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Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-28-2004, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Looking for feedback on Schmidt-Rubin K-31 7.5 Swiss

Thanks for the feedback guys. Everytime I break down that rifle I am so impressed with the workmanship. It's so different from any other firearm that I have ever had. The action system alone just...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-22-2004, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By Mainehunter

Looking for feedback on Schmidt-Rubin K-31 7.5 Swiss

I recently acquired a Swiss K-31 Schmidt-Rubin in 7.5 Swiss and unfortunately have had no time to try it out at the range. I am very impressed with the unique action and would love to hear from...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-22-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: anybody shot a russian saiga in .308 ??

The only Saiga I've fired was one of their 12 ga. semi-auto shotguns. That was very comfortable to shoot and the owner that let me try it out loves it to death. I have also noticed their .308's and...
Forum: Guns
06-18-2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,241
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Need help.35 - Which Make and Model?

JQ24- The Marlin 336 .35 Rem is a very good selection for close shots (150-200 yards or less) and is well suited for hunting in the thick or heavy woods. It is a common rifle to find in a deer...
Forum: Guns
05-29-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,424
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: mauser or enfield

Quilly- I have owned a .303 Enfield and a Turk Mauser and even though the Mauser only cost me half of what the Enfield did it was a much better firearm. The safety failed on the Enfield and I ended...
Forum: Guns
05-23-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Where did the term Magnum come from?

So much for my theory on Magnum PI. :D

Maine Hunter
Forum: Guns
05-16-2003, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,732
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: back-up rifle

As it seems your backup or secondary is actually a second primary I would have to agree with nomercy and recommend a 45-70. My first was an old H&R and it was great. If you want more than the...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-2003, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Maine 2002 Season Report and 2003 Any Deer Permit Recommendations.

You got it! I wish I still lived on a dirt road next to that lake with more trees than neighbors. That specific area of #23 is quite unique. They seem to get more snowfall than anywhere beyond 10...
Forum: Northeast
05-15-2003, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Maine 2002 Season Report and 2003 Any Deer Permit Recommendations.

I' ll give you one guess which Wildlife Management District I grew up in and go back to hunt every year!

Maine Hunter
Forum: Northeast
05-15-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By Mainehunter

Maine 2002 Season Report and 2003 Any Deer Permit Recommendations.

Press Release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

April 29, 2003
Hunters bag best deer season since 1968

AUGUSTA, Maine - Deer hunters in Maine had a remarkable...
Forum: Guns
04-27-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: M1A

Considering I hunted for a couple of years with an SKS I guess I would have to say that I would hunt with a military style firearm. I think more than the " style" of the firearm the importance...
Forum: Northeast
04-26-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: MAINE ... hsus to push anti bear hunting initiative

Some very interesting information is in that article. For instance the following figures:

BEAR KILLS
23,000: Estimated bear population in Maine, according to Department of Inland Fisheries...
Forum: Northeast
04-23-2003, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,054
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: What do you hunt during the off-season season?

Yeah, we get 4 weeks of open firearms season. I have considered getting into muzzleloaders but came to the conclusion that I am just not patient enough to embark down that road. That would give me...
Forum: Northeast
04-23-2003, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Posted By Mainehunter

Maine Black Bear

I have never been bear hunting although I have helped lug one out of the Maine woods. For any of you who have hunted Black Bear in Maine, what is the largest one you have ever taken or seen taken?
...
Forum: Northeast
04-23-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: What' s the latest on the Chinese Snakehead Fish?

I did hear that a rowboat full of fishermen was swallowed whole by one but have been waiting for confirmation. :D

I had read in one of the many reports that came out last year when the story...
Forum: Northeast
04-21-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,054
Posted By Mainehunter

What do you hunt during the off-season season?

I find myself sitting around from the end of November until the end of October almost drooling over the next whitetail season. What do you hunt or what do you do between whitetail seasons to remain...
Forum: Northeast
04-21-2003, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By Mainehunter

What' s the latest on the Chinese Snakehead Fish?

I haven' t heard anything on this in quite a while. Does anyone have any information on the current status of the problem?

Maine Hunter
Forum: Guns
04-21-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By Mainehunter

M1A

I just had to mention my new found respect for the M1A rifle. I went out on a shoot this last weekend and had my first opportunity to fire one of these rifles. The owner amazed me by taking out a 9...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
04-14-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,663
Posted By Mainehunter

Does anyone eat freshwater eel?

Freshwater eel were considered a big nuisance fish and nothing else when I was growing up. I did eat some eel at a fish and chips place in England which was great clean white meat but I expect that...
Forum: Northeast
04-14-2003, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: How many of you applied for your Maine Moose Permit?

Good luck to everyone that did apply. I honestly feel that moose is one of the best tasting game animals out there. Having grown up on venison I never dreamed I would say such a thing but some of...
Forum: Northeast
04-11-2003, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: How many of you applied for your Maine Moose Permit?

Whether right or wrong (if there is such a thing) I fear you are in the minority of those who hunt moose in Maine. I fully expect that 80 to 90 % of moose hunters in this state travel the back...
Forum: Guns
04-11-2003, 06:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,434
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Best White-tailed round?

There is no " best" whether it be a round or a rifle. There is only what works best for YOU in the conditions in which you use them.

What works best for ME in the conditions in which I hunt...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
04-07-2003, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,259
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Pond fishermen-biggest bass..what lure?

The largest pond/lake bass I ever caught was with a Mister Twister yellow grub spinner bait. While my fishing buddy was the only person to handle it (we were in a canoe) I can' t swear to it but he...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
04-07-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Favorite Top Water Lure

Well if I had brought in the fish that stole my dad' s jitterbug that I had borrowed back in the early 80' s I would have to say that it tops the list. Oh the heck with it, I' ll put it on the top...
Forum: Northeast
04-04-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: How many of you applied for your Maine Moose Permit?

The moose are certainly around in big numbers. My family has a remote camp north of Greenville on leased paper company land. In a single weekend up there I spotted 36 moose!

When I was drawn I...
Forum: Northeast
04-02-2003, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Mainehunter

How many of you applied for your Maine Moose Permit?

I didn' t send off an app this year. I think maybe I' m worried that I would ruin the experience after the great time I had with my Dad a few years ago when I was drawn for the first time.
I...
Forum: Northeast
03-30-2003, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,393
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Seen any Bigfoot?

I understand that some female bigfoot have been spotted at one of the local bars shortly after the midnight hour. The word on the street is that they have been trying to blend in by wearing jeans...
Forum: Guns
03-24-2003, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,543
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Norinco SKS?

Around 10 years ago I took a small buck with a Norico SKS. I took it in the shoulder at only 35 or so yards. The deer was trotting along and crumpled up on impact. I used the soft point hunting...
Forum: Guns
03-14-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,540
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Does anyone make a 223 auto that doesn' t look military?

Sorry, I was going to mention the Mini-14 but see you don' t like that style. It is certainly not military looking without modification though.
Forum: Northeast
03-06-2003, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Maine Patriots

buckfever7-I hope you get back here before the Department of Homeland Security starts requiring special papers for interstate travel!
Forum: Northeast
03-03-2003, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Maine Patriots

Well you know us Mainers!:D
Forum: Northeast
03-01-2003, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Mainehunter

Maine Patriots

Hello all. I have noticed over the years that a lot of Mainers don' t post to this forum and expect that it is in part due to the fact that the focus seems to consistantly be on other states such as...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-24-2003, 03:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,165
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Bushmaster M17S .223--Good Varmint Gun?

Oh, and as far as a price tag you should find them ranging from $650 to $950 depending on your source and whether you' re trading and paying the balance as compared to s straight cash sale.
Also...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-23-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,165
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Bushmaster M17S .223--Good Varmint Gun?

