Month: November 2019

Field trip to Sportman’s Warehouse

On By jgpfersich

Well, I did what I’d said I’d never do, go out shopping on Black Friday! They mostly had moderate deals, but I still saved about 25% on the stuff I bought. They had a pretty good deal on Hornady V-Max ammo for my .22 WMR. Yeah, I know .17 HMR is the popular choice now-a-days, but .22 WMR ammo can be used for critters larger than the ones recommended for .17 HMR. Been thinking that a .17 HMR gun should be added to the wishlist, but I’m still up in the air on that one. It would be nice to try one out. Then again maybe it’s overkill, after all, I’ve already got a .22 WMR and 2 .22s.

Hope all you U.S. visitors had a good Turkey Day; I went out to eat, and still overate, to the tune of 5 extra pounds on the scale this morning.

A Muzzleloader

On By jgpfersich

This time, the gun purchase is a different one, still a hunting rifle, but with a twist. I bought it online from the Sportman’s Warehouse web site and the only place that had it in stock was the store in St. George, Utah. I placed the order and waited for the email notifying me it was ready for pickup. I called the store and got a runaround until in talked to the guy in customer service called C.J. He got the order processed and ready for pickup and I drove the 120 miles to the St. George store. I finally had my hands on the muzzleloader I been trying to find for at least a year!!!

Here’s the particulars from the Sportsman’s Warehouse web site:

Traditions Vortek Strikerfire with 3-9×40 Scope 50 Caliber Realtree Edge Break Action In-Line Muzzleloader – 30in – Traditions has again revolutionized the Vortek StrikerFire LDR! With a re-designed recoil-reducing buttstock and buttpad shooters will enjoy increased accuracy and all skill levels will feel comfortable shooting this rifle. Traditions is a game changer for you and your muzzleloader season!

  • Full Realtree Edge Camo
  • Comes with 3-9×40 Rangefinding scope mounted & boresighted
  • StrikerFire System – no external hammer!
  • StrikerFire Button – simply slide button forward until it locks to cock the gun
  • Recessed De-Cocking Button
  • TAC2 Trigger System – 2 stage competition-style trigger set at 2 pounds
  • Accelerator Breech Plug
  • 30in Ultralight Chromoly Tapered, Fluted Barrel 
  • Recoil-Reducing Buttstock & Buttpad
  • LT-1 Alloy Frame
  • Hogue Comfort-Grip Overmolding
  • Speed Load System – easy loading and more consistent groups
  • Dual Safety System
  • Quick-T Ramrod Handle
  • 1:28in twist rifling
  • Drilled and tapped for a scope
  • Sling swivel studs
  • 209 shotgun primer ignition
  • Solid aluminum ramrod

The Vortek StrikerFire LDR comes with the StrikerFire System . To cock the gun, simply slide the striker button forward until it locks and the rifle is cocked. The recessed de-cocking buttons allows for quick and quiet de-cocking of the firearm and the gun is also equipped with an automatic de-cocking mechanism – when the gun is opened, it is automatically de-cocked. By eliminating the external hammer, this allows for faster locktime, the ability to mount your scope closer to the bore and allows the gun to operate with less weight.

And here’s a picture:

Now all I’ve got to do is to buy supplies. I figure that’s going to be as difficult as purchasing the gum, as muzzleloading isn’t a popular form of shooting around here. It’s Black Friday and I’m headed to Sportman’s Warehouse to find if the local store carries supplies as my old stash disappeared in the move to Las Vegas. Wish me luck.