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Forum: South
12-03-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By littlekid

Cost? Us poor folk need to know!

Cost? Us poor folk need to know!
Forum: Guns
11-23-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,915
Posted By littlekid

Probably a dumb question, but have you had a good...

Probably a dumb question, but have you had a good gunsmith check the crown of the bore? I know improper use of a cleaning rod will damage the crown thus resulting in less than desirable accuracy....
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-23-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,072
Posted By littlekid

By "keyhole" I'm refering to when you have...

By "keyhole" I'm refering to when you have atleast two rounds passing "almost" through the same hole and you are left with a small tear from the second round. It looks like the keyhole of an old...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,072
Posted By littlekid

I shoot premiums because I'm always looking for...

I shoot premiums because I'm always looking for "keyhole" patterns when I'm practicing/sighting in (out to 300-400yds). I figure, if I can achieve this when relaxed, I can acheive similar when my...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,072
Posted By littlekid

Deer vs. 30-06

Two weekends ago I shot a small buck and he dropped where he stood, this morning I shot a decent doe (doe week) and she ran approx. 20 yds. I'm not worried about the difference in how they reacted...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-03-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By littlekid

Appearently they don't have a problem with bears...

Appearently they don't have a problem with bears (not the chicago kind :)). If I had those feeders where I hunt they'd be destroyed. Heck, I've had a feeder 20 feet up but only 4feet from the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,074
Posted By littlekid

I feel your pain (no pun intended), I too have a...

I feel your pain (no pun intended), I too have a difficult time sitting still for more than 30mins-1hour at a time. I'm 38. My pains are from injuries sustained from wrestling during HS and college;...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-28-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By littlekid

You're most correct BG, I answered my question...

You're most correct BG, I answered my question due to your response. I now realize the enjoyment of archery, is not entirely, hitting the target, but the process it takes to successfully hit said...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-26-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By littlekid

Kerrdog, where approx. are you located? I hunt...

Kerrdog, where approx. are you located? I hunt in the Palatka to Interlachen area and we are loaded with bears. Just two weekends ago I had a bear not 15 yds from me as I climbed into my stand. I...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-25-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By littlekid

Cannon, Not discounting the advantages of a...

Cannon,
Not discounting the advantages of a drop-away rest, i.e. QAD Ultra, is the money spent worth it when my current set-up is performing? Believe me, if I could get my hands on a Bohnard(sp?)...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-25-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By littlekid

That just sucks. Now the only thing to do is...

That just sucks. Now the only thing to do is keep an eye out for the buzzards, or the strong smell of black bears (they smell like dog crap to me). I found a friends kill (two days after he shot)...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-24-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By littlekid

Thank You BG. You've just answered the question...

Thank You BG. You've just answered the question I've been asking myself "Why do I need a new rest, i.e. drop-away, if my current set-up will "drive tacks" with both field and hunting heads(I'm...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-24-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By littlekid

Kerrdog, I hope you've found him by now. If you...

Kerrdog, I hope you've found him by now. If you haven't, the backtracking idea is a good one to look into. I too hunt in north Fl and have had 2 deer do this. Also are there any palmetto clumps in...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-23-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By littlekid

This is what I've done for my aging father...in...

This is what I've done for my aging father...in each of the window's mesh I've cut a vertical slit approx. 1ft in length (the "main window" has 2..about 4 inches apart). At the ends of the slits...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-21-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By littlekid

Arrow rests, which?

In your honest opinion, which would be the better rest? The NAP Quiktune Freedom or the QAD Ultra-Rest Hunter. Both are in my price range, and I know they should be an improvement (I believe) to the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-18-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By littlekid

Thanks for the support guys...my wife's reaction...

Thanks for the support guys...my wife's reaction has been "Yea, and....".
I'm contemplating sticking with my bow during ML season (or atleast part of) since the area I hunt is tight(30-50 yards...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-17-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By littlekid

need'n to vent

After 6+ years hiatus from bowhunting I finally got back into the woods during Archery Season; which ends today. I really wanted to harvest a deer with the bow this year, but it wasn't to be. Just...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-17-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By littlekid

test post do not respond

seeing if this works. it hasn't yet.
Forum: Technical
08-07-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By littlekid

preferable vane twist?

