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Forum: Guns
11-14-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,907
Posted By ths78

What caliber ammo combo anchors deer fastest for you on lung shots?

What caliber/ammo combo anchors deer fastest for you on lung shots?

My 44 mag with 240 JHPs works best for me. I'm looking for another gun, though, and don't like to track.

Thanks,
ths78
Forum: Guns
09-17-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,508
Posted By ths78

You wrote that you bought the 35 Rem from your...

You wrote that you bought the 35 Rem from your dad...once you sell it, you'll never get that gun back. i recommend that you keep it and sell the 30-30.

as for a new caliber, i'd go 7mag.
Forum: Guns
07-30-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,328
Posted By ths78

Help me choose my next gun.

I'm got the itch to buy a new gun, but don't know what to get. The gun will be used for small deer out to 100-125 yards. I currently use these for deer:
308 BLR
12 Ga Slug semi auto
8mm Mauser...
Forum: Black Powder
07-08-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By ths78

Jacketed Bullets

Having used sidelocks in the past, I'm now new to inline muzzleloading. My cva kodiak magnum has a 28" barrel with a 1:28" twist.

I'd like to use full bore (50 cal) bullets rather than sabots. ...
Forum: Reloading
04-01-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,332
Posted By ths78

How much powder does various brass hold?

I'd like to get into reloading, but have a limited budget for it. One way around a scale, which would still ensure consistent powder amounts, would be to use fired brass like measuring cups.
...
Forum: Guns
01-03-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By ths78

I've used buckshot, slug, 44Mag, 30-30, 45-70,...

I've used buckshot, slug, 44Mag, 30-30, 45-70, 308, 30-06, 270, 7Mag, 8mm, and ML. Deer seldom fall DRT, and usually run 30-50 yards. Soft points seem to kill the fastest in each of these, although...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By ths78

Has anyone used 130 gr SST in their 270?

I just bought a remington 760 yesterday in 270 with a bushnell banner 3X9 for $310 cash out the door. The gun was made in 1975 and has a few scratches, but that's why I bought it. I wanted a gun...
Forum: Guns
11-21-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By ths78

Can new Redhawk handle 44Mag+p ammo

Can the new ruger redhawks handle +p ammo like the super redhawks can?

thank you,
ths78
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,150
Posted By ths78

how much pressure would 25.0 grains of IMR 4198...

how much pressure would 25.0 grains of IMR 4198 behind a 250 grain bullet in a 50 cal. barrel produce? Is there any way to calculate this?

thanks
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,150
Posted By ths78

Low pressure 45-70 or 45LC load for deer?

I'm looking for a low pressure 45-70 or 45LC load that I can use for deer out to 75 yards.

What I'd like to do is use this load in my CVA Kodiak Magnum inline 50 cal muzzle loader b/c the...
Forum: Guns
07-04-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,406
Posted By ths78

RE: Concealed carry considerations

ruger p345 with +p 230 gr gold dots
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-04-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,885
Posted By ths78

RE: anyone bow/gun hunt without blind or tree stand?

most of my hunting is from the ground with no blind, and I see plenty of deer. I recommend that you wear camo and sit with your back to a tree, so that your outline is broken. scent control is...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-28-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,693
Posted By ths78

RE: buckshot

"Slugs are always better than buckshot. Buckshot doesn't work very well unless you get a tight pattern and hit the deer with the full load, if you can hit him with that you can hit him with a slug. "...
Forum: Guns
03-14-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By ths78

Can I shoot +p ammo in my ruger 45 acp?

Can I shoot +p ammo in my Ruger P345 45acp?

thanks,
ths78
Forum: Guns
02-22-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,944
Posted By ths78

Quietest deer gun/caliber

I'd like a new deer gun that will give me a range of 100-125 yards, and I'd like it to not be so noisy in order to preserve my hearing. What are some guns and ammo choices that don't make a lot of...
Forum: Guns
01-08-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,168
Posted By ths78

Scope mounts for WWII mauser

I'd like to hunt deer next year with my grandpa's M98 WWII era 8mm mauser. What scope mount/base do I need to get?

thank you,
ths78
Forum: Guns
01-03-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,600
Posted By ths78

RE: handgun help!

