Trying to post a pic

[carbineman]

Test Picture From Top Down

Tracker II 20 ga.
Tracker II 20 ga.
Topper 30-30 on NEF frame
 Kel-Tec SU16
 2 Saigas

Pistols
 Kel-Tec p11
 2 S&W 5904

[stimpylu32]

Very good start you got going , needs a little more color for me , not a big fan of basic black . 

stimpy

[Cookiemann]

Nice collection you have there.  How do ya like the synthetic stocks on the Trackers.  I also see you had em D &T'd for the scope rails.  Was that spendy.

cookiemann

[carbineman]

Stimpy, I like the synthetic cause I'm out in any kind of weather. During the MN season in 2000 I deer hunted in the rain for 4 days. Though I might add a Hornet or 5.56 and then I'd possibly elect to go wood as it would be a paper plinker. And yes I looked at your "painted ladies" in a pic you posted when I was just a lurker here.

Cookieman, Those synthetic stocks are great for midwest weather and are not as "slippery" as the shiny pallet wood. I really like the Tracker with a scope and so does my son. We paid H&R for the rails and then it cost us $15 for our smith (a retired guy) to drill and tap each, and he even put the rails on for us. I had four done and a relative had two done. Now my son, son-in-law, and daughter all hunt with scoped Tracker II's.

The Topper has a synthetic butt stock and black painted wooden forend that came from Numrich. The forend fits the older slimline barrels they used at that period.

[Survivor]

I couldn't believe it!!  I saw your SU16 there and remembered my visit to the range this saturday.  Just some guy.  A beginner.  He shot a few rounds and talked with his couch/instructor companion.  As well did I..  It's good to spot those guys at the range.  Good brains to pick.  Anyway, we were talking a little when he realized this student was holding a busted SU16.  The frame literally fractured in a horse shoe shape behind the action and kinda held on by a thread by its hinge.  Uneal.  We were all stupified not to mention a little jumpy.  This dude had loaded more than the allowed "1 round at a time" and was basically fumbling over a loaded and unpredictible firearm.  It was a second hand purchase I heard but seriously.   What a cool gun and what a let down.  IT BROKE IN HALF!!

[stimpylu32]

carbineman

Don't take me the wrong way , i  happen to like Tupperwear for the reasons that you listed and for the fact that i can beat the hell out of it and not hurt the way it shoots . 

stimpy

[carbineman]

survivor wrote, IT BROKE IN HALF!!

Are you sure? Or are you just jerking my bobber? The Kel-Tec SU 16 is made to fold in half (by removing pin)right where you indicated that it fell apart.
Anyway, you did get my attention

[Survivor]

I know it breaks.  Cool feature.  I really like the bipod model too.  I wonder how sturdy it feels?  I think the SU16 is one of the fiercest little rifles you can find.  I think about buying one frequently.  Still, this fracture  was not normal.  I didn't look as closely as I wanted to but this dude was outa luck. Hanging by a thread.

[greenjeans]

carbineman,

How do you like the Saigas? I'm having a hard time not buying one at my local shop. He has the .223 and 7.62 x 39 for $249. each. Don't know if that is a good price or about normal, but have really been wanting to try one.

[carbineman]

The Saigas are somewhat crude, (thats the AK though) simply made, and go bang everytime you pull the trigger even with crappy ammo. They have a chrome bore and chamber and have a decent sighting system for an AK. The magazines are well made and virtually indestructable. I paid $159 for one and close to $300 for another. (I waited too long to get the second one)

I think $249 is a good price, as the Saiga is only going to get more expensive, just like everything else.