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Well, I asked for some general areas in order to figure out where to put in, for the kids, and they drew. We had hoped to do the high country hunt, but in 3 previous trips to NM, I only have seen bucks down low. So I guess we will try down low this time. We will be backpacking in. Jacob (12) is shooting 140 gr. TBBC in his .270. Cody (11, and much smaller) will be shooting 115 gr. managed recoil rounds in his .270. We went and shot 10 shots each with the deer rifles last week, and about 20 shots apiece with the .22 (for trigger, breathing exercises). They shot about 5 shots offhand at 75 yards. 3 or 4 shots in under 45 seconds from a standing to sitting position. They shot 1 or 2 from the bench. I may have to get a set of shooting sticks for Cody.
I plan on shooting with them every 4 or 5 days until school starts back, and then every weekend or so. Very few will be from the bench, most will be from sitting, kneeling, and on a rest, like a tree or something.
Our weeklong vacation is this weekend and next week. We are going to Land between the Lakes, Kentucky. We are going to do a couple of medium distance hikes with all gear except guns, and filter water, etc. This is mostly to get the weight down to manageable limits. I really hope to be able to move camp to where the game is. We are packing, and dehydrating our own foods, and maps are soon to be on the way. Have read some stories about 17 and the lack of water in the backcountry. That is what worries me most. Hopefully it will snow. That should give us some water.
Anyhow, I told yall I would keep you informed, so I will. I will take some pictures of our pre-planning backpack trip and post for all to see, if any is interested. They are really excited. Thanks again.
I plan on shooting with them every 4 or 5 days until school starts back, and then every weekend or so. Very few will be from the bench, most will be from sitting, kneeling, and on a rest, like a tree or something.
Our weeklong vacation is this weekend and next week. We are going to Land between the Lakes, Kentucky. We are going to do a couple of medium distance hikes with all gear except guns, and filter water, etc. This is mostly to get the weight down to manageable limits. I really hope to be able to move camp to where the game is. We are packing, and dehydrating our own foods, and maps are soon to be on the way. Have read some stories about 17 and the lack of water in the backcountry. That is what worries me most. Hopefully it will snow. That should give us some water.
Anyhow, I told yall I would keep you informed, so I will. I will take some pictures of our pre-planning backpack trip and post for all to see, if any is interested. They are really excited. Thanks again.
