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- Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Lord blessed me
- Replies: 12
- Views: 463
Re: The Lord blessed me
Yes he did! Especially by not being injured or killed, and with a fine Buck! And the truth for everyone to know, the rut and everything in the wild is real, and the reality is often dangerous or harsh! Congratulations on a dandy buck and story!
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11230
Re: 30-30 gets it done again!
Nath, I do like way you hunt!
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester BB94 .444 makes meat
- Replies: 10
- Views: 435
Re: Winchester BB94 .444 makes meat
Good job and congratulations! I had couple coworkers about 15 years ago, father & son, who hunted with the 444. They where yearly serious deer hunters, and they liked that cartridge. Great for hunting these brushy mountains!
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FIRST DEER WITH THE FREEDOM ARMS 454
- Replies: 7
- Views: 347
Re: FIRST DEER WITH THE FREEDOM ARMS 454
Good read Jim, it makes me wonder why I've never tried for a deer with pistol! Years ago, read all the write ups I could about Doug Wesson and his hunts with the earliest 357's. I eventually got me my most desirable handgun, a Model 19 6" S&W 357. And it's still the pistol I love most, and ...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23490
Re: Binoculars
I took my 8x32 Burris today but never got em out backpack, I was going to still hunt SLOW, sit often, and leaves off now, binoculars could make a difference, but my hunt was over in less than hour. But way back before I got them, I had my heart set on a quality brand (which I don't remember), in 7x3...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11230
Re: 30-30 gets it done again!
Thanks everyone, and Grizz, fried some the heart and onions on rice while ago. It is!
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11230
Re: 30-30 gets it done again!
It's an 1971 NRA Centennial model, which in 72n73 the same rifle is a 64a. So yes it is really.
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11230
Re: 30-30 gets it done again!
7pts but only six by legal measure.
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11230
Re: 30-30 gets it done again!
Snapped this pic soon as I shot him. You can see him laying on left side that logging road. Able to pull my Appalachian Hoss right to him. Sure glad of it! 20231111_081728.jpg 20231111_105906.jpg 50yds exactly stepped off. Deer stood on hind legs flipped backwards, hit ground, kicked a while, over w...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11230
30-30 gets it done again!
50yd shot, dropped in his tracks. That 160gr ftx impressed me!
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23490
Re: Binoculars
The downside to binoculars is if you set them down somewhere. Years ago I qualified for a Colorado resident hunting permit and a friend bought me an either sex elk tag. Another friend got permission from his brother to take me elk hunting on the family ranch. We hunted hard and glassed a lot. I can...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23490
Re: Binoculars
Ive been a serious lifelong squirrel hunter all my life, and when season opens, aug-sept, it's a easy sneak, closeup game, you easily pick up limbs moving, hear them easily (back when I could hear anyways), they're up in trees 95% time. Come mid Oct, trees begin shedding all their mast, squirrels be...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mod 64 day
- Replies: 11
- Views: 932
Re: Mod 64 day
I was standing shooting off hand, quickly shoulder my rifle shoot first a well aimed shot at yhe deer, then cycle and shoot as quickly as possible a follow up at the target. Hey I'm tickled with my follow-up, but scratching my head on the deer! Barrel was scrubbed clean last winter and these where n...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mod 64 day
- Replies: 11
- Views: 932
Mod 64 day
I'm torn between 2 loves for which rifle I'm gonna use for this deer season, rifle season opening this Saturday. But for most hunting around here, I believe I'm better off with this Mod 64. For surebits my favorite. Did a little woods hunting practice today. Set a deer target at 40yds and the black ...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Francis Sell Guns Magazine articles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 376
Re: Francis Sell Guns Magazine articles
Thanks again woodsloafer for the homework you already did. I got on there this morning read the Aug 61 article. It's as usual of him outstanding! Reasons I love Sell, his hunting where he lives, is about a carbon copy of hunting here, and his tactics are what works here! His work into a specific rif...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Francis Sell Guns Magazine articles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 376
Re: Francis Sell Guns Magazine articles
Good deal woodsloafer, I consider Sell's writings as bedrock experienced truth when it comes to rifles and deer hunting! I've only got one his books, "The Deer Hunters Guide", but I'll read anything of his! He's only one i know of who really put the brush busting bullets&loads to an ac...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7675
Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
I've got a fine old Rem 742 Woodsmaster and Tikka both in 30-06 and a Rem 700 in 270, all scoped, but I've yet to really use them. I've never killed a deer yet with a scoped rifle but I'm about in need one. May use the Tikka this year?
