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Forum: Guns
12-06-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,768
Posted By Ridgerunner56

It's hard for me to believe anyone would think...

It's hard for me to believe anyone would think cartridge design has nothing to do with accuracy,or more to the point consistency.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-13-2016, 05:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,322
Posted By Ridgerunner56

One time one Buck one shot DRT 710 yards. Not a...

One time one Buck one shot DRT 710 yards. Not a common practice taking long shots on game.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-01-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I mostly hunted and found Grouse in the...

I mostly hunted and found Grouse in the Mountains. How high and where depends on weather and food.
Grouse hunting is better with a good dog but if the dog is not so good I would as soon be without....
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-31-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Grouse leave the scene at about 62 mph. Woodcock...

Grouse leave the scene at about 62 mph. Woodcock around 78 mph.
Some days Grouse will set till you step on them and some days they come up way out front of you.
Around here Woodcock are usually...
Forum: Guns
10-30-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,057
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I shoot ELD target for steel. There is an ELD-X...

I shoot ELD target for steel. There is an ELD-X hunting bullet. BC is very good with both.
I have not used the X on game but it is supposed to be a good bullet.
I believe Berger makes a hunting...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-25-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,226
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Wonder why our ancestors who depended on...

Wonder why our ancestors who depended on livestock and game for food didn't like wolves.
Sort of like Red Tail hawks.
We used to have Quail here and Grouse.
Now we have hawks.
Forum: Guns
10-18-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Suggest you get a one piece rod. There is some...

Suggest you get a one piece rod.
There is some debate about which is best but most agree one piece is best I believe.
Forum: Guns
10-14-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ridgerunner56

A lot of copper solvents have ammonia in them. Be...

A lot of copper solvents have ammonia in them. Be very careful about your eyes.
Forum: West
10-14-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By Ridgerunner56

In some states albino are not legal of course. ...

In some states albino are not legal of course.
I never understood why.
Forum: Guns
10-12-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Take a look at Bore Tech products. I believe...

Take a look at Bore Tech products. I believe Eliminator is their copper solvent.
Forum: Reloading
10-12-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 742
Posted By Ridgerunner56

bronko does just about what I do. Normally I...

bronko does just about what I do.
Normally I don't go for speed as much as accuracy. Speed is nice,accuracy better. If it works out to get both thats great.
I like to wipe out the barrel after...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-10-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,879
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Ha. I hear that.

Ha.
I hear that.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-10-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,879
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Agree. Or you could say the .300 will do...

Agree.
Or you could say the .300 will do anything the 06 will do and will keep doing it past 1000 if you ever want to shoot some LR steel.
The .300 with 168s is fast to 600 or so and the 210s...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-10-2016, 04:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,884
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I have had two. Great pistol. Now my brother...

I have had two. Great pistol.
Now my brother has one and son in law has one. I don't have one again.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-09-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,879
Posted By Ridgerunner56

.300 Win Mag to do it all. But I like a 7mm-08...

.300 Win Mag to do it all. But I like a 7mm-08 right well for what I do.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-03-2016, 05:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,002
Posted By Ridgerunner56

They dont swivel but we use regular fold out...

They dont swivel but we use regular fold out metal chairs with the legs shortened. We put tennis balls on the legs so they are quite.
We use them in blinds mostly but the balls keep the legs from...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-02-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,299
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Hunters think about lots of things. Deer only...

Hunters think about lots of things.
Deer only think about one thing.If your only thought was making it till tomorrow what would you do.
Thats where you will find your shot.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-01-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Nice!!!!!!

Nice!!!!!!
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-29-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,832
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I bet not many will think this works. I hang...

I bet not many will think this works.
I hang my hunting clothes in the smoke of a ceder fire.A good smokey fire till they have the smoke in them real good.
Sure the deer can smell it but they...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-27-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Well good luck .My grand daughter got her first...

Well good luck
.My grand daughter got her first bow buck Sat. She is 12 and did a great job.
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Yep I noticed that. More incentive not to miss.

Yep I noticed that. More incentive not to miss.
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,371
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Thats something I need to do this winter. I have...

Thats something I need to do this winter. I have a lot of WW and lead left from the BPCR days. Have all the stuff to size and lube. Just need to do it when it cools off a little.
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I think I will get a box of .45 and .38 and give...

I think I will get a box of .45 and .38 and give them a try. Without a doubt bullet construction and matching the bullet to the purpose never goes wrong.
Forum: Predator Hunting Tactics, Strategies and Reference Material
09-27-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,323
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Wish I knew.

Wish I knew.
Forum: Guns
09-27-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,039
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Very nice. Sorry for the loss of your...

Very nice. Sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. Mine has been gone for years and I miss him greatly.
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Well the winner in my book,which only includes...

Well the winner in my book,which only includes bullets available to me,is the Hornady xtp 158 gr HP loaded to +P.
Under the same conditions as the earlier shots this bullet opened up as designed...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-27-2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Ridgerunner56

No I don't think I would.

No I don't think I would.
Forum: Reloading
09-27-2016, 12:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

That defense bullet is interesting. In .38 it is...

That defense bullet is interesting. In .38 it is a 100 gr bullet but they claim 18" penetration. Their video is impressive.
Have you tried the defense bullet yet?
Do you know if anyone carries them...
Forum: Reloading
09-26-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,371
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Power Pistol sounds interesting in .45. Always...

Power Pistol sounds interesting in .45. Always used unique.
Forum: Reloading
09-26-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Well a good debate gets folks thinking. Thinking...

Well a good debate gets folks thinking. Thinking before something happens is not a bad thing. In the heat of the moment it's hard to think.
I like to look back at the old hands and what they said...
Forum: Reloading
09-26-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

OK. Strict unscientific test completed and...

OK. Strict unscientific test completed and results.
Round one is the 110 JHP from a major manufacture loaded to book max for +P .38
Round two is Remington Golden Saber factory.
Fired into a 1950s...
Forum: Reloading
09-25-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

A citizen does not have a union or municipality...

A citizen does not have a union or municipality to back him. I would think the only thing worse that getting shot by a bad guy would be firing many unaimed rounds and discovering unintended...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-25-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I would vote woods morning field evening.

I would vote woods morning field evening.
Forum: Reloading
09-25-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I find it interesting that some of the most...

I find it interesting that some of the most famous gunfighters like Wild Bill used pistols like the .36 Navy shooting round ball.
Wyatt Earp was supposed to have said that it was the man who was...
Forum: Target Archery
09-24-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,900
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Feed sacks.Used to be bark sacks but are plastic...

Feed sacks.Used to be bark sacks but are plastic now. Stuff them with rags for field tips. Last a long time.
I have also made a box about a foot deep out of wood with a chicken wire front. Stuff it...
Forum: Black Powder
09-22-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I was told I was one of a dying breed. Sadly I...

I was told I was one of a dying breed.
Sadly I think shooters and hunters are in general a dying breed. What was considered to be common practice and knowledge when I was growing up is not...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2016, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I hate to say it but I am afraid he might not be...

I hate to say it but I am afraid he might not be real.Ha
Forum: Reloading
09-20-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

It is a trade of no matter how you slice it I...

It is a trade of no matter how you slice it I guess. The 110 load is easier to shoot out of an airweight. Velocity offsets weight some I would think.
I bet the answer is in the middle.
About 135 gr...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-19-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 837
Posted By Ridgerunner56

It depends on the situation in my experience.If...

It depends on the situation in my experience.If they are wild dogs or aggressive thats one thing.
If they are local dogs who frequent the woods all year around and don't chase deer thats different....
Forum: Reloading
09-19-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By Ridgerunner56

.38 snub

What do you think about 110 gr hp loaded to 1000fps+ for snub nose revolvers.
To my knowledge 125 gr has had it's supporters but most seem to still think 158 gr to be best even if it is slower....
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-19-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,811
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I am a Traveling Man myself. Not as many now as...

I am a Traveling Man myself. Not as many now as used to be it seems.
Forum: Scopes and Sights
09-18-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I have used eotech and magnifier. I like it but...

I have used eotech and magnifier. I like it but for my purpose I like a scope better all around. 3x9 works for 5.56mm
For around the house I like conventional sights with tritium front.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-17-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,811
Posted By Ridgerunner56

Congrats on the 1911. I am a lover of John...

Congrats on the 1911. I am a lover of John Brownings work myself.
Like you I think the grips dress it up and will feel better.
Good shooting.
Forum: Reloading
09-16-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I get outstanding accuracy with ELDs out of my...

I get outstanding accuracy with ELDs out of my 7-08. Just not a lot of velocity.Might be able to up the velocity with another powder.
I am an accuracy nut more so than speed however.I think they...
Forum: Reloading
09-16-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,502
Posted By Ridgerunner56

I told my wife not long ago,if the house catches...

I told my wife not long ago,if the house catches on fire RUN.
I have not had any issues yet and been loading around forty years. Safe storage of components makes them last longer anyway.
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