It's been LONG time since I've shot my bow (6+ years). Here recently, while tuning my bow, broadheads, etc...the glue on my fletchings has given up.
So, I pullout put my Jo-Jan fletching tool and...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-30-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By littlekid

Take a look at the 'Hunting Watch' by Casio. ...

Take a look at the 'Hunting Watch' by Casio. It's a digital watch with a leatherite band for $35. It displays approx. feed times (per day based on log. and lat.), sunrise and set(a good thing), and...
Forum: Black Powder
04-26-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,789
Posted By littlekid

My father has a CVA Bobcat and I a CVA...

My father has a CVA Bobcat and I a CVA Frontier-Hunter; we solved our ignition problems by converting our nipples, and caps, to 'musket caps' by CCI (U.S. Musket Caps). Since then, we've nary a hang...
Forum: South
04-25-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By littlekid

Here in Florida you can harvest either sex during...

Here in Florida you can harvest either sex during archery and fall season, toms and bearded hens during the spring; although some WMA have their own regulations that override state regs.
Forum: Land for Sale or Lease
04-12-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By littlekid

Georgia, Does the membership fee of $950 extend...

Georgia,
Does the membership fee of $950 extend to a "father/son" combination (62yrs old and 37yrs old), excluding the wives; since they do not hunt?
What are the licensing requirements for those...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
04-01-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By littlekid

You're correct...a 4500lb rating, or more, is...

You're correct...a 4500lb rating, or more, is preferable. You must remember that 'most' ropes are rated on a "load/work rating" (ability to handle a # of lbs. repeatedly for a period of time) not...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-31-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By littlekid

This is the exact set-up I made for myself and my...

This is the exact set-up I made for myself and my father. It cost me approx. $5-7 per stand with excess rope left for replacement(30ft main line). I (145 lbs), and my father(290lbs) tested my...
Forum: Black Powder
03-29-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By littlekid

Thanks for the replies. I was a bit hesitant...

Thanks for the replies. I was a bit hesitant when I first loaded the pistol w/ the .445's but when I saw a sliver of lead left when seating each round I thought all was OK. I backed each round with...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-29-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By littlekid

Therma Cell works WONDERS. I live, hunt, and...

Therma Cell works WONDERS. I live, hunt, and fish in Florida and I'll not leave the house without it!
Here's a tidbit, you can stop buying the Conair refills and make your butane canister last...
Forum: Black Powder
03-28-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By littlekid

Um..proper ball size in .44 old navy revolver?

Three weeks ago I finally got my Traditions Old navy out; after about 6 years. To preface, I enjoyed shooting this pistol but was disappointed with its accuracy, thus the long storage.
I cleaned...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-28-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By littlekid

Sproul, They were talking about a Prussic...

Sproul,
They were talking about a Prussic Knot (a mountaineering hitch knot) which it tied to a safety line. HSS (Hunter Safety Systems) sells a 30ft rope and knot system for about $30. I always...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-26-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By littlekid

Ummmmmm...YES!

Ummmmmm...YES!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-14-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By littlekid

I use a Rem. Superfull choke (.667") and...

I use a Rem. Superfull choke (.667") and Remington Nitros #5 1 7/8 oz. shot with 90-110 pellets in a 10" circle @ 40 yds out of an 870. My father has a shorter barreled 870 and his shoots best with...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-12-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By littlekid

James, Are you speaking about diaphrams? If so,...

James,
Are you speaking about diaphrams? If so, go to NWTF's website, listen to the purr and cluck and try to imitate them with your natural "voice". This way you could call them with the slate,...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-10-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By littlekid

I've only had experience with one set of Walker's...

I've only had experience with one set of Walker's Quad and one behind-the-ear style hearing-aid HD (non-digital); no experience with Beretta's. The Quad's went south in a hurry, but the behind the...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-22-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By littlekid

Thanks Adrian. I'll keep at it and remember as...

Thanks Adrian. I'll keep at it and remember as I've always been told...PATIENCE is the key.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-21-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By littlekid

Thank you guys for the responses and reiteration...

