Thanks for the comment, audirs2man. The evening I got the "eyebrow" I went out for some barbecue in Texas, and the waiter had his own scar. He is the one who informed me that, in Texas, at least, all such wounds are called magnum eyebrows, so I went with that. It had a nice ring, even though that rifle is not, as you point out, magnum caliber. It sure was a magnum kick, though!
I've discussed your theory that the 30.06 "has virtually no kick" with the cookie-cutter scar over my left eyebrow. My eyebrow and I respectfully disagree. The 30.06 may have virtually no kick when you're shooting it right. I shot it wrong. It's a case of the sharp, round edge of a scope striking hard against what the doctors call "soft tissue." The guy who had talked me into firing it at the range (before I had remembered about my shoulder) told me he could see my skull through the blood.
The 30.06 dosnt have that much kick that's what I hunt with and I have had the scope hit me in the face to it hurts like hell lucky for me I only got it in the nose
@fivealive89 Wow! You are one tough dude. It opened my face like a cookie cutter. The problem was, I remember just as I was pulling the trigger that the shoulder had just been through rehab and pulled it without thinking. So, instead of the stock hitting my shoulder, the scope cut a biscuit out of my forehead. Dumb. Never did it again, I can tell you.
Hey, my bad. My only excuse is, I wasn't working from a script, so it was like live TV. I never even caught that I did that. You're right, though. I really meant "sight in."
How do you "range in" a rifle? I know how to "sight in" a rifle scope but, I've never seen anyone "range in" a rifle. Could you post a "how to" video on "ranging in rifles?" hmmmmmm? lol!
The first time I shot a 9 mm, it knocked me on my ass. Being a ten year old didn't help, but facial scars grant anyone hardcore points so bravo you. ;) Also, I contributed to your chain story - those are always fun. Let me know if you start any new ones.
Hey, supermole, thanks for asking. For some reason my reply keeps failing to post, but I'll try again: My most recent novel, written under my pseudonym "Steven Harriman" is SLEEPER (Berkley, 2003). It sold out in paperback and garnered 42 reviews on Amazon, with a four-star average. Used copies can be found on Amazon. Others of my novels can be found under my name, "Steven Spruill." Many are available in public libraries. Thanks for asking!
Well now I know how not to shoot a rifle Mr. Spruill (no sarcasm intended, ok maybe a little.) However, what I would like to know is what type of books you write. I enjoyed this little clip, and want to know what type of writer you are.
Ah, but if I left the story of my magnum eyebrow untold, some other poor innocent might pull his shoulder just before firing his rifle and the recoil might turn his scope into a cookie-cutter and believe me, skin cookies HURT! Thanks for the comment.
Only too well. I'm sure she has never forgotten the searing pain of that instant. I was told it was a miracle I wasn't knocked cold. Thick skull, apparently. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the comment, audirs2man. The evening I got the "eyebrow" I went out for some barbecue in Texas, and the waiter had his own scar. He is the one who informed me that, in Texas, at least, all such wounds are called magnum eyebrows, so I went with that. It had a nice ring, even though that rifle is not, as you point out, magnum caliber. It sure was a magnum kick, though!
patwolfie 8 months ago
Hi nice vid, here i Norway we call it a Idiotsmark, 30.06 springfield is not a magnum calliber, but close =)
next time press that stock harder into your sholder =)
audirs2man 8 months ago
I've discussed your theory that the 30.06 "has virtually no kick" with the cookie-cutter scar over my left eyebrow. My eyebrow and I respectfully disagree. The 30.06 may have virtually no kick when you're shooting it right. I shot it wrong. It's a case of the sharp, round edge of a scope striking hard against what the doctors call "soft tissue." The guy who had talked me into firing it at the range (before I had remembered about my shoulder) told me he could see my skull through the blood.
patwolfie 11 months ago
The 30.06 dosnt have that much kick that's what I hunt with and I have had the scope hit me in the face to it hurts like hell lucky for me I only got it in the nose
fivealive89 1 year ago
@fivealive89 Wow! You are one tough dude. It opened my face like a cookie cutter. The problem was, I remember just as I was pulling the trigger that the shoulder had just been through rehab and pulled it without thinking. So, instead of the stock hitting my shoulder, the scope cut a biscuit out of my forehead. Dumb. Never did it again, I can tell you.
patwolfie 1 year ago
very funny, i've had a similar experience but luckily it didn't do much damage..i guess i don't have a magnum brow
catch22af 1 year ago
@catch22af I'm glad you "dodged the bullet!"
patwolfie 1 year ago
haha 2:42 is awesome!!!
GovernentBrainwash 1 year ago
@GovernentBrainwash Pain Hurts!#^*@()!!!!
patwolfie 1 year ago
Hey, my bad. My only excuse is, I wasn't working from a script, so it was like live TV. I never even caught that I did that. You're right, though. I really meant "sight in."
patwolfie 1 year ago
How do you "range in" a rifle? I know how to "sight in" a rifle scope but, I've never seen anyone "range in" a rifle. Could you post a "how to" video on "ranging in rifles?" hmmmmmm? lol!
CGPAryan 1 year ago
The first time I shot a 9 mm, it knocked me on my ass. Being a ten year old didn't help, but facial scars grant anyone hardcore points so bravo you. ;) Also, I contributed to your chain story - those are always fun. Let me know if you start any new ones.
MundayMemo 2 years ago
Hey, supermole, thanks for asking. For some reason my reply keeps failing to post, but I'll try again: My most recent novel, written under my pseudonym "Steven Harriman" is SLEEPER (Berkley, 2003). It sold out in paperback and garnered 42 reviews on Amazon, with a four-star average. Used copies can be found on Amazon. Others of my novels can be found under my name, "Steven Spruill." Many are available in public libraries. Thanks for asking!
patwolfie 3 years ago
Well now I know how not to shoot a rifle Mr. Spruill (no sarcasm intended, ok maybe a little.) However, what I would like to know is what type of books you write. I enjoyed this little clip, and want to know what type of writer you are.
supernole100 3 years ago
Steven,
I like your honesty. You shoot straight...get it? Shoot straight, alright bad joke. I'm glad your back.
Captain C
ClipCritics 3 years ago
Thanks, Cap'n! I really appreciate it. I've learned my lesson. Next time, I'm putting the OTHER eye on the scope. . .
patwolfie 3 years ago
Yes, perhaps it would have been better to leave it untold.
TidusK17 3 years ago
Ah, but if I left the story of my magnum eyebrow untold, some other poor innocent might pull his shoulder just before firing his rifle and the recoil might turn his scope into a cookie-cutter and believe me, skin cookies HURT! Thanks for the comment.
patwolfie 3 years ago
OH HI! hahahahaha
dadosmrado 3 years ago
Only too well. I'm sure she has never forgotten the searing pain of that instant. I was told it was a miracle I wasn't knocked cold. Thick skull, apparently. Thanks for commenting.
Steve
patwolfie 3 years ago