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Cervus-Venator
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2018
My passion has always been the pursuit of wild game, being outdoors, hunting, fishing and shooting guns. I love planting food plots, building feeders, tractor work and overall wildlife management in general. If I'm not doing tractor work of some type you'll usually find me shooting some type of gun at my make shift range in my dove field. I love all types of shooting sports like clays with a shotgun, steel with a pistol, precision with a 22 or long range with a center fire rifle. I'm not a master at any of these, but I continue to buy and try different guns and ammo. I love putting guns together or tinkering with them as well as loading ammo and experimenting with new loads. I started reloading when I was 16 under the tutelage of my father and that was some 45 years ago. All of this ties back into the original passion of pursuing wild game. This is always on my mind when I’m testing out new and old guns, different ammo or loads, working on the tractor or walking a piece of property.
Ruger American Ranch 5.56 at 200 yards - with a 35 yard zero
Originally I had zeroed this at 30 yards, but my scope height over bore was incorrect in my ballistic data. After a correction it showed that a 35 yard zero equals a 200 yard zero with the 68 grain ammo I'm using. So I made some 35 yard shots for zero and then checked it at 75 yards where it should be hitting 1.3 inches high. The final test was to shoot the 200 yard target. I'd cleaned out the path to the 200 yard silhouette plate and made a few test shots. Check out the results in the video. I was pleased.
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2024 Dove Field Final Update
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The field has been burned, mowed and is ready for the Georgia opener on September 7, 2024. There are millions of seed from the dove proso millet and there are still plenty of sunflowers with seeds that have been mowed and the seeds spread. The brown top millet is still standing, but some of it is dropping its seeds too so this field should be a smorgasbord for the dove.
Norinco 22 ATD - a Browning SA-22 Copy
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I was able to get this gun show find out and shoot it. Man what a fun little rifle to shoot. Other than finding the barrel take down nut needed just a fine adjustment to tighten and the stock screw (doubles as the mag tube sleeve) was loose and needed tightening, this thing shot great. I had no mis-fires, failure to feed or eject, nothing. It works great and shoots great too. This is just a fun...
Henry H001 22LR Captain American Challenge
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@Dayattherange Sportsman's category in the Captain American Challenge In this video the challenge is being shot with a lever action Henry Rifle. When Eli introduced this category he shot it with his Henry H001 rifle. Well, I have the same rifle too, but I had no optic on it. I actually had to go buy some rings in order to put this Tasco 3-9 power scope on it. Part of the Sportsman Category rule...
Sighting in Ruger Ranch 5 56 - Zero at 30 for 200
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Right now with the dove field grown up in millet, sunflowers and crabgrass, I can't see my 200 yard target. Using my ballistics chart for this Hornady Frontier 68 grain BTHP projectile I found that in theory a 30 yard zero will equal a 200 yard zero. Because I only have 75 yards to work with, I got it on at 30 yards and tested the 75 yard 1.5 inch high impact based on the calculations. See how ...
Dove Field Update 08-11-24
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Dove field 2024 - sunflowers are dropping seed on the ground and the dove are in them. The Dove Proso millet is ready and it too is dropping seed. I cut a 75 yard long strip about twelve feet wide through the millet and the amount of seed on the ground is amazing. If I can spray the field to kill the crab grass I'll be able to burn it a week or so before opening weekend.
New Scope for the Ruger Ranch 5.56
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In this video I'm showing my scope swap on the Ruger Ranch 5.56. The ironic thing is I went from a Japanese made scope to a Chinese made scope. I think this new scope will serve me well, but it has some big shoes to fill in regard to the previous scope. The main reason for the change is that I need more magnification. When shooting 125 yards with the old scope I just could not see my hits on pa...
Ruger LVT 10-22 Captain American Challenge
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I'm attempting this Captain American Challenge brought to us by @Dayattherange with just about every .22 LR that I have. I'm also attempting it more than once with several of the rifles. Heck, I even put a scope on my Henry H001 just to shoot this challenge with it. In this video I'm using my Ruger LVT (Light Varmit Target) rifle and ELEY Team to see how I do. This includes the sighting in with...
Gun Show Haul
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Here are a few item that I found at a local gun show on July 27th. I picked up some used scopes, ammo at great prices and even a plinker that was in my price range.
Marlin 781 Captain America Challenge
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How does and old school Marlin do in the Captain America Challenge brought to us by @Dayattherange ? Watch and find out as I go through sighting in the Bushnell 3-9 scope with the ELEY High Velocity and then shoot the Captain America target at 50 yards.
