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Forum: Guns
11-22-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,560
Posted By Higg

RE: New Caliber Decision

I understand that this is mental and not a gun problem. I know there is no "magic gun" thats gonna put every shot in the bullseye. I JUST WANT A NEW RIFLE AND SOME CALIBER SUGGESTIONS, thanks for the...
Forum: Guns
11-22-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,560
Posted By Higg

RE: New Caliber Decision

I'm going to dry fire quite a bit. I do some as it is, but try to get in more time dry firing. That and much more shooting with live ammo. I fully understand that the .270 is not a heavy kicker. Just...
Forum: Guns
11-22-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,560
Posted By Higg

RE: New Caliber Decision

Thank you for replies. While I know the problem needs to be "fixed", that will be done much easier with a lighter recoiling rifle.....
Forum: Guns
11-22-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,972
Posted By Higg

Deer with .243

Anybody use .243for all of their deer hunting? What gun and bullet do you use??
Forum: Guns
11-22-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,560
Posted By Higg

New Caliber Decision

Recently, to my horror,I have developed a flinch when shooting my .270. I shoot a lot during the off season with rimfires and my .223 and have no problem. Part of the problem is being recoil shy and...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
08-27-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By Higg

RE: Need some wader info. * Please Read*

The neoprene waders are definetely warm, but man, the damn things are heavy and bulky! I dont know if I would want to sit in a stand with em on all day. I used to have to wade a creek to get to my...
Forum: Guns
08-02-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By Higg

Scope Question

I own the older model of this scope:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=53447050

I would like to put this scope on a stainless rifle and use it coyote hunting, but I'm...
Forum: Guns
07-01-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By Higg

RE: Finally found an AR-15!!

For that price, I'd definetely go for it.
Forum: Guns
07-01-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By Higg

RE: Colt question...

While it could probably handle +P rounds, probably wouldn't hurt to stick to ammo with standard pressures. I've got an older model colt trooper in .38spl that I shoot quite a bit and I just stick to...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
07-01-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,100
Posted By Higg

RE: Benelli or Rem. 11-87

While the Benelli is an excellent shotgun, I would by no means say it will outlast the remington by "many years". I am not a fan of remington rifles, but remington shotguns are the only ones I'll...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
06-21-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By Higg

RE: Duck Hunting Questions Layout Boats, Shotguns, and Others...

Only one problem with patching the waders, I dont know where the leak is!! If I put em on, go hunt for about 3-4 hours, then take em off, one of my socks is always damp with cold water. A veeerrrry...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
06-20-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By Higg

RE: Duck Hunting Questions Layout Boats, Shotguns, and Others...

Thanks for the info. As far as regs go, I hunt on all Public Land, MissouriWMA's. Not sure if they do it up in WI but here, a conservation agent comes out and gives a talk on what ducks are in...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
06-16-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,686
Posted By Higg

RE: Spinning Wing decoy...

What do you think of the wind-powered spinning wing? I've been thinking of buying one of these because they're about $50 cheaper than the motorized. Does it take much wind? Bring in the birds?
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
06-13-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By Higg

Duck Hunting Questions Layout Boats, Shotguns, and Others...

Well, being that the summer is getting revved up, I'm starting to get bummed like I do every summer because its not hunting season! I got to thinking about duck season today and thought the summer...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-16-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
Posted By Higg

NEF .204

I know there's already a post on NEF rifles on this page, but wondering if anyone has an NEF in .204 ruger. I owned an NEF .223 in the past and it was a pretty good shooter.