Any reliable gun from 357 up would be sufficient. If you ever plan to use it for hunting, you may want a longer barrel. If it will solely be used for defense, then I'd get a short barrel.

given...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-03-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,052
Posted By ths78

RE: 30-30 And Shoulder Shots

I hunted with a 30-30 again last week, for the first time in 12 years, and shot a doe, which was quartering to me, through the near shoulder, heart, stomach, and far lung. The bullet penetrated about...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-31-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,861
Posted By ths78

RE: 30/06 vs 300 Win Mag

your real problem is that you're a Klampsun fan, when you should be a NCSU fan for football and Duke fan for basketball.

probably a good move with terry bowden, although I don't know off hand...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-31-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,593
Posted By ths78

RE: semi auto for deer

the deerfield handles very well...very reliable, lightweight, and carries well. it comes with a factory ghost ring, which is nice, but I have mine topped with a fixed 4x

can only shoot 44mag...
Forum: Guns
12-31-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,874
Posted By ths78

RE: .357 in a lever gun?

44Mag and 45LC have much more killing power than a 357Mag. They don't really increase your range all that much, b/c they drop so quickly after about 150-175 yards, but inside of 150 yards, when...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-30-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,861
Posted By ths78

RE: 30/06 vs 300 Win Mag

First off, I don't mean for this answer to be offensive. If it is, I apologize in advance, as it is not my intention.

Here goes:
If affordability is an issue, why are you converting a 270 to a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-30-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,593
Posted By ths78

RE: semi auto for deer

I cannot personally comment on the 750 vs the BAR. What i can add is:

1. my browning auto 5 is very reliable
2. my browning BLR in 308 cycles very quickly & is a deer-killing machine. i prefer...
Forum: Guns
12-30-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,074
Posted By ths78

RE: Is the 308 the best all around round?

i don't know if it's the best or not, but my BLR 308 has little recoil and kills deer as well as my 30-06, 30-30, 7mag, 45-70, 44mag, 357mag, muzzleloader, shotgun, and bow

I've hunted with my...
Forum: Guns
12-30-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,872
Posted By ths78

RE: Question with the .270

but a limbsaver recoil pad for about $30 and use that

it will cut the recoil in half

i use one on my 3 1/2" 12 guage using buckshot/goose/turkey loads..can fire 20 shots in one session, and...
Forum: Guns
12-30-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,874
Posted By ths78

RE: .357 in a lever gun?

when fired from a rifle, a 357 has more energy/velocity at 100 yards than it does at the muzzle when fired from a pistol

i would stay away from lead HPs, due to the increase in velocity b/c they...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-30-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,252
Posted By ths78

RE: Weatherby Vanguard

great value
smooth action
with the synthetic stock, recoil was very sharp with my 7mag
i like the magazine release

i am not sure how well they hold their value
Forum: Guns
12-11-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By ths78

RE: Does Browning still do this??????

Y'all need to quit slurping OldGuello.

His answer was rude, whether he meant it or not.

And everything about OldGuello is lame...from his avatar to the millions of hours he spends posting...
Forum: Guns
03-03-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,251
Posted By ths78

RE: Deer Gun for 8 year old

You can put a limb saver recoil pad on the shotgun for about $25-30, and it will reduce the recoil to pretty much nothing. However, I don't know how accurate he can be at 100 yards with a foster slug...
Forum: Guns
03-03-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,001
Posted By ths78

RE: views on hi-point 9mm

they are a great pistol. don't let the price fool you. do a google search, and read some of the reviews that reputable sources have written.

...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-23-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,993
Posted By ths78

RE: How old

2 1/2 yrs old
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-09-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By ths78

RE: .308 underrated

Loaded with a 165 grain Tripple shock or 180 gr partition, it will cleanly kill any game in North America out to 300 yards.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-09-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,277
Posted By ths78

RE: Who would shoot?

Driving 1 mph over the speed limit is against the law. Throwing a cigarette butt out your window is against the law. Drinking and driving is against the law. Inflating your deductions while filing...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
10-23-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By ths78

RE: How do I clean a duck/goose?

