Hokkmike
Member
My shooting interest has developed in 4 phases.
#1. When I first started shooting, it was deer hunting that got me into it. My first rifle was a Winchester Model 94 in 32, special. I still hunt deer today with my SAKO's but don't wait for these two weeks to shoot.
#2. I began to want to shoot more and developed a keen interest in varmint hunting. One summer I knocked off 44 groundhogs from a local farmers field. I got called once my a horse owner who had a problem with groundhog holes in his riding fields, so I went there for a month and largely eliminated the problem. (may sound like bragging but it is true)
#3. Then I acquired a short lived interest in AK's and AR's. I still have my AR but it seldom goes to the field.
#4. And, now - I am shooting the semi auto pistol with friends in very casual competition, followed by cold drinks and wings!
These over a span of 35 years. (darn, I am getting old)
I still dabble at all of these interests but my primary shooting passion now is still the pistol shooting. I would like to get hooked up with some kind of formal competition that would allow me to shoot without squeezing the joy out of it. And, as a note, deer season starts Monday and I'll be in the field 4 days next week.
So, my question for you, if you care to answer is, how has your shooting interest evolved?
#1. When I first started shooting, it was deer hunting that got me into it. My first rifle was a Winchester Model 94 in 32, special. I still hunt deer today with my SAKO's but don't wait for these two weeks to shoot.
#2. I began to want to shoot more and developed a keen interest in varmint hunting. One summer I knocked off 44 groundhogs from a local farmers field. I got called once my a horse owner who had a problem with groundhog holes in his riding fields, so I went there for a month and largely eliminated the problem. (may sound like bragging but it is true)
#3. Then I acquired a short lived interest in AK's and AR's. I still have my AR but it seldom goes to the field.
#4. And, now - I am shooting the semi auto pistol with friends in very casual competition, followed by cold drinks and wings!
These over a span of 35 years. (darn, I am getting old)
I still dabble at all of these interests but my primary shooting passion now is still the pistol shooting. I would like to get hooked up with some kind of formal competition that would allow me to shoot without squeezing the joy out of it. And, as a note, deer season starts Monday and I'll be in the field 4 days next week.
So, my question for you, if you care to answer is, how has your shooting interest evolved?