Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-20-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 527
Benelli SBE II Slug Gun / Hornady SST
Just purchased a Benelli SBE II with rifled slug barrel for deer hunting. Shot a couple different brands of slugs through it. Hornady SSTs and Lightfields both grouped really well. The reason I...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-28-2011, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,314
Re: Ruger LC-9 Subcompact 9mm ???
I've shot about 200 rounds through my LC9. It shoots decently with ZERO mechanical hangups. The trigger is long and firm, but it's OK if you can work your way through the entire pull. I'm...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-12-2009, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Re: Hornady SST slugs
Problem solved... went back to Lightfields, shot a easy 3 inch group at 100 yards. The twist in my slug barrel must not be appropriate for the high velocity 300 grain SST.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-09-2009, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Re: Hornady SST slugs
I noticed that the Hornady bullet is 300 grains. The Lightfield is near 550 grains. Is it possible that the heavier Lightfield flies better out of the twist in my barrel?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-08-2009, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Hornady SST slugs
I'm having a real hard time shooting a group with Hornady SST slugs out of my 870. I have a cantilever scope mount, a Bushnell Banner 1-4 power scope, and am sure that everything is tightened down....
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-19-2008, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 915
Re: Face & hands covered during hunt?
This is a great debate. I've shot does and small bucks with my bow at <20 yards while wearing jeans and my glossy black college baseball style jacket. I was also freshly showered with Old Spice...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-02-2008, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 704
Re: Bow Hunting?
Archery is a passion of mine... so here are my thoughts.
Yes, you will paralyze and drop a deer if you spine shoot it... but then you need to finish it with a second lung shot as it typically will...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-26-2008, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 620
Re: Butt-Out
Woodchuck... great point, there is something seriously wrong with the whole concept!!:eek:
I am now second-guessing my enthusiasm for the butt-out. You're actually scaring my a little. I will...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-22-2008, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 620
Butt-Out
http://www.hunterspec.com/Updateable/update_display.cfm?pageID=2144&categoryID=15
Anybody use the butt-out tool yet??
I'm not much of a believer in gadgets, and try to carry as little as...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-20-2008, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Re: Ammo for use with the Sweet .22 Scope
I think Roy is looking for a 40gr round with a trajectory that is similar to that predetermined by using the Sweet .22 scope. Roy's not looking for which ammo shoots or groups best, but like I...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-20-2008, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Re: .223 for deer
Well, I did the hunt with my .223 last Sat and Sun. I saw 14 does, 10 of which were in comfortable rifle range. Four of them had my crosshairs on their head or neck. Ironically enough I never...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-14-2008, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,638
Re: Better quality 22 caliber rifle
Depending on how your wife likes to shoot, these would be my choices... in this order...
http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=1
Opt for the 453 if you'd like the set trigger.
Although a...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-05-2008, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 564
Re: Need help on a bow
I agree with all that Terry P has to say, but I would stay away from a 10-15 year old bow. Chances are slim that the bow will actually fit you properly and chances are great that the bow is not...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-26-2008, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Re: .223 for deer
I appreciate the information. I'm all jazzed up about taking something new and different into the woods. I just crave the excitement and feeling slightly underarmed only adds to the fun.
The...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-25-2008, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
.223 for deer
I'm planning on using a BBL CZ chambered in .223 for my next two-day antlerless only deer hunt. I've successfully harvested deer with almost every common caliber from .243 and .30Carbine up to 300...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-14-2008, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 825
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-13-2008, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 825
Re: Calling on shotgun guru's, opinion wanted
My opinion is that if you put one of these two in the mud then loaded and fired (muzzle free of any obstruction of course) the 500 may be more reliable. I think you could neglect the 500 a little...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-12-2008, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Re: CZ 452 Americans Give Feedback
I have a 452 American with an inexpensive 3-9X40 scope. It shoots really well. I can comfortably hold quarter size groups at 50 and tennis ball size groups at 100 yards. That is certainly not...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-15-2008, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-12-2008, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
.44 mag and 30 Carbine reloads
I've been hand loading a couple different rifle calibers for just a couple of years and really enjoy it. I recently loaded some .44 and 30 Carbine rounds using H-110. H-110 seems to be very dirty...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
02-18-2008, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 945
Antler Soup
I often hear the argument that you can not eat the antlers. Well, I'm certainly not a "trophy" only hunter as you can tell by the size of these racks, but I will let a couple does pass in hopes that...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-10-2008, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,779
Re: What scope is for me?
Tony Mig...
Send that scope back to Simmons.
Look on the Simmons web site for exact instructions... each company has different procedures. I sent one back that was beat up pretty bad. It...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-04-2008, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,088
Re: wd 40
Check out this site. http://wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html
I personally do not use WD because I've heard that dirt/metal particles tend to stick to it. But I duck hunted with an 65+ year old who...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
01-02-2008, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 580
Re: New Hunter: Tips?
Browna88... where about in WI are you from? I was born and raised along the shores of Lake Michigan about 100 miles N or Milwaukee.
