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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-19-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 930
Posted By Savage_99

I shoot one (1) shot groups. It's where the...

I shoot one (1) shot groups. It's where the first shot hits on the bull is my "group"
Forum: Reloading
08-19-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,929
Posted By Savage_99

My late dad bought me a Lyman Eze Loader press...

My late dad bought me a Lyman Eze Loader press and dies for my 222 and his 30-06 65 years ago in 1953.

I bought a RCBS press and dies for those cartridges and others later. A rcbs 2a and 1V are...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-19-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 930
Posted By Savage_99

At what range in yards was the shooting done? ...

At what range in yards was the shooting done? 10 characters!
Forum: Crossbows
04-29-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 134,430
Posted By Savage_99

The Barnett Recuit Recurve is my first crossbow...

The Barnett Recuit Recurve is my first crossbow and it's excellent. I shoot it here in my basement. It's good practice for me and it makes no noise. It has a neat scope on it. These crossbows...
Forum: Disabled Hunters
04-23-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,781
Posted By Savage_99

My Barnett Recruit Recurve crossbow just got...

My Barnett Recruit Recurve crossbow just got jammed here with the string back and I tried a practice shot in the basement.

Something jammed in it's trigger mechanism.

I forced a part of the...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-05-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,182
Posted By Savage_99

My primary bow is a Barient Recruit crossbow. ...

My primary bow is a Barient Recruit crossbow. Most of my practice is here in the basement. I shoot the arrows into a styrofoam target.
...
Forum: Disabled Hunters
02-19-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,781
Posted By Savage_99

A rifle like a 243 will have far more power,...

A rifle like a 243 will have far more power, range and accuracy than any bow. I am a senior 6' tall with strong hands and a rifleman of over 60 years experience. I like the new to me crossbow as...
Forum: Crossbows
02-13-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,821
Posted By Savage_99

crossbow string stuck back!!

My crossbow is jammed and will not fire!!

The string is back- cocked and will not fire it's bolt. The safety is on and will not push off??

What to do?


Thank you.

It's a Barnet Recruit...
Forum: Disabled Hunters
02-11-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,781
Posted By Savage_99

It takes quite a hard physical effort to cock my...

It takes quite a hard physical effort to cock my crossbow. Thus a person with any shoulder problems must consider that.

I use a pulley device and pull both it's handles back at the same time to...
Forum: Crossbows
02-03-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,020
Posted By Savage_99

A dealer put the string on for me. They have an...

A dealer put the string on for me. They have an impressive fixture to do it.
Forum: Crossbows
02-01-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,020
Posted By Savage_99

How to get the string on my bow?

How can I get the string back on my Barnett Recruit Recurve crossbow?

I have a Universal cocking aid.

Thank you.

http://www.manventureoutpost.com/product_images/out/main/bartpic78615.jpg
Forum: Disabled Hunters
11-23-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,781
Posted By Savage_99

The left hander would not have to get a left hand...

The left hander would not have to get a left hand gun.

A buddy who is left handed always shot RH guns left handed. Of course a gun made for left hand would be wanted but all those other guns can...
Forum: Guns
05-24-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By Savage_99

Your wasting time and effort. Just wipe it...

Your wasting time and effort.

Just wipe it off and put some oil on it so it will have lube and will not rust.
Forum: Guns
05-19-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Posted By Savage_99

I have been keeping a log of how each of my...

I have been keeping a log of how each of my rifles shoot while at the range.

After shooting one rifle a few shots I write down on a pad a log of where the bullets hit on the target, the group size...
Forum: Guns
05-11-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,059
Posted By Savage_99

The objective of each of my hunting rifles is to...

The objective of each of my hunting rifles is to hit the game with it's first shot!

Many times more shots are not needed.

On the other hand I shoot my target rifles in competition. We get...
Forum: Disabled Hunters
05-09-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,781
Posted By Savage_99

My suggestion is to start with a 243 Winchester. ...

My suggestion is to start with a 243 Winchester.

They hardly kick and have far far more power and range than any bow.

So if you don't have a 243 hunting rifle get that first.

If you already...
Forum: Reloading
03-21-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 489
Posted By Savage_99

Winchester primers measure undersize.

