u/ConstructionGold9168

Hey guys I really want to hunt a North Carolina black bear, and I want to increase my odds. I have places I can stay in almost every part of the state. What’s the best way to do this? Even though I grew up there I don’t know anyone who bear hunts. My dad does have a big bear coming on his property but he hasn’t baited the bear and idk if it will be there when season opens. I’m willing to do whatever hunt style I need to. Still hunt, sit in a stand, bait (but unfortunately only have two weeks of time), hire a guide, hire a dog hunting guide, etc. I’m hoping for any and all advice to get a bear in the freezer.

I know many will say that this is less practical than a “modern” ar. But I actually shoot and move way better with this than with my dissipator. When I got my first ar15 about 14 years ago I thought I should put all kinds of cool looking gear on it. Even had a tourniquet rubber banded to the stock. Do you guys feel that retro ar’s are just as effective tactically? Do you think mlok rails, hand stops, angle fore grips, ambi safety, fancy charging handles, grips you can store candy in, 45 degree red dots, bipods, eotechs, ir lights/lasers, 1500lm flashlights, flashlight covers, trigger kits, muzzle breaks, etc, make a person more effective? I’ve always believed a fighting rifle should have a sling and a light, everything else is window dressing. Of course, when you have a specific mission calling for IR, long range, thermal, or other capabilities you do what you have to do. But for a ready to go fighting rifle, what is really needed?

I know most say that this is less practical than a “modern” ar. But I actually shoot and move better with this than with my dissipator. Do you guys feel that retro ar’s are just as effective tactically? Do you think mlok rails, hand stops, angle fore grips, ambi safety, fancy charging handles, grips you can store candy in, 45 degree red dots, labeled dust covers, bolt release levers, bipods, eotechs, ir lights/lasers, 1500lm flashlights, trigger kits, muzzle breaks, etc, make a person more effective? I’ve always believed a fighting rifle should have a sling and a light, everything else is window dressing. Of course, when you have a specific mission calling for IR or other capabilities you do what you have to do. But for a ready to go fighting rifle, what is really needed?

Idk why but I fuckin love this thing, and it runs great

Only drill press I’ve ever had is cheap harbor fright stuff. Played around on a Bridgeport mill a few times. This is the 15-655 model. 120v. Don’t know much about it except I know it’s heavy. I’m hoping to use it to drill through mild plate steel and maybe ar500. Or sell it, idk. Picking it up Thursday, somehow. Any info on moving drill presses without messing them up is also appreciated.

For example, book says max 56gr varget for 225gr jacketed and I’m reading everywhere people doing 61+ and getting 180fps+ what the book says. Did I buy an old book or something? Are there inconsistencies between manuals? Book is Modern Reloading, second edition 2023

Several people I know claim 300. I don’t believe that to be accurate as I can’t find one on gunbroker for less than 800.

Can anyone help me figure out the cheapest or simplest way to add a control to the back of my tractor just to raise and lower a batwing or operate a hydraulic top link? This is my John Deere 5400 with the 520 loader.