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Looks like you got a great deal Jack. Hard to pass that up. We don't really need the fireplace that much in Texas, but my wife really likes to light a fire whenever it is feasible. I cut a cord to two cords a year and we might burn most of it if enough cold days give the opportunity. I like to use a...

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I've no disrespect for the 30-30 as I have shot quite a few big game animals with it. I find the guns that I am shooting the 35 Rem out of more desirable. The Remington Model 8 and the Remington Model 14/141 are great rifles. The 35 Rem has been much less picky to reload for, satisfying several of m...

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A Nosler Partition typically loses the frontal portion right up to the partition if driven hard. The few I have recovered regardless of caliber have all been a copper dish nose with virtually no lead left in it. Of course, the rear shank is still full of lead and intact. This accounts for the smalli...

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Boiling is not going to do it. Unfortunately you have to cut them off. If it was literally a few hours dead or a very late season buck you might be able to try another method but this does not seem to be what you are dealing with. You can either cut the skull or cut off each antler below the pedesta...

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I have always wanted, and continue to keep my eyes open for this model in 225 Winchester at a good price. Preferably with the scope mount or a scope, but I'd like a good deal on the rifle. The two together just call to me for some reason... No interest in a Win 70 in that caliber, nor the Savage 340...

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Your trip to the deer-stand in memory of your friend is great. You will remember that trip and your friend forever more. Many of my friends are quite a bit older than I, so mortality is slowly picking at them. I've made a number of trips afield, whether to hunt or just shoot an old gun, to help me g...

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This year I am trying to give plenty of notice to increase participation. WHEN: March 7-9th, 2014 WHERE: Texas (Clarksville, Avery or Sulphur Springs depending on # of guests) WHAT: Guided or DIY Hog hunt (your choice) with guaranteed opportunity, overnight lodging, skinning/quartering and snacks. C...

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You have to give the taxidermist credit forvtrying hard to satisfy you. Glad it worked out.

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Very nice!

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Nice shooting thete Will. I load thst bullet over 34 gr Benchmsrk in my 35/30 for 2080 fps. Works great!

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My first choice is the 356 Win in a Model 94. That caliber because I have loaded it with 200gr bullets at 2100 fps and enjoy light recoil and low noise with great accuracy and plenty of power. If a larger animal was the specific target or a little bit of range was possible I'd bump up the load to a ...

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I'd like 4 - NRA annual memberships ($25 each) to give to new shooters.

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We pulled out Sat. afternoon with several destinations in mind. First we headed south in Texas to try some whitetails. The south zone is easier for the boys since there are no antler restrictions and a lot more deer. We got rained out Sat afternoon and Sun so the boys spent time riding their 4-wheel...

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I'm not adding much here that hasnt been said. I had a Glenfield that would shoot 150's or 170 into a 1" 100 Yard group. Two Marlin 336's that would do 2.5" groups and favored one bullet much more than others (but each a different favorite). A 1947 Winchester shot Remington 170 grain into ...

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Why not? If you already have .35 caliber(s) you will have bullets on hand or need them and the 358 Win shares nicely with other rounds from 180 grain to 250 grain. You can load it to a low recoil level like a 308 or you can crank it up to greater potential for bigger game. Brass is easy enough to fo...

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Good deal. That is a nice cartridge/rifle combo.

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Nice - that'll work.

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In a hunting or cold weather coat, what type of closure do you prefer and WHY? 1) zipper with external storm flap (the flap is outside and usually buttoned over the zipper) 2) zipper with and internal storm flap (the flap over-laps inside and the zipper can be seen on the outside) 3) buttons, no sto...

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I feel the 308 is a very versatile cartridge and works well when tailored to the situation. My own 308 is a Savage 99 and it is not as accurate with 180+ weight bullets as it is with 165 and 150 grain. Drop below 150 and the accuracy falls off again. I am not sure why, but in my case the rifle limit...

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I borrowed a Win 94 Big Bore in 356 Win caliber last year. I picked a light load of 200 grain Hornady FTX bullet @ 2100 fps. The Leupold scope that came on the rifle was sighted in with just 3 shot. A 3 shot group at 100 yards then made a clover-leaf. 2 more shots into the same tight group. I got lu...

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It's your thread Blaine. I am not "peeing" on or blaming Mr. O. I cited my unabashed respect. In another example, he mentions the Remington Bronze Point 130 grain (270) many, many times in his 16 books and countless magazine articles. Then I found one off-the-cuff quote where in response t...

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I'll be short as to not hijack the thread with just two examples. In letters Mr. O wrote in part and substance "I concede that the 30-06 is more versatile than the 270", and "the fast expanding bullets like the Bronze Point do not always cause a blood trail and make tracking more diff...

