Wish List

So, every year at this time I start going Gun Crazy!! I can't get enough of the hunting shows in the mornings on NBC Outdoors, I watch my Bone Collector DVD's over and over, Benny Spies is back on, and I check KSL Classifieds every day just for the hell of it. What can I say, fall is here! We're talkin World Series, Football, cool weather, and HUNTING! So, I have compiled my wish list of guns for your viewing pleasure.

First off, here is what I already have:
1. Smith and Wesson AR 15
2. Winchester 12 Ga Auto
3. Remington 20 Ga youth pump
4. Remington 870 Express 12 GA
5. Kahr 9mm pistol
6. Remington Nylon .22
7. Ruger .22

8. Savage Model 110 .270

and as a family we have and AK 47,  2 marlin .22's, a Henry lever action .22 mag, and two 16 ga shotguns. Then Matt has a .270, a lever action 30-30, an 870 express, a bolt action .22 mag, a diamondback .380, and a ruger .22. Mom also has a .22 pistol and a .410.

You would think that those would pretty much cover whatever you wanted to do but NOPE.... so without further adieu, here's the list:

1. Savage Axis or TC Venture Predator in 22-250

These guns are entry level rifles but still very nice. I prefer the savage but love the look of the venture in camo and the scope is also camo.

2. Christensen Arms 300 Ultra Mag

For those of you who have had the opportunity to handle one of these puppies understand why I have it on my list. These things are like butta. They are totally light and  and totally saaaweet. I need this for when I draw that once in a lifetime desert bighorn tag.

 

3. REMINGTON r25 IN .308

I have always wanted an AR that looks like the origninal M16 with the non adjustable stock and then these came out. I would love a .308 to add to the collection and what better than in an AR style platform? I could hunt varmints and big game with this rifle and not even skip a beat.

4. LEVER ACTION COLT .44 (or I would settle for one in .357 mag.)

I have also always wanted an old lever action cowboy gun that shoots a small caliber. How fun would it be to go shoot up stuff with one of these and feel like you're back in the old west!

5. SAVAGE LIGHTWEIGHT VARMINTER -T IN .204 RUGER

This is one of the most balanced guns I have EVER put to my shoulder. I will never forget the  day I looked at one in Cabela's. I have wanted it ever since. It's a saucy gun and fits me perfectly!!

6. HOME DEFENSE 12 GA

I think a short barreled shotgun is the perfect home defense shotgun. You how intimidating does this look?? I want mine tricked out with flashlight and laser sight. I haven't really decided on a brand yet.

7. SAVAGE HUNTER 10 BRUSH (.223 22-250, or .204)

I know I already have varmint rifles on here but I LOVE this one too. I can't decide on a caliber. If they made it in a .22 hornet I would jump all over it. I guess I would settle for a .17 cause I don't have one of those or it would be nice if they made it in .220 Swift. Then I would have all the varmint calibers pretty much covered.  It is a little heavy and has a heavy barrell but it is bitchin' and I want one!

8. A 1911 PISTOL

I don't really care about the brand. I just want a sweet one. I wouldn't turn this Kimber down if somebody wanted to give it to me





9. TC MUZZLELOADER

After bowhunting the last 3 years I think it's maybe time to mix in a little muzzleloading. I would prefer this one:

I also wouldn't mind the Pro Hunter with the thumb hole stock.





10. OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN

I grew up bird hunting and never did it with an over/under. Is that even allowed?? I don't really have a brand preference and wouldn't mind a 12 or 20 as long as it is lightweight and feels nice against my shoulder

That's it folks. There is my wish list (as of right now... until I see something at next year's shot show or in next month's Guns and Ammo. BUT...... I have also compiled an Honorable Mention category so here it is in no particular order:


HONORABLE MENTION:


1. ONE OF THESE 2 SUPER FAST AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS
EITHER THE WINCHESTER SX3 OR THE REMINGTON VERSA MAX

2. AN AR STYLE SHOTGUN

I saw one of these at the SHOT show in Vegas in January and my Jaw dropped. Talk about bad A intimidator for home defense!?!? And, can you imagind hunting rabbits in LOA with this thing?