The non plated Winchester WLR & WLRM primers I have fit loose in good new brass and measure undersize in diameter.

The WLR unplated primers I have measure 0.2096" in diameter.
The Federal 215...
Forum: Guns
03-19-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 93,145
Posted By Savage_99

WS

The best gun should be one that you can shoot well. We all want lots of power and range however recoil and rifle weight matter a lot!

Long ago now many found that what a 7mm R. magnum could do...
Forum: Guns
02-25-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 93,145
Posted By Savage_99

You have a FEW 300 WSM's??? I don't prefer...

You have a FEW 300 WSM's???

I don't prefer the belted magnums with shoulders either however!
Forum: Guns
02-25-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 93,145
Posted By Savage_99

I have many rifles chambered for those rounds...

I have many rifles chambered for those rounds including a 300 H&H in an old M70!

I have a 260 Rem, 264 WM, 270 Win., 270 WSM, 7 X 57, 7mm WSM, 7 RemMag, 300 Win Mag, 300 H&H and other...
Forum: Guns
02-15-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,021
Posted By Savage_99

I would not own a Howa. They are made in...

I would not own a Howa.

They are made in japan by those who killed my uncle in WW2.
Forum: Disabled Hunters
02-14-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,781
Posted By Savage_99

I would use the 243. They don't kick bad at...

I would use the 243.

They don't kick bad at all and have far far more power, range and accuracy than any bow.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-17-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,183
Posted By Savage_99

I prefer the modern stainless steel, syn. stocked...

I prefer the modern stainless steel, syn. stocked rifles in the WSM chamberings.

I got a nice buck with my Kimber WSM shooting my handloaded Nosler 140's.
Forum: Guns
12-30-2015, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,478
Posted By Savage_99

Mounting Man, While I looked at group sizes...

Mounting Man,

While I looked at group sizes and wanted the smallest I looked that the rifle stayed sighted in. We can get the buck with just one shot. That's the first shot.

Now I keep a...
Forum: Guns
12-21-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,547
Posted By Savage_99

Get a Savage M99. They are a classic American...

Get a Savage M99. They are a classic American hunting rifle.

They made a million of them. They have control round feeding.

:s4:

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=savage+99
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-19-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,484
Posted By Savage_99

A lifetime of deer hunting in VT meant any legal...

A lifetime of deer hunting in VT meant any legal deer was the first one shot.

Most hunters got nothing. I believe the success rate was one deer per seven hunters! 1 in 7 only.

The...
Forum: Swap-A-Hunt
12-08-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By Savage_99

Welcome to the forum Chris, We are retired...

Welcome to the forum Chris,

We are retired sailors with fond memories of the Cape. I have hunted deer on the Vineyard myself.

Where on the cape is your house?

...
Forum: Guns
12-07-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By Savage_99

Get a job that earns more money. I looked up...

Get a job that earns more money.

I looked up what a M783 is:

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2013/1/2/the-remington-783/
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-05-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,648
Posted By Savage_99

Welcome to the forum JD. Unless that rifle...

Welcome to the forum JD.

Unless that rifle has sentimental value to you just sell it and buy what you want.

The old 250 has that darn slow twist for small bullets. Sell it.
Forum: Guns
11-24-2015, 05:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,478
Posted By Savage_99

I enjoy shooting hunting and target guns. While...

I enjoy shooting hunting and target guns. While I hunt deer and small game I shoot my rifles at the range the most.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/370x493q90/585/1000127x.jpg
Forum: Guns
11-06-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,070
Posted By Savage_99

Then are you showing us that the "Deerslayer" is...

Then are you showing us that the "Deerslayer" is being superseded
by the new:

http://www.ithacagun.com/images/model37/Rifled%20Barrel%20Combo%20Upland.jpg

:s4:

Model 37 Featherlight®
Forum: Guns
10-29-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,070
Posted By Savage_99

My Ithaca Deerslayer has been an excellent gun...

My Ithaca Deerslayer has been an excellent gun for years. It's of high quality and also a take down.

Here is a link to gunbroker ones.

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=Deerslayer...
Forum: Guns
10-21-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,070
Posted By Savage_99

Cabelas in EH had a Ithaca Deerslayer today. ...

