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Forum: Guns

02-13-2020, 04:47 AM

Replies: 16

End of an Era: Remington shutters DPMS, Tapco, and Bushmaster

Views: 2,981

Posted By George Foster

It is very possible this time next year Remington...

It is very possible this time next year Remington will have ceased to exist.

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

01-05-2020, 04:15 AM

Replies: 4

Fun day with the dogs

Views: 4,036

Posted By George Foster

Very nice pictures!

Very nice pictures!

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

12-30-2019, 05:18 AM

Replies: 12

Anybody Getting any Grouse ?

Views: 5,245

Posted By George Foster

As far as I know ruffed grouse never have able to...

As far as I know ruffed grouse never have able to be raised in captivity. I have been hunting ruffed grouse and woodcock since 1957 and plan to keep going as long as possible. I got a new Brittany...

Forum: Guns

12-05-2019, 05:07 AM

Replies: 5

22-250

Views: 950

Posted By George Foster

I always loaded either 52HPBT Sierras or 55Sptz...

I always loaded either 52HPBT Sierras or 55Sptz Sierras in my 22-250's with IMR4064.

Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping

11-20-2019, 05:18 AM

Replies: 29

Firearm for Rabbit Hunting

Views: 3,975

Posted By George Foster

A 20ga shotgun using #6's or a 22LR using...

A 20ga shotgun using #6's or a 22LR using hollowpoints is all you will ever need for rabbits. Also you have native pheasants to hunt a 20ga using #6's is all you need for pheasants, in fact #7-1/2's...

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

09-15-2019, 06:54 AM

Replies: 9

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock

Views: 3,126

Posted By George Foster

In the same covert I mentioned in my other post I...

In the same covert I mentioned in my other post I also "Beaned" a grouse one season in there. When it flushed I got a shot off at him and apparently I led to much or I shot high, at the shot it...

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

09-14-2019, 12:52 PM

Replies: 9

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock

Views: 3,126

Posted By George Foster

I remember this one covert where I went into late...

I remember this one covert where I went into late in the season in '73, I hunted in it for a couple of hours and it seemed pretty bare. As I was working my way out of it a grouse flushed and I...

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

09-14-2019, 05:17 AM

Replies: 9

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock

Views: 3,126

Posted By George Foster

I personally believe the West Nile virus is...

I personally believe the West Nile virus is affecting a lot of areas in the country, I feel it has affected the grouse population in my area. I don't know how many species of birds it affects.

Forum: Freshwater Fishing

09-11-2019, 01:38 PM

Replies: 10

I have been doing a little fishing.

Views: 1,124

Posted By George Foster

My condolences to you on your Mom passing away. ...

My condolences to you on your Mom passing away. I hope your biopsy turns out all right.

I normally do a lot of bass and walleye fishing on my favorite river stretches but this year I have extra...

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

09-11-2019, 06:06 AM

Replies: 9

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock

Views: 3,126

Posted By George Foster

As I understand PA has a serious problem with...

As I understand PA has a serious problem with West Nile Virus, depends on which side of the fence you are but it is said that is one of the main problems effecting the grouse population in PA.

Forum: Optics

09-10-2019, 07:06 AM

Replies: 18

Hunting binoculars

Views: 7,090

Posted By George Foster

I have a pair of Weaver 8x42 binoculars that I...

I have a pair of Weaver 8x42 binoculars that I bought about 12 years ago, I like these real well and I use them a lot when I am hunting woodchucks and crows. I feel 8x is better for holding and...

Forum: Upland Bird Hunting

09-10-2019, 06:53 AM

Replies: 9

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock

Views: 3,126

Posted By George Foster

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock

I have been hunting grouse and woodcock since 1957 and I have owned Brittany's since 1976. I just got a new pup here in July, he won't be old enough to hunt really till next year but I am looking...

Forum: Reloading

09-08-2019, 03:45 AM

Replies: 16

Tikka Chambering Issues

Views: 2,877

Posted By George Foster

I would suggest you look into a Hornady Headspace...

I would suggest you look into a Hornady Headspace kit like I use for all my rifles. All you need to do is bump the shoulder back enough to ensure easy chambering and that way you will have long case...

Forum: Reloading

09-08-2019, 03:17 AM

Replies: 16

Tikka Chambering Issues

Views: 2,877

Posted By George Foster

auto you should bump .003 at least. I find with...

auto you should bump .003 at least. I find with .001 to .0015 in my rifles I get good chambering and good case life.The original poster is not FL resizing cases that he shot in another rifle. For a...

Forum: Reloading

09-07-2019, 06:40 AM

Replies: 16

Tikka Chambering Issues

Views: 2,877

Posted By George Foster

The way I setup my FL dies for my rifles is this....

The way I setup my FL dies for my rifles is this. I use a fired case from the rifle, I punch out the primer with a Lee universal depriming die and then I use a Hornady Headspace Gauge attached to my...

Forum: Scopes and Sights

09-02-2019, 04:13 AM

Replies: 4

Mueller 8-32x 44mm

Views: 1,569

Posted By George Foster

From I have heard and read the Mueller scopes are...

From I have heard and read the Mueller scopes are an excellent scope for the money.

Forum: Reloading

08-31-2019, 12:44 PM

Replies: 15

which dies would you get

Views: 4,574

Posted By George Foster

I started out with RCBS dies in 1976 and used...

I started out with RCBS dies in 1976 and used them for a long time. I can't tell you when I switched over to Forester (BR Dies) but I have never looked back. I use a RCBS Jr. and a Rock Chucker for...

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