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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-27-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,897
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Deer hoists for use with my truck

My buddy has a simple device called a deer handle. Simply a piece of rope you hook around the neck with a handle. Cost him $10 or so, and with little work he pulled a big doe into his truck. Much...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-22-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,851
Posted By hinkleid

RE: 30 calibers

You must not have ever seen the fear in their eyes when they look up and see a 300 WM pointed their way.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-16-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Accuracy.... groups?

RR- thanks for all the info.

Kinda confused as to what you mentioned about "tweaking the BC". Your groups were a little high even after dialing elevation. The BC was higher than the published...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-15-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,598
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Knockdown Power

Too funny.

I used to live in Murrells Inlet (just under Myrtle Beach). I also lied in Hilton Head for awhile. Love the place but expensive there.
I did not realize the limit was that high!...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-15-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Accuracy.... groups?

My groups too decreased when using the Accubond. (180 gr) I do not have a chronogaph so going on published data. Guessing around 3000 fps, +or - a little.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-15-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,069
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Accuracy.... groups?

That is some amazing shooting Ridgerunner. 660! Wow. Even at 660, and with the BC and windage inconsistencies you are still well within the kill zone.
Just curious here. I got a new Leupold scope...
Forum: Optics
03-12-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,153
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Clearidge Optics?

Testimonies are for late night infomercials. You don't see Leupold posting testimonials as they do not need to. Their reputation speaks for itself.

I live by the old cliches... "you get what...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-12-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,598
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Knockdown Power

Still never seen one of those 90 lb does hit at 100 yards with a 150 gr. BT from a 300 RUM! Wish I had!!!
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-12-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,598
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Knockdown Power

I know you are much more knowledgable than myelf, but I am not too sure on this. Logic would say a bigger bullet (.30 caliber) would be more effective. Perhaps you shoot your 243 more accurate and...
Forum: Guns
03-11-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,057
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Dear GOD...PLZ HELP

What is it with everyone and "overkill". I just put a Leupold Mk4 6.5-20x50mm on a 300 Win Mag... Is this overkill?

I can use the lowest setting 6.5 for close shots, and if given the...
Forum: Guns
03-11-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,535
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Which Limbsaver Recoil pad for A-Bolt Stainless Stalker?

You may be right skeeter, I was just going by the manual. You are probably more experienced in this. All I know is I loosened the screw, and when shooting... I think about pulling the trigger,...
Forum: Guns
03-10-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,535
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Which Limbsaver Recoil pad for A-Bolt Stainless Stalker?

Accoring to my owner's manual "The A-Bolt II's trigger is preset at the factory. The trigger pull can be adjusted within a range of approximately 3 to 6 pounds"
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-09-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Quick Kills?

Come on now... Nobody knows?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-09-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,966
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Do You Eat the Liver

Yuk, eating a liver tastes like a bloody rusty nail and about as dry too.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,424
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Wolves: Mother's Nature's Revenge

Personally, I have little stake in this. It would be pretty cool to have a full mount of a wolf I must admit. It is the farmers and ranchers that deal with this. I think though, you can shoot if they...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,424
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Wolves: Mother's Nature's Revenge

LOL, that is where they all came from. Truck em in, and let em go...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-09-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,144
Posted By hinkleid

RE: How many would tag their deer if it was diseased?

Gotta tag it, its illegal and unethical if you do not. Bad luck, but part of the game. They have nailed several guys here for wanton waste, not really poaching as you have a tag... but instead cherry...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-09-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By hinkleid

Quick Kills?

I was watching a video on hunting footage. This fella is using a 300 Win Mag.

Check it out ->> http://www.huntingfootage.com/showphoto.php?photo=3246&cat=507&si=big%208%20down&perpage=16

I...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-09-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,678
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Any use www.huntflix.com?

Just watch the shows on Outdoor Channel and such. Plus there are so many freebies on the net.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-09-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,179
Posted By hinkleid

RE: BASS PRO IS A RIP OFF

I think it depends on what you buy. Some things are more at some of the stores, and some things are less.

I bought some RL-22 powder at Cabela's and was $26 / lb. Went to Sportsmans Wearhouse...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-09-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,667
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Chevy Avalanche

There you go. Chevys are nice trucks new, but you lose your ass in depreciation. Now if you go the used route, you are looking for dependability in which GM is known for lacking.

I have 2...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,424
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Wolves: Mother's Nature's Revenge

I digresss on this, after reading above you mentioned WWI, not WWII... I apologize as I know very little about WWI. I did take several history courses in college so I do know some about History.
...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 12:55 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,424
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Wolves: Mother's Nature's Revenge

ID has done well advertising this. They are driving a wedge between the people/hunters and the Fed Gov't. Everyone I know wants to go on a wolf hunt and wants a tag. However, in reality there will...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,424
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Wolves: Mother's Nature's Revenge

You need to study your history a little better. Wasn't France once partof Germany (Vichy France?). There is a famous picture of Hitler in Paris with the Eiffel tower in the background. I am sure you...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,598
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Knockdown Power

You know there are alot of theories and this may be true. Watch for the rangefinder/blood pressure indicator.

I am not sure on this as I have seen alot of deer drop in tracks, plenty dead...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-08-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,598
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Knockdown Power

Which is why I try to time my shots. Calculate the range, then elevation on the shot.. then try to figure any windage and compensation.
Timing the heartbeat does take some practice, but can easily...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-08-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,774
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Grizzly Rifle
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-08-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,003
Posted By hinkleid

RE: when do u gut them?

