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Forum: Guns
06-24-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By smokepole70

semi auto charles daly, need assistance

My cousin gave me a pretty new looking Charles Daly field model that is missing the operating handle. It was passed down after my uncle's death last year and he never got it looked at or replaced. I...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-08-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,802
Posted By smokepole70

Ordered one of these early afternoon today...

Ordered one of these early afternoon today couldn't resist the urge to try to make one shutter off a gobble in the dawn soon to a crow!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-08-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By smokepole70

I've heard over on Greybeard's that there seeing...

I've heard over on Greybeard's that there seeing alot of single 20's throw Federal flight control turkey shot, I think they were suggesting 6's with the fixed full choke and 4's doing better in the...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-08-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,802
Posted By smokepole70

I was always wondered the effectiveness of the...

I was always wondered the effectiveness of the owl hooter and crow call. Never bothered trying a crow call because I got told by my late uncle that an owl hooter call was ideal. This thread makes me...
Forum: Guns
04-07-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,960
Posted By smokepole70

+1, this guy has good info, I respect ones like...

+1, this guy has good info, I respect ones like him that hide no honor of being out in those woods first hand and giving the truth. I stick by my humble encounters with black bears in the south maybe...
Forum: Guns
03-31-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,555
Posted By smokepole70

Also, too long of a stock, LOP(length of pull),...

Also, too long of a stock, LOP(length of pull), will normally cause a person to shoot low.
Forum: Guns
03-31-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,960
Posted By smokepole70

I disagree, well this is a forum we agree to...

I disagree, well this is a forum we agree to disagree.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-31-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,977
Posted By smokepole70

Mr Longbeard does it eat you up too bad to be...

Mr Longbeard does it eat you up too bad to be nice? Umm yea I bet so.
Forum: Guns
03-31-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,756
Posted By smokepole70

I am a shotgun enthusiast and love to hunt deer...

I am a shotgun enthusiast and love to hunt deer with a shotgun in the brush using buckshot but I have to agree with some of the others pertaining to a longer than football field range, this happens...
Forum: Guns
03-31-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,960
Posted By smokepole70

A black bear will be as scared as you are of it....

A black bear will be as scared as you are of it. Don't mess with cubs and all is well.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-24-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,022
Posted By smokepole70

I bet one of those deer was blowing. Deer get...

I bet one of those deer was blowing. Deer get spooked easily and if they don't distinguish the threat they will come back to near the original spot out of curiosity.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-24-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By smokepole70

Buckshot has its place.

Buckshot has its place.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-22-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,157
Posted By smokepole70

Thank you sir and hope we can share stories again...

Thank you sir and hope we can share stories again soon!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-22-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,818
Posted By smokepole70

I should have used the word (can) in my sentence,...

I should have used the word (can) in my sentence, (will) isn't a good word at all and I apologize to all here.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-21-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,802
Posted By smokepole70

Most of my shotguns pattern well with 6's. If you...

Most of my shotguns pattern well with 6's. If you look on your shot weight and muzzle velocity 1300 or higher that will not bounce off a turkey's feathers at 50 yards or less.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-21-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By smokepole70

If I make it out before dawn light I can normally...

If I make it out before dawn light I can normally get them stirred up on their roost by using an owl hooter.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-21-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By smokepole70

strange returning gobble

This is crazy, I went to my hunting lease yesterday, to pattern one of my shotguns. The strange thing was that it took me 15 minutes to seup my target, including walking back. I always have my eyes...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-19-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,513
Posted By smokepole70

I agree with both of you but saying that have to...

I agree with both of you but saying that have to pull towards Todd1700 more because a beer can is not a proper way of patterning any load on any shotgun. I have seen a shotgun shoot well out of a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-19-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,818
Posted By smokepole70

000 buckshot will drop a deer it it's tracks with...

000 buckshot will drop a deer it it's tracks with one of the buckshot out of the ten in a 3 inch shell at 50 yards. But at 100 yards a .357 or a buckshot or two probally won't.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-19-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,513
Posted By smokepole70

Wow that is good! I'd be lucky to get 20 haha.

Wow that is good! I'd be lucky to get 20 haha.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-19-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,513
Posted By smokepole70

Sorry but this not correct. This author did not...

Sorry but this not correct. This author did not mean that a 10 inch turkey head exists but I think he means a 10 inch tight pattern is better than a turkey head size 2-4 inches. That's how I took it...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-19-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,513
Posted By smokepole70

Just curious what shot size and choke you using?...

Just curious what shot size and choke you using? I think magnum 6 and 7 1/2's are good out to 60 yards with a supertight choke, JMO
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-19-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,157
Posted By smokepole70

Saw alot of stuff pertaining to tri ball being...

Saw alot of stuff pertaining to tri ball being accurate of the 70-80 yards with a tight choke. Full or extrafull constriction. I thought about picking up a box of Centurion buck ball it has 1- .650...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-18-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,157
Posted By smokepole70

Sorry I ment to say that the Winchester PDX1 12's...

Sorry I ment to say that the Winchester PDX1 12's are alittle pricey compared to Remington and Winchester rifled slugs. But all in all the sport of patterning any shot is pricey if you go out for...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-18-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,963
Posted By smokepole70

sounds like you've been out their doing some real...

sounds like you've been out their doing some real fun stuff and patterning. I need to get out of my daily routine of being a couch potato after work and get out their more to the patterning board...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-18-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,157
Posted By smokepole70

How have you been doing SecondChance? Thanks for...

How have you been doing SecondChance? Thanks for the heads up on the velocity of my new found love, I never thought I'd ever say anything good about rifled slugs in a smoothbore but these are...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-16-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,157
Posted By smokepole70

But failed to mention these are slower velocity...

