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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-20-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,790
Posted By Sfury

Even with a harness there are two times you won't...

Even with a harness there are two times you won't be secure. Going in/up or coming out/down.

Being safe will get us home most of the time. Still, even the best of preparation can be for nought. ...
Forum: Guns
06-17-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,618
Posted By Sfury

Honestly, if a person is worrying about shooting...

Honestly, if a person is worrying about shooting through an enemy combatant, they probably won't shoot. They don't have the right mindset to do what is necessary to live, and their firearm may join...
Forum: Guns
06-17-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,618
Posted By Sfury

Don't worry about overpenetration. That is,...

Don't worry about overpenetration. That is, unless you're going with a hunting handgun round instead of the plethora of commonly used rounds for self defense.

Many of which have been suggested...
Forum: Guns
06-15-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,618
Posted By Sfury

I carry a S&W 327 TRR8. It's an 8 shot .357 mag...

I carry a S&W 327 TRR8. It's an 8 shot .357 mag revolver. I'm a revolver kind of guy, and am not as fond of pistols.

As far as what works for your father, go out and let him shoot as many...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-09-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,076
Posted By Sfury

I use this basic case. ...

I use this basic case.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Aluma-Camo-Takedown/Tactical-Cases&i=438646&aID=503AH&merchID=4006

It gets sold with various colors, names...
Forum: Guns
05-23-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,568
Posted By Sfury

We have no laws against having multiple firearms...

We have no laws against having multiple firearms when hunting. As long as you can safely handle the guns, there is no reason not to.

A fair number of people carry two guns. Typically one long...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-18-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Sfury

Ok, I'll give you that. I was going really basic...

Ok, I'll give you that. I was going really basic though. :lmao:
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-16-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Sfury

I've decided that the best answer is a simple...

I've decided that the best answer is a simple one. Bullets that go bang forcing a projectile out of the gun.
Forum: Guns
05-13-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

Well, with the hunting community gradually...

Well, with the hunting community gradually becoming older and older in Wisconsin, the magnums and heavier standard cartridges are getting less use.

Let's face it, shooting a .243 is far easier on...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-13-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Sfury

Asking which ammo is the best is liking asking...

Asking which ammo is the best is liking asking what caliber is best. Everyone has their own opinion.

In most cases, they tend to all be right for one reason or another.

For hunting, I have...
Forum: Guns
05-10-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Sfury

If you don't put at least a couple of hundred...

If you don't put at least a couple of hundred rounds through a SD gun, how are you supposed to know it's even remotely reliable? Well, any gun really.

I put just over a couple of hundred rounds...
Forum: Guns
05-10-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Sfury

The reality is, by the time most people shoot a...

The reality is, by the time most people shoot a new gun enough to be familiar with it, it's "broken" in.

I bought a Ruger MK III ten years ago that shot just as well brand new as it does now with...
Forum: Guns
05-09-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Sfury

Modern day firearms do not need to be broken in. ...

Modern day firearms do not need to be broken in. Most modern day guns are made so well that "breaking them in" has no place.

That practice ceased being necessary a long time ago.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-08-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By Sfury

Not road kill. Way too many dead animals there...

Not road kill. Way too many dead animals there to be a road kill dump site. Besides that, no civil entity would just dump animals like that.
Forum: Guns
05-05-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

Did you hear about the guy that shot and killed a...

Did you hear about the guy that shot and killed a moose back in 1995?

It was up in Douglas County where I hunt. He was dragging it out after dark for obvious reasons. The wardens had seen his...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-05-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By Sfury

Gutting is ugly. No matter where you hit the...

Gutting is ugly. No matter where you hit the deer.

Roll up your sleeves, slit open the belly and get the job done. You've got the general idea down.

Don't bother trying to romanticize the...
Forum: Guns
05-04-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

Interesting. I guess we don't have that...

Interesting.

I guess we don't have that problem. We have black and white cows in my neck of the woods. ;-) Although, they still have been shot during the gun deer season.
Forum: Guns
05-04-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

Ok, you have me curious, what is a mistaken kill?

