Here we are - on the eve of my departure for the beginning of the 2013 deer season. Almost everything is in order....most of my clothes have been washed and packed, my guns and ammunition are ready, and I just took a shower with my new scent-away soap. Hard to tell if it's really working, although it did do a very good job of eliminating the smell of my Right Guard deodorant I was wearing.
This evening I shot the new .30-30 a bit more at 100 yards. I was more inconsistent this time, but I can attribute that to the fact I had a less adequate rest and shooting setup than last time. A few days ago, when I had the rifle immobilized, lying prone and using a sandbag under the foregrip, I was hitting a very accurate group. I decided to leave my scope settings alone and trust that I had accurately sighted the rifle on my previous attempt.
I also shot a co-worker's Remington 700 chambered in .270, and I have to say I was very impressed not only with the gun, but with the optics. He had a 9 power Leupold scope mounted on the gun, and I must say it was a night and day difference from the Marlin factory scope on my gun. I definitely think I will invest in some better optics prior to next deer season based on how great the sight picture was on the Leupold.
I am not sure how I will be updating this while in the thick of things up north, but perhaps some short video logs will be in order. Going to be a great season with the whole crew back together again.
Best of luck to all my fellow hunters this weekend.
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