So far, I understand.

How about the legs...do you eat them, like a chicken?
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
10-22-2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By ths78

How do I clean a duck/goose?

I plan on shooting my first waterfowl this weekend. After the shot, how to i care for my bird? I've never done this before...how to I clean it and get it ready to cook?

thanks,
ths78
Forum: Guns
09-22-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,751
Posted By ths78

How do I change the bead sight on my shotgun?

I've got a benelli nova and would like to swap the front bead sight for another. How do I take the one off...does it screw off, or is it permanent?

thanks,
ths78
Forum: Bowhunting
08-22-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,278
Posted By ths78

Allen Broadheads

Anyone use 100 gr. Allen Broadheads for deer...I just bought some on ebay.

If so, what do you think?

thanks, ths78
Forum: Technical
08-20-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By ths78

What do you recommend?

I bought my first bow last night, and purchased in on eBay. It is a Bear Whitetail Master, with a 29" pull.

What length and weight arrows do you recommend I hunt deer with. Also, what broadheads...
Forum: Technical
08-19-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By ths78

RE: How much will this cost to fix?

It is a PSE fire flite...and it's probably about 5 years old...he bought it used, so we don't know exactly how old it is.
Forum: Guns
08-19-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,805
Posted By ths78

RE: .243 for whitetails

A 100 gr 243 bullet has the same sectional density as a 130 gr 270, and factory loads in these weights have the same velocity. On game like deer, it will penetrate just as well as the 270. Deer...
Forum: Technical
08-19-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By ths78

How much will this cost to fix?

A friend is trying to sell me his bow. He says it has a broken accra site tube...or something like that. Archery is new to me:D How much will it cost to fix the site tube?

Thanks,
ths78
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-04-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By ths78

RE: Possible antlered doe?

It could be a gay fawn:D
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-10-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,439
Posted By ths78

RE: 13 using a 308

I've deer hunted with 30-30, 30-06, 308, 7mag, 44 mag, 45-70, 12ga slug, 00Buck, #1 Buck, 50 Cal ML, and 22mag, and the 308 is my most favorite by far. Recoil is minimal, and it strikes deer like...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-28-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,622
Posted By ths78

RE: Poison ivy

Hot water works to kill the itch, but so does cold water. Wash with cold, soapy water each morning

Take benadryl as directed during the day and right before bed.

When you get in from work,...
Forum: Guns
05-14-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By ths78

+P Safe in a Glock?

Is it safe to fire +P ammon in glock pistols...9mm, 40s&w, 45acp from buffalo bore and the likes?

thanks,
ths78
Forum: Guns
04-30-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,749
Posted By ths78

RE: Help me pick a new deer rifle

Really, I think caliber is the last thing you need to worry about...deer and black bear are relatively easy to kill inside of 200 yds, as long as you can hit your target.

I'd look for the best...
Forum: Guns
04-09-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,113
Posted By ths78

RE: 7mm rem mag

It won't do anything that a 270 or 30-06 can't do. It shoot's a little flatter. But if you're good enough to hit a target at 300-500 yds with a 7Mag, you can just hold 2" higher and hit it with a...
Forum: Guns
04-09-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By ths78

RE: 1 Centerfire,1 Rimfire, 1 Shotgun, 1 Pistol

Browning BLR 308 and a 3x9 scope
Browning Auto-5 12 guage smooth bore and slug barrel, Sims recoil pad
Browning Semi-Auto 22 rimfire and fixed 4x scope
Browning HiPower 9mm

I should be...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-02-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,443
Posted By ths78

RE: what do you do with the remains?

We generally sell them to the Mexicans for $1.50 per pound. An average gutpile on deer here in NC weighs a little over 25 lbs because we generally get around $40 from each deer.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-17-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,588
Posted By ths78

RE: 45-70 any good for whitetail?

Zeroed 2" high at 100 yds, at 1880 fps, it is rougly 8" low at 200 yds. Put the crosshairs on the top of the deer's back, and at 200 yds the bullet will strike the heart, which is about 8" below the...
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