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Forum: Guns
11-24-2006, 07:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,934
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Caribou cartridge

Caribou are not tough animals. The .308 will do fine espcially if it's noticably lighter than the .338. Caribou hunting often involves a lot of walking.

I hunt woodland caribou in Newfoundland...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-27-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Woodland caribou.

Just do a search on google for:

woodland caribou newfoundland

You will get all kinds of links to Newfoundland big game outfitter's websites. Many of these have photo sections with some...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-14-2005, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Caribou Backstraps...

Not sure about about barren ground caribou but woodland caribou stags do taste nasty if killed during the rut (middle of October here in Newfoundland).

Me -n- Dad wait until the second week of...
Forum: Technical
01-02-2005, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,851
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Bear Whitetail II

Orions_Bow thanks for the info.

I live in rural Newfoundland and bowhunting isn't very popular here yet. I don't have access to an archery proshop locally and I am still trying to find out if...
Forum: Technical
01-02-2005, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,851
Posted By DaNewf

Bear Whitetail II

Hi all,

While I'm not new to huntingnet.com I have mostly been a lurker. Being relatively new to hunting (5 years) seems that I have more to learn than to share. All my past hunting experience...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-09-2003, 08:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,803
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Trophy vs. Meat

Meat.

By the time I start hunting caribou in the fall they are already starting to drop their antlers. The last two seasons I managed to take a decent sized stag. Neither had a horn on its head....
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
03-19-2003, 04:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By DaNewf

RE: savage model Model 111F

Last spring I bought a Savage 111FCXP3 chambered for the .30/06 Springfield. It came bore sighted from the manufacturer. My first sighting shot was within inches of the bull at 25 meters. Aside...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-12-2003, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Albino Moose

Great pics,

There is a community (name escapes me at the moment) here in Newfoundland that has "adopted" an albino bull moose that lives in the area. There is no law against taking an albino moose...
Forum: Guns
01-20-2003, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Mossberg Maverick Shotguns?

My maverick is pretty much the only shotgun I've used so I don't know how it compares to other pump guns but...

I've had mine for over ten years now and it still operates without a problem. This...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-13-2003, 06:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,357
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Caribou hunting questions

Rob in VT,

From what I've heard bull caribou (especially the big ones) start to lose their antlers as soon as the rut is over, late October. I did a quick internet search to see what I could find....
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-11-2003, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,357
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Caribou hunting questions

Rob in VT,

I'm glad to hear you had an enjoyable, successful caribou hunt in Newfoundland. I took a stag in 2001 and another in 2002. They were both decent sized animals and they had both dropped...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-10-2003, 05:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,357
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Caribou hunting questions

I'm pretty sure Newfoundland has the only huntable herds of Woodland caribou in Canada(North America?). So if you want a woodland caribou Newfoundland is the place to be. Do a web search for...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-05-2003, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By DaNewf

RE: silvertip bullets

This is from the Winchester web site.

.30/06 Springfield 150gr. Super-X Silvertip: Rapid, controlled expansion. Penetrates thin skin, light muscle and bone. For antelope, deer, black bear.
...
Forum: Guns
12-24-2002, 07:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Just For Fun!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a la Royce Gracie (UFC 1-4).

But if I ran into a bear that cross-trains I might be in a bit off trouble.
Forum: Guns
12-20-2002, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,316
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Cleaning a gun barrel, from muzzle to chamber

Repeated cleaning from the muzzle with a bad cleaning rod and no bore guide has a cummaltive negative effect on accuracy over time.

If you are real careful you can avoid doing any damage but a...
Forum: Guns
12-19-2002, 05:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,017
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Help me, .270 or 30-06

Flip a coin, buy one and then shoot the s*** out of it:).

I like the .30/06 better when considering moose though.
Forum: Guns
12-06-2002, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,358
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Scoping my sniper rifle cheap!

Get a heavy barrel savage and use the money you save to get a better scope:).

