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Forum: Guns
11-12-2004, 10:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,437
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Which caliber would you pick?

The Southeast is more built up, so I find noise is a factor - if you don't want people complaining about your hunting. Any of the ones you listed should be fine though.
Forum: Guns
11-12-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,302
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Drillings info

I would love to have a drilling, at least I like the idea behind a drilling. From time to time I have picked one up, but I always found I didn't like the feel, and it put me off thinking about...
Forum: Guns
11-12-2004, 09:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,109
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 223 for deer and hogs....

One time you are going to go for a head shot or a neck shot on a deer and something is going to go wrong, say the animial moves a bit at the instant you shoot. With a large target such as the lungs,...
Forum: Guns
11-12-2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,414
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: .300 mag..is it powerful enough for elk??

I remember reading a magazine article years ago, when someone was first using a .338 WM or maybe a .340 wthby on elk. There was a shot the writer took at an Elk that was running directly away from...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
10-02-2004, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,804
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: How can I hunt geese without decoys

The problem with shooting geese over water, or as they leave or come back near the water, is that they will make a decision to leave the area permanently. If you try to identify a field they are...
Forum: Guns
08-29-2004, 03:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,979
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 7mm Rem Mag. Out of favor?

I frequently use a 7mm magnum, but in built up areas I find it too noisy. My friends use a variety of familiar calibers on whitetails, mulies, moose - and I have never seen an animal killed with one...
Forum: Technical
08-29-2004, 02:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,504
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Bow Tech Stalker?

I have two stalkers, a lefty and a righty. I like the light weight, don't mind the recoil.
Forum: Guns
06-11-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,554
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: teflon coat good or bad?

Titanium nitride is gold color, which I would not like.

How about some of the "diamond like" carbon coatings that they use in race car engines? This ends up black and takes on the finish (matte...
Forum: Guns
06-11-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,786
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Canadian Commies want U.S. gun laws strengthened!

BigBore1895: "No gun laws, no helmet laws, low taxes, no "strange" marriages,..."

The first three things you list mean freedom to me. But I don't understand the "no strange marriages" - why...
Forum: Guns
06-11-2004, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: The Gun Owner's Champion, A tribute ro Ronald Reagan

Is that truly what he believed or was he just being a politician? Didn't he resign from the NRA once he left office and was never going need voter support again?
Forum: Other Areas
06-06-2004, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,326
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Hungarian Partridge-Help!

One difference between Huns and Quail is that Huns are not very gentlemanly. Once they bust and get shot at they fly a long way! Mixed bag hunts are great - huns, pheasant, ducks, geese, sharptail...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,817
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: how much do you value your rights? ¤READ¤

Before 9/11 the biggest concern for violent resistance to government was with animal rights activists and anti-abortion groups. In each case only a tiny number of the people who agree philosophically...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-06-2004, 09:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,903
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 338 Mag not enough for Brown Bears

If one hunts with a single shot, should one move up a bit in caliber? I know shot placement and bullet construction is all important, but given the lack of a quick second shot does it not make sense...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2004, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Newb Question

Sounds like you are interested in shooting from a very familiar place. I would borrow a range finder or otherwise measure off distances so that there would be no need to estimate range for an extra...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2004, 07:05 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,817
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: how much do you value your rights? ¤READ¤

A hypothetical question followed by hypothetical responses. "Give me Liberty or give me Death" is a stirring, inspirational statement, but one that is otherwise meaningless until tested under fire....
Forum: Guns
06-06-2004, 12:57 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,817
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: how much do you value your rights? ¤READ¤

Some of the problems gun owners face come from a general culture that is bent on demonizing guns. Most "action" movies have plenty of gun play - there is no regard in them for public or personal...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2004, 12:41 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,817
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: how much do you value your rights? ¤READ¤

Several of the posters have said what they would do if the government came to confiscate their arms. But only one or two said anything about the consequences of a stance to their families. One thing...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2004, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,218
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 7x57 vs other calibers out there

My first rifle was a 7x57, which I used when I lived in the northeastern US. It is a nice deer rifle for your area and would be fine on black bear. I am sure it would work for Elk too - but you...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,786
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Canadian Commies want U.S. gun laws strengthened!

