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Forum: West
02-01-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By newton29

I'm an out-of-stater and I agree. I've enjoyed...

I'm an out-of-stater and I agree. I've enjoyed hunting MT over the years, but the word got out (especially to the state of Washington it seems). The easy MT tag was convenient, but I'm looking to WY...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-16-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,162
Posted By newton29

Enjoy. I was fortunate to draw and tag one 2...

Enjoy. I was fortunate to draw and tag one 2 years ago (with an outfitter's assistance).
Forum: Guns
12-01-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,352
Posted By newton29

I would try to let her shoot different rifles to...

I would try to let her shoot different rifles to see how stock fit suits her. I had a Savage and a Tikka in 270 that felt like they kicked more than the Browning 7 Mag I shoot. I also don't like Sako...
Forum: Guns
12-01-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,770
Posted By newton29

I don't think you will be disappointed. Ammo is...

I don't think you will be disappointed. Ammo is fairly easy to find. I have a 7mm-08 in a BLR and love it. Modest recoil.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
08-25-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,320
Posted By newton29

It used to be nobody was an "expert" unless they...

It used to be nobody was an "expert" unless they were at least 50 miles from home. The internet has changed that. Everybody knows everything and belittle people (sometimes)who express their opinion....
Forum: Bowhunting
08-25-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,033
Posted By newton29

I went from a compound to a crossbow. I found no...

I went from a compound to a crossbow. I found no advantage within 40 yards. The problem I found was it was too cumbersome to carry in the woods, especially with a climber on my back. I went back to a...
Forum: Optics
06-16-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,759
Posted By newton29

Buy the Leupold.

Buy the Leupold.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-05-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,982
Posted By newton29

It's a good, accurate rifle. I personally don't...

It's a good, accurate rifle. I personally don't like the fit of the stock (to me). In 30-06, I have a Rem. 700, Winchester Model 70 (Pre-64) and a Browning A-Bolt that just feel better to me.
Forum: Black Powder
05-25-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By newton29

Thanks for the replies. Weight is not a problem....

Thanks for the replies. Weight is not a problem. I hike a short distance (uphill, because I learned long ago to only drag deer downhill) to my stand. I am leaning toward the faster twist because of...
Forum: Black Powder
05-24-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By newton29

Lyman Great Plains Hunter .54?

Any opinions on this rifle? I've shot an in-line T/C Thunderhawk in this caliber for years, but I'm looking to add another black powder rifle to the mix.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-23-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,910
Posted By newton29

Look at Shiloh Ranch in OK. Nothing fancy in...

Look at Shiloh Ranch in OK. Nothing fancy in lodging, but it's a heated building to sleep in. Ground blinds will cut the wind. Feeders go off, and you pick the hog you want to shoot. PM me with any...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-08-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,726
Posted By newton29

I wear Danner when I'm in areas with more...

I wear Danner when I'm in areas with more aggressive rattlesnakes. That being said, I live in the Ozarks and rarely wear them around here. Our rattlesnakes are timber rattlers, and are so docile I...
Forum: Hunts/Outfitters
01-22-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,883
Posted By newton29

I have two hunters ready to book, but it's a 4...

I have two hunters ready to book, but it's a 4 person hunt. If any other twosomes are interested, throw in with us and contact the outfitter.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-21-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By newton29

Find a bird that's gobbling on the roost. I...

Find a bird that's gobbling on the roost. I generally let them gobble on their own. Set a decoy 20 yards from a big tree and set up. Call sparingly (2-3 yelps). Be patient. They don't always gobble...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-16-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,735
Posted By newton29

Not familiar with the outfitter you named, but...

Not familiar with the outfitter you named, but have hunted with Sweetwater out of Casper, and he is A+. Sweethunt.com, if interested.
Forum: Guns
01-07-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,440
Posted By newton29

I recently saw one on Gunbroker. I have one in...

I recently saw one on Gunbroker. I have one in 30-06 that I will never part with. The ones I have seen recently (new) are running $950-$1,000, probably because they are discontinued. Good luck in...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
07-20-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,207
Posted By newton29

I really like my Excalibur Equinox, which does...

I really like my Excalibur Equinox, which does not meet your price requirement, but I think Excalibur make some less expensive models. A recurve crossbow can be de-cocked by hand and are supposed to...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-14-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,033
Posted By newton29

Fine animals and a beautiful companion.

Fine animals and a beautiful companion.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-25-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By newton29

When I set up, I rinse my mouth out with my water...

When I set up, I rinse my mouth out with my water bottle, and rinse the mouth call off. Once the bird commits, I only give two or three yelps, and then only after he gobbles and I know he's not on...
Forum: Guns
12-18-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,005
Posted By newton29

How much are you wanting to spend? In my...

How much are you wanting to spend? In my experience with rifles:
Rem. 700 Mountain LSS in 260 - unbelievably horrible accuracy. I was told after I sold it Remington got the twist wrong, but I do not...
Forum: West
12-18-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,836
Posted By newton29

You did not post what state you are hunting, so I...

You did not post what state you are hunting, so I don't know how long the season is, but I have found in states with longer seasons, the deer are spookier later, but you have more BLM to yourself....
Forum: Guns
12-11-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By newton29

If you don't buy it, give me their contact info....

If you don't buy it, give me their contact info. I will.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-24-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,775
Posted By newton29

I have heard reports of blue tongue killing deer...

I have heard reports of blue tongue killing deer in southern MO and northern AR as recently as a month ago.
Forum: Crossbows
10-23-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,014
Posted By newton29

This is my first year with a crossbow. I bought...

This is my first year with a crossbow. I bought an Excalibur because I liked the simplicity of the recurve limbs. I have no complaints with the bow.
Forum: Black Powder
10-18-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,357
Posted By newton29

Breechplug, where I hunt they are just starting...