Seriously though, go to snipercountry.com and look at the duty roster. These guys seem to think that for long range...
Forum: Guns
12-06-2002, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
Posted By DaNewf

RE: 7.62x54

I second BigEd on the Sellier & Bellot 180gr SP.

Use the 7.62x54R in any situation you'd feel comfortable with a .30/06 or .308
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-04-2002, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,517
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Hack Saw

Hey moosehunter1954,

Except for the out migration and unemployment everything is great on the Rock:).

SIR is a great place to buy outdoor gear. I saved $150 dollars by buying my savage from...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-03-2002, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,502
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Caribou Meat

In the hunting booklet distributed by the Newfoundland wildlife department it is suggested that caribou stags not be shot during the rut (2-3 weeks in October) because of the potential nasty taste.
...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-29-2002, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,316
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Can a deer feel pain like a human?

Of course they feel pain. Pain is a protective sensation so that the creature can avoid further damage if possible. If you lay your hand on a hot burner the pain causes you to jerk away before...
Forum: Guns
11-29-2002, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 29,182
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Savage 30-06 w/ scope strap $250 at walmart

I used my new .30/06 Savage package gun to fill my caribou tags recently. I have nothing but good to say about it. Take that with a grain of salt, my last big game rifle was a Mosin Nagant 91/59:).
...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-28-2002, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,517
Posted By DaNewf

Hack Saw

I was thinking about buying a bone saw to bring caribou hunting this year but in my never ending quest to do things on the cheap I decided to buy a coarse (18 teeth per inch) hack saw blade instead...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-22-2002, 05:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Garmin- GPS 38 any experience with this model?

I still use my Garmin 38 and it hasn't failed me yet. It is slower than a unit with 12 channel tracking but not so slow that it is inconvenient. Eventhough this is a "basic" unit it has more...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-19-2002, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,484
Posted By DaNewf

Savage 111FCXP3 .30/06

I retired my Mosin Nagant 91/59 7.62x54R from active hunting (but not shooting) this year. Taking its place in the field is my new package rifle from Savage.

My rifle has the removable clip and a...
Forum: Guns
11-19-2002, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Shooting Offhand?

I find myself using the kneeling position a lot. It feels pretty stable with my elbow on my knee. I also use my rifle sling to help stabilize my hold. I stick my left (non-firing) arm through the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-19-2002, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,022
Posted By DaNewf

RE: .300 WSM for elk or moose?? what do you think??

.308 Win and .30/06 Springfield are both fine for moose. The .300 WSM pushes the same bullet at a slighty higher velocity so it should do fine.

The scope you selected is a great choice for big...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2002, 06:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,644
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Plugs in Shotguns

Newfoundland, Canada.

Plugged, three rounds only for any type of hunting.

I'm guessing that when it comes to big game, taking the limited range into consideration, if you can't get the job...
Forum: Guns
11-05-2002, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Loctite?

Some people suggest clear nail polish for use on scope mount screws.
Forum: Guns
10-22-2002, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,098
Posted By DaNewf

RE: What about .308?

.308 = cheap surplus ammo to practice with, and near .30/06 performance in a short action rifle.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-27-2002, 11:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,474
Posted By DaNewf

RE: New to hunting-Rifle question

Mosin Nagant carbine. M91/59, M44 or any other that looks in good shape. They fire the 7.62x54R cartridge which falls between the .308 and .30/06 powerwise. These rifles are cheap, rugged, compact...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-27-2002, 04:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By DaNewf

Kifaru backpacks, tipis and stoves.

Anyone use any of their gear? What's your opinion of it?

For anyone who hasn't heard of them the website is

http://www.kifaru.net

Thanks in advance for any info.
Forum: Guns
09-05-2002, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,735
Posted By DaNewf

RE: HOLY SMOKES! 50 BMG revolver!!!!

Limp-wristed girly-men need not apply.<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>
Forum: Guns
09-03-2002, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By DaNewf

Old timers, .308 Win info.