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I have studied much of Mr. O'Connor's writing and with all due respect to him I find some inconsistencies and contradictions in his opinions, particularly in magazine articles. There is much evidence that he gloated products from sponsors to the extreme, and he kept a "line" that gave him ...

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While I have not pulled the trigger on a 375 Win myself, I have had clients use the cartridge and its close relative the 38-55 Win and therefore witnessed some elk and other animals shot with those rounds. The personal opinions of the clients were actually unsupported by the evidence presented by th...

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sorry

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Trijicon makes scopes that have a colored post in day and low light without batteries. Glow in dark when no light. Leupold has a series that has a tiny red dot center point on the crosshairs, on demand by battery power. The battery last for 3000 hours, or something ridiculous so they say. Aimpoint h...

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Very nice! I did not know you could use a .22 centerfire in NYS. There are a lot of deer in TX taken with a Nosler Partion from a .223 rifle, but they are not 200+ pounds like yours. Good luck with the bear!

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Thanks for all the great info. I am looking at the Ruger Intl but have also called my rifle guy and talked about making a custom rifle. Wouln not rule out Sav 99 with 20 in barrel and tang safety 1:10 twist.

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Well OS, I am seeking all info but would appreciate any low velocity info is important to me to.

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Does anyone have first hand experience with this cartridge?

I am specifically interested in: light loads with 100 gr bullets (2300 fps range), 20" barrel performance, terminal performance on deer sized game, recoil.

Thanks

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For you cold weather region residents: Any tips on using fuel stick powered handwarmers? What is the best way to light the stick and how do you make sure it is burning when you close the case? Can you put the stick out if you are done and going indoors? Re-use it? Any information on the best way to ...

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I am interested in acquiring some more rifles, handguns and shotguns. For personal reasons I am interested in circa 1947 and 1970. There was quite a bit of change during those 2 decades! For a firearm to be shot regularly with modern ammo (or reloads), what is your favorite era and why?

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Best of Luck! Great time of year to hunt there.

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Greetings and Welcome!

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I've got one outfit that I just purchased to match the era of my 1939 Remington 141. It should be here soon. I cannot find anything old enough to match my 1908 Remington 8. I am looking for a 1970 era outfit to match a few other rifles and shotguns I have. Thanks for the tips. I appreciate the input...

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Hey I'm all for using whatever you want so long as it is legal. And, you can kill a deer with a 22 rimfire if done just right as we all know. My personal observation is that you are going to shoot a deer with essentially the load I use in a .380 Auto. I would never think of the 380 Auto as a deer ca...

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I use a Streamlight Pro Tac XL. It is 600 Lumens (super bright!) and has a strobe mode. It cost $75 if you shop around and lasts a long time on two 123 batteries.

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Well buddy my X-Bow hunting did not go well. I shot a buck at 20 yards on opening day. The arrow looked clean but smelled a little like meat. I found a blood trail that was just drops. It started 75 yards away and lasted 75 yards. Then it started to rain. No deer. I am pretty sure I saw the deer on ...

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I got this much so far:

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In Texas, Cabelas in Ft. Worth, Allen , Waco and Buda all had 50 rd boxes of 22 LR, some CCI and some Winchester. The CCI was $3.29 per 50 and the Win was $3.19 per 50. Bass Pro in Garland has 100 rd Winchester for $9.99. There were a few dozen boxes on the shelves at each store and nobody was grabb...

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In the post I made where I took a deer with my Henry 35-30/30 you see me wearing green wool pants. Those pants are 6 years older than I am. The zipper was replaced at some point but they are awesome. I would like to add some vintage hunting clothes to my closet. Is there some kind of reference that ...

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I really enjoyed the story and photos. Thanks. Congratulations!

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...their supplier in WI lost business in the metal hardware industry and was eventually out of business. They had produced parts for Henry that were sent to NJ for finishing and assembly. Henry purchased the factory, retained 17 employees and hired an additional 83 people. Henry Repeating Arms 30-30...

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Awesome!

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To Mescalero - I appreciate your input on this topic. It is based on sound logic and experience and certainly something that needs to be considered. Keep it coming, don't shy away from it. Thanks

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Well, I have enjoyed the information here and learned something. I do not find Ted or his question strange at all. I have gotten the sudden impulse to use a particular rifle for deer hunting that was not even sighted in. I work up loads and sight in that morning until I have an accurate bullet and l...

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BTT TGiving is two weeks out ...

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There are several lessons to learn here, and I'm not going to be the teacher on all of them. Mescalero has made a point several times that I heard loud and clear. But if a scope is going to break, any one can break. I tend to shoot a 3 shot group with a variable power by choosing the low power, midd...

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Sweet - Happy BDay!

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