5mm Remington?

HaMeR · November 24, 2010, 10:02:58 PM

Cool!! Looks like all the pushing we did worked out for ya!!

And if you aint happy with it remember we know what you gave for it.

Todd Rahm · November 24, 2010, 11:01:02 PM

QuoteAnd if you aint happy with it remember we know what you gave for it.

No, you know what he asked for it.

I told the wife I had to go pick a rifle up and she said "Do you really need another one?" I said "No, I really don't and really wasn't looking to add it the arsenal, but the guys at FNF didn't give me a choice. They kinda pushed me into it, almost threatened me I do believe. But, don't worry honey. I'll hang onto it long enough to keep them off my backs then when they forget about it, I'll sell it."

She said "Wow, thats perty good thinking and ya pulled the wool right over their eyes to boot. I didn't realize I married such a smart and cunning husband."

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!

KySongDog · November 25, 2010, 06:01:17 AM

5 SHOTS · November 25, 2010, 06:13:38 AM

I had a chance to buy one for $125.00 about 20 years ago. At the time my dad told me that they were a great little rifle, but I shouldn't waste my money because ammo was already a problem then. I wish I had known they would start making ammo again.

HuntnCarve · November 25, 2010, 07:39:34 AM

Hey HaMer, I guess we can let Todd join in the "Groundhog Festivites". He's now equipped. Congrats Todd! We'll have to set a two state hunt up for him. Perhaps Diane can give him a few pointers on how to take out those whistle pigs? Of course we'll have to film everything, and then post it on FnF.

Meantime it would be great to read of some of Todd's exploits with his new rifle.

HaMeR · November 25, 2010, 08:01:16 AM

Yeah I think he's over equipped with that newfangled 5MM Dave!! Wouldn't that be considered overkill?? We don't like overkill on groundhogs.

WE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I too look forward to the well behaved critter shots Todd!! And a hero pic as well.

You will be Welcome here anytime Todd & I think we can find a hog or 3 for you.

I bet that would make a great RF coyote rifle in those RF only areas too.

Todd Rahm · November 25, 2010, 08:22:49 AM

Lol, thanks fellas. Yeah, I'll have to hang the ole 17 HMR up for a while and just use the 5mm is my primary coyote killer.

HaMeR · November 25, 2010, 08:32:19 AM

I had a coyote at about 160yds one day when I had the 17HMR out. I was able to lip squeak him to maybe 110yds. I wanted to shoot soooo bad but decided better of it. If everything would have been perfect I would have taken the shot. But it wasn't & I didn't. But under 75yds with the HMR I'm gonna hammer one someday.

FinsnFur · November 26, 2010, 07:20:14 AM

So you DID pick it up.

Nice job with the wife by the way

When do we get to see it?

Carolina Coyote · November 26, 2010, 10:42:33 AM

Dang HaMer what did you shoot that pig with, whatever it turned him inside out.

cc

Todd Rahm · November 26, 2010, 11:06:03 AM

Head in to get it in about an hour Jimbo.

HaMeR · November 26, 2010, 11:19:40 AM

CC--I can't take the ~~blame~~ credit for that one. Diane did it with the 204 & a 39gr Sierra BK. That messed up looking part used to be it's head.

We want pics of the new rig man!!!

Bluesman · November 26, 2010, 02:07:19 PM

I seem to remember someone advertising in the Varmint Hunter magazine with 5mm ammo also. This guy loaded the ammo himself. Obviously he had a source for the rimfire brass. You may be able to find something on the VH website, or just by calling them in Pierre.

JB in NC

Todd Rahm · November 26, 2010, 07:49:24 PM

Over all pretty darn nice lil rifle! Came with some ammo and probably an original Western Field 2.5x20 scope (which I might put back on). A couple of wear spots and some minor scratches on the bottom of the trigger guard, but over alll good enough to be MINE!