I was wondering if hunters were screaming with outrage when the .308Win was introduced as a commercial hunting round. The .308Win did &quot;practically&quot; everything the .30/06 did in a smaller package with...
Forum: Guns
09-03-2002, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,322
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Winchester Short Mags

If you were going to buy a new rifle anyway why wouldn't you buy a WSM as opposed to any other. Look at the .300WSM. Even if it doesn't meet or beat the .300 Win Mag it comes close. If definately...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-03-2002, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By DaNewf

RE: how much tavelling to hunt this year?

Woodland Caribou. 1 hour drive out, 1 hour drive back. Last year I made the trip 6 times before taking an animal.

For partridge, ducks and geese anywhere from a half hour walk to a one hour drive...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-05-2002, 04:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,334
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Possible World Record Moose!(pics)

Any way of finding out what this moose was taken with.

I'm of the opinion that a .30/06 is enough rifle for moose but this pic is ALMOST enough to make me reconsider.

Of course in my neck of...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-27-2002, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,175
Posted By DaNewf

RE: which gun? 30-06 or .300 magnum

SIR also sells the savage package rifle in .30/06. It goes for $500(CDN) plus taxes and shipping, I think. You mentioned that this will be your first rifle. The .30/06 won't kick as hard as the .300...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-27-2002, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,441
Posted By DaNewf

RE: anyone seen 'death on the run'?

About provoking an animal to charge, the hippo for instance.

In order to shoot a hippo somewhere vital you got to get it out of the water. If you shoot it in water that is deep enough you have...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-26-2002, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,441
Posted By DaNewf

RE: anyone seen 'death on the run'?

If you don't like that you must hate coyote hunting. Here comes a poor little coyote thinking he's going to going to get an easy meal (a hurt rabbit instead of a ranchers sheep or calf) and some guys...
Forum: Guns
02-25-2002, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By DaNewf

RE: scope sight in

If you want it to be dead on at 200 yards then you are going to have to sight it in at 200 yards but I'm told sighting in at 25 yards will get you close. Anyone please correct me if I misinformed.
...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-25-2002, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,551
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Baiting Black Bear.

hey robb92 the tampons thing works way too good and is way too illegal. a bear with a tampon diet is gonna be eatin our wifes and daughters next

If the red tide is in I'd put money on my fiance...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-25-2002, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,888
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Bare hand hog huntin

On the &quot;Croc Hunter&quot;.

I saw this one show where he was paddling down a river looking for a crocodile when his dog sees a pig up on the bank. In a flash the dog is out of the boat up on the bank...
Forum: Guns
02-24-2002, 03:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,857
Posted By DaNewf

RE: All around rifle.

I'd go with Sako or Weatherby.

For $300(~$450CDN)?

Where? Off the back of some guy's truck in a dark alley.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2002, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,551
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Baiting Black Bear.

Thanks for the replies.

I noticed another post about calling bears with rabbit and fawn ditress calls. If you are baiting is it a good idea to call at the same time. That is, call until a bear can...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-23-2002, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,551
Posted By DaNewf

Baiting Black Bear.

I am considering purchasing a liscence for the spring black bear hunt. I looking for any tips or suggestions about baiting. What to use? How often to expect a bear to return to a bait? What to look...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-23-2002, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,396
Posted By DaNewf

RE: poll question on GPS

I've got an older Garmin 38. Never go hunting without it. This past fall I had to leave 2 caribou quarters in the country overnight. The next day the fog was really thick. No problem. I had marked...
Forum: Guns
01-19-2002, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By DaNewf

Questions: Savage Bolt Actions

I'm looking into buying a hunting rifle to replace my mosin nagant 91/59. Savage bolt actions have a reputation for value, dependability and accuracy. I am leaning heavily towards getting one. I do...
Forum: Guns
01-10-2002, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,906
Posted By DaNewf

RE: Gotta love those old surplus rifles!!

I've got a Mosin Nagant 91/59. I've never shot for groups with it but I made sure I could put most of my shots into a 6 inch black circle at 100 meters before taking it caribou hunting this past...
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