Captain American Challenge with the Squirrel Rifle - A Marlin Model 60
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Here I'm testing the ability of the Marlin Model 60 Squirrel Rifle in the Captain American Challenge. This challenge is brought to us by @Dayattherange This rifle was set up to be light and a hunting rifle. It was not set up to be a target rifle, however I have been able to get so pretty good groups with it using standard hunting ammo. In this challenge attempt I used Aguila 38 grain HP ammo.
Dove Field Update July 23, 2024
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Dove proso millet looks great and sunflowers are starting to dry out.
Thompson Center Contender 30 M1
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Here we are looking at my old original Contender in 30 M1. This is set up exactly how I bought the pistol some 34 years ago around 1990 with a 10 inch octagon barrel. My first attempts to shoot this pistol at 17 yards failed miserably. I brought it back out and worked on adjusting the rear sight to get it shooting the steel plate consistently at 16 yards.
Frustrations Shooting The Capt Am Challenge
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Frustrations Shooting The Capt Am Challenge
CW Longshot's Let's See What You Got Ruger 10-22
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CW Longshot's Let's See What You Got Ruger 10-22
A 1968 Revelation 110 in the Captain America Challenge
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A 1968 Revelation 110 in the Captain America Challenge
Rainy Day Captain America Challenge Savage MK II
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Rainy Day Captain America Challenge Savage MK II
The Captain America Challenge with a Ruger 10-22 and ELEY Match
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The Captain America Challenge with a Ruger 10-22 and ELEY Match
Cyclops Pistols - Big Bore pocket pistols
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Cyclops Pistols - Big Bore pocket pistols
Planting Brown Top Millet - 2024 Dove Field
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Planting Brown Top Millet - 2024 Dove Field
Dove Proso Millet Two Week Update 2024
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Dove Proso Millet Two Week Update 2024
Three 45 ACP Pistols - Point of impact Comparison
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Three 45 ACP Pistols - Point of impact Comparison
Birthday Gift to Myself - Ruger PC Carbine
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Birthday Gift to Myself - Ruger PC Carbine
Good shootin
Thanks Robert! I was out doing some more today with a different rifle.
Good shooting Cervus! This is like my 4th time trying to comment. It keeps deleting by itself
That happens to my responses sometimes too. I'm not sure what's going on. Thanks Bullets!!
Hi 22LR good defense ?? What is the best 22LR ammunition for defense in 2024? Which manufacturer makes a good Colt 1911 22lr model in 2024? Quality Weapon accuracy Durability Regards Arthur Warsaw
Arthur, I wouldn't bet my life on using a 22lr for self defense. If it is all you have then sure but certainly not my first choice. The best self defense ammo currently may be the Federal Punch. I don't know on the Colt 1911 22lr make.
So your rifle is a 1981
I assume, but I don't know for sure unless I look up the serial number. I can't recall if I did or not. Did you see the serial number and that's what you figured it to be?
@cervus-venator yes, looked like a 19, so 19 backwards from 2000 would be an 81. Hence the year it was made. Sweet rifle. I love collecting these 22s.
I have a early 50s 81dl, a 781 and just bought an 881. Love them all.
Wow, that's awesome Kirk. You're getting them lined up for sure.
No problem with that setup. Ever go varmint hunting with it?
No, but my friend was saying it is ready for coyotes now.
Nice! That combination is on time.
I think so too! Thanks Mike!
Definitely hitting where you're aiming! 👍Thanks
Yes sir, just what I wanted.
We may have to start calling you "Matthew Quigley."
LOL, I'm not going to Australia.
Very nice ! Right down the pipe !
Nice Cervus got it sighted in now. I think for open sights on a AR it said sight in at 35 and you would be good out too 200 in the book. I look at ballistics ON ammo and sight in shorter range because I only have 50 yards handy to shoot at then check it later if I get a chance at a hundred works for me.
Cool Carbon, yeah I sight in a few of mine for 50 yards because I don't need long shots all the time.
Paul Harel died
Yes! 😥 Very sad news. I need to go watch his video that was just published.
Cervus hey
Randle! Hi there 👋
I'd have to say you definitely got it dialed in
Thanks Paul. I agree, I was pleased with the 200 yard results.
Excellent Sir. Cant ask for better. It must be that magical boattail they put on that Frontier ammo lol. With the right rifle & twist rate it does as good as ammo costing twice the price. I need to try the 35yd Zero. Thanks. Get your limit on 🕊 Saturday. 🎯🙏👍🇺🇸
Yeah Bill it is funny that this is just Lake City ammo loaded with the Hornady bullet for Hornady of course. I found that it shoots really well in this rifle and it is cheap compared to say a box of Hornady Black or Hornady Match. Not bad for a range plinker rifle.
