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Old 12-10-2009, 07:46 PM   #1
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My Deerstalker is on its way and I am trying to gear up. I sold my last ML a couple years ago and have since lost my recipe for moosemilk. I cant remember the concoction to save my life! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Old 12-10-2009, 08:59 PM   #2
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1. Catch moose.
2. Check sex of moose. (If male, release.)
3. (If female) Tie moose legs securely to four very strong upright poles planted at least three feet deep into the ground.
4. Warm hands.
5. --- oh, I think you can take it from here.


(I assume you DON'T want the recipe for Moose Snot.)


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Old 12-10-2009, 09:19 PM   #3
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Semisane, there is nothing Semi about you! LOL! You do keep me on my toes.

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Old 12-10-2009, 09:24 PM   #4
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The best I can remember is that it had rubbing alchohol in it and something else. It had like a 2% milk consistency and worked great. Any ideas?
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Old 12-10-2009, 09:40 PM   #5
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There are lots of formulas, but the generally accepted recipe for Moose Milk is:

A general purpose blackpowder solvent and liquid patch lube. Shake well before using

Castor Oil 3 oz.
Murphy's Oil Soap 1 oz.
Witch Hazel 4 oz.
Isopropyl Alcohol (91%) 8 oz.
Water (non-chlorinated if available) 16 oz.

However, before you go to the trouble of making it, I suggest you try straight 91% isopropyl alcohol for swabbing between shots and straight olive oil for a patch lube.
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Old 12-11-2009, 07:25 AM   #6
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straight olive oil for a patch lube.

Semi?? should the Olive Oil be Virgin or Extra Virgin

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Old 12-11-2009, 08:54 AM   #7
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Makes no difference. I use extra virgin because I like to say "extra virgin".
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Old 12-11-2009, 11:26 AM   #8
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I'm with Semi, I like to say extra virgin too.

However, Semi is there a certain time of year, moon phase, or when is it the easiest to catch a moose? And how can I make sure it's not a male? You seem to have a lot of experiance in that department.
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Old 12-11-2009, 12:24 PM   #9
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If you milk the male moose you'll have a friend for life.
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