Wisconsin is a wonderful state in which to hunt whitetails. It...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-19-2007, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,677
Re: european skull mount
On the next small buck I harvest I was thinking of trying to skin the hide down just below where the antlers begin then cut the antlers off of the skull with a thin blade saw. Then... bury the skull...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-18-2007, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,322
CZ 550 UHR
I really like CZ rifles. I own 3 of them and have been more than satisfied. But, can anyone tell my whey the CZ 550 Ultimate Hunting Rigle (UHR) would retail for $3450. I realize it is an amazing...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-12-2007, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,677
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-11-2007, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 791
Re: 2007 BUCK
300 H&H
I hear those Win slugs are pretty great. 8 pointer... that's cool. I hunted for over 10 years before I was able to harvest anything larger than a 7 pointer. There sure are some nice...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-11-2007, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 791
Re: 2007 BUCK
That was actually a 4 pointer. It was a nice agriculture land deer. Maybe 130lbs dressed out???
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-11-2007, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,677
Re: european skull mount
I finally have a decent near finished product. I resorted to the carwash this afternoon. My last troubles were in the area of the brain near between the eyes. There are two little marble sized...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-10-2007, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 791
Re: 2007 BUCK
catfish...
I'm not too much of a working man. I'm actually a pencil pusher as my father-in-law calls me. But I put in an honest days work for my $$$ and am not afraid of a good day of manual...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-10-2007, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,677
european skull mount
I just finished my second day of boiling and picking at a deer's skull in an attempt to do my own skull mount. HOLY SMOKES is that a lot of work. It's pretty tough. I ended up sawing a V shaped...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-06-2007, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,498
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-05-2007, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,148
Rifled Slugs
I hunt with a stubborn old man who shoots rifled slugs through his rifled barrel. He refuses to purchase a decent sabot slug. He claims he can shoot as well, or better than I can with my rifled...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-05-2007, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,498
Re: Have you ever walked up on a deer......
I guess I can add some more to this topic...
These deer were not harvested, but here are 3 more interesting stories.
I once shot a crow in a field at just over 500 yards with my .270 during...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-05-2007, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,498
Re: Have you ever walked up on a deer......
Once during the mid Oct. muzzle season in Iowa I harvested a buck on the first weekend then went back out on a midweek evening with intentions of filling my doe tag. I pulled down this secondary...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-05-2007, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 791
Re: 2007 BUCK
Yeah, in both Iowa and WI where I hunt deer must be tagged before being moved. The Iowa law even says that the deer must be tagged within 15 minutes of being killed. I will often neck/head shoot a...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-04-2007, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 791
Re: 2007 BUCK
When I hunt I usually shoot the first deer that presents me with an easy shot. I'm pretty much a meat hunter who wants to make a clean kill. If it's a doe, great. If it happens to have a small...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-20-2007, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,116
Re: Poll-on butcherin'..OOPS...
I bone out early season bow kills immediately by myself. Usually within 30 minutes of recovering the deer. It seems like a warm deer can be skinned in about 2 minutes. One thing I do that I really...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-20-2007, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 791
2007 BUCK
Just wanted to share a picture of my buck from this year. I was lucky enough to get him on opening morning. The story is your typical opening morning kill. I didn't even really have to work for...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-13-2007, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 687
Re: CZ 550 American
Bindernut... I purchased the CZ527 Varmint Kevlar last year in 223. It is a dream to shoot. I am not a firearm expert by any means, but that rifle is fantastic. I am a novice to reloading, but...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-12-2007, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 687
CZ 550 American
I entered the gun dealer today with intentions of ordered a CZ 550 American chambered in .308. I will use this gun for some whitetail hunting but mostly recreational target shooting. I have shot...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-07-2007, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 752
Re: fawn picture
I thought that "thing" on the fawn's back was just one of those darn burrs that stick to my jacket when I walk through the thick stuff. I've seen many of those burrs (or whatever you call them) on...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-06-2007, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 752
Re: fawn picture
Looking at the doe... that animals looks a little scrappy. Most of the does that meander past or porkers. Big, fat, beautiful animals. This one looks scruffy. What do you think caused that. ...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-06-2007, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 752
Re: fawn picture
Catfish...
I see what you are talking about. My twin 7-year-olds call them hitch-hikers. I think thats kind of funny. I call them burrs, but never really knew what they were called.
Will...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-06-2007, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 752
fawn picture
I know you guys have seen stuff like this a million times, but I just wanted to share some of my fun...
I had this little buck fawn under my bow stand the other night for about 15 minutes. He...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-05-2007, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 610
30 Carbine Brass
How come when I go to my usual web site for ordering reloading supplies all 30 Carbine brass is listed as OUT OF STOCK AND NOT ABLE TO BACKORDER??
Is new 30 Carbine brass not available?
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-29-2007, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,156
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-05-2007, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,089
Re: I want a bolt action .223, or do I??
Both .223s have 1-9 twist barrels. I figured I'd end up shooting bullets in the 60 grain range or greater with such twist. So far the 52 grainers work well. I'm going to try both 45 and 50...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-04-2007, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,089
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