Great video Cervus! I love my Ruger American in 223. How has your dove season been?
Thanks Charles! Our dove season does not start until September 7th. So I'm still waiting.
Perfecto! Video, rifle y conjunto de tiro 10/10🎉
Gracias Tony!! Te lo agradezco.
I bought one of these for $99 at Walmart in 1991. I don't know what happened to it, but what a deal.
👍👍looks ready to go, hope y’all have a lot of Doves Cervus. I’ll be out dove hunting on the 7th but our field doesn’t look as good as yours.
I just hoping the dove show up. Thanks Lance!
Hey had a question about where to buy a mount for the scope on this rifle thanks!
About the only place I can find them is on Ebay. I don't know of any that are newly made, but I'm sure if there is someone making them they are expensive. I did see on Midway that they have a Barska 3/4 scope with rings for about 20 bucks. You could get that to use the rings on your scope.
I remember these being in sporting goods shops in about 2005 or 2006 the price i think was about 90.00 dollars new
That sounds about right. I saw them new at guns shows around that time for that price. If I recall correctly I got this one at a gun show in the late 80's early 90's and it seems like it was around 35 to 40 bucks new. I still have it.
I too have the Norinco ATD 22, these were banned under the 1994 Clinton Assault weapons ban!!😡, you would be well advised to replace the firing pin assembly with a TRUE Browning firing pin, as the original Norinco are prone to breakage due to poor metal used, a casting?? A fairly simple procedure!
Cool and thanks Brian. I'll do that for sure. I appreciate the info.
@@cervus-venator yep! Pretty easy, break gun down, trigger unit with charging bolt, slides out front of receiver, but beware, when breaking rifle down is when most broken firing pins occur! be sure to hold back on charging bolt when attempting procedure! You can find pertinent info on TH-cam! The Browning firing pin can be obtained from Numrich/ GPC possibly Brownells
@@brienmauer8134 perfect!! and thanks!!!
The man may have never heard of Norinco. Norinco can't be bad at all, I have one of their millions of SKS's. I love it!
Yeah I heard bad stuff around Norinco, but then I've hard good too. So I imagine it is like any other company with its ups and downs. Thanks Chris!
@@cervus-venator 🫡
It still did good considering this crazy Georgia heat and mostly no rain. Good video Cervus.
Thanks Bullets! Yeah I am thankful for what I got for sure. Now let's just see if the dove appreciate it.
Good luck with the country pigeons !
Thanks Charles!!
Hi deer hunter!
Salve veteranus caper 👋🏼
O YEA GO DAWGS 👍🏻
War Eagle!!!
Thanks for reminding me I need to get my new hunting license!
Yeah, I do too. At least the HIP and Migratory bird part.
Always first Saturday in September every year is Dove season 👍🏻 I think in Alabama too.
Yeah that's true, but not how it is falling in TN or NC. It is just one of those things I guess.
@@cervus-venator I was really speaking about GA. with the first Saturday. It mostly hits the holiday because it is the first Monday I believe
@@carbonspyder235 You're correct. Labor Day is first Monday in Sept. Dove Season in GA is the first Saturday. I was just looking at all the other states except my on.
Good millet crop. Hate that the sunflowers didn't do what you wanted. Maybe next season you can have better luck with them. Hope your field loads up and yall have a great dove season. I got a good many right now. Just need them to stay a week longer. My sunflowers did the best ever as I'm sure you can tell from my videos. Finches are rough on em. I'm probably about 50% or more wiped out. Will have plenty of seeds for shoots the first week or so which is all I really need. Going to expand things next year and try to get close to another acre in flowers!
Awesome on the expansion! Yeah I'm going to try a couple of different things next year too in relation to the seed. Of the good seed heads I did get the gold finches are tearing them up. I planted on May 1st and I need not plant that early next time. The Dove proso millet is great and I hope the dove find it. We'll have to see.
El clima esta muy loco en todo el mundo cervus, acá estamos con vientos caliente y es invierno😮
Sí, cuando salgo el calor es como el calor de un horno. Simplemente caliente y sofocante. Cuídate por ahí Tony.
It's been really hot and dry here for 2 months. The cornfields are trash , barely above the knee .
Yeah I saw a neighbor combined his corn. It sure had a lot of weeds in it. It was a pivot field so he was able to water it during the dry months.