Cabelas in EH had a Ithaca Deerslayer today. Mine has grooves in the barrel mounted open sight base where scope mounts hold a Redfield long eye relief scope in mounts clamped to it.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-20-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Savage_99

You have got to use a gun! You were scared, ...

You have got to use a gun! You were scared,

Just kidding!:s4:

Breathe steady and deep. Force yourself to keep breathing!
Forum: Guns
10-18-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,070
Posted By Savage_99

Mine is a Ithaca Deerslayer! It's 12Ga and has a...

Mine is a Ithaca Deerslayer! It's 12Ga and has a 2X scope on it. The gun is handy as the barrel is not too long.

It's my substitute drilling. They will shoot bird shot at grouse very well yet...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-01-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,271
Posted By Savage_99

You can always use a pump slug gun til you find...

You can always use a pump slug gun til you find a Side by Side that you really like.

I have used my drilling since the 60's up North for grouse since we can carry the rifle barrel there too.
...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
09-27-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,701
Posted By Savage_99

The onset of the coyote here in New England and...

The onset of the coyote here in New England and Eastern NY has changed my hunting.

There used to be woodchuck hunting and I enjoyed the rifle shooting and the farmers welcomed me.

The coyotes...
Forum: Guns
09-24-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,286
Posted By Savage_99

Rifle matches for AR's

Here in CT we have rifle competition that includes 'AR' rifles.

Search on line for a "PA rifle association" or similar names.
...
Forum: Crossbows
09-23-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,452
Posted By Savage_99

I got a Barnett Recruit crossbow along with a...

I got a Barnett Recruit crossbow along with a styrofoam target for just over $200 with a rope cocking device http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/281435597235-0-1/s-l1000.jpg
Forum: Technical Help
09-16-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By Savage_99

I use Mozilla Firefox the most. How do I get...

I use Mozilla Firefox the most.

How do I get the plug in?
Forum: Technical Help
09-16-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By Savage_99

Plug in ?? for chat room

How can I get the plug in required for the chat room?
Forum: Crossbows
09-09-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,609
Posted By Savage_99

I am pleased with the Barnett Recruit crossbow I...

I am pleased with the Barnett Recruit crossbow I got along with the cube to catch the bolts.

While I am a hunter with more than 60 years it's been with guns.

When they ok'd the crossbow for...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
08-19-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By Savage_99

Where are the woodchucks?

I don't see woodchucks on farms these days!

Before some meadow would have woodchuck holes or dens and it was great hunting.

While I see a roadkill chuck once in a while that's all!

Where are...
Forum: Blades
08-12-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Posted By Savage_99

Handsome hunting knife.

Winchester sells a really good hunting knife. It folds, and cuts very well.

They are $10 at Walmart.
...
Forum: Guns
08-03-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,068
Posted By Savage_99

That's wrong! The 99 Savage rifles are...

That's wrong!

The 99 Savage rifles are control round feed. CRF!

The M88 and 760 are only push feed.
Forum: Guns
08-01-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,068
Posted By Savage_99

Thanks for catching that nobody does prefer the...

Thanks for catching that nobody does prefer the M700 with it's weak extractor and push feed.

I corrected it above with:

"Nobody wants push feed like the M700 and the weak extractor they have."
Forum: Guns
07-31-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,068
Posted By Savage_99

Sell that old design and get a new rifle with a...

Sell that old design and get a new rifle with a soft pad, 3 way safety that controls the firing pin and maybe even CRF!

The Kimber, Ruger and other rifles are not all that expensive.

Nobody...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
06-10-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By Savage_99

The chucks are gone from the fields like we used...

The chucks are gone from the fields like we used to see them!

The new to the East coyote has ruined chuck hunting.

While I see a road kill chuck now and then the great farm hunting is gone.
...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-09-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,198
Posted By Savage_99

...Deleted by CalHunter...

...Deleted by CalHunter...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-08-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,198
Posted By Savage_99

backcountryboy, ...Deleted by CalHunter... ...

backcountryboy,

...Deleted by CalHunter...

Look at the Ruger and Savage products. For starting out I like the 243 as it's a superb all year around cartridge for varmints and then big game. ...
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