Ok, you have me curious, what is a mistaken kill?
Forum: Guns
04-30-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,042
Posted By Sfury

For a trail gun a revolver is hard to beat. They...

For a trail gun a revolver is hard to beat. They are simple, and go bang when you pull the trigger more often than not. Assuming it's a dual action revolver anyways.

Single action ones require...
Forum: Guns
04-28-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

That's true. New toys, tools in this case, are...

That's true. New toys, tools in this case, are fun to have.

That's the only reason my Father switched from his 30-06 to a .270 years ago. It's not that the 30-06 he had was problematic, or...
Forum: Guns
04-27-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

By that token, why not just buy a newer gun in a...

By that token, why not just buy a newer gun in a smaller caliber that is SS? I'm not following your logic here.
Forum: Guns
04-26-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

I can't even grasp the concept of long range...

I can't even grasp the concept of long range hunting. The longest shot I've ever taken was last year. It was a mere 120 yards.

Most of the shots I've taken have been 50 yards or less.

I can't...
Forum: Guns
04-26-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,947
Posted By Sfury

I live in Wisconsin and chose to go with a 7mm08....

I live in Wisconsin and chose to go with a 7mm08. Basically it's on par with the .270, and the 30-06 which are more traditional calibers. It's lighter kicking with a flatter trajectory than them,...
Forum: Guns
04-25-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,928
Posted By Sfury

There are many companies that make the AR style...

There are many companies that make the AR style .22s that get good reviews. Basically go with any company that makes good ARs and you will have a reliable gun. There are a lot of good options out...
Forum: Guns
04-25-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,928
Posted By Sfury

The Ruger 10/22 is a fine gun choice as well. ...

The Ruger 10/22 is a fine gun choice as well. They really don't have any food problems, and they have a ton of accessories available should you want to modify it.

I own a CZ 452 which is a bolt...
Forum: Guns
04-10-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,964
Posted By Sfury

Black bears are so much less of a threat than...

Black bears are so much less of a threat than brown bears its not even funny. They also die a heck of lot easier than their brown bear counterparts.

That does not mean they are not a threat. You...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-04-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,821
Posted By Sfury

If you know that a .22 can kill a deer, then why...

If you know that a .22 can kill a deer, then why did you make the statement:

That is the quote, your quote, that got the ball rolling.

Are you saying that you made a false statement now? The...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
04-03-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,138
Posted By Sfury

Mine was bore sighted in just a few minutes. The...

Mine was bore sighted in just a few minutes. The gunsmith had no problems with mine. Mine was a 2nd gen X-Bolt.

My father bought one of the first years X-Bolts and had his bore sighted as well. ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-03-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,821
Posted By Sfury

It's time for you to do your own research. The...

It's time for you to do your own research. The number one rifle of choice for poachers has been the .22 LR for decades now. It's such a terrible round that people kill effectively with it every day...
Forum: Guns
03-22-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,708
Posted By Sfury

On the same token, I was reading about Craig...

On the same token, I was reading about Craig Boddington's article about his last Alaskan brown bear hunt where he killed a bear with a single shot from a 338 WM. I forget what the distance was...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-22-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,821
Posted By Sfury

No one has advocated normally hunting deer with a...

No one has advocated normally hunting deer with a .22, but we have stated that many deer have been taken, humanely and legally, with that round.

One person said the .22 LR round was so weak it...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-21-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,821
Posted By Sfury

My point is that TG3006 made a woefully incorrect...

My point is that TG3006 made a woefully incorrect statement about the lethality of the .22 LR round. Had it been legal in Wisconsin, more than one deer would have fallen to me while squirrel...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-20-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,821
Posted By Sfury

A .22 LR round is very capable of killing a deer....

A .22 LR round is very capable of killing a deer. It's the round of choice for poachers in Wisconsin. At least it was up until the DNR warden my Father is friends with retired ten or fifteen years...
Forum: Guns
03-20-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,611
Posted By Sfury

Only you can determine if it is too much for you....

