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Apocalypse's range is really nice. Staff is nice too. Only complaint is there always seems to have that one guy shooting a draco with a muzzle break that makes it miserable.
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Reel Shot in Venice. Jon and Brandon will put you on more fish than you can ever imagine.


Second this. They have two boats. I went with Brandon with two 5 year olds. He was extremely accommodating with the kids, and put us on the fish.
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Might consider a vinyl wrap instead of paint.


I wouldn't wrap an aluminum boat. It will get torn up pretty quickly. Wrap is also not meant to be permanent. You will get 7-8 years out of it then it will start to fade. If you use the good stuff (3M, Oracal, or Arlon) it's pretty expensive. I do wraps and I will talk anybody wanting a boat wrap out of it unless it's a sponsor wrap.

My advice is go to a local body shop and talk with the painter. Most of them or their apprentices will paint it for some side hustle. It may not be perfect, but it will be affordable.
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it's just part of hunting down there.
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Any tips for night hunting with thermal?


Not sure where you hunt, but in SWMS we just set up cell cameras in front feeders. Creep in when you get a notification.
Terrible season for us in Jefferson county. Work was slow this season so I was able to hunt more than I ever have, and saw the least amount of deer I ever have.
Three so far this year. Now that deer season is over it's on though. I love night stalking pigs with thermals.

re: Hunting SW MS this weekend

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/23/26 at 8:34 am to
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Have a buddy on the Trace close to Fayetteville. He’s going


You talking about me?? :rotflmao:

re: Hunting SW MS this weekend

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/22/26 at 11:38 am to
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Fayette is showing a Saturday night into Sunday low of 25° and not really warming up enough


That's where our place is. Going to keep watch and may have to roll out after Saturday morning hunt.

re: Hunting SW MS this weekend

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/22/26 at 7:35 am to
Where are you seeing that? It showing Sunday AM Ice on my weather app for Jefferson County.

re: Hunting SW MS this weekend

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/21/26 at 2:22 pm to
I was debating not going in case we lost power and the roads would be blocked, but my season has been awful. I need these last two weekends to hopefully get some more meat in the freezer.

re: Shot Show 2026 Thread

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/20/26 at 3:03 pm to
With all the Turkattos out there under 1K I would think PSA would be about the same.

re: Deer lease

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/14/26 at 7:25 am to
Not a lease, but if you want to buy some land get in touch with Slade Priest. He specializes in hunting property in SWMS. You can google him.

re: 2026 Firearm Deals Thread

Posted by jdavid1 on 1/13/26 at 9:27 am to
I think the MC9 prime is going to be my next pistol purchase. I'm torn between that and the S&W carry comp.
Update. We just got back. Took a 2 hour trip from the contemporary around bay lake and seven seas lake. We caught 25 easily. Most around 2-3lbs. It was well worth it.

If you don't want any mounting hardware showing we've always used VHB tape and construction adhesive. You can use silicone if you want to remove it one day without damaging.
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After that, the Uncrustables were the craze


The GOAT fishing snack.

re: Ruger 10/22 Build

Posted by jdavid1 on 12/30/25 at 7:42 am to
I have a Bergera BXR 22 carbon. It's a tack driver with a carbon threaded barrel, nice trigger, and adjustable length of pull. It is a little more expensive than the Ruger, but I think it's worth it.

re: Aluminum Boat Wrap

Posted by jdavid1 on 12/29/25 at 2:35 pm to
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Is wrapping it better than painting you think? Or more cost effective?


It is not better than painting. Wraps are generally for having graphics with advertising. They typically only last for 7-8 years if taken care of very well. On boats they will tear relatively quick bumping up against docks when tied up. I do wraps and would not recommend on a boat if you just want a solid color. You could get it painted cheaper and paint will last longer if done right.
7 is perfect for reds. I was bringing one of mine redfishing when he was 5. Now he's 7 and he goes snapper fishing with me. He loves fishing. He would sit on a pond and bass fish from daylight to dark if I would let him.