Canazes9 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Our last deer hunt of the season - season lasts through next weekend, but we won't make it back out then. My son got a new Benelli R1 in 30.06 for Christmas (pics posted elsewhere). We got the rifle sighted in and headed for the lease. The 1st night my son shot this big pig, guestimate weight ~150-200 pounds. Shot her on the run at about 90 yards. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canazes9 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 The last morning hunt of the trip my son shot this spike buck at about 110 yards. Quartering away from him, perfect heart shoulder shot: David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canazes9 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 It was a "Benelli Weekend" as I was carrying my R1 also. I have already shot my buck and a doe this year and was hoping for a pig, but did not see any. Picture of my son and I in the woods: David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbergc Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hey Steve, Thanks for posting all the pictures and stories of your hunts, after going through this thread I really have thoughts of moving to Alaska, such beautiful country! So, when are you going to take me hunting Steve? Do you or have you thought of doing any guiding? On a side note, does anyone know where you can buy the #81131 R1 Rifle Sight package? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stid2677 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey Steve, Thanks for posting all the pictures and stories of your hunts, after going through this thread I really have thoughts of moving to Alaska, such beautiful country! So, when are you going to take me hunting Steve? Do you or have you thought of doing any guiding? On a side note, does anyone know where you can buy the #81131 R1 Rifle Sight package? Thanks. Thanks for taking the time to read about my adventures. No guiding for me, I can barely get around myself, Alaska has laws that prevent just anyone from guiding. You should move up and give it a try, you have to live here a full 365 days before you can hunt big game as a resident. The winters are tough, -22 degrees today with about 4 hours of daylight. There are DIY hunt opportunities here for non-resident, PM me for more info. I would give Benelli customer service a call about the sight package. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbergc Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks for the reply Steve. I tried to PM you but I need 15 posts before I can PM so it wouldn't let me. I thought about just posting 14 blank messages on here to get to the number up then just PM you but I don't want to ruffle any feathers around here. If you want to share some of that DIY non resident hunt info with me I would definately be interested, maybe you can PM me your email and I can contact you that way? Or maybe if you PM me I can reply to those..Either way. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyman Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Today I shot paper, paint cans and an old dresser. I am absolutely in love with my R1 comfortech in .o6!!! Very easy to keep the target in the scope with little effort. Now for a good cleaning........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stid2677 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Would like to thank everyone for their interest in this thread. I'm considering closing down the photo account that host the photos for it. If anyone wants me to leave it I will, if not I'm going to shut it down. Good luck and happy hunting to all. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I for one would very much like to see it stay. It's one the best threads we've ever had here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I second that motion.. Please leave it for us. Your pictures are the best, bar none. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyman Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Both my wife and I really enjoy your photos! They take me away to that beautiful place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Please keep the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stid2677 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Okay they stay. When I started this thread, I was new to posting photos and blogging on the forums. I opened a photo account and started uploading photos. I now have over 1000 photos in an album and no way to organize it. If I move the photos to different albums it breaks the link to the forum they are posted in. I guess that I will leave them as is and open a different account. I have since learned how to upload into individual folders as I go now. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thank you Steve! This R1 forum would have very little positive information without this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 thanks so very much for the time and effort for these awesome pics!! ive never seen so many bagged animals in one thread!! thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks Steve.. The pictures are incredible!! And from a place that most of us have not, and or, never will get to see... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canazes9 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Conducted a little night time hog eradication over the weekend w/ the R1 - dropped this big bruiser free hand in a field w/ the R1. Trijicon 2.5-10x56 optics provide a level of night vision that has to be seen to be believed! Hornady SST 150grn did a great job on this big hog. Sorry about the crappy cell phone pic - only camera I had: David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV SANTI Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 This is one of three animals I got in Alaska this year. Shot this Ram at 400 yards. very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossman Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 stid2677, We miss your pixs and updates, where you been? Terry Z. Vallejo, Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stid2677 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) Still around, it's still winter up here in the great land. I did get a chance to get out and shoot my R-1 some, having a hard time getting it to group. I have fired over 2000 rounds with it and I'm afraid that the barrel may be starting to feel it. I scoped it and saw that the rifling is burnt away opposite of the gas port opening, it also has some throat erosion. May have to look for a new barrel for it. Going after bears next year in some big bear country, might have to consider a little more firepower. I have a lot of time in the field and history with my R-1, but all relationships has ups and downs. Still have a few more months to think about it. Good Luck All Steve Edited April 8, 2010 by stid2677 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossman Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Well good to hear. I never could get my R1 to group (2 1/2") at it's very best. Most of the time 4 1/2". So are you retired up there or did you live there all your life? I'm thinking of places to live in retirement. Ca. is not where I want to retire! Thanks Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stid2677 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Moved up here about 6 years ago. I'm home now, without doubt the most beautiful place I have ever been. The winters can be tough. However you learn how to adjust and find things to do inside. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I never could get my R1 to group (2 1/2") at it's very best. Most of the time 4 1/2". Same here, so far anyways. Have you tried to feed it one round at a time so that the magazine is empty? My R1 tightens up big time when magazine is not involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Still around, it's still winter up here in the great land. I did get a chance to get out and shoot my R-1 some, having a hard time getting it to group. I have fired over 2000 rounds with it and I'm afraid that the barrel may be starting to feel it. I scoped it and saw that the rifling is burnt away opposite of the gas port opening, it also has some throat erosion. May have to look for a new barrel for it. Going after bears next year is some big bear country, might have to consider a little more firepower. I have a lot of time in the field and history with my R-1, but all relationships was ups and downs. Still have a few more months to think about it. Good Luck All Steve Interesting, thanks for sharing this information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter1014 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Looks like you've had real good luck there. Could tell me what kind of groups your getting at 100yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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