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Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-18-2014, 04:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,633
Posted By tcshooter

Easiest? Pay an outfitter to do all the work for...

Easiest? Pay an outfitter to do all the work for you.

First, wishing won't solve anything, but if you get out and find someone who will let you hunt for free, you can still expect to spend time...
Forum: Guns
02-18-2014, 03:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By tcshooter

Got the PM. Need it shipped to Florida.

Got the PM. Need it shipped to Florida.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-23-2014, 04:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Posted By tcshooter

I don't hunt them, but you can check out Wildlife...

I don't hunt them, but you can check out Wildlife Management Areas in Florida if you want a DIY hunt. If you want to kill hogs for sure, you'll do better with an outfitter.
...
Forum: Guns
01-11-2014, 04:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By tcshooter

As long as it has the mounting screw/bolts I'll...

As long as it has the mounting screw/bolts I'll take it.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
12-23-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By tcshooter

There's an exception to anything, and we had one...

There's an exception to anything, and we had one hog that wouldn't come near the feeder with green light on. Any increase in the level of light and it would take off. That said, most of them aren't...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-15-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,717
Posted By tcshooter

Start here because unless you get a lease, an...

Start here because unless you get a lease, an outfitter, or know someone who owns land, you'll be hunting WMAs:

http://myfwc.com/hunting/wma-brochures
http://myfwc.com/hunting/by-species/turkey/
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-22-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By tcshooter

If you've got a retriever, you really don't need...

If you've got a retriever, you really don't need to shoot them. The dog can just grab them for you. They're not real smart.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
11-22-2013, 03:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,325
Posted By tcshooter

Bob, I'm well aware that many people would say my...

Bob, I'm well aware that many people would say my choice is overkill, but they're not the ones in the palmettos after a wounded hog. I don't hunt with dogs. I do hunt at night and at pretty close...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
11-21-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,325
Posted By tcshooter

I've been hunting them with .54 or .58...

I've been hunting them with .54 or .58 muzzleloaders, but I'm just not impressed with the results. Like Bob Harbison I'm switching to something with more power: .338 Win Mag.
Forum: Scopes and Sights
11-12-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By tcshooter

Leupold VX-R question

Anybody have a VX-R on something with a lot of recoil? Think slug gun or magnum rifle, not an AR. I'd like to know if the electronics can take it.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
11-12-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,027
Posted By tcshooter

I think buckshot would be pretty dicey. Recently...

I think buckshot would be pretty dicey. Recently my buddy and I shot the same hog simultaneously at about 25 yards. We were both using muzzleloaders with roundball: his a .54 and 90gr FFg and mine...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
10-30-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By tcshooter

What do you want for them? Is number 2 a...

What do you want for them?

Is number 2 a 15/16" or 1" barrel?
Forum: Turkey Hunting
08-14-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By tcshooter

Yes, they do!

Yes, they do!
Forum: Black Powder
07-07-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By tcshooter

If the weight is consistent and they shoot well,...

If the weight is consistent and they shoot well, I'd forget about the lines. Yes, it would be nice if they were perfect looking, but it's better if they're perfect shooting.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
07-07-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,223
Posted By tcshooter

A big +1 on gloves and being very careful about...

A big +1 on gloves and being very careful about skinning/processing. My wife has seen some really sick people in the ER from badly processed wild pork.
Forum: Hunting Gear
07-04-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,010
Posted By tcshooter

As you can see from the pics above I bought one...

As you can see from the pics above I bought one of stickman's calls. It sounds great, looks great, and the workmanship is excellent. He's a straight shooter who makes a good product.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-02-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,059
Posted By tcshooter

I always wear one with my climber. Most of the...

I always wear one with my climber. Most of the time I wear it in my double ladder stand, but the real hazard there is the climb up and down.

The harness that came with my Summit sucked big time...
Forum: Guns
06-24-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By tcshooter

It might be on the C&R list, if you have an...

It might be on the C&R list, if you have an 03FFL. If you don't you'd have to do the ATF paperwork for a tax stamp. At any rate, the owner should either have a tax stamp or an 03FFL. If it's an...
Forum: Guns
06-13-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,970
Posted By tcshooter

With a new barrel I really doubt it's the rifle. ...

With a new barrel I really doubt it's the rifle. I've had a lot of M700s and except for thin barreled Mountain Rifles all shot better than MOA. To me that leaves three things:

1-Shooting bench. ...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-09-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,133
Posted By tcshooter

I prefer hand to paw combat. ...

I prefer hand to paw combat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKH2oLjQIAA&feature=youtube_gdata
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
06-07-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,223
Posted By tcshooter

You're welcome and I hope you all enjoy the trip....

You're welcome and I hope you all enjoy the trip. Do study the anatomy chart in case you get a shot. Good hits put them down, bad hits make for a bad day.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
06-05-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,223
Posted By tcshooter

Go here. There's even a bit about hog hunting in...

Go here. There's even a bit about hog hunting in summer:
http://myfwc.com/hunting
http://myfwc.com/hunting/by-species/wild-hog/

I can't help you with info on WMAs as I hunt private land. ...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-02-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,550
Posted By tcshooter

Sorry, but rifles are like Lays potato chips, you...

Sorry, but rifles are like Lays potato chips, you can't have just one. For this scenario I'd feel fine with any of the calibers listed, but my preferences are .280AI, .308, and .338WM.
Forum: Guns
05-30-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,298
Posted By tcshooter

The ammo shortage hasn't really hurt me. I...

The ammo shortage hasn't really hurt me. I reload rifle and pistol ammo and shotgun shells haven't been hard to find. The only thing I'd like to stumble across is some powder for shotgun shells as...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-20-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,390
Posted By tcshooter

I've hung on a lot of rope for high angle rescue...

