My son is getting ready with the Hot Rod Renegade.

[Idaho Ron]

My son drew a ML Deer tag and he Drew a ML antelope tag. The same tag I had a couple years ago. We have both been very excited to see him get these hunts. Today we went out to let him shoot. The Rifle is the Hot Rod Renegade. That rifle is actually his gun. I have shot it so much that I forget that I only borrow it. Any way, the gun is always sighted in so him practicing is the only real work.

Today I wanted him to walk around and shoot off sticks. So we set up the steel gong and went at it. His first shot was 89 yards. I picked that because that was the yardage I shot my antelope. He got ready and shot, the report back was good it was a solid hit. The next shot was 118 yards. The gun was not cleaned. He set the sight and took the shot, another solid hit. So we loaded the gun again no cleaning. The next shot was 130 yards. It took a while to get the results but it was another solid hit. I went down to look at the target and was very happy to see his three shots were in a tight little cluster. Even with yardage changes and sight changes for the different yardages his group was amazing. His group is the clover leaf in the center.

For his last shot we cleaned the rifle and with a friend watching I found a new target. I saw a white rock 244 yards away on the face of a small hill. I told him the yardage he set the sight and smacked the rock. It was about as big as a foot ball. My buddy said I don't want to shoot now. I don't want that kid to see how bad I shoot. Talk about an ego boost for a kid getting ready to go on a hunt. Ron

 

[Moose Guide]

Great shooting, good to see you out with your boy!!! Kids that hunt, fish and trap don't mug little old ladies!!!

 

[BrownBear]

The perfect setup for that country we can see in the background. Congrats to both of you! :hatsoff:

 

[Dausener]

Great shooting! What load were you using?

 

[Idaho Ron]

A paper Patched 460 gr 500 S&W bullet. 80 gr of Pyrodex P with an over powder wad. Ron

 

[Trench]

Remarkable shooting!

 

[Mad Professor]

Ron, outstanding shooting by your Son!

If his hunting skills develop in the same way you'll need a bigger freezer. :thumbsup:

 

[hawk]

good shootin :thumbsup: ....it wont be long now! :thumbsup:

 

[Rat Trapper]

A paper Patched 460 gr 500 S&W bullet. 80 gr of Pyrodex P with an over powder wad. Ron

And those who have a coon skin hat on too tight, keep telling us to only use patched round balls! I have also read here that the subs were no good too. Guess your kid showed those guys, great shooting.

 

[Kapow]

Best of luck with the hunting and best of luck getting the rifle back!

 

[VTdeerhunter]

Have fun Ron...my favorite hunts are with my son and my dad. We have been talking about an antelope hunt, let us know how it goes.

 

[Idaho Ron]

I will. Ron

 

[jrmflintlock]

Great job!! :thumbsup:

I can't wait for pictures!!!!

 

[Stumpkiller]

That rifle is actually his gun. I have shot it so much that I forget that I only borrow it.

:rotf: My wife has a pistol like that.

That's the best way to practice - in the terrain or similar and using field rests. Hope it's a great season on all levels. Freezer full or not it ought to be a great time. :hatsoff: