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Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,118
Posted By Big Bullets

Thanks

Thanks for all the comments.

As to the advantage a gun has over a bow...it is not just range, it is delivered energy (knock down power).

Range wise...the shot was at 20 yards and, I saw the...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,118
Posted By Big Bullets

Special regulation area.

Special regulation area.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-22-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By Big Bullets

My Choice

I have a soft spot in my heart for Ithaca since, a model 37 was the first long gun I fired. That being said, if I were buying a slug gun today, it would propbably be a Savage 212; maybe a 220. As I...
Forum: Guns
09-22-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,418
Posted By Big Bullets

Savage 210F

I have been shooting the 210F for over a decade. It is very accurate and I trust it completely. When I first got it, I tried both
2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. They both grouped well but, I saw no...
Forum: Guns
09-22-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,712
Posted By Big Bullets

?????

My choice would not be based on the brand. It would be based on the situation; and thereby the caliber and style of rifle.

Will I be keeping one for hunting, survival, defense, etc?

In the...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-22-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,909
Posted By Big Bullets

Thanks

I am doing better. I have been using what has been described as "instinct" shooting. Just stare at the target and let go. It seems to work okay out to the 20 yards I have tried so far.

I think I...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,118
Posted By Big Bullets

Done With Sundown Bow Huntiing

Yesterday, I shot a buck with my compound. I am always hesitant about hunting within 2 hours of sundown because, 3 or 4 years ago, I shot a nice buck and was unable to find him after hours of...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-25-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,909
Posted By Big Bullets

How do you "aim" a recurve?

Bought a recurve last year. As a rifle shooter, I have trained to aim. This ingrained training has made wing shooting problematic, compound shooting okay but, makes a recurve puzzling.

I have...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-02-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,046
Posted By Big Bullets

If I were buying a pump, I would consider the...

If I were buying a pump, I would consider the Ithaca Model 37. It has been made longer than any other pump. My father had one and it always felt good and shot well. His had a "poly choke". You could...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-29-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By Big Bullets

Helmet, Flack Jacket, etc

Be careful! Public land is where all the people who do not look at their rifle all year go. They have forgotten, if they ever knew, basic safety and consideration for other hunters.

Keep your back...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-29-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,155
Posted By Big Bullets

Okay, but they see you. You do not know what they...

Okay, but they see you. You do not know what they will do. What, if anything would you say to them as you back away?

I would sugggest everyone think about this in advance. It will be too late when...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-28-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,155
Posted By Big Bullets

No but, I would not be poaching either. My...

No but, I would not be poaching either. My hypothetical was putting the reader in the place the originaltor of this thread. You come upon (to clarify) a situation of obvious illegal activity; what,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-28-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,155
Posted By Big Bullets

A worse, and possibly more dangerous scenario...

A worse, and possibly more dangerous scenario would be finding the perps in the act. What then? Particularly if they see you. Obviously, if you are not seen, you have the opportuntiy to back out and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,360
Posted By Big Bullets

Safe practices prevent accidents. It was...

Safe practices prevent accidents.

It was dark so, the man could not shoot. Why was his weapon loaded?
Forum: Guns
11-22-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By Big Bullets

Try the Mossberg Chainsaw.

Try the Mossberg Chainsaw.
Forum: Northeast
11-22-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,035
Posted By Big Bullets

To Terasec and Countertop, Since I do not...

To Terasec and Countertop,

Since I do not believe in political correctness, I say what I mean and mean what I say.

Yes, I really feel that way. I am completely unconcerned with any religious...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
11-09-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By Big Bullets

Now you have to get the coyotes!

Now you have to get the coyotes!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-09-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By Big Bullets

In my humble opinion, instead of having to wait...

In my humble opinion, instead of having to wait 60 days, there should be a maximum time of 5-7 days. I want to know what the size of the rack was when the deer was wearing it. That is what you shot...
Forum: Guns
11-08-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,868
Posted By Big Bullets

In response to your comment on "too much scope",...

In response to your comment on "too much scope", I agree.

I have a 3.5 x 10 x 50 on my slug gun. Yes, it is big. However, there have been times that, in the woods, I have had to shoot between 2...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By Big Bullets

Talking Scoring Deer

Out of curiosity, I looked up scoring. The first thing I came to was the Pope & Young method. After reading it, I found that I was short certain items. There was steel rule, the masking tape, the...
Forum: Guns
11-02-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,868
Posted By Big Bullets

There are dozens of right answers to this one. I...

There are dozens of right answers to this one. I take it that, this is just a theoretical, kick it around question.

For the person who already has one rifle, the question is what to buy for...
Forum: Scopes and Sights
11-02-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,607
Posted By Big Bullets

I originally used the regular end to end stretch...

I originally used the regular end to end stretch type covers but went to flip ups years ago. They are so easy to use that I cannot fathom how they would get in the way or cause a fumble.

I flip...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 902
Posted By Big Bullets

Congrats to you and your children for a job well...

Congrats to you and your children for a job well done. THese are moments you will always remember.

My daughter liked to shoot but did not want to hunt. I envy you. The future holds many great...
Forum: Black Powder
11-02-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,050
Posted By Big Bullets

Yes. the 11s do not fit. I was hoping to find a...

Yes. the 11s do not fit. I was hoping to find a nipple which would let me use bigger primers.
Forum: Black Powder
11-02-2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,050
Posted By Big Bullets

I shot real black powder at first. Actually, I...

I shot real black powder at first. Actually, I cannot remember whether the problem started after I switched to Triple Seven (and then to Shockey). I switched because it was too much of a hassle to...
Forum: Black Powder
11-02-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,050
Posted By Big Bullets

It is the Black Mountain Magnum. The primer would...