Sorry you had such a dry summer. Did I miss a video -- did you have an actual fire run through your property? Also, what model tractor was that. Looks darn similar to my Grandpa's ol' Furgeson 35 that I started using when I was 12. This brings back memories. Thanks 👍
That is a Ford 4000 made in 1964. It is a 50 HP. I burned the field last Sunday. I didn't do any filming as I was way too busy working. It was just me and my friend burning off the field so I really had to keep an eye on things.
Good look . Pa will open up September 2 . Will not get later in the season if I do. Just getting back to work was out 2 months about. Drop couple videos from fair on older farm equipment plus couple short videos of walk around few odd ball equipment peace
I'll certainly check thous out James. I always like looking at equipment videos.
👍Good Luck
Thanks Mike!
Cervus you need a small pond in the field this year dry as it is here water will be the ticket to hunt to start with. I’m trying to get the wardens to build a pond in one of the big fields here.
I'm on a hill top so I have no water source to do a pond in the field. If I had a kiddie pool I'd have to fill it with a hose, lol.
You need one of those industrial jugs in a cage ! About 250 gal to put in your pk up bed trailer , scrape a low spot where you have a wash, put a li er w/rocks and empty the "jug" , when it rains will replenish...hopefully. maybe add a few rain barrels to out buildings to catch wild water. Lol
@@charlesmorgan1879 Yeah that sounds like a plan, lol.
I’m not getting any good reports on the WMA’s that’s planted here so far not many doves at neither one so far there’s sunflowers and millet planted at both locations.
Yeah, I'm not seeing a lot at the moment, but hopefully soon.
Well you just figured out another new way of making camo.😂😂😂😂 but the field is looking good.
Man I was filthy. When mowing the sunflowers thousands of bugs were flying up and landing on me too. What a messy job.
Our season opens September the first at 12:00pm why they open it at 12 is odd but every opening day is 12:00.
That is the way it used to be in GA, but they changed it several years ago. I like the morning shoot, but afternoon is fine too.
It starts here Sunday. Hey Cervus. 👋👋🤝
My understanding is that most places are opening then too. But the GA regs clearly shows that state wide dove season opens September 7th. Si I have another full week to wait.
Hey Cervus
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I had one as a young man in my 20's. Now I am in my mid 60's and just bought a Remmington 30-06 Model 700 TODAY! Only had time to put 3 Cartridges through it. But it's everything I had remembered smooth and accurate. Yes, it has the Walnut Stock. Remmington had reached the Pinnacle of what a Deer Hunting should be. Why did they stop making them with the Walnut Stock?
I'm not sure why they stopped with the Walnut stocks. I only have one Rem 700 also in 30-06 that I bought. It had the synthetic stock, but I bought a walnut stock to replace it with. I never made the replacement because it was shooting so well just as it came that I decided not to change it. This Rifle in the video belongs to my friend. It sure looks good with that oil finished stock.
Bought one of these along with their copy of the Russian bolt action .22. What surprised me the most was the accuracy.
Awesome Manny!! I'd love seeing that Russian Bolt action .22
Definitely not a browning. Had one of these bought from Service Merchandise $89 back in the 80’s. I took it back. Worth the price, but zi stick w my Browning. Yes, they discontinued SA-22. You still can buy a few. I bought last hard case…
That's interesting. I have a Shotgun that i got from Service Merch. Yes, I'd definitely prefer a Browning by all means. Thanks for the info.
Very cool rifle Cervus!! 😊
Thanks man! I appreciate it.
Nice rifle!
Thanks Dan!!
Looks brand new! Norinco makes some decent copies of great firearms.
Yeah, this thing looks great and it preforms great too so I am quite please with the purchase.
The Browning is a gun my mom always looked at.
👍👍 good find Cervus, it seems to shoot well.
Yes it does Lance and that is the one thing I always worry about when picking up used stuff. But this one is fine. Once I did the testing of it and fixed the little things I fell in love with having this as a plinker. Thanks Lance.
@@cervus-venator Yeah I got burned on the very first used rifle that I bought. Kinda put a sour taste in my mouth for a while but I got over it.
That thing looks just like the Browing and seams to run great and a lot cheaper. I like this one if you didn't say no body would know the difference. Ever time I went to buy the Browning the price went up and I didn't buy it now I wish I would have bought the first one I had in my hands.
I'd never known about the Browning SA-22 until I researched this rifle after buying it. Once I found out and found all the features that this rifle has it makes me want to get a Browning. But i also realized that i still want to get a Marlin 39a too so I have to decide what i want to try and get first. Then again, I may just wait and wish since they cost so much. Thanks Carbon!