I too am curious as to the same question. They say "clean as soon as possible", hence field dressing. This is what I have always done. During deer season, I have seen many deer not gutted being...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-08-2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,774
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Grizzly Rifle

Why does the 30/06 crowd think that round is the be all, end all of rifles.

I shoot a 300 Win Mag, and my dad even fits into this 30/06 be all, end all club (55+). He can keep his old Ruger...
Forum: Guns
03-07-2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,535
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Which Limbsaver Recoil pad for A-Bolt Stainless Stalker?

You know even the trigger on the Browning is decent. It is adjustable with a screwdriver so it is easy to lighten up. I think I have mine around 3-3.5. Now that Remington I have is hardto fire off!
Forum: Guns
03-06-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,535
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Which Limbsaver Recoil pad for A-Bolt Stainless Stalker?

Might want to shoot the rifle first, but for the price Limbsavers are great. I don't have one, but shot a friends 30/06 that did.

I have the exact same rifle Browning Stainless Stalker A-Bolt,...
Forum: Guns
03-06-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,898
Posted By hinkleid

RE: No more Guns at Walmart

Here in Idaho all the Wal-Marts I have been to sell firearms (long guns only). Some have that spinning case, but think they are all moving to behind the counter.
I would not make a SERIOUS gun...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-01-2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,337
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Alternative Bear hunting tactics.

I use half-eaten Big Macs, Papa Johns Pizza Crust, and the brown Jelly Belly beans (nobody likes those).
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-01-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Idaho Elk Hunting

Looks like you all have a good time up there! I like your myspace pictures of all the people surrounding a 4-wheeler... like your own little army. Crazy Idahoans. LOL
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-01-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Idaho Elk Hunting

I personally have not been in this area, but know any that have and had good luck. This area has no highways I believe, and have to get in with horse or ATV. Therefore, not too many hunters.
If...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-01-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By hinkleid

RE: What's the most impressive shot you've ever seen on a deer?

No scope? He must have known that rifle well! And the 5 feet of drop with the 30-30.

The best I have seen was my dad when I was a kid. He spotted a nice buck, probably about 300 like yours. He...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-01-2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,555
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Your Thoughts on High Fenced Hunting

They have that with elk here in ID, but the state is trying to do away with it. One big elk "rancher" here had alot of elk escape and the governorcalled for them to be shot. Not to mix the "tamer"...
Forum: Guns
02-28-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,327
Posted By hinkleid

RE: MOVING TO WY....

I'm sorry it was I-80, not 70 thru WY. Was kinda confused when I wrote that as I was on several different freeways from coastal SC to Boise, ID! Even managed to get lost twice... once around...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-28-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,523
Posted By hinkleid

RE: how many shots

338- 1
300- WSM 15 and jammed.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-27-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,337
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Alternative Bear hunting tactics.

I too live in ID. As a teenager, we used to go into the Tetons on the other side of the state near WY. We only used knives, so you had to sneak up behind the Grizzly without it seeing you. That gets...
Forum: Optics
02-27-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,340
Posted By hinkleid

RE: New Leupold Scope!!!

No feedback? Can't wait to get the scope!
Forum: Optics
02-26-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,463
Posted By hinkleid

RE: SWFA Update

I purchased some Burris rings from them and they never showed. I called the company and was told they were sent and to be patient. I called about a week later, and was told the same thing. I asked...
Forum: Optics
02-26-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,340
Posted By hinkleid

New Leupold Scope!!!

Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20 X 50 MM LR/T M1

http://www.leupold.com/products/tactical_products/Mark_4_6_5-20x50mm_LRT_M1.htm


I ordered a new scope. Have to swap scopes again! Not sure to put...
Forum: Guns
02-25-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,173
Posted By hinkleid

RE: $ for used A-Bolt 300RUM

Is this the BOSS or BOSSLESS?

Heck, Ill buy it for that. Mine (7 Mag.) costed about $875 or so. I put 100 through it the first weekend!
Forum: Guns
02-25-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,003
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Recoil cost me this year; please HELP

I also have a 7 Mag in Browning A-Bolt. I do not really feel this rifle recoils much. Perhaps the Ruger does more? I realized it does not recoil too much since shooting a 300 Win Mag with the factory...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,303
Posted By hinkleid

RE: How should I do it? What does it take?

AND... the banks are alost like the federal gov't... any holiday or anything resembling a holiday then they are off.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,776
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Favorite Elk Bullets?

I too am thinking of trying those MRX's. BUT, they are so expensive. Thinking around $30 for 20. I don't have a problem with buying these to use on game... just if I knew the load workup, and had my...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,776
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Favorite Elk Bullets?

Barnes TSX? Down from a 180? To the 165-168?
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,776
Posted By hinkleid

RE: Favorite Elk Bullets?

Thanks for the advice. Nosler publishes 71.5,73.5, and 75.5 (max). Reloaders nest has 2 higher loads, one being at 76, and the other 77 gr.

I went out and shot, groups of 5 and loaded these,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-23-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,776
Posted By hinkleid

Favorite Elk Bullets?

Looking for everyones input as to their favorite Elk Bullet.

I will be shooting 300 Win Mag. Thinking Nosler Accubond, 180 gr over about 76 gr. of RL-22. should give 3,000+ FPS. Good choice?
...
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