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Posted: 7/27/2012 12:23:07 PM EDT

I got a chance this week to hangout with Hickok45 at his place. Here's a video that includes Hickok45, Big John (his son), TNOutdoors9, FateofDestinee and 22Plinkster doing a bit of a round table discussion about how we got started doing videos.

It's also worth mention that I took my Arsenal SGL31-94 with me and had Hickok45 shoot it and offer some feedback. I have it configured with a RMR LED sight, MI rails, US PALM grip and AFG. He was hitting steel with it easily and he loved it, as did others there - some of whom had never fired a AK74 before. FateofDestinee moved a 74 up to the top spot on her "must buy" list.

Posted: 7/27/2012 12:39:14 PM EDT

[#1]

Hows the youtube thing working out for you? Is it what you do for a living now, or just a little side paying hobby? Seems like your channel took off really quick after you got started with it.

Posted: 7/27/2012 12:41:32 PM EDT

[#2]

He taught me English in 7th grade. (1997)

Mr. Kxxxxx is a cool dude.

Mt. Pleasant is a nice place. In fact we used to have "Gun Club" where he would bring in a cool historical firearm and we would learn about it.

Don't see that anymore I'd bet.

Mr. K, if you happen to see this thread (courtesy of FAC) I'm in the class below

Posted: 7/27/2012 1:03:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
He taught me English in 7th grade. (1997)

Mr. Kxxxxx is a cool dude.

Mt. Pleasant is a nice place. In fact we used to have "Gun Club" where he would bring in a cool historical firearm and we would learn about it.

Don't see that anymore I'd bet.

http://i.imgur.com/k6oxy.jpg

Mr. K, if you happen to see this thread (courtesy of FAC) I'm in the class below

<a href="http://imgur.com/O3jsg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/O3jsg.jpg</a>

So which one are you?

A. Guy with white shirt staring at the girl up front?
B. Guy staring at the wall?
C. Guy with the yellow shirt?

Posted: 7/27/2012 1:05:20 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
He taught me English in 7th grade. (1997)

Mr. Kxxxxx is a cool dude.

Mt. Pleasant is a nice place. In fact we used to have "Gun Club" where he would bring in a cool historical firearm and we would learn about it.

Don't see that anymore I'd bet.

http://i.imgur.com/k6oxy.jpg

Mr. K, if you happen to see this thread (courtesy of FAC) I'm in the class below

<a href="http://imgur.com/O3jsg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/O3jsg.jpg</a>

So which one are you?

A. Guy with white shirt staring at the girl up front?
B. Guy staring at the wall?
C. Guy with the yellow shirt?

I'm the arm in the lower right.

The guy in the blue and red stripped shirt is my best man in my upcoming wedding.

Posted: 7/27/2012 1:29:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Hows the youtube thing working out for you? Is it what you do for a living now, or just a little side paying hobby? Seems like your channel took off really quick after you got started with it.

in the video he mentions that he has a day job

ETA: your missing FPSRussia.

Posted: 7/27/2012 1:55:21 PM EDT

[#6]

Good stuff. I guess we'll be seeing more SGL31 reviews soon from them eh? When 74's become more popular from them and the ammo doubles in price from the demand, be sure to blame Sturmgewehre for it.

Did you guys get video afterwards of shooting or was that more of a casual event?

Posted: 7/27/2012 2:06:45 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Good stuff. I guess we'll be seeing more SGL31 reviews soon from them eh? When 74's become more popular from them and the ammo doubles in price from the demand, be sure to blame Sturmgewehre for it.

Did you guys get video afterwards of shooting or was that more of a casual event?

By that time hope we get Wolf, Brown Bear, and Tula 5.45x39 to help off set the cost.
The only 5.45x39 I ever see for sale near me is surplus. Can't get the stuff everywhere(WalMarts, etc.) like you can 7.62x39.

Posted: 7/27/2012 4:11:00 PM EDT

[#8]

FPSRussia kicks ass.

Posted: 7/27/2012 5:26:35 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

Hows the youtube thing working out for you? Is it what you do for a living now, or just a little side paying hobby? Seems like your channel took off really quick after you got started with it.