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7675
Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Took the 94 in woods today, scouting our rife season starts this Saturday. Done a iittle calling for yote but no luck.
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7675
Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Killed that 6pt with the Mod 64
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7675
Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
My Marlin has produced the most but I've had it since 81. My 1971 NRA Centennial is labeled M9d 94 for that purpose, but the same rifle in 72-73 is a Mod 64a. My Mod 94 Carbine hasn't made meat yet, but man I like it, it shoots anything you put in it accurately! 20231021_124122.jpg 20231106_160803.j...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2849
Re: Success can be as trying as failure
Scott, sounds like you're in a fight for true justice to prevail towards what is right & good, so yes I pray for you and client's! As far as the colleagues-system, just remember, evil-wrong-bad, will always step in the path. "And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comprehen...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6884
Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Yes, am praying for that little boy!
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a very cool new toy today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2234
Re: Got a very cool new toy today!
Nice, never seen one in that style.
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Afternoon at the Range
- Replies: 11
- Views: 579
Re: Afternoon at the Range
Good post & shooting! The Highwall is an interesting rifle
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOOOO WHOOOO!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1505
Re: WOOOO WHOOOO!!
Now you got me thinking again, I need to start casting. Why didn't I start doing this!
But I did stain 6 new cedar shafts yesterday, put first coat polyurethane on em today, for arrows. I love traditional Archery, making my own arrows!
But I did stain 6 new cedar shafts yesterday, put first coat polyurethane on em today, for arrows. I love traditional Archery, making my own arrows!
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Rangers!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 425
Re: Texas Rangers!
I'm just thrilled for the Rangers as well. One bad night and four good ones! 8) Yeah they definitely outplayed Az. D'Back's pitcher was brilliant last night, but no follow through from the bull pen, AND Az left enough men on base to have won the game, but couldn't score. Rangers definitely outplaye...
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Rangers!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 425
Re: Texas Rangers!
I'm just thrilled for the Rangers as well. One bad night and four good ones! 8) Yeah they definitely outplayed Az. D'Back's pitcher was brilliant last night, but no follow through from the bull pen, AND Az left enough men on base to have won the game, but couldn't score. Rangers definitely outplaye...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Rangers!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 425
Texas Rangers!
Texas Rangers just won their first World Series, and I love it! They're the only team in Major League Baseball that refused to designate a week to recognize "Tootie Frooties"!!! That's a big deal this day and time, I salute em, appreciate em, owners, management, players, God Bless Texas! I...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Global warming is real !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 816
Re: Global warming is real !!
Now that's hilarious! Reckon be best just start over, we could enjoy good old days again!
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 972
Re: 336 Day
. If you can sight in and verify that 225 yards or so zero, that's pretty much going to be the ideal setup for about everything....! I'm going to do this soon, already getting me a couple targets ready. Big O for a definite sight picture. Problem here is finding a safe place to shoot that far. Plen...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steel receiver sights for old Marlins
- Replies: 5
- Views: 404
Re: Steel receiver sights for old Marlins
Bill I believe the Lyman is #66. For sure the new ones anyway, but they're aluminum, not near as good as a Williams from what I've heard. But I believe the older steel ones was also #66, but someone correct me if I'm wrong. I considered one long ago for my 336, and my memory may be wrong?
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 972
Re: 336 Day
There's nothing like being out in the woods with a 30-30. Soothing and peaceful. I agree completely! I growed up only a squirrel hunter, I've killed a train load with an iron sighted 22, plenty with scope too. Deer hunting here was about useless in 60's-70's. But started picking up in 90's, still n...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 972
Re: 336 Day
My targets. I had some round foil taped on the bottom targets for better visibility. 20231030_162813.jpg I chrono the first 3 shots, velocities based upon them. Well you're right Grizz, when I click on em, they're right side up! That sizing, I've tried figure out before, but IDK. My phone takes pics...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 972
Re: 336 Day
Sorry for the upside down pic, I don't know how change it? But I shot my 160gr Hornaday ftx & LVR at 60 yds with the barrel sight. Only three shots. I got excellent accuracy & poi! Then I checked my tang sight for first time with this load. The sight is adjusted as far down as possible, hit ...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 972
336 Day
Well I hadn't fired a shot since last winter, and had neglected my Marlin for several years! Made up for both other day, glorious day to be out, I do love my shooting range!