Only you can determine if it is too much for you. A caliber has a certain kick, but variables with the gun design itself can reduce the felt recoil. The ammunition being used also has an effect on...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-11-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,026
Posted By Sfury

Apparently the ballistics information that I've...

Apparently the ballistics information that I've been reading about has been wrong. Various articles in my hunting and rifle magazines, not to mention the site ballistics by the inch which has some...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-11-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,026
Posted By Sfury

It's funny, a lot of people say that a .357 round...

It's funny, a lot of people say that a .357 round out of a revolver is a marginal deer gun. Not because it really is, but because most people don't make a good shot with the revolver.

Instead of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-10-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,026
Posted By Sfury

Wow. A .357 with modern ammo out of a rifle has...

Wow. A .357 with modern ammo out of a rifle has better, the same at worst, ballistics than the old 30-30 unless you handload.

It's a perfectly good hunting round out to 100 yards.

Let's face...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-06-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By Sfury

That depends on where you live. Some places have...

That depends on where you live. Some places have both. Enjoy the fact you have both. More hunting opportunities!
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-16-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,458
Posted By Sfury

Wow. All working firearms are game changers. I...

Wow. All working firearms are game changers. I hate stupid ads like that.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-14-2012, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,458
Posted By Sfury

Eh, well, that depends on the person. I don't...

Eh, well, that depends on the person. I don't mind carrying around a full-sized firearm.

The size of a gun does not get it left at home as much as the mindset for carrying it does. Once you get...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-13-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By Sfury

All guns are large enough to carry. Openly or...

All guns are large enough to carry. Openly or concealed. You just have to dress according to the weapon, or have the right weapon for the occassion.

I conceal a full sized N-frame S&W revolver...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-10-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By Sfury

Sig Sauer is one of the bigger companies out...

Sig Sauer is one of the bigger companies out there. Like Kahr, and many others, they make a good gun.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-04-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,413
Posted By Sfury

There is no simple answer to the question. You...

There is no simple answer to the question. You have to go out and handle the different guns out there. You need to find that one that fits your hand the best. That is the gun you will most likely...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-04-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,378
Posted By Sfury

The 870 is probably the most used shotgun...

The 870 is probably the most used shotgun platform out there. They have variants for everything you could possibly want to use it for.

Hunting, trap, and tactical forms. It's simple, reliable,...
Forum: Guns
01-28-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,199
Posted By Sfury

Magnesium reacts with a lot of things. Which is...

Magnesium reacts with a lot of things. Which is a bad thing.

It burns hot and bright too. I remember burning magnesium in science class back in high school. They don't do that any more due to...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-25-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,906
Posted By Sfury

I've hit two deer under 75 yards. One at 45, and...

I've hit two deer under 75 yards. One at 45, and one at 60. Both are dead.

The thing that matters with the closer shots is hitting bone. You hit bone and you get guaranteed fragmentation. It's...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-22-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,514
Posted By Sfury

No, the deer in the first picture was not caped...

No, the deer in the first picture was not caped out. You can see the smaller body and legs underneath the giant head.

The first picture is a pretty obvious fake.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-22-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,514
Posted By Sfury

It looks like someone put the big bucks head on...

It looks like someone put the big bucks head on someone elses picture. The head does not appear to match the body.

I'm betting the buck was actually taken, just not by the guy in the picture.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-19-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 21
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Views: 2,158
Posted By Sfury

Absolutely correct. They should have just...

Absolutely correct.

They should have just shot it. No need to waste a lot of resources on rescuing an animal. It would have done two things by shooting it. Added nutrients to the lake, and more...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-17-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,286
Posted By Sfury

The rubber boots with minimal/no insulation are...

The rubber boots with minimal/no insulation are meant for walking. Not sitting. I'm a stand hunter, and have both types of boots.

I use the rubber boots with minimal insulation for scouting in...
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