3. CHRISTENSEN ARMS AR15

Staying with the AR theme. I LOVE this AR and would get this one above any other if I had the means. Mike, when you asked me what I would get if I could choose as far as AR's go... this is the one for me!

4. SMITH AND WESSON AIRWEIGHT .38 SPECIAL OR .357 MAG

It's light, durable, and good for the ladies. I wouldn't mind this for a carry gun.

5. TAURUS JUDGE OR SMITH AND WESSON GOVERNOR

6. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST.... A DROZD FULLY AUTOMATIC BB GUN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__sK3zUs4Qc&playnext=1&list=PLAD14963457CDFB63&feature=results_main

Can you imagine all the shinanigans you could get in with one of these as a kid?? I still want one as an adult.

So... if any of you have any ideas as to how I can accomplish my acquiring everything on my wish list, I'm all ears. Thanks for your time.

Quinn

Conditioning Time

With the autumn months just around the corner, it's time for SLAM Outdoors to start thinking about our conditioning.  We will be doing a lot of hiking, climbing and possibly some running.  Some of you may ask, "when would you guys hike, climb or run?"  Well, a few examples.  We will have a strenuous hike ahead of us while hunting the "land fill road".  We may be hunting from a tree stand.  Therefore we would need to have the strength to climb up the tree.  With  football (aka Mike Vic) in tow, we always run routes at the Sunglow the night we arrive in Loa. 

The secretary and I signed up for a triathlon!  Yea, there were plenty of snickering from folks when we told them our plan.  We didn't have the best gear, the best form or one of those metal things around our neck at the end.  But we did have a desire.  What better way to start getting into shape than to knock out 3 great exercise routines in one morning!  We arose early on the morning of the race.  Way earlier than we do when go fishing or hunting.  Here is the proof.

Matt has the orange cap and I the green.

400 meter swim

12 mile bike

3.4 mile run

That is Matt throwing a "peace" sign

I am not going to lie to you and say it was fun and easy.  It wasn't.  But we finished!  It goes to show you that SLAM Outdoors is a goal oriented establishment.  

Hunting Guide or Hunting Tried?

Our first trip to the lake with a client along side got me thinking.... when it came time for Ray to chose a local guide, what made him decide on SLAM Outdoors?? I mean, he could have easily chosen someone like hiswayfishing and get results like these:

Likewise, if someone were to choose an outfitter for hunting in Southern Utah, they could always choose someone professional like Mossback and get results like this:

    








                                 
                                 


                               BUT .....


What would be the fun of that when you could hang out with the guys from SLAM and have these experiences???

We enjoy good groceries...

 we make sure we stay well rested...

 we wear ghillie suits to push deer...

 we wear hats with fake hair...

 We pee out of the bottom of our shorts...

 We fish in long pajamas...

We dress like Rod Kimball, Stuntman Extraordinaire... 

 We have PFG...

We help others...

We.................

Cody even catches fish...

We tow a Tahoe with a minivan... (after we have spent the night in freezing temps in the back of that same minivan)

 We shoot all kinds of wild game...

 We hunt at "Jack's Spot"...

 We dress like Don Johnson...

We catch carp when we are tired of catching so many bass...

We rub elbows with Benny Spies...

We dress up to fish...

We make sure we have plenty of fire power on hand...

 We load a minivan down to its capacity...

We get scop bit...

 We kill things occasionally...

 We wear tennis shoes hunting...

We pee out of the bottom of our shorts... (again)

 And.... we dress like Rod Kimball again...

It's pretty clear to me who is having the most fun. How about you??...

(We would love to hear what you think about SLAM Outdoors and their wonderful staff - feel free to comment on your favorite SLAM moment, staff member or anything else you like about SLAM)