It is just starting to support itself. By that I mean it covers the expenses of running it. Ammo, guns, travel expenses for shows, things like that. It has a LONG way to go before I quit my day job. I guess it could be done, but even Hickok still works a day job and his channel is considerably more popular than mine.

Posted: 7/27/2012 5:27:16 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

He taught me English in 7th grade. (1997)

Mr. Kxxxxx is a cool dude.

Mt. Pleasant is a nice place. In fact we used to have "Gun Club" where he would bring in a cool historical firearm and we would learn about it.

Don't see that anymore I'd bet.

http://i.imgur.com/k6oxy.jpg

Mr. K, if you happen to see this thread (courtesy of FAC) I'm in the class below

http://i.imgur.com/O3jsg.jpg

Wow, that's outstanding.

Posted: 7/27/2012 5:29:03 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Good stuff. I guess we'll be seeing more SGL31 reviews soon from them eh? When 74's become more popular from them and the ammo doubles in price from the demand, be sure to blame Sturmgewehre for it.

Did you guys get video afterwards of shooting or was that more of a casual event?

There should be another video posted of us doing a little shooting, but it was a very casual event. We BS'ed most of the time, shot some, ate some pizza, played some basketball... I'll post the shooting video to this thread when it goes up.

Posted: 7/27/2012 6:26:20 PM EDT

[#12]

ETA: your missing FPSRussia.

Posted: 7/27/2012 6:37:47 PM EDT

[#13]

I watch all of you guys n gals stuff. Very kewl! And yeah I like the Fpsrussia... like my games too! Nice video!

Posted: 7/28/2012 6:21:40 PM EDT

[#14]

Thanks FAC I enjoy your channel and a reviews. Hickock 45 is such a joy to watch. I would love to shoot with you guys someday

Posted: 7/29/2012 9:06:35 AM EDT

[#15]

I figured he was a teacher of some kind. The ability to stand in front of a bunch of people and give thoughtful, accurate information is a skill usually honed by standing and talking in front of a group for a living.

Posted: 7/29/2012 9:52:27 AM EDT

[#16]

It's good to know you and Hickok45 are friends. Now I won't feel so guilty 'cheating' on you when I watch his channel too.

Posted: 7/29/2012 10:21:38 AM EDT

[#17]

That kicks ass.

I should have figured he was a teacher.

Posted: 7/29/2012 3:06:51 PM EDT

[#18]

you've to got to be in the 100,XXX views to live off youtube

ie. sxephil, shaytards, jennamarbles

they hit 500,000 - 2,000,000 views per vid

Posted: 7/29/2012 4:23:37 PM EDT

[#19]

Here's video number 2 –– the shooting vid.

Posted: 7/29/2012 6:08:57 PM EDT

[#20]

Great vid

Hickok45 is my favorite u tube guy to watch, especially when he's using Glock past 200 yards.

Quoted:

Quoted:
He taught me English in 7th grade. (1997)

Mr. Kxxxxx is a cool dude.

Mt. Pleasant is a nice place. In fact we used to have "Gun Club" where he would bring in a cool historical firearm and we would learn about it.

Don't see that anymore I'd bet.

http://i.imgur.com/k6oxy.jpg

Mr. K, if you happen to see this thread (courtesy of FAC) I'm in the class below

<a href="http://imgur.com/O3jsg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/O3jsg.jpg</a>

So which one are you?

A. Guy with white shirt staring at the girl up front?
B. Guy staring at the wall?
C. Guy with the yellow shirt?

I'm the arm in the lower right.

The guy in the blue and red stripped shirt is my best man in my upcoming wedding.

He was your teacher? That's awesome

Posted: 7/29/2012 6:38:19 PM EDT

[#21]

Where was Nutnfancy?

Posted: 7/29/2012 6:51:21 PM EDT

[#22]

Thats great, you and falinphotography do the best gun reviews and I enjoy hickock45 as well for his approach to the sport.

Posted: 7/29/2012 6:55:14 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Where was Nutnfancy?

Thankfully not there.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hanging out at the Hickok45 compound

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