Thank you guys for the responses and reiteration "if you can call in jakes and hens you can in toms". I thought this was true but in the past several years I've really doubted myself.
I do,...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-20-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By littlekid

Is my calling good or bad?

I still consider myself a newbie to turkey hunting; I been at it for approx. 5 yrs and have yet to bag a gobbler. I've had numerous jakes close at hand but didn't shoot (thinking I'd let them grow);...
Forum: Guns
02-18-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,901
Posted By littlekid

Ten years ago I bought a 111 combo w/ a Simmons...

Ten years ago I bought a 111 combo w/ a Simmons (traded in a fouled 30-30 and paid $150 for the rifle). Every "bump" knocked the scope off POI. Put a Leopold VariX-II 3x9 40mm on it the following...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-16-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,163
Posted By littlekid

The best thing to have in your arsenal is...

The best thing to have in your arsenal is PATIENCE.
Forum: Black Powder
02-10-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By littlekid

NC, Would you post the 'recipe' you've...

NC,
Would you post the 'recipe' you've mentioned? I would like to try it; although Crisco has been good to me.
littlekid
Forum: Black Powder
02-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By littlekid

Thank you guys for the suggestions. I, however,...

Thank you guys for the suggestions. I, however, have a question concerning the use of animal fat/oil compared to plant fat/oil. Since animal fat becomes "rancid" (degrades) in a shorter period of...
Forum: Guns
02-07-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,360
Posted By littlekid

Yea I know, it was a dumb question; but I was...

Yea I know, it was a dumb question; but I was hoping WillC would expound further on his reasoning as to why I should consider this a "bad" round for my rifle. If all things being equal (powder...
Forum: Black Powder
02-07-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By littlekid

BP, I might just try that; although it's animal...

BP, I might just try that; although it's animal fat and not plant fat, but oil is oil. As for the LOVING Crisco, since it has worked for 10+ years I really don't see the need to change.
Semisane, I...
Forum: Guns
02-07-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,360
Posted By littlekid

Again I ask, if the above occurs, does my rifle...

Again I ask, if the above occurs, does my rifle not like this round?
Forum: Black Powder
02-06-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By littlekid

making pre-lubed patches

MANY years ago I bought a package of pre-lubed patched, yellow in color and tastes like butter-flavored Crisco (Borebutter), but now I'm down to my last few. However, I have a ton of 'dry' patches...
Forum: Guns
02-05-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,360
Posted By littlekid

WillC, Your post has risen a question. To...

WillC,
Your post has risen a question. To preface my question, I've always shot 180gr Federal Premium ammo, of varying designs (i.e. boattail, Nosler Partrition, etc) for the past 10+ yrs since I...
Forum: Guns
02-01-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,360
Posted By littlekid

I know if I were to shoot 150 gr. rounds I'd need...

I know if I were to shoot 150 gr. rounds I'd need to sight my scope for such round at impact, but this was an experiment comparing a known impact (180 gr) vs. an unknown impact(150 gr) and not...
Forum: Guns
01-31-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,360
Posted By littlekid

30-06 150 vs 180gr trajectory

Today I decided to try a different weight round in my Savage 111. I've been shooting 180 Federals, but thought I'd see what a different weight round would do "range wise". My rifle is zeroed at 100...
Forum: Black Powder
01-31-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By littlekid

For anyone who's interested...here's the final...

For anyone who's interested...here's the final update on my rifle. I made it to "range" today and shot 25 patched balls. 90% of the hits were within 1" vertically and 1/2" horizontally, @ 50 yds;...
Forum: Black Powder
01-29-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,101
Posted By littlekid

The history, the process involved, the SMOKE and...

The history, the process involved, the SMOKE and smell, the dirty hands from shooting and cleaning, and (of course) the satisfaction when a patched ball hits where you want it to. The 'dirty hands'...
Forum: Black Powder
01-24-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By littlekid

OK, here's the update for any wondering. I...

OK, here's the update for any wondering. I cleaned the barrel with Boiling water and Dawn. Once the patches were white I let it sit for 2 mins., then swabbed to remove any left over water. While...
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