It is the Black Mountain Magnum. The primer would fire but not the main charge.
Forum: Black Powder
11-01-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,050
Posted By Big Bullets

Been there!

I had a TC that drove me crazy. Basically, I could not get reliable ignition. New primers, new powder no help. Sent it back to TC with a description of what I was using (Triple 7). They ignored it...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-01-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By Big Bullets

Call to Arms

Post this on every hunting site you can find.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,428
Posted By Big Bullets

If I am going for the day, I carry most of the...

If I am going for the day, I carry most of the items mentioned. I would rather be a bit heavy than unprepared.

One item I have not seen mentioned is something to sit on. I carry a folding seat...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Big Bullets

You could use your best old pick-up line. That...

You could use your best old pick-up line. That should scatter them.

Seriously, I have a friend who swears by barking like a dog. He claims that it gets them moving with them suspecting him. I have...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,316
Posted By Big Bullets

Glad you found him! I have had the experience of...

Glad you found him! I have had the experience of not finding the deer a couple of times and, it is a terrible feeling. Turned me off so bad that, I did not want to hunt for a week.

On the other...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,677
Posted By Big Bullets

I guess I should say that, I hang the deer head...

I guess I should say that, I hang the deer head up which is the opposite of how most people do it. I do it this way so that there is no chance for fecal matter or stomach contents (if damaged) to...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-27-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,672
Posted By Big Bullets

Even at $100 plus, still a bargain! I can do the...

Even at $100 plus, still a bargain! I can do the sewing stuff myself. No cost there. All I need is a can of spray waterproofing and a few days to air out the smell. Maybe some cover scent for those...
Forum: Northeast
10-27-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,035
Posted By Big Bullets

I hope you are not referring to me. I can assure...

I hope you are not referring to me. I can assure you that, there is no religious aspect to my position at all.

What I said,
Was what I meant!
Forum: Northeast
10-27-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,035
Posted By Big Bullets

I live in PA. The hunting pressure in eastern PA...

I live in PA. The hunting pressure in eastern PA is tremendous as, there are relatively few places to hunt in reasonable proximity to where most hunters live (suburbia).

As to "Tuesday or...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-27-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By Big Bullets

What kind of light did you use with it? I...

What kind of light did you use with it?

I have seen those multicolored lights sold as tracking devices.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-25-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,672
Posted By Big Bullets

Why Not?

I do not have dogs in this fight but, I am curious. You can buy a good sleeping bag for way less than $250. A couple of bucks for waterproofing if not already so.

Why not use that and save money?...
Forum: Target Archery
10-25-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By Big Bullets

My nephews came over to shoot their bows and,...

My nephews came over to shoot their bows and, since they were new at it, I assumed misses would equal wasted time and lost arrows. I built a cheap frame out of 5 pieces of 1" PVC and set it up like a...
Forum: Northeast
10-25-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,035
Posted By Big Bullets

Bronko, I know many hunters are in favor of...

Bronko,

I know many hunters are in favor of Sunday hunting. As I stated previously, in another thread, I cannot support that idea.

I feel that the game need some time to recover from the...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-25-2011, 04:55 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 16,183
Posted By Big Bullets

No Penetration

Just yesterday I made a shot on a buck at 20-25 yards After the arrow struck, I saw it sticking out of the deer for most of its length. If it got more than 2 inches penetration I would be surprised....
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-25-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By Big Bullets

Tracking Devices

Has anyone had successful experience with any tracking device?

I tried an infrared one years ago and it was worthless.

Blood trails sometimes run out, at least to the naked eye. I was hoping...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-20-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,792
Posted By Big Bullets

Notwithstanding my somewhat reluctant sympathy...

Notwithstanding my somewhat reluctant sympathy for the father, my motto is:

"Always treat all firearms as if they are always loaded."

You will find that this covers most firearms safety rules.
Forum: Guns
10-20-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,178
Posted By Big Bullets

I am not saying that this chart that I quickly...

I am not saying that this chart that I quickly found is the sum of all information. However, since you pointed out that bullet weight make a difference, you will notice that, with one exception, the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-18-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,792
Posted By Big Bullets

The father has created his own "prison" which,...

The father has created his own "prison" which, will last forever. This was the result of negligence, but not criminal in my opinion. There was no "intent". It was an accident.

I have a friend that...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-18-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By Big Bullets

I cannot tell you how many times over the years...

I cannot tell you how many times over the years that, I got busted or a deer was in perfect range but somehow managed to stay behind something until out of range. There are times that you think you...
Forum: Guns
10-18-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,178
Posted By Big Bullets

My feeling are not hurt. Any sincere discussion...

My feeling are not hurt. Any sincere discussion is what all of this is about. However, I have to disagree with you.

The point of the chart was to demonstrate that a variety of rounds are...
Forum: Guns
10-18-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,178
Posted By Big Bullets

Sounds like you got a winner! Maybe all the...

Sounds like you got a winner! Maybe all the "homework" helped your selection.

Best of luck to you and your son with the new rifle. I am sure you will enjoy it for years.
Forum: Technical
10-18-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,863
Posted By Big Bullets

I bought 2.1" for my practice arrows. I will see...

I bought 2.1" for my practice arrows. I will see how they work before I change the hunting arrows. Surprisingly, there did not seem to be much selection in vanes. I found 2.1 and 4". Currently, I am...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
10-18-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,180
Posted By Big Bullets

Thanks for the info. I will plan for next year.

Thanks for the info. I will plan for next year.
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
10-17-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,180
Posted By Big Bullets

Well, there is always next year until you die. I...

Well, there is always next year until you die. I thought there were some products which are planted in the fall for winter feed. Maybe serious ground preparation is required.
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