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If you keep an open mind and try new things there are a number of results you can expect. You might learn something, a gorgeous woman might slap you and you could possibly die. Being the inquisitive person I am, I\u2019ve exposed myself to new ideas, concepts and endeavors enough to experience results one and two. Fortunately, I\u2019ve avoided the worst of the possible outcomes.<\/p>\n
The last two weeks have been what I would call educational. It started with my 14-year-old son, Bat, suggesting we play a one on one game of basketball. I lost and learned he is growing up faster than I would like. Of course, my sport was wrestling and I still hold the edge there. For now.<\/p>\n
Another thing I tried was the Steyr Scout Rifle<\/a>. Yes, I\u2019d shot the platform before. Not extensively, just in a familiarization kind of way. I\u2019ve also used scout scopes for hunting in the States and in Africa. I was less than sold on the concept. So unconvinced was I, that I have written negatively about the logic behind it.<\/p>\n My extended and educational stint with the Trijicon RMR equipped pistol, along with my recent involvements with an RMR on my CUR<\/a>, was enough to push me to giving the Steyr Scout an honest try. (OK, I\u2019ll admit that a feature article I\u2019m working on for Guns & Ammo magazine had something to do with it too.) On top of that, I have a new range and new steel targets from MGM<\/a> that needed breaking in.<\/p>\n I was wrong and Cooper, as usual, was right.<\/p>\n Now, I must go through the gun safe in an attempt to uncover several firearms I can sell to support the purchase of the Steyr Scout because, I will not send it back<\/em><\/strong>. Funny thing, when I was gun writing as a second job, the money I made was for guns and ammo. Now that I\u2019m writing about guns full time, that money is for everything but. I\u2019m in that; have to sell one to get one, gun-buying mode.<\/p>\n So, I encourage you to try something new, be it with guns, women or food. If you do give something a go, make it an honest go, otherwise you\u2019ll not be in a position to provide an informed opinion. I\u2019ve done that before but I\u2019m still learning. Forgive me for my past misgivings.<\/p>\n You might try making a donation to the Empty Cases Steyr Scout Rifle Fund as something new to try. I\u2019m just saying; it might make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you keep an open mind and try new things there are a number of results you can expect. You might learn something, a gorgeous woman might slap you and you could possibly die. Being the inquisitive person I am, I\u2019ve exposed myself to new ideas, concepts and endeavors enough to experience results one and two. 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<\/a>I also gave a handgun with a reflex sight (Trijicon RMR)<\/a> an honest attempt. For the first 100 to 150 rounds, I struggled to even find the dot. But then, like when you are learning to slip your arm behind a girl in a theater, things began to click. I find it hard to believe it possible to shoot 250 rounds through a similarly equipped pistol and not fall in love with the concept.<\/p>\n![\"CC-2\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empty-cases.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/CC-21-236x300.jpg?resize=236%2C300\")
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