$2 billion dollars could have bought a lot of very effective crime fighting and suicide prevention. People realize that now. If the law is scrapped it will be a big boost to keeping freedom in the...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,786
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Canadian Commies want U.S. gun laws strengthened!

Well, the registration law has cost almost $2 billion dollars. The major party that is out wants to scrap the law entirely. The party in power that was responsible for the law wants to make some...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,786
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Canadian Commies want U.S. gun laws strengthened!

Okay, it went through, so here goes.

The Canadian long firearms registration law has been a disaster. It was pushed initially by a fellow who admitted he didn't understand why anyone should be...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2004, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,786
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Canadian Commies want U.S. gun laws strengthened!

I just wrote a lengthy response to this thread and lost it all when for some reason I wasn't allowed to post! Well, before I write my long discussion again I will try to see if this short post is...
Forum: Guns
05-27-2004, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Recoil and stock configuration

Some people claim that if you are ever going to hunt dangerous game with a bolt action in one of the heavy calibers, you should be careful of using a short action in your every day hunting - just so...
Forum: Guns
05-27-2004, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Need help on judging distance.

I carry a Leica rangefinder in the truck with me all year round. Just for fun we use it to train ourselves in estimating distances. I only took it with me on hunting trips once or twice, found it...
Forum: Guns
05-27-2004, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,428
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: How many folks shoot with a ...

I like the way single shots handle and the fact that they can have long barrels and still be handy. When it comes to driving I always volunteer to push bush. I have found that whitetails I spook...
Forum: Guns
05-27-2004, 05:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,603
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Info on the Ruger #1

I have a Ruger #1 in 7mm mag since they first came out. Also have a #3. Never a problem with either and they shoot very well. I recently was roaming around the web and I did learn that a few people...
Forum: Guns
05-25-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,025
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 7mm rem mag, 300 win mag, or 30-06?

I have used a 7 mm RM exclusively for thirty or so years. My friends use the same caliber, or 30-06, or 300 Win Mag. In all that time hunting whitetail, moose and elk I can't recall one time when...
Forum: Guns
01-01-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By jgttechjunkie

"Short" and "long" cartridges in the same rifle

If one has a single shot rifle chambered for 357 Maximum, I presume the 357 Magnum and 38 Special can be shot in it.

I once read that such a rifle chambered in 444 Marlin could also shoot 44...
Forum: Guns
01-01-2004, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 30-06 or 7mm rem mag

I have hunted in the West for more than 30 years, exclusively with a 7mm magnum, for a variety of game. Many of my friends shoot the caliber, but others shoot 30-06, 270, 280, 30 cal magnums. I...
Forum: Technical
01-01-2004, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: My impressions of the new Bowtechs

It is understandable that in a "technical" forum Bowtech would be a frequent topic, given their newness and development efforts. I have mostly Bowtechs, (one Parker 31) so I like the products and...
Forum: Guns
12-16-2003, 07:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,794
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Why are some calibers more accurate?

While I agree with many of the remarks so far, one must think about consistency. A change in temperature, from a cool morning when a rifle was sighted in to a hot afternoon when a shot was taken at...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-29-2003, 07:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,812
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Are there any boots in the world that can keep your feet warm all day???!!!???

Here is some more information on my ultra warm Mukluks that I mentioned in a previous post. There is a Canadian company called Acton, they make a mukluk that is rated down to -103 F (!!!). They have...
Forum: Technical
11-28-2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Eye Dominancy

Whichever you shoot, left hand bow or right hand bow, switch to the more uncomfortable one now and then. It will be a challenge to do well - but that is the enjoyment in making the switch. Besides...
Forum: Technical
11-27-2003, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,084
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Disadvantages of parallel limb technology?

