in the truck. I had to ask what it was.
He pulled out this older savage 308 with a cheap bushnell scope. As a sling he had what looked like the cord from a pair of sweat pants tied around the barrel and butt stock.
I asked what kind of ammo he used. He replied "not cheap * core lokts!" he then pulled a round out and said " winchester power points, 185 grains." I had to laugh for 2 reasons. I told him ive never heard of a 185 gr 308 power point, 180 yes. He gave me a look that could kill.
I asked what the twist rate was. He replied "its.... Got a good twist."
he then pointed out a light and stated "the chart shows its a mile and a half away and i can hit it from here." I replied "you can hit that light shooting off hand on a cold bore shot." yep!
I told him I will bet you any amount you can fathom that you cant.
In between us there were several boats and ships in the channel. I told him when i get off the boat ill get my rifle, then we will link up and find a bean field and ill take your money.
Tied up the boat and there was a crew from another boat on shore drinkin beer. One guy lived locally and had his truck there. Of course we got to talkin guns. He said he has his "sweet long range baby" in the truck. I had to ask what it was.
He pulled out this older savage 308 with a cheap bushnell scope. As a sling he had what looked like the cord from a pair of sweat pants tied around the barrel and butt stock.
I asked what kind of ammo he used. He replied "not cheap * core lokts!" he then pulled a round out and said " winchester power points, 185 grains." I had to laugh for 2 reasons. I told him ive never heard of a 185 gr 308 power point, 180 yes. He gave me a look that could kill.
I asked what the twist rate was. He replied "its.... Got a good twist."
he then pointed out a light and stated "the chart shows its a mile and a half away and i can hit it from here." I replied "you can hit that light shooting off hand on a cold bore shot." yep!
I told him I will bet you any amount you can fathom that you cant.
In between us there were several boats and ships in the channel. I told him when i get off the boat ill get my rifle, then we will link up and find a bean field and ill take your money.
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quote:Originally posted by MudderChuck
I got tangled up with one the other day, thought he was the best looking gent on the planet while he slobbered on some womans shoulder, then yelled his superior opinions so'everybody could hear and admire him. And then he decided he was the baddest mofo in the bar and had his rear end handed to him by a 74 year old farmer.
,,,,I didn't 'really' hurt'em,,,,,,[:D][}:)][;)]
A ball peen hammer is a pretty good equalizer. Stealth, cunning and experience will usually win out over, alcohol, arrogance and bravado.
its best to ignore these idiots, and move on
Excellent advice!
ive never met someone who could bowl a three hundred on the lanes, but in the bar room they arent hard to find. there are never any 37th degree black belts who can whoop anybodies * on the planet in the dojo, but in the bar room you wonder how any body that isnt a kung foo expert was able to get in.
its not hard to find these yokels. all you have to do is add beer and take away the opportunity for them to prove themselves and you'll have an instant rock star at whatever you're talking about...