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Forum: Crossbows

09-30-2011, 01:53 PM

Replies: 7

Dad needs help picking out his 1st crossbow

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Posted By bakabob

Ststutz, Don't be to quick to rule out wieght and...

Ststutz, Don't be to quick to rule out wieght and compact design as a factor for an elderly hunter. I don't know how old your dad is or his general health but weight and handling has become my most...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

06-25-2011, 11:28 AM

Replies: 9

Saw something interesting

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Posted By bakabob

I have been using a bike for years. If you have...

I have been using a bike for years. If you have a reasonable path or logging road or such it is a great way to get to your stand. I built a small cart to pull behind the bike if I need to carry a...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-30-2010, 06:16 AM

Replies: 4

Sabot slug performance

Views: 1,838

Posted By bakabob

They can do a trick on deer. I load 300 grain...

They can do a trick on deer. I load 300 grain hornady 45 cal XTP bullets in my 20 ga loads using CCS sabots and have shot many deer with that load but have recovered only one slug so far. It was a...

Forum: Reloading

05-18-2009, 06:27 PM

Replies: 7

Shotshell reloading

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Posted By bakabob

RE: Shotshell reloading

With shotshells you stick with the manuals. There are no warning signs of over pressure. You don't experiment and never assume anything. The powders you mention are good powders however the Blue Dot...

Forum: Reloading

05-18-2009, 11:52 AM

Replies: 7

Shotshell reloading

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Posted By bakabob

RE: Shotshell reloading

First off let me say that I am on old man (77) that has been loading shotshells since the 1950's and have loaded many thousands of rounds. Next let me say that the Lee Load All is a fine little...

Forum: Crossbows

12-28-2007, 06:06 PM

Replies: 15

Discontinued

Views: 3,462

Posted By bakabob

RE: arrow weights

That would make sense. So far I have not had problems with bent arrows but if I start having a problem I will certainly try the carbons now that I know the reason for them.

Forum: Crossbows

12-28-2007, 12:30 PM

Replies: 15

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Views: 3,462

Posted By bakabob

RE: arrow weights

I think your right. They didn't give a strong answer on using the lites and I am not going to take a chance on using them with my TR. They work good in the Yukon with the 150 lb pull though. I have...

Forum: Crossbows

12-27-2007, 06:43 PM

Replies: 15

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Views: 3,462

Posted By bakabob

arrow weights

Now you did it. You got my curiosity arroused. Couldn't help but go get my scale and try weighing some arrows. I weighed 3-LS 2 Lite arrows and they averaged 298.5 grains without heads. I then...

Forum: Crossbows

10-01-2007, 04:34 PM

Replies: 20

Crossbow on a budget

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Posted By bakabob

RE: Crossbow on a budget

I have a horton yukon that I bought on e-bay for less than 200. I believe the summit is the repacement for it. I shot a4 point buck last week and the arrow went through it so it is obviously enough...

Forum: Crossbows

09-24-2007, 03:47 PM

Replies: 13

first crossbow kill

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Posted By bakabob

RE: first crossbow kill

Didn't get any pics. Had to track him for a ways and by that time it was dark time and the only camera I had was my cell phone which needs more light. I was high up the tree so there was quite an...

Forum: Crossbows

09-24-2007, 01:08 PM

Replies: 13

first crossbow kill

Views: 1,588

Posted By bakabob

first crossbow kill

Got my first whitetail with a crossbow yesterday. 4 point wieghing in at 105. Used a horton Yukon SL and Rocket Steelhead points. Sure put the hurts on that fella.

Forum: Guns

09-21-2007, 06:25 PM

Replies: 8

20 ga. ultra slug load advice.

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Posted By bakabob

RE: 20 ga. ultra slug load advice.

I have a 20 ga ultra and have tried a few differrentslugs and have found most do well. I settled on the CCS slugs that I load myself. The factory loaded ones do just a well but I prefer to make my...

Forum: Reloading

09-03-2007, 08:26 PM

Replies: 3

Shotgun Reloaders

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Posted By bakabob

RE: Shotgun Reloaders

I agree with Redlines statement that quality of the load should be the main concern. However saving money never hurts. Accually I don't save any money by loading my own, I just get to shoot more. I...

Forum: Guns

09-03-2007, 07:42 PM

Replies: 11

H&R ULTRA SLUGGSTER 12GA OPINIONS

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Posted By bakabob

RE: H&R ULTRA SLUGGSTER 12GA OPINIONS

I bought a H&R ultra 20 ga a few months ago and I consider it one of the best gun buys I have ever made. Evertime I go to the range with it I am simply amazed at how accurate it is. I never thought I...

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