All design is compromise, but we live in an age where there are rapid advances in material design and manufacturing, so that designs which wouldn' t work so well years ago are fine now.

With VFT...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-20-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,812
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Are there any boots in the world that can keep your feet warm all day???!!!???

Lot' s of posts have talked about socks, and keeping your feet dry. Well, one of the advantages of wool is that even when full of water they don' t feel wet and still insulate. But even better than...
Forum: Technical
10-13-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,161
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Right hand shooting with a left hand bow

Sometimes I think people lose sight of why they are shooting a bow. For hunting, there is an obligation to shoot the bow that makes you the most accurate. For everything else you can do what you...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-22-2003, 02:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Question for those who hunt in extreme cold areas?

I use a full body underwear suit of 4-way stretch Polartec I bought at cdsportswear.com. Cabelas has similar products. You can slog your way to a stand and sweat, but when you stop you don' t feel...
Forum: Technical
06-18-2003, 09:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,412
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: copperjohn or spothogg

I own both, on different bows. The SpotHogg sits closer in to the riser, so I think it is better for hunting, especially with a clumsy person like me who is always knocking things with the bow. It is...
Forum: Technical
06-08-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,258
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: 400+ fps!!!!!

I am with pinwheel on this.

As a general rule it is difficult to introduce new technology, in any industry. So here is HCA with their carbon risers, making very lightweight bows. How do they...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-12-2003, 08:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,380
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: ? about 3D shoots

Sometimes people forget that the whole point is to have fun. I had a dealer argue with me when I wanted to order s Bowtech Samson - " What are you going to do, hunt elephants?" No, I just think it...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-07-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,045
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: whats a good cheap bow?

I am more interested in the technical aspects of the bows than in shooting them or hunting with them. I buy bows, keep them a little while, and then sell them. I know there are others like me - our...
Forum: Bowhunting
03-17-2003, 05:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,903
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Update on my back problem

Go to amazon.com and search for the paperback " Oh, My Aching Back" by Leon Root and I think two others.

Sounds to me though that the problems some of you guys might have are much less routine...
Forum: Bowhunting
03-16-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,903
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Update on my back problem

I hurt my back in a fall many years ago. The only advice I can give is what I am sure you have learned already:
a) beware of muscle relaxers and pain killers. The pain and spasms are telling you...
Forum: Bowhunting
03-16-2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,245
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Bowtech opinions for a new hunting bow

I own a Bowtech Stalker, a 2002 Bowtech Extreme Solo, and a Parker 31. I like the light weight and the compact size of the Parker 31. The Stalker is lightweight too and is a great hunting bow. I...
Forum: Technical
03-07-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: From Fingers to a Release!

I did what you said you did not want to do - bought a variety of releases and tried them, including the C12 you mention. Am selling the ones I didn' t like on Ebay. Much cheaper to go to a shop and...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
03-07-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Montana Black Gold Trap Door

I have a trap door rest, have removed it and will sell on ebay. Basically it is a very high quality rest that works very reliably for many uses. But I am not all that hot a shooter, am a bit clumsy,...
Forum: Technical
11-28-2002, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: Bowtech setup

I think it is a lot of fun to shoot heavier bows - 80, 90 pounds plus. But I don't think they make much sense for hunting. You didn't say what you want to use the bow for.

I have the muzzy ZE on...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-26-2002, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: spot hogg Barebones sight

I dunno. Back in the summer I remember seeing lots of posts regarding these sights, maybe somebody else has more experience with the bare bones for 3D shooting.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-26-2002, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: spot hogg Barebones sight

I use the SpotHogg on a fast 70 pound bow, but only with one pin, for hunting. I think people who shoot at more distant targets prefer to have the sight farther out from the riser so their pins are...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-25-2002, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By jgttechjunkie

RE: spot hogg Barebones sight

I use the SpotHogg barebones on two of my bows.

What I like is it mounts close to the riser, so you are not always whacking the sight as you move around. Well protected, but a bit of a...
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