What a summer it has been. The weather here in Nebraska has been great. Normally temps are in high 90s and over 100 by this time, and have been so for a while. This summer we have only had a hand full of those days. I have spent more time out shooting this summer than I can remember. My son who was 4 in June likes to go out shooting with me, and that more than anything else just makes life great.
I have been working up loads for the 35 Rem, 30-30, and the 204 Ruger. Last night I was shooting loads for the 204 and my son was out there with me. I had shot a group and were going to the target board to check it out. There he was walking ahead of me with his little toy shotgun, John Deere hat, ear muffs, Amreican flag t-shirt, blue jeans, GI web belt with pliers and pliers pouch (that hangs to his knees) and new camo boots. I'm watching him walking, thinking I'm the richest man in the world. I looked up to the blue sky and thanked God. Just then my son stops turns around, and spreads his arms wide open. I said, whats up buddy? He looks at me and says "mine just want to give you a hug dad." Then he held my had as we walked to check the targets.
We shot his little Davy Cricket 22 for the first time. the kid had a smile plastered from ear to ear. Then we came home and sorted brass from the tumbler, hopefully tonight we can resize a bunch of it. He is as excited as I am. What a great summer!!