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Forum: Reloading
12-22-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,774
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks, Dog! I assume the red handled ones will...

Thanks, Dog! I assume the red handled ones will work!? :wink:
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-22-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,613
Posted By Kerrdog

Several years ago I worked on a large ranch...

Several years ago I worked on a large ranch (40,000 acres) in so Florida. We had a Whitetail program in conjunction with the state. The program included food plots and mineral feeders all over the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-21-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,613
Posted By Kerrdog

Eat up with spikes this year!

We have a pile of spikes this year. That is actually fine with me as I primarily meat hunt. However, my neighbor started complaining to me about killing young deer... saying that I am killing future...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-21-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,329
Posted By Kerrdog

I can't speak well on behalf of a muzzlelaoder,...

I can't speak well on behalf of a muzzlelaoder, as I have only killed a couple of deer with one. Both were shoulder shots however, as my aiming confidence is not as good as with a modern rifle. But...
Forum: Reloading
12-21-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,774
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks- I will trickle the powder to get the...

Thanks-

I will trickle the powder to get the precise weights, and I will attempt to be more consistent when dumping the powder. I actually experimented with that already, but I wasn't sure it was...
Forum: Reloading
12-19-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

I want to say "Thank You" to each of you for your...

I want to say "Thank You" to each of you for your responses. I joined this forum to learn and share. So far, I am glad I did. I have learned over my 50 years that different folks have different ways...
Forum: Reloading
12-14-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

Wow! First of all, let me say that no offense is...

Wow! First of all, let me say that no offense is taken by any comments made. I appreciate the viewpoints and commentaries by everyone. Secondly, I will say that everybody has to start at the...
Forum: Reloading
12-13-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks, Guys. Since I have almost a full pound...

Thanks, Guys. Since I have almost a full pound left of Varget, I will concentrate on the 55 grain rounds with no crimp. After the Varget is gone I will get the IMR as recommended by several of you...
Forum: Reloading
12-12-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

I was thinking that increased pressure would...

I was thinking that increased pressure would cause the bullet to strike high. Why did they strike low?



The Barnes rep said NOT to crimp. I only did so because the bullets were loose after FL...
Forum: Reloading
12-11-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

WOOHOO!!!! :party0007: Feeling pretty good...

WOOHOO!!!! :party0007:

Feeling pretty good about myself right now! Went out to test my loads... I am still alive! Here is a pic of the results.

Why did the crimped shots change in accuracy?...
Forum: Reloading
12-10-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,774
Posted By Kerrdog

Well, Dang! Live and learn! Being on such a tight...

Well, Dang! Live and learn! Being on such a tight budget, this lesson has been somewhat costly. But all things considered, it could have been much worse. I hate the idea of plinking with 34 rounds of...
Forum: Reloading
12-10-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,129
Posted By Kerrdog

Never heard of that before... why??

Never heard of that before... why??
Forum: Reloading
12-09-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,774
Posted By Kerrdog

Perfect Powder Measure... not so!

Sorry to make another post. I didn't really find the answer using the search. My reloader is the Lee Breechlock kit, and it includes the Perfect Powder Measure. I found it very difficult, well......
Forum: Reloading
12-09-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

Actually pulled it out and, using a maglite,...

Actually pulled it out and, using a maglite, inspected the inside of the FL die. Nothing visible. They are new out of the box, first time used.



I have some brakekleen so I'll use it. You are...
Forum: Reloading
12-09-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

Really! The lube!! Never would have thunk it! The...

Really! The lube!! Never would have thunk it! The stuff stinks anyway so using less would not be a problem. :D Thanks.
Forum: Reloading
12-09-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

10-4 on the Varget. It was purely ignorance on my...

10-4 on the Varget. It was purely ignorance on my part, thinking I could get one powder to load all the rifle calibers I am planning to load. It was recommended by the Natchez rep. When I spoke to...
Forum: Reloading
12-08-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,490
Posted By Kerrdog

Brass inspection/Safety Concerns

I started loading my own 7MM Rem Mags. I'm using brass that I have owned for several years... saved it for the time I would do my own loading. This is factory brass, first time reloaded. I bought a...
Forum: Reloading
12-08-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,129
Posted By Kerrdog

Cool! Thanks MB. Kerrdog

Cool! Thanks MB.

Kerrdog
Forum: Reloading
12-05-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

Loaded 20 rounds this evening with my new die...

Loaded 20 rounds this evening with my new die set. Most of the empty brass would not chamber in my rifle. After resizing, they all chamber nicely. I noticed that after I resized each shell there was...
Forum: Reloading
12-03-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,129
Posted By Kerrdog

.9mm Lead, Plated or Factory??

My son and I are new to reloading. We have pretty much everything we need... at least that we have found so far! We got interested in IDPA so reloading should be "profitable" for us. I was going to...
Forum: Reloading
12-02-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

Got my full-length sizing dies today. I haven't...

Got my full-length sizing dies today. I haven't had a chance to chuck them up though... hopefully by this weekend. Thanks for all the tips, RR. I'll let you know how it goes.
Forum: Reloading
11-29-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

Ahhh... copy that. Sort of "dial it in". Thanks...

Ahhh... copy that. Sort of "dial it in". Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Reloading
11-28-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

Sorry RR... I wasn't very clear. I ordered the...

Sorry RR... I wasn't very clear. I ordered the FLS die set... have not got it yet. I have been using a neck sizing die up to this point. I kept my OA finished cartridge length in line with the...
Forum: Reloading
11-27-2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks ALL for your ideas and input. I am eagerly...

Thanks ALL for your ideas and input. I am eagerly anticipating shooting my own loads. Since all my brass was fired originally through my rifle, I expected all the brass to chamber upon reloading......
Forum: Reloading
11-13-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

What kind of velocity could I expect with 4350?...

What kind of velocity could I expect with 4350? The Natchez rep recommended the Barnes. Being a Newb, I had no idea. Is the TShock overkill or is it a bad performer for mid-size game?



You're...
Forum: Reloading
11-12-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kerrdog

7MM Rem Mag/Barnes TShock/ What powder?

My son and I just got into reloading a few months ago. It started because we got interested in IDPA. Now I am reloading our rifle ammo... and having a ball! I bought the dies for .243, .30-.30, 7mm...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks ALL for your kind words. My son is very...

Thanks ALL for your kind words. My son is very happy! He's definitely wanting a return trip, and now he's claiming my Marlin!! :happy0157: He'll probably get it...
Forum: Black Powder
11-07-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,969
Posted By Kerrdog

I'm using Hodgdon's T7. That's all I have ever...

I'm using Hodgdon's T7. That's all I have ever used, although I'm thinking about the convenience of pellets.

So you run a dry patch after the lube? I do the opposite. I also use Borebutter. I...
Forum: Technical
11-07-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,322
Posted By Kerrdog

Time to graduate from the micros. I'll pass the...

Time to graduate from the micros. I'll pass the Browning down to the youngest boy... he's 9. The 11 YO promises to be big like his two older brothers. The Razor's Edge will fit the bill for him...
Forum: Black Powder
11-07-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,969
Posted By Kerrdog

Well dang! I found two places that indicate...

Well dang! I found two places that indicate pitting. Both areas are very slight. I don't remember seeing them last year. In my estimation, both areas appear to be above the point where the bullet...
Forum: Black Powder
11-07-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,969
Posted By Kerrdog

Just for the record... I unloaded my rifle...

Just for the record... I unloaded my rifle yesterday at a target, 50 yards, shot was an inch high with accurate windage. Still on the money.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By Kerrdog

Son's first buck!!

YAY! My 11 YO bagged his first buck. It's nothing great... 115# cull spike. But he got it with my 30-30 at 130 yards, one shot, and that to ME is GREAT! We were using Hornady LeveRevolution 150...
Forum: Black Powder
11-06-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,969
Posted By Kerrdog

LO!! Thanks, Breechplug! Hate to say it but I...

LO!! Thanks, Breechplug! Hate to say it but I turned 50 last Wednesday. I have "fooled around" with ML for the last 10 years without ever getting into it in a serious manner... perhaps because I...
Forum: Black Powder
11-05-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,969
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks, Guys. That's a lot of good info. This...