I found a used .204...
Forum: Guns
02-16-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By Higg

RE: Colt Trooper

bump
Forum: Guns
02-16-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By Higg

RE: Red Dot scope

I'm not sure about all red dot scopes, but the one im sure will not change POI by moving your head from one spot on the stock is the eotech (or bushnell holosight). A regular optic isnt going to make...
Forum: Guns
02-15-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By Higg

Colt Trooper

Does anyone have experience with one of the older Colt troopers in .38spl?? I've found one that i REALLY like and think it would make a great carry gun. It's got a little blue worn off around the...
Forum: Bowfishing
02-08-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,458
Posted By Higg

Pics of Gear

I was just wondering ifa few people could post pictures of their bowfishing bows. I would post a pic of mine, but my dig cam is not working. Just like to see how mine compares to that of others....
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
02-08-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By Higg

RE: Columbia Wool

I have the columbia wool coat thats in their greenish-brownish camo. It wont keep you very warm when it gets real cold, but for milder deer hunting, 40s to 60s, i love it. its quiet and very...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
02-08-2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,715
Posted By Higg

RE: Opinions of Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 scope

I have two, one of the older ones with standard paralax adj and a new one with the side focus. In my opinion, these are some of these best scopes out there for the money. I could not have been more...
Forum: Guns
02-08-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By Higg

RE: 17. HMR

The farthest ive shot so far with my cz was a blackbird at 160 yds, but i wouldnt have any reservations about shooting something that small at 200, but id just about call that the max.
Forum: Guns
02-08-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By Higg

RE: Small Game gun

Depending on how small your looking for, the .17 hmr's made by marlin, savage, cz, and ruger can all be had in your price range, or much less for that matter. As far as centerfires, the savage...
Forum: Guns
02-08-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,179
Posted By Higg

Youth Model Savage .243

Just wondering if anyone has tried the savage .243 synthetic youth model. Saw one at wal-mart for $350 with scope and rings. If i do buy it, i'm gonna take off the cheap scope and put on my 4.5x14...
Forum: Guns
08-25-2005, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Higg

RE: M1 Carbine

I know there have been several makers, but like i said havent seen the gun yet and my buddy didnt know the maker. The priceI was given was $150, so i think i'll go ahead and buy it anyway. That's a...
Forum: Guns
08-25-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,558
Posted By Higg

RE: Bushmaster or Armalite?

I'm gonna have to be the one to go against the majority, i think i'd pick the armalite. Don't get me wrong the bushmaster is an excellent gun, better than the current production colts in my opinion....
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
08-25-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,560
Posted By Higg

RE: Choices choices... .22LR

I have owned three 10/22's and have had a lot of success with all of them. With factory stock and lite barrel, they don't shoot THAT well at 100 yds, but they may be able to get the job done. Having...
Forum: Guns
08-25-2005, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Higg

M1 Carbine

I was wondering, what is about the average price one would pay for an M1 .30 cal carbine. The gun is used, and believed to be in good to very good condition. I haven't seen theit yet, so i dont even...
Forum: Guns
08-17-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By Higg

ATN Optics

Does anyone have any experience with ATN optics, especially riflesocpes? I'm thinking about buying one of the 5x33 scopes to go on my ar15. It has an illuminated rangefinding reticle and a "bullet...
Forum: Guns
06-16-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By Higg

New A-Bolt

Well, i just put my first browning rifle on layaway. Its a composite stalker in .22-250 with 22"barrel. I was really wanting the .223, but they had the 250 in stock and i loved it. Anyone have this...
Forum: Guns
06-10-2005, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By Higg

Ruger Compact

Does anyone have any experience with the ruger m77 compact? they look like well built little rifles and i'm thinking about getting one in .223 for my winter "take-everywhere" varmint gun. The only...
Forum: Guns
06-10-2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By Higg

RE: Looking into the TC Encore.

I have a stainless/walnut encore with heavy barrel in .223. The gun is extremely accurate with cheap ammo(ultramax, win usa). I'm planning on buying a 25-06 barrel or 7mm magnum barrel pretty soon. I...
Forum: Guns
06-10-2005, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By Higg

RE: Ultramax remanufactured ammo

I shoot ultramax 45gr tnt hollowpoints out of my heavy-barrelled t/c encore. I have had nothing but good luck with this ammo so far. It shoots consistent sub 1" five shot groups at 100yds. They also...
Forum: Guns
06-09-2005, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,063
Posted By Higg

boyd's gunstocks

Does anyone have experience with boyd's gunstocks? I'm thinking of buying an inexpensive savage 110 in .243 or .308 and put a boyd's thumbhole laminate stock on it. My main concern is if this is a...
Forum: Guns
06-01-2005, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By Higg

