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Forum: Northeast
11-24-2004, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By franke

RE: New York Outdoor News

I got my complimentary issue today,and it is really good.I also get that NYFish&Game magazine,but will not renew it.
If all,or most issues are as good as the first one,it's well worth the money.
...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
07-31-2004, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,514
Posted By franke

RE: Help w/ Gloves and Boots

razorhunter,
When it gets really cold,I wear Donner heavy insulated boots. I've only had them a year,but,so far,they are fine.
For the rest f my hunting I only wear TimberlandGuide boots. They...
Forum: Guns
03-18-2004, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By franke

RE: NEW DIES BY HORNADY

Hello,
Of all the dumb things that I did last year,the dumbest has to be buying a set of new Hornaday dies.
I had to buy another set of RCBS dies in order to load any cartridges.
Frank
Forum: Reloading
01-31-2004, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By franke

RE: Powder and temp changes?

FTEK,
Carl W. Johnson,Jr. wrote a detailed account of tests of this that he had made.
I read it in the American Rifleman.
It concerns cast bullets with Dacron or Kapok fillers,but,to some...
Forum: Northeast
01-28-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,808
Posted By franke

RE: Rifle in NY?

Congratulations,Guys
The four of you responded with nine posts,and each of you had the good sense to disregard the facts that I had presented;Orange County has similar terrain as some,or most...
Forum: Northeast
01-28-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,808
Posted By franke

RE: Rifle in NY?

Charlie P,
You are just the type of person that I would expect to get the 'clap'from.
I notice that you,and the other 4 Anti's,have no Profile.
An educated guess would be that none of you are...
Forum: Northeast
01-27-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,808
Posted By franke

RE: Rifle in NY?

Hello,you anti's
I don't know wher you live;you certainly don't know New York!
Orange County is in the Mid Hudson Valley. It is South of the Catskills,and East of the Shaungunks. It is not in the...
Forum: Reloading
01-24-2004, 10:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,016
Posted By franke

RE: I realy need your advise.....!!!please comment

Icelander,
IMHO,Go for the best deal that you can get.If it is a Lee,buy the Lee.
My reasoning is based on the fact that the first new press that I got was a Herter's M#3.
20 years later,I...
Forum: Guns
01-24-2004, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By franke

RE: New Barrel Cleaning Routine

BCinPA,
I use Hoppe's #9 for my cast bullet and incidental cleaning,but use Shooter's Choice when I shoot jacketed bullets.If I still see green after the first patch,I use Barns' CR#10,copper...
Forum: Reloading
01-23-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By franke

RE: POWDER

I use (in order of burning rate) IMR#4198,AlRel#7,IMR#3031,IMR#4895 and IMR#4350 powders in:300Sav,30/40,7.65Argo and 30'06 cartridges.The slower powders generally go with heavier bullets. My 30/30...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-23-2004, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By franke

RE: Advice - red dot vs. standard scope

I find that Lithium batteries last well over a year.If you are concerned about it dying in 'battle',install a new one at the beginning of hunting season.
I have a Red Dot and a Holosite,and use...
Forum: Guns
01-23-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,935
Posted By franke

RE: 30-30 Winchester

Cherokee,
I agree with Akbound,The 30/30 is a good cartridge for Whitetails,but a little weak for Elk.
It is perfectly good for Elk, if you are willing to really 'Hunt',the way it was done years...
Forum: Reloading
01-22-2004, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 996
Posted By franke

RE: #(*%&@* Blessed Weather!

FirstTimer,
I feel yo' pain.
I bought a nice Savage '99 this past October,and got a new printer for my Oehler this past December,and I'm itching to get to the range.
The weather has gotten upto...
Forum: Reloading
01-22-2004, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,481
Posted By franke

RE: Loading for an auto-loader ?

