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Cervus-Venator
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Registrace 18. 07. 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.
New .308 Hunting Rifle - Ruger American Gen II
Why? I like the cheek riser, the three position safety that locks the bolt, the coated, fluted, threaded, free floated 20 inch barrel, the magazine type, the stiffer stock that pillar beds the action, the non-zipper bolt and I'm sure there are some other things I've missed. I'll keep my Ruger American Predator Gen I in 308 as my backup. It never hurts to have an extra in the truck should something happen while in the field.
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Ruger American Ranch 5.56 at 200 yards - with a 35 yard zero
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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 ...
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.
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
You got me beat. I only have a pump action and a semi auto 308.
Drinking the koolaid eh Cervus? LOL yes, we can't help ourselves. It is the way.... Stay well. BTW the 3 lug bolts on Rugers are 60 degrees The only thing I don't like is there should be a barrel nut for calibers that don't need a break
That’s a nice looking rifle
👍👍nice rifle Cervus. 308 is my favorite deer caliber also. I have a browning x bolt hunter in 308 and it has a flush fitting mag which is what I like.
Awesome new 308 ruger. Cw Longshot been talk lot about getting one in 400 ledgen. Lot gun shop around here pa and nabor ohio sold out . Kind like one in 400 or 450bushmaster. But like new savage also. 308 is hard beat how u hunt.
I might not have been able to pass that one up myself.
What rings are those? Clean the barrel before you shoot it. Just my recommendation.
I've got 2 factory Tikka 308s, 2 full custom 308s, and a custom made with a Tikka action 308. Funny I'm just seeing this video. I was gathering rifles to take to the range tomorrow. Might as well take a couple 308s
Really looks nice & being a Ruger Im sure it will be accurate. Like that fluted barrel. Nice aquirement. 🙏👍🎯🇺🇸
How difficult was it taking off muzzle break ? Have to heat it ? I put a vortex 3x12x56 on my go wild .
It wasn't too bad. I have some barrel clamps for my vice and I snugged it in those to hold it while I put a wrench on it. Just a little "humph" from me and it broke lose. I like the original radial break, but it doesn't serve my needs.
👍Thanks !
Thank you Mike! I appreciate you checking it out. More to come on this one.
Nice ! 308 is magic number for you !i was suprised when they named that model gen ll, i thought predator wouldve been gen ll. I got the RA go wild = genll or lll but what ever...lol. i got bc of cerakote and aics magazine, also 308
Very cool. I was going to get a Go Wild version in 7mm PRC, but I guess now I'll get one of the Gen II in that cartridge. Only, I have to save up for that.
Heck Yeah, a .308. That is a very nice looking rifle.
Cervus I just pick up 2 600 mokawks 99.5 condition in boxes never shoot 1 in 243 2nd in 222 waiting for trigger techs to arrive putting voted 4x16 diamond backs
Let it be said that I respond to comments: Very Cool! I like the 222 round and I like the Diamond back too. That is what I have on my Ruger Precision, but I think it has a little more zoomies.
Cervus I just pick up 2 600 mokawks 99.5 condition in boxes never shoot 1 in 243 2nd in 222 waiting for trigger techs to arrive putting voted 4x16 diamond backs
Very Cool! I like the 222 round and I like the Diamond back too. That is what I have on my Ruger Precision, but I think it has a little more zoomies.
Cervus hey
Hi Randle 👋
Gracias Cervus por compartir este nuevo rifle de Ruger con nosotros🎉😎
Eres bienvenido amigo. Tengo varios videos más que publicaré cuando lo prepare para la temporada de ciervos.
What is the point, that both the .357 and .44 Magnum has 24" heavy barrel version, and the hot and strong load .454 Casull does not??? The Casull has the most power to burn, it would need the most barrel length, if I got this point right. So, any idea, why is this like that? Also very annoying that there is no blued steel version of the Casull. Maybe some ceracote would help if I would buy one.
Very good points to bring up. I have no idea on why it is like that and i didn't realize that they didn't produce any of the 454 Casull in a blued version. That's odd that they did not, but you are correct in that a ceracote can cover that shinny finish if need be. Thanks for bringing up these points.
That 35 yard zero is pretty cool. From 35 to 200 you know you won't go more than 1.5 inches off target. Depending on the size of the target that's super minimal. Very cool.
Yes, that's the idea in knowing the POI within that range and keeping that in mind that the highest it will be is perhaps 1.80 inches at around 120 yards. So if I have a 3 inch target at 120 yards I can aim at the bottom of it hit close to center. Anyway, that rifle is just my little ol range plinker. Thanks for stopping by!!
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 CZcams! 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.