DPMS AR'S

Does anyone have experience or information on dpms ar-15 rifles. I had a colt 16"carbine, but sold it last year when i was hurting for money. Local gunshop has a slightly used dpms m4 w/collapsibe...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-31-2005, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,477
Posted By Higg

RE: looking for a pistol

If you're looking for something tough but not too pretty, go with either a glock or (my preffered polymer pistol) a springfield xd9. Personally, when shooting a DA auto, i just like using guns with...
Forum: Guns
05-31-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,813
Posted By Higg

RE: Pocket size pistola

Hate to bring a topic back up that already has a couple pages full of replies, but i want to reccomend the kel-tec .32's and .380's. The pocket pistols are the official backup gun of the Missouri...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-30-2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,452
Posted By Higg

RE: scope for savage

Burris fullfield 3x9 scopes are an excellent optic costing $169 at natchez shooters supply(natchezss.com?) they also have a ballistic plex reticle. This will definetely be my next mid-powered scope.
Forum: Guns
05-30-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By Higg

RE: CZ successes and failues

My .270 would shoot 100 yd groups around 1 3/4"-2 1/4" with all ammo tried, which in reality was good enough to hunt with. But like you said, why settle when there are alot of guns out there that...
Forum: Guns
05-30-2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By Higg

RE: CZ successes and failues

the cz 7.62x39 does in fact use .311 bullets. Because of this, everyone that i have heard of that has owned one said that the gun shot great with cheap russian ammo. I'm always looking for a way to...
Forum: Guns
05-29-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By Higg

CZ successes and failues

I presently own two cz rifles, a 452 american in .17 hmr and a 550 in .270. I have owned both for about a year and a half, and could not be more pleased. Both are extremely accurate and show very...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
05-29-2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,182
Posted By Higg

RE: .22 brand

since no one has mentioned them, i feel obligated to suggest a cz rimfire. A bolt action .22 lr can be had for around $200 and they are of excellent quality. Also, all of the cz rimfires i have seen...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
05-29-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,797
Posted By Higg

RE: What rifle for squirrl hunting

since no one has mentioned them, i feel obligated to suggest a cz rimfire. A bolt action .22 lr can be had for around $200 and they are of excellent quality. Also, all of the cz rimfires i have seen...
Forum: Guns
12-20-2002, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Higg

RE: Need a .22, Quick!

I think i'm just gonna wait for a good used 10/22 to come open, wanting to put on a stock and bull barrel anyway(unless they start sellin em new around here for $129!!) I went squirell hunting...
Forum: Guns
12-19-2002, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,134
Posted By Higg

RE: 3in. mag vs. 3.5 supermags

Like Tree climber, i USE to own a 3.5 inch 12 guage and was not a big fan at all. Mine was a benelli nova, and was one of the worst-shooting shotguns i have ever seen. I guess i just got caught up in...
Forum: Guns
12-17-2002, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Higg

RE: Need a .22, Quick!

Strut, this is true, and i gave that one some thought myself. That's another reason i'm going pretty inexpensive now, b/c i'll almost surely upgrade later. But i can definetely see your point.
Forum: Guns
12-17-2002, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Higg

Need a .22, Quick!

Alright, i've got myself into a situation. I traded my only .22, a 10/22, a few months back and now i need a .22 rimfire in a bad way. I am on an extremely tight budget, seeing as how buying...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
12-15-2002, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,162
Posted By Higg

Crow Hunting

For something to occupy my time during the long winter months, i've decided to try a little crow hunting. I've already bought an h.s. strut crow call and just waiting for some decent weather to go...
Forum: Guns
11-04-2002, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Higg

Ammo Switch

I've been shooting Winchester 180 gr CXP 3's out of my Savage 111 in 300 win mag, the cheap ones at Wally World. Deer Season is a week away and I wanna buy some better shells for hunting. I'll...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
10-25-2002, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By Higg

RE: He ran but not fast enough!!

AWESOME PIC!!! Great bullet expansion, almost looks like the work of a ballistic tip. Where was the entry hole, in the back of the head? Anyway good shot and great pic.
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