But failed to mention these are slower velocity rounds only 1150 fps. Penetration of the one ounce slug might be lacking on a boar's shoulder armor at 50 yards, what yall think?
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
03-16-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,157
Posted By smokepole70

Been really out target shooting with various 12...

Been really out target shooting with various 12 gauges and really like the defense slug/buckshot round made by Winchester. At 50 yards I know with 2 of my shotguns that I can hit a grapefuit size...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-16-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,802
Posted By smokepole70

Come to think of it has anyone ever ballparked...

Come to think of it has anyone ever ballparked the media needed to semi replicate a turkey head, neck? I'm interested in knowing maybe a 1/4 inch plywood penetration test at 40 yards?
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-16-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,802
Posted By smokepole70

I know turkey's get killed every year with 3 inch...

I know turkey's get killed every year with 3 inch 7 1/2's according to a couple of coworker's so I must say you can really squeeze down on the 6's and have plenty of knockdown at 60 yards. Past 60...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-16-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,963
Posted By smokepole70

Bernie, Can I ask what choke restriction you have...

Bernie, Can I ask what choke restriction you have on this setup? I find all copper buckshot to pattern better with modified choke or maybe imp. modified. Full choke seems to make them rattle abit and...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-15-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,802
Posted By smokepole70

Ive always used 4's and 6's depending on the...

Ive always used 4's and 6's depending on the gun/choke combo.
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-15-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,963
Posted By smokepole70

Yea I am a fan of 00 buck in 3 inch. It seems to...

Yea I am a fan of 00 buck in 3 inch. It seems to pattern all around best in most of my shotguns. Remington and Winchester. Federal is horrible in most of my shotguns but then I only buy unplated...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-15-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,963
Posted By smokepole70

I really appreciate the formula info, that is...

I really appreciate the formula info, that is really impressive to discuss the choke constriction in that much depth. The one load that amazes me the most is 3 inch remington 000 buck. It usually...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-09-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By smokepole70

you even got the bird in the bottom of it's eye,...

you even got the bird in the bottom of it's eye, thumbs up!
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-09-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 910
Posted By smokepole70

goods from thecountryshed

Hope this is an appropriate post location but anyone had any dealings with thecountryshed store on web? Thinking about placing an order for an H&R singleshot synthetic buttstock, looks good!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-04-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By smokepole70

Great buck! The oldest buck I have ever killed...

Great buck! The oldest buck I have ever killed was 4.5 years old and the oldest doe was 8 years old. We had the jaw bones sent in to age them.
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-04-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,963
Posted By smokepole70

that's kind of what I was thinking myself. I've...

that's kind of what I was thinking myself. I've had better luck with full choke .705 than modified choke with only #4 buck but modified any size larger, thanks
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-03-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,963
Posted By smokepole70

buckshot/turkey choke tube

Just wanted to hear from someone that has tried out a turkey choke using #4 buckshot. Currently my factory full 870 pump shotgun choke patterns good using 3 in Federal #4 buckshot. I mean, to me it...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-26-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,519
Posted By smokepole70

Second vote for a 20 gauge, haha. Do some realize...

Second vote for a 20 gauge, haha. Do some realize this is not a ballistics thingy it's more pointed at youth handling?
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-24-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,519
Posted By smokepole70

I almost edited the original post but wanted to...

I almost edited the original post but wanted to add that what I am trying to express is seeing through a youth's eyes can express fear in handling size. I know you can get lighter loads that make a...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-24-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,519
Posted By smokepole70

A 20 gauge gets my vote. I can still clearly...

A 20 gauge gets my vote. I can still clearly remember my childhood and i held the shells in my hand and that told me which one to try first.
Forum: Guns
02-20-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By smokepole70

Thanks I think I'll stay away from this seeing...

Thanks I think I'll stay away from this seeing the only way I can probally find this brand is over the net. Also, I have had very mixed results from Wolf buckshot. I was given this by a coworker...
Forum: Guns
02-19-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By smokepole70

Anyone had any dealings with PMC brand buckshot?

Just wanted to see if anyone might have shot some buckshot loads from this company? Thinking about ordering some to try if I can get some positive dealings with this brand.
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-16-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By smokepole70

Did not read the problem right the first time. It...

Did not read the problem right the first time. It seems Big Z has a good idea and might help looking into. I don't think it would be your magazine follower or the magazine spring binding up. Sorry...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-16-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By smokepole70

Just a thought but how's your extractor look? If...

Just a thought but how's your extractor look? If I am reading this clearly, the spent shells are cycling out and sometimes underneath?
Forum: South
02-16-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,100
Posted By smokepole70

I thought north carolina was the home of black...

I thought north carolina was the home of black bears. folks stop on the side of the blue ridge parkway to take pictures of those black beasts, hehe.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-16-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,220
Posted By smokepole70

i have an slightly older late 80's mossberg 500...

i have an slightly older late 80's mossberg 500 28" smoothbore that I've shot hundreds of rounds of turkey and buckshot loads. When I got the gun new, it came with the 3 standard chokes(I-M-F) and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-16-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,549
Posted By smokepole70

Come to think about it when I was a young teen...

Come to think about it when I was a young teen going hunting I used to see some really horribly built treestands that seemed they were hanging on a thread. Example, a platform was built between 3...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-15-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,549
Posted By smokepole70

I understand what happened and I am glad you...

I understand what happened and I am glad you didn't get fatally wounded. I had two different occasions when one of my feet came through. The flooring got rotten in a box stand, 14 ft high.
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