Thanks, Guys. That's a lot of good info. This load is on a barrel fouled from one shot. It has been in for a couple of weeks. I have never had any problems in the past, but then we are shooting ML! I...
Forum: Technical
11-05-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,322
Posted By Kerrdog

WOW! Nice offer. I appreciate that!...

WOW! Nice offer. I appreciate that! Unfortunately, he is not a lefty. Think I can teach him to be?? :biggrin:
Forum: Black Powder
11-04-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,969
Posted By Kerrdog

Storing a loaded muzzleloader... how long?

What is the general consensus about how long you can store your charged muzzleloader before you should discharge and reload it? My neighbor says that if you didn't shoot, you should not go longer...
Forum: Technical
11-04-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,322
Posted By Kerrdog

Thanks, Everybody, for your input and offers. We...

Thanks, Everybody, for your input and offers. We are on hold for now as a Jeep restoration is sucking all my money away! :confused0024: I appreciate the input and experience y'all have provided. We...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
10-30-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By Kerrdog

Around here a carcass brings in foxes and...

Around here a carcass brings in foxes and coyotes... fast! I'm thinking a bobcat would prefer a fresh piece of meat, but I don't KNOW that... just a suspicion. Maybe stake out a chicken, but you'd...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
10-29-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By Kerrdog

We never had to buy one... we just step outside...

We never had to buy one... we just step outside and holler "sooooooo-WEEEEEEEEEE", SOOOOwe, SOOOOwe.... ! ;)

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

I have actually never heard of a commercial hog call.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
10-27-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,490
Posted By Kerrdog

I used to just soak the corn in water until it...

I used to just soak the corn in water until it was soft. That's how we baited our traps. I didn't worry about stink. Hogs eat the heck out of it.

Two years ago, my landowner wanted to plant corn...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
10-27-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 34,165
Posted By Kerrdog

Here are a couple more unique methods of baiting...

Here are a couple more unique methods of baiting hogs. One of them is with Peanut Butter. I have never tried it, but a friend does it every year in Georgia. He uses 5 gallons at a time and says it...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-26-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kerrdog

That's good shooting! It always bums me bad to...

That's good shooting! It always bums me bad to lose a deer, especially a buck, since you spend so much time "hoping" for that trophy. I never could figure out how you can have a double lung shot,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-26-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kerrdog

Agreed. No need to use Google Maps. I have been...

Agreed. No need to use Google Maps. I have been tromping this land for 9 years... know it very well.



I live in and hunt Hamilton County, almost into Georgia. There are some large deer here...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-25-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kerrdog

It's amazing you found his blood trail. Congrats...

It's amazing you found his blood trail. Congrats on finding him... probably made you feel a little better!

I have never lost one with a modern gun. Lucky perhaps... I've had to look for some, but...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-25-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kerrdog

I doubt the buzzards will find it, but the hogs,...

I doubt the buzzards will find it, but the hogs, foxes, and coyotes will. My wife and two youngest sons saw a black bear last Saturday, although it wasn't around here. I have never seen one in my...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-25-2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,797
Posted By Kerrdog

This is going to sound smart-alec, but I don't...

This is going to sound smart-alec, but I don't really mean it that way! If you are wearing your boots, and you are walking on the Earth, won't the boots smell like the Earth? How can a spray make...
Forum: Technical
10-25-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,322
Posted By Kerrdog

I looked at a couple Dartons on Ebay. I was going...

I looked at a couple Dartons on Ebay. I was going to risk buying one but didn't as I didn't know anything aboout them. Thanks for the tip.



Two votes for the Razor Edge! I checked them out also...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-24-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,797
Posted By Kerrdog

In my opinion there is no way to cover your...

In my opinion there is no way to cover your scent. I do try to wear clean clothes, not stinky with sweat, but if a deer is downwind, it's gonna smell you. I take that with a grain of salt and deal...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-24-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kerrdog

Are you still using the Hornadys? I used Maxi...

Are you still using the Hornadys? I used Maxi Hunters up til now... never had a problem. First time for the Hornady sabots.



Tried doing just that. We ended up in a last ditch effort and formed...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-24-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By Kerrdog

Yeah... tried it. Although it's not necessarily a...

Yeah... tried it. Although it's not necessarily a dog that's good at cold trailing. It has been successful before so we had high hopes. I think the problem is that there is so much deer sign. We're...
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