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hand Crafting Ammo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 430
Re: Hand Crafting Ammo
Interesting post! I don't know why I never got into casting my own bullets, especially as much as I enjoy the 30-30. I sure planned too about 5 years ago, did my homework, got enough advice from others experienced at it, especially Jim who helped me a lot on the fine points, which I took notes and a...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com site .. Doc O'Meara!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 622
Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com site .. Doc O'Meara!
Thanks Jim, great article! I've got other rifles but my 94's & equally my JM 336 also are by far my favorites, and yes in 30-30! There's a very good video on YT I just found recently if anyone's interested. This guy just simply reads an old article from I believe Guns & Ammo by Charles Askin...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fingers crossed for a Marlin Model 36
- Replies: 1
- Views: 161
Re: Fingers crossed for a Marlin Model 36
Well I hope you good luck with it, the 36 being the original, forerunner to the 336 I believe. I'd neglected my 336 for the past 5 years, turned into a Mod 64 & 94 Nut. But I hadn't done any shooting whatsoever since last winter-fall. All that sitting around thinking, got to remembering, that my...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up please.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 863
Re: Prayers up please.
Yes, I'm praying for you and her, and all involved! Been thinking for 2 days how to say it, because, although you're the only one, behind those eyes, feeling and knowing the hurt, fear, anger, blame, love, everything, in the midst of this burden! And no words of anyone such as me, who yes can relate...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 13000
Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
I've been a bourbon lover my entire life, but since my younger days I hardly ever buy it. I used to buy Wild Turkey, Makers Mark, Southern Comfort, little Crown Royal, but especially Jack Daniel's. JD for my taste, effect, use is all I've bought in 25 years, it's to me, The Best! I've of the mind I'...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 473
Re: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
I'm gonna look into getting that book! Ben Lily the bear hunter, killed plenty Grizzly if I'm not mistaken with an Mod 1886 in 33wcf, probably not considered today a suitable round for that, but not sure? But Teddy Roosevelt hired him once to take him bear hunting. Don't remember how that went.
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 514
Re: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...
This is something, I'd love to tour it! Only ship I ever got to tour was the USS N. Carolina in Wilmington.
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 473
Re: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
Yes, anything written by T. Roosevelt. I have 3 of his books, love em all. My favorite is Townsend Whelen, who used several models of Winchester's Levers, but after the 03 Springfield & 30-06 came out he turned to mostly Bolt Actions. The best read by far I've ever read is "Red Letter Days ...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Dies question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 358
Re: Reloading Dies question
So far never, EXCEPT my full length resizing die, which for 30-30 I use every time I handload. At first I didn't, but found rust underneath the big jam nut. Come find out the Lee Lube I use is water based, so now I clean it after every use. I don't take it apart, but first swab & wipe out all I ...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1638
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1638
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1638
Re: 1876 for Brown Bear
Yes it was Ray
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bill "Bones" Andrews?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 486
Re: Bill "Bones" Andrews?
In the recent Sporting Classics Magazine, the Guns issue, Wayne Van Zwoll had a great article about Townsend Whelen and His Cartridges! Great reading, and he clarifies well how Whelen and Andrew's came to meet! Still, I've never found anything else about him with any depth! Also it clarifies that Wh...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I just watched this on the telly.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 315
Re: I just watched this on the telly.....
One thing I'd like to point out,that's obvious on that show? He took a 2nd shot to finish the caribou. I actually thought ar first he might have missed his first shot by the bous reaction, but before the 2nd shot you can see blood on the bous nose and mouth, so no doubt a mid lung first shot, I'd sa...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I just watched this on the telly.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 315
Re: I just watched this on the telly.....
I recorded that, most his shows back in summer. Always admired BF, believe he's old school great hunter! Also an episode where he takes a Blk Bear with an 1886 45/70, I think I remember that right? But all his shows have been good. Loved him showing how he practiced at home with all his rifles in pr...