Hey guys-I have owned a Bushmaster M-17S Bullpup and have to tell you that it is one of the most comfortable rifles I have ever fired. This rifle, being designed as a compact tactical close quarters...
Forum: Guns
02-20-2003, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,227
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: BAD LUCK stupid trigger lock

I hate trigger locks but do recognize that for someone who does not have a better option for securing their firearms they do serve a limited usefulness.
I instead lock my firearms in a secure steel...
Forum: Guns
02-20-2003, 03:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,884
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: .308 fans/owners?

My Dad' s all purpose rifle for everything up to and including moose and black bear is his Savage Mod. 99 in .308. That rifle/cartridge have brought down more game animals in his hands than I have...
Forum: Guns
02-19-2003, 04:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: need help. a 223 caliber rifle

For the money NEF makes a great firearm. My first 45-70 was an old H&R (now synonomous with NEF) and my Dad and I have both owned a few of their shotguns. That H&R is still used every year by some...
Forum: Guns
02-13-2003, 05:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: What do you think?

I think that 7.62 NATO (7.62 x 51/.308 Winchester) would be plentiful and also very effective for anything one might need to do.
Forum: Guns
02-10-2003, 10:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,293
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Whats the Feeling on Savages?

Being someone who is more fond of levers than bolts I don't particularly care for most Savage firearms. My Dad's 99 lever in .308 is an exception though! That is a great rifle with many a tag to...
Forum: Guns
02-03-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,298
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Any experience with AR-15 manufacturers?

I have dealt with Bushmaster and have found their Customer Service to be superb. Their products are some of if not the best out there. I have not however purchased or fired one of their AR's. I...
Forum: Guns
02-03-2003, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,766
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: 45-70 Marlin with 540gr Garretts - Your thoughts?

I have some of those Hammerhead rounds as well but never noticed any significant difference in recoil. There should by all reports however be a drastic difference at the other end!

There is no...
Forum: Guns
01-29-2003, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Shotgun News Feature Report on CETME!

The Model A I believe was chambered for 7.62 CETME but the Model C (and possibly the Model B although I'm not certain of that one) is designed for the 7.62 NATO/.308 Winchester. They love that South...
Forum: Guns
01-28-2003, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Shotgun News Feature Report on CETME!

hornetguy-That wasn't an Astra was it? I picked up an Astra A-100 .45 and have not had any problems whatsoever. In fact I find it VERY comfortable to shoot. That's probably because it is based on...
Forum: Guns
01-24-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Shotgun News Feature Report on CETME!

Earlier attempts to bring CETME's into the US were riddled with various problems. The newer ones made available by Century Arms though have had only minor issues relating to the fact that they are,...
Forum: Guns
01-24-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By Mainehunter

Shotgun News Feature Report on CETME!

Did anyone happen to read this report from (I believe) their Jan 6th edition? I love these rifles. The reviewer got tight one inch groups with his which I think is outstanding for a rifle that can...
Forum: Guns
01-21-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Buffalo Bore Ammo

I have never used any Buffalo Bore but they, like Garrett Cartridges, specialize in what you could refer to as +P type ammo for .44 Mag and 45-70 Government. Buffalo Bore may work with more than...
Forum: Guns
01-16-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,815
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: lever action rifles

We don't have too many of those hogs up here in Maine so I can't say what would be the best for the job. I have heard however that they can be kind of hard to kill so maybe something more potent...
Forum: Guns
01-08-2003, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Savage Package Guns

I bought one of the .270 package guns and wasted a box of ammo trying to find paper with what was supposed to be a bore sighted at the factory scope. Even as I worked it out more and more I wasn't...
Forum: Guns
01-08-2003, 06:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: favorite action for stalking game ?

If your concern is that you find yourself taking the rifle off your shoulder to cycle the action you may indeed find that a pump is best for you as James B recommended. I have never used a pump...
Forum: Guns
01-07-2003, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By Mainehunter

RE: Home Defense

As some of you mentioned the .38.........I happened to catch a few minutes of a show a week or so back which explained the development of the .38 Special from the .38 S&W. They stated that the...
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