358,
You want a powder that will reach peak pressure while the bullet is still in the barrel. IMR 4064 should be fine,it works in my Garand.
You can go to a faster powder,like IMR 4895,or even...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-22-2004, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By franke

RE: Lever Action

Honna,
If it's a top eject model,you will have to get a side mount,like I did. The scope will be offset to the left of the rifle barrel.It looks different;and some folks do not like it. But if you...
Forum: Guns
01-22-2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By franke

RE: What scope mounts would be the better choice

Ron,
OldeElk seems to know something about woods hunting. I agree with him 100%.
You may want to consider a Leupold 1x-4x variable. It's no bigger then the fixed power 2.5 scope.
Frank
Forum: Guns
01-22-2004, 11:11 AM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 244,020
Posted By franke

RE: Which Gun

I notice that some of you Hunters don't get around very much.
The very best Hunter that I had the privilage to hunt with,only owned ONE gun in all the years that I knew him.
If you are willing to...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-05-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,885
Posted By franke

RE: New York Deer Hunting

I hunt a wooded area in Eastern Orange County(3P).The Forest Manager advised me that the acorn crop was poor this year,and the deer count is down. The deer take has been down also. Me,I did'nt see a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-05-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,615
Posted By franke

RE: boots

Outlaw,
Last season,I was chased out of the woods because my feet froze.
This year,I went back with a pair of Danner 800 grm thinsulite boots,and I did allright. I also had a pair of smartwool...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-11-2002, 08:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,293
Posted By franke

RE: deer poll

71 years
most of 53 years
about 30
zilch
Frank
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-25-2002, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By franke

RE: a good scope for a shotgun

Shawn,
I have an older,steel tube Weaver K 2.5 with a tapered post,on my Mossberg shotgun.You want a rugged scope on a shotgun,and that old Weaver is as rugged as it gets.
Frank
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-23-2002, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,130
Posted By franke

RE: Guns you like . Why ??

I can't fully explain just why my favorite(for over 50 years) hunting rifle is the Springfield Krag.A lot of people have mentioned that they are surprised at my choice.Some dickheads sneer at it.
I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-23-2002, 08:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,568
Posted By franke

RE: What's the worst thing you've ever forgotten

My memory is pretty poor.This is the worst case that I can remember.
Hunted a full day;dark to dark.Lined up a nice doe,well
within range.Decided to let her walk.
Unloaded my Krag back at the...
Forum: Reloading
11-19-2002, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,864
Posted By franke

RE: Is reloading really Cheaper?

I just looked it up.I started handloading on Sept 25,1948.I've loaded thousands of rounds in over a dozen calibers,and I have'nt saved a dime yet.I did shoot a heck of a lot more then I would...
Forum: Guns
11-19-2002, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By franke

RE: 30-40 Krag

I bought my 1892 Krag in 1955,when sporterizing military rifles was the usual thing to do.Although it would be a prized collector piece,I chopped the barrel to 21 inch,reconfigured the stock,and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2002, 09:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,845
Posted By franke

RE: What kind of bullet do you shoot?

Although I've had great success with Hornady Interlocks,and reccomend them for Whitetail shooting,last yer i switched to pure lead paper patched bullets.
Only one shot at only one buck,but it was an...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2002, 07:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,465
Posted By franke

RE: Anyone ever get SCARED walking into woods?

I was going to reply:no,i've been stompin'around the Woods for over fifty years.I'm more scared to walk in the park,in my Hometown.
But Sixpoint's post reminded me of the time when,at well past four...
Forum: Northeast
11-06-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,104
Posted By franke

RE: butcher in orange county n.y.

Huntforlife,
Here are two:
Costello's @12 Wawayanda Rd,Warwick,N.Y.10990
tel 845 986 5237
another @ Bethlem Rd,New Windsor,N.Y
tel 845 564 1088
Frank
Forum: Guns
10-27-2002, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By franke

RE: Handgun Scope on a Win Model 94 Lever Action

I have one of those older Wichester '94 s,and I put an offset mount on it with a Leopold 1x-4x scope.
Just like the scout scope,the offset scope will take a little adjusting to.(if you are used to...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-19-2002, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By franke

RE: Deer and rain?

Outdoorsman,
Rain is a Tonic for the Whitetail Hunter.
Deer tend to be more active just prior to and just after a rain.
During the rain,deer(Whitetails,at least)are less active,but also less...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-10-2002, 07:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,689
Posted By franke

RE: Best caliber for under 100 yards ?

I used to hunt with a 30'06 and a 270 Win.Both of them are permantly retired to the rack,during hunting season,because,now, my shooting range will be limited to 100 yards.My rifle of choice is the...
Forum: Reloading
10-01-2002, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,334
Posted By franke

RE: Corlokts, I knew they were cheap...