Breechplug, where I hunt they are just starting to chase now.
Forum: Black Powder
10-18-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,357
Posted By newton29

I'm heading to camp in north AR myself tomorrow....

I'm heading to camp in north AR myself tomorrow. Looks like Saturday morning here will be cool, but then it warms back up. Watch for snakes and good luck.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-01-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,250
Posted By newton29

Thanks for the heads up. I have purchased from...

Thanks for the heads up. I have purchased from them in the past, but never had to send anything back. I will shop elsewhere from now on.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-29-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,394
Posted By newton29

This is my first year with a crossbow, after 25...

This is my first year with a crossbow, after 25 years with a compound. The advantage I see is not having to draw on a deer. The downside is the thing is more difficult/awkward to carry through the...
Forum: Black Powder
09-28-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By newton29

I have a 54 cal. T/C Thunder Hawk that weighs...

I have a 54 cal. T/C Thunder Hawk that weighs almost nothing. With 90 gr. of Pyrodex, and a 425 gr. hollow point, it beats me to death at the range. I never felt the recoil in the field, after...
Forum: Northeast
09-28-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By newton29

I always carry my .38, but not because of bears....

I always carry my .38, but not because of bears. It's the 2-legged animal on meth I'm more concerned about.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-13-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,906
Posted By newton29

The most confusing thing for me was the private...

The most confusing thing for me was the private v. public property boundaries, since nothing is posted out West. I hired an outfitter for a deer/antelope combo and had game all over me. I was tagged...
Forum: Scopes and Sights
09-04-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,143
Posted By newton29

I put the scope in the rings without tightening...

I put the scope in the rings without tightening the screws, then shoulder the rifle with my eyes closed. When I open my eyes and have the proper eye relief, I know the scope is the right distance...
Forum: Black Powder
08-25-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By newton29

I thought I read in the paper it was suspected in...

I thought I read in the paper it was suspected in some dead deer found near Flippin, AR.
Forum: South
08-23-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By newton29

McIlroy-Madison Co. WMA is permit only for gun...

McIlroy-Madison Co. WMA is permit only for gun and ML, but worth the trip if you draw. No permit required to bowhunt it, and lots of deer and not many hunters. White Rock is a longer drive, but a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-23-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,108
Posted By newton29

I have a BAR in 7mm-08 but have not shot it yet....

I have a BAR in 7mm-08 but have not shot it yet. I'm interested in what you find. My .06 likes Cor-Lokt, but I had a 270 once that shot the best with Accubonds. I never had a problem with either on...
Forum: Optics
08-21-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By newton29

I have one and have had no problems. Mine does...

I have one and have had no problems. Mine does not compensate for an uphill or downhill target, it's an RX-1. And since it's the first one I've owned, I have nothing to compare it to.
Forum: Guns
08-16-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,775
Posted By newton29

Welcome. The '06 is a fine round, and the Ruger...

Welcome. The '06 is a fine round, and the Ruger 77 and #1 I have are fine rifles. I like the Rem. 150 gr. Cor-Lokt for whitetail.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
08-03-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,126
Posted By newton29

I'm a run and gun type hunter, so if the birds...

I'm a run and gun type hunter, so if the birds are gobbling, I move a lot and try to strike one. If the birds are henned up, and I know a likely strutting spot, I'll sit in a blind all morning hoping...
Forum: Guns
07-31-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By newton29

Although most of my rifles have Leupold rings, I...

Although most of my rifles have Leupold rings, I used the included Ruger rings on my Hawkeye and #1, and I have no compaints.
Forum: Guns
07-03-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 978
Posted By newton29

I have sold some stuff on there and have had no...

I have sold some stuff on there and have had no problems, but I only deal face-to-face.
Forum: Gunsmithing
06-15-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,003
Posted By newton29

Mark V trigger screw

I recently acquired a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe. I took it apart and cleaned it, and noticed it is missing the trigger adjustment screw (the one that the owner's manual shows adjusts the trigger pull...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-14-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,038
Posted By newton29

My '94 in 30-30 with open sights, but I don't...

My '94 in 30-30 with open sights, but I don't have to shoot one more than 50 yards.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-01-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,498
Posted By newton29

I use no scent until the rut. Then I use Tink's...

I use no scent until the rut. Then I use Tink's 69. I have had bucks walk in with their nose in the air and lip curled. Was it the scent or a doe that recently urinated or walked through or was...
Forum: Guns
05-24-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By newton29

Are you going to hunt over bait? There's a bunch...

Are you going to hunt over bait? There's a bunch killed where I live with a 30-30. Little recoil, just wait for a good shot into the vitals, and it's a dead bear.
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
05-11-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By newton29

No, Arkansas

No, Arkansas
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-11-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,055
Posted By newton29

Man I have been there even though I knew there...

Man I have been there even though I knew there were turkeys where I was hunting. I've never hunted out West, but will say get a call the birds can hear in the conditions (loud box, aluminum slate)...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
05-10-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By newton29

I only trout fish, but some of the locals really...

I only trout fish, but some of the locals really like Whitlock's patterns. I imagine this should give you an idea:
http://www.davewhitlock.com/
Forum: Black Powder
04-06-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By newton29

Good shooting, but 50 degrees is coat weather...

Good shooting, but 50 degrees is coat weather where I live.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
04-05-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
Posted By newton29

If you'll never have to shoot one at 200 yards, I...

If you'll never have to shoot one at 200 yards, I would pick a 30-30. If you want one for that range and greater, or if you want one gun for many uses, I like the 30-06, but you will hear many...
Forum: Scopes and Sights
04-02-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By newton29

I think he is wanting to buy, not seeking...

I think he is wanting to buy, not seeking reviews. I will not part with any of mine.
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