I've hung on a lot of rope for high angle rescue and rock climbing, and I personally wouldn't bet my life on rope that's been out for any period of time.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-19-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,248
Posted By tcshooter

I waded through several pages of this thread and...

I waded through several pages of this thread and managed to learn something. Thanks to Brad and Todd for posting your patterns and experience.
Forum: Guns
05-15-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By tcshooter

How do you swap the barrels? Also, how much more...

How do you swap the barrels? Also, how much more would the .338 cost?
Forum: Guns
05-09-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,960
Posted By tcshooter

Long range shooting or hunting? I don't think of...

Long range shooting or hunting? I don't think of Vermont as a long range hunting state, but I don't hunt there. If I thought I needed a big bullet I'd be looking at .338s and deal with the recoil,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-06-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,222
Posted By tcshooter

For those that have never tried it, you ought to...

For those that have never tried it, you ought to expand your horizons a bit. I hunted on the ground all my life and just within the last year started using tree stands. I'm not always in the mood...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-02-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,596
Posted By tcshooter

Once you get past the above post of mine, here's...

Once you get past the above post of mine, here's what I think.

A Brenneke 28ga slug is a 5/8 ounce, or by my calculation 273gr, moving at 1450fps (Brenneke's number). Hunting with that wouldn't...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-02-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,596
Posted By tcshooter

I see a much worse problem than ballistics. ...

I see a much worse problem than ballistics. Letting your girlfriend use your wife's shotgun is probably a bad idea. :s4:
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-27-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,478
Posted By tcshooter

If I understand you and the FWC site, seasons do...

If I understand you and the FWC site, seasons do not pertain to WMAs and other property managed by the state. Correct?
Forum: Sporting Dogs
04-27-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
Posted By tcshooter

Another thing to consider. I've paid a lot for...

Another thing to consider. I've paid a lot for my current Labs, but the initial cost spread out over what I hope is a long life isn't bad. Food costs just as much, it's just that you're buying it...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
04-26-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
Posted By tcshooter

My main concern is the health of the dog. You...

My main concern is the health of the dog. You don't want your buddy down and out from bad hips or something.
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
04-24-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,851
Posted By tcshooter

+1 on that. I picked up a Super Nova in a shop...

+1 on that. I picked up a Super Nova in a shop thinking I would like it because I have an SBE, old M1 Super 90, and a 20ga Nova, but it felt terrible.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-23-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By tcshooter

That's easy, whichever one you pick will be the...

That's easy, whichever one you pick will be the wrong one, but that's hunting. :biggrin:

To address the original post a bit more, there is no substitute for scouting and knowing what's going on...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-22-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By tcshooter

I don't think I misread anything. My remark was...

I don't think I misread anything. My remark was aimed at the one throwing rocks at you and those who use feeders.

Until last year I never hunted property that had a feeder on it and I would...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-21-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By tcshooter

It makes it tough to throw the first stone at...

It makes it tough to throw the first stone at someone who has a feeder on their property.
Forum: Reloading
04-16-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By tcshooter

Brass isn't machined, it's formed, so +/- .001"...

Brass isn't machined, it's formed, so +/- .001" is pretty good. Even with modern machinery being what it is, I'm pretty sure you'll never see tolerances in tenths (1/10000") in cases.
Forum: Reloading
04-14-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,685
Posted By tcshooter

My favorite magnum powder is H110/W296. I've...

My favorite magnum powder is H110/W296. I've also burned up a lot of AA 9 with good results. I steer clear of fast burning powders just because I found brass life to be much longer with slow...
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-14-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,110
Posted By tcshooter

I shoot a recurve with no sights. Shooting 3...

I shoot a recurve with no sights. Shooting 3 under lets me gunbarrel the arrow. I would use whatever works best for you.
Forum: Reloading
03-24-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,427
Posted By tcshooter

The company that owns Remington is in business to...

The company that owns Remington is in business to make money, not to make sure every person gets their personal allotment of brass, ammo, etc. That's business and that's the answer to Bronko's...
Forum: Guns
03-07-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 881
Posted By tcshooter

Sent you a PM

Sent you a PM
Forum: Scopes and Sights
03-04-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,692
Posted By tcshooter

Sounds like you have a mount problem, not a scope...

Sounds like you have a mount problem, not a scope problem. As for centering the crosshairs, don't worry about it. I've moved scopes from one rifle to another and I just re-zeroed them on the new...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
02-18-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By tcshooter

I had my first two labs neutered at six months on...

I had my first two labs neutered at six months on the advice of our vet, and neither dog had hip problems in old age. When we moved down here and got pups our vet at the time recommended waiting...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
05-23-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By tcshooter

I saw one recently on another forum but it sold...

I saw one recently on another forum but it sold quickly. If you want a .58 I recommend looking for a Green Mountain drop in barrel. Mine is a tack driver, but it won't be for sale in my lifetime. ...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
05-18-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By tcshooter

How about a trip to the vet? If the wound is...

How about a trip to the vet? If the wound is filled with dirt and junk you don't want to go super-gluing it closed on human or dog.
Forum: Feedback
05-01-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,023
Posted By tcshooter

klshelb14=Good

I bought some shotgun stuff from Kris and he's a good guy to deal with.
Forum: Guns
04-17-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,649
Posted By tcshooter

PM sent on tubes

PM sent on tubes
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
04-17-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By tcshooter

Thompson Center barrels

I'm cleaning out some of my spare TC stuff, and first up are two factory TC barrels.

1-.50 1" percussion Renegade barrel, 1:48" twist with QLA.

2-.45 15/16" percussion Hawken barrel, 1:48" with...
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