TC,
You jut scared the chit out of me!I just loaded up 20 rounds of 150 GR PSP corelocks for my Krag.They group really nice; 1.5MOA.
Were your bullets round nose or pointy?
Frank
Forum: Guns
10-01-2002, 10:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,308
Posted By franke

RE: 30-30 Question for deer

DeerHunter,
Congratulations on your new rifle.You made a great choice.The 30/30 is one of the best Whitetail cartridges that is avilable here in the USA.
The choice between the 150 grain and the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-09-2002, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,754
Posted By franke

RE: Deer hunting on windy days?

I never had any luck hunting in a strong wind.
I eventually came to the conclusion that the day could be salvaged by using it to scout.
I do recall a time when 3 does,who were panicked by the...
Forum: Guns
09-02-2002, 09:43 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,674
Posted By franke

RE: :::Poll::Name your deer gun for the season??

The issue was in doubt,for a while,but I made up my mind this morning,at the Range. The Krag sits in the rack and the Winchester '94 (30/30) goes out with me Opening Day.
Frank
Forum: Guns
08-28-2002, 07:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,996
Posted By franke

RE: Poll: what caliber, weight and bullet for deer?

I got all of my deer with 30 caliber bullets in 3 different cartridges.
180 grain factory in 30'06(I don't suggest)
150 grain handloaded Hornady in 30/40(I do suggest)
170 grain handloaded paper...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-25-2002, 08:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,784
Posted By franke

RE: What's everyone's experience?

Hello,Phade
Glad to oblidge.I'm 72 years old,and started to hunt when I was about 15 0r 16.I started deer hunting at 18. My uncle was my Mentor;when he died,I became the last surviving Hunter in my...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
07-09-2002, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By franke

watrproof gloves

Hello,All
I'm the type who hunts in bad weather,and I've noticed that lately,my hands are more sensitive to a cold rain.
I'm considering a pair of Sealskinz gloves,and Cabela's have them for...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-07-2002, 08:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,770
Posted By franke

RE: Who uses iron sights

Yes,I still use iron sights for"fun"shooting
For any "serious" shooting,I use some form of optical sight.
Frank
Forum: Guns
02-07-2002, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,662
Posted By franke

RE: Whats YOUR favorite rifle /caliber/load?????

Two years ago,after 40 years hunting with big,bang,boltguns,I graduated to a little levergun.
My Main Battery is a Winchester 94 in 30/30 caliber.My preferred load is a 170 grain paper patched...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-07-2002, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By franke

RE: What is the best bullet to shoot out of a 30-30???

I only shoot handloads,myself.I only use 170 grain bullets,and use the Hornady #3060 interlock.
For factory cartridge,try the Remington 170 grain corelock.I watched my buddy drop a buck dead on the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-06-2002, 02:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,420
Posted By franke

RE: How old?

Yeah,Russ
I was going to say that "It's Us Against Them",but I notice another old codger on the board
Frank
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-06-2002, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By franke

RE: Nikon adj.

Webmaster,
Please delete my extra posts;my age is showing
Frank
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-06-2002, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By franke

RE: Nikon adj.

cball,
I have the Nikon Monarch 18 X 42 binos.
I suspect that yours adjust the same as mine.
Cover the Right lens and adjust the Left lens with the center focusing ring.
Then,cover the Left lens...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-05-2002, 09:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,570
Posted By franke

RE: Binocular Question

I am by no means,an expert,but I went through the same process that you are going through,right now.
I got a lot of other's advise,and looked through a lot of binoculars.
I finally decided on the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-04-2002, 06:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,420
Posted By franke

RE: How old?

I'm still just 71;until April.
I hope that this BBS place is'nt just for Kids.
Frank
Forum: Reloading
02-01-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By franke

RE: Cast bullet lubes.

If you don't make it yourself,the cheapest lube that I know of is Lee Alox;you don't need a tool to apply it.
Frank
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-01-2002, 01:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,312
Posted By franke

RE: Any Hunting Deer with Lever Action Rifles?

For the type of hunting that I do,the 30/30 levergun is as good as it gets.
It's my primary hunting companion,now
Frank
Forum: Reloading
01-24-2002, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By franke

RE: 30 cal bullets. HELP!

RemLover,
At 2700 FPS,I think that the Hornaday Interlock 150 grain #3031 bullet will do the trick.Above that velocity,I'm not so sure;all my experience is at a lower velocity.For Whitetails in that...
Forum: Northeast
01-23-2002, 09:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,233
Posted By franke

RE: Where are all the New Yorkers?

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Hey guys

Where are all the New York hunters at? All I see are NJ and PA being...
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