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i agree with the suppressor suggestion. My son killed his first deer at 7 with a suppressed 308 and my daughter at 8 with a suppressed 45-70 using subsonic bullets. great first experience for both of them.
Thanks to all for the advice. So many suppressors...so little discretionary cash..
Thanks to everyone for the info. In Texas right now, silencershop is selling them without any NFA requirements. you have to complete the same form for a background check similar to purchasing a gun, but that's it apparently.
I bought this for my daughter when she was 12 and she absolutely loves it. And is pretty lethal with it. It's a sub MOA rifle with a good trigger.

Savage Arms 110 Apex Hunter XP Muddy Girl (pink camo) 7mm-08 Rem 20" 1:9.5" Bbl Muddy Girl Camo BA Rifle w/Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm Scope, 4rd Mag
on sale on europtics
$665.99
$799.00
(17% off)

SUPPRESSOR SUGGESTIONS/QUESTIONS

Posted by SWHouston Tiger on 8/14/26 at 10:36 am
I'm trying to decide between a SilencerCo Scythe Ti and a Dead Air Nomad TI to go on a bolt action 30 cal rifle (308, 300WM, and 300BO). I currently have a Silencerco Omega and Hybrid and have been really happy with them. Just looking for one a little lighter. Does anyone have experience with either or both? Or a recommendation for a different suppressor that is similar with a lighter weight? Any info. would be appreciated.

I'm also looking for a suppressor that can be used for a 9mm pistol and a PCC along with a bolt action 300BO (supers and subs). Any information/recommendations for one that would cover this would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Couldn’t get through Raising Arizona on first viewing now it’s one of my favorites and I’ve watched it multiple times. Just didn’t get it the first time.


Same here. But loved it the next 25 times i've watched it.
You can try the classified section in the Crossbow forum of archerytalk.com. i've bought and sold several compound bows using this site with no problems.
not a ton of meat, but i think black buck is outstanding.

re: Your fav trout spinning rod?

Posted by SWHouston Tiger on 6/18/26 at 5:53 pm to
I typically use spinning rigs when throwing live shrimp or croaker for trout/reds/flounder. I like a lighter setup with a 6’9”, 7’, or 7’6” rod and a 2500 size reel. Just my opinion, but I’ve never felt the need to have an expensive spinning rod because you don’t really need the extra sensitivity for live bait. Nothing wrong with the heavier setups, but I prefer the lighter ones as I usually only wade or surf fish.

All of these are on clearance or sale at Academy.
• Daiwa Laguna Spinning Rod Shop Daiwa Now priced $35.99. This is a newer version of the ones that I have, but really like mine. Not sure if the new version is the same quality/specs with just a different paint job.

• Falcon AlTrax Spinning Rod Now priced $47.99 – Very light and sensitive. Great value in my opinion.

• Daiwa Aird Coastal Inshore Saltwater Spinning Rod on clearance at Academy for $32 right now. Either the 7'6" or 7" – I’ve had great luck with the 7’ one and the clearance price is great.

This goes against my going cheap on spinning rod philosophy, but I just really love waterloo rods. I have the salinity that I got fairly cheap off FB Marketplace and it is my go to rod. I have a baitcast Tide Series that is solid, and would assume the spinning version is too.

• Waterloo Rod Company Tide Series 6 ft 9 in M Spinning Rod Now priced $116.79

• Waterloo Rod Company Salinity 7 ft M Spinning Rod Now priced $151.99

• Waterloo Rod Company Salinity 7' M Saltwater $151.99

I don’t think they sell these at academy any longer, but have the 7'6" and 7’ versions and they’ve been great rods.

CastAway Rods Croaker Smoker Spinning Rod - 7'6" $99.99

Does Security still sell rods?
I'm sure you know this and i'm sure it's probably already been said, but Don't skimp on rings/mounts.

I've had nothing but good luck with Leupold and Vortex.

You may want to check out Athlon scopes as well. I have an Athlon Helos BTR GEN2 4-20x50mm APRS6 FFP IR MIL that i've been extremely happy with. I think Europtics has a few demo's for $490-500 that should carry their lifetime warranty.
I've been somewhat reviewing chest rigs for my FN510. The Razco ROMR Chest holster is one that I think i'm going to go with. Not sure if they offer an MRD holster yet.

re: My first Axis mount.

Posted by SWHouston Tiger on 4/30/26 at 10:13 am to
Awesome mount. Did you use a taxidermist in the Houston area? If so, who if you don't mind me asking.
i also have 2 of the regular sized ones. they're ok for rifle hunting alone. too tight if you want to bring a kid hunting with you.
if you want a cheaper option, look for used handicapped port o potties with the urinals stripped out. take it to car wash, power wash it, bleach it a few times, then paint it. cut windows as you want them. i have two of these and they're awesome. The octagon shaped ones are the best. you can find them used on facebook marketplace sometimes and sometimes you can find waste companies that are getting rid of older ones.
Hoyt Carbon Spyder - Muzzy 3 blade 100 gr. - DOE
Centerpoint-CP400 - Muzzy 3 blade 100 gr. - DOE
Centerpoint-CP400 - Muzzy 3 blade 100 gr. -BUCK 145"
Savage 110 - 7mm-08 - DOE
Tikka T3 SS - 6.5 Creedmoor – BUCK 153"


Please let us know how you like that Athlon. I've got an Athlon Helos on one of my deer rifles and have been really impressed with it.

re: Nissan Titan Opinions

Posted by SWHouston Tiger on 2/10/26 at 1:59 pm to
I've got a 2019 4WD with about 83K miles on it. it hasn't given me any problems at all to this point. I went from an F150 to this and have no complaints. The interior of the F150 was a little nicer, but other than that, i really like my Titan. Gas mileage is not great (15-19), but i knew that going in.
Yellow H&H has always been my go to for ponds, creeks and small lakes for bass. I've had luck with all colors, but i seem to have better luck with yellow. hard to beat.
My dad gave me one of these recently. I'm really liking it so far. i've cleaned two deer with it so far and have been impressed with it keeping its edge.