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Forum: Guns
01-01-2005, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,519
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Weatherby Vanguard series?

Get the Vanguard. You'll love it. Wal Mart has 'em for $388. I recently bought a used one in 300 WBY. I mounted a cheap scope on it (I had to use what I already had) and headed to the range with a...
01-01-2005, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,206
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Are hunting shows stabbing us in the back?

He mentioned it on another show recently. I think he said he sells commercial planes. He really needs to try some decaf.
11-10-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: i need some help on with slugs to use in my smooth barrel 12 gauge

If it works it's definately not wrong. If you're gettin' good accuracy then don't worry about what's right or wrong. If you're using a rifled choke tube you might want to TRY sabot slugs or...
11-07-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Ammo advice for Gemsbok?

What powder and charge are you using? I will eventually handload for it but don't have dies or components for the 8mm yet. I am probably going to choke down the $35 a box for the Oryx load. Though I...
11-04-2004, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By Bloodnativ

Ammo advice for Gemsbok?

I've drawn a hunt for exotics this year and need input on ammo. The largest species I could take will be Gemsbok. From what I have been able to find out they can weigh up to about 500 lbs. I guess...
10-29-2004, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By Bloodnativ

Bow Hunt Gone Bad

This is AMAZING video.
http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/features/LIVEHUNTS/Leopard2004/INDEX.CFM?DAY=8
Forum: Reloading
10-27-2004, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,792
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Can't Find Long Range .45/70 Bullets

Those your powder wisely Grasshoppa. You may want to contact the powder companies and get their advice on powders that will give you the velocity you want and still keep pressures safe (assuming you...
Forum: Reloading
10-26-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Ballistics Gel

Found this link. Lots of info. http://www.steyrscout.org/ballisti.htm
Forum: Reloading
10-26-2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,792
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Can't Find Long Range .45/70 Bullets

Try www.hawkbullets.com. Hawk bullets has spitzers from 300-450 grains. You can get them with different jacket thicknesses to control how fast or slow the expansion. At least that's how I read it on...
10-19-2004, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,727
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: c-lecta choke and slugs ?

I think you can but check with Mossberg to be sure. Their website doesn't address it specifically. Call customer service and ask them.
Forum: Guns
10-19-2004, 12:12 AM
10-19-2004, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Need advice on taking son out

I have decided to take him with me on a dove hunt next week. As I said, he's been with me on scouting trips and loves the woods. OF COURSE I"LL USE GIVE HIM EAR PROTECTION!! I don't want him having...
10-16-2004, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: i need some help on with slugs to use in my smooth barrel 12 gauge

Oh yeah, the more open the choke the better. Cylinder, Skeet or Improved Cylinder will all work well.
10-16-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: i need some help on with slugs to use in my smooth barrel 12 gauge

I too use Brenneke slugs and love 'em. The 2 3/4 Heavy Short Field Magnum really packs a whollop. If that's not enough the also make one for dangerous game pushing a 600 grain slug with just over...
10-16-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,706
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Lever action rifle and ammo for big game

There was a magazine article out several months ago about a guy who took all of Africa's Big 5 with a 45-70. If that's not a do all I don't know what is. However if you may be taking long shots (150+...
Forum: Guns
10-16-2004, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: shotgun choke

OOPS! My mistake. It's slugs that should not be used with a full choke. (According to Mossberg) Guess I should have gone back and re-read my facts before posting. But I was sure I was right, Mossberg...
Forum: Guns
10-15-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: shotgun choke

NO! Do not use anything tighter than modified choke with buckshot. Anything tighter can cause potentially dangerous situations as the shot is actually constricted too much and can cause pressure...
Forum: Guns
10-13-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,595
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Which Scope for Lever 30-30

1-3x or fixed 4x will both be good. Next get the smallest most compact scope you can find/afford. I would opt for a 1-3 or 4x20. I had a regular sized 3-9x32 on mine and ripped it off as soon as the...
10-13-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By Bloodnativ

Need advice on taking son out

I would like to know what you guys think about taking a little one out. He is 3 years old and a total daddy's boy. I am thinking about taking him to the dove field with me. I don't really care too...
Forum: Taxidermy
10-13-2004, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Tanning a hide

www.tandyleather.com

All the info and supplies you need.
10-13-2004, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,809
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: no harness

I used to NOT wear a harness. Last year while going up the tree (without a harness on) my climber lost grip on the tree and I started to fall. I only fell maybe a foot before the stand caught a grip...
Forum: Guns
10-09-2004, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: 'smithing question

I'm lookin at the CZ real hard, regardless of where the safety is. I don't recall having heard anything bad about them and in fact just about everything I've read has been the highest of compliments....
Forum: Guns
10-09-2004, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: 'smithing question

Not off thread at all. I knew about the Ruger. I am kinda hopin' for a bolt action. A single shot rifle in calibers that large kind of scares me. If anyone has experience with the Rugers in these...
Forum: Guns
10-09-2004, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By Bloodnativ

'smithing question

I have a couple gunsmithing questions.

First, I am planning to build a rifle on a Mauser action. Though I haven't settled on the caliber yet, I would like to equip it with a TANG mounted safety....
10-06-2004, 01:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 919
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: NEF single shot 12 ga 3.5"

I would almost be scared to pull the trigger on a NEF 12 ga 3.5" mag. Bet it kicks like a crazed mule. I had an NEF 20ga with 3" that really had a whollop with slugs. I traded it a couple months ago...
Forum: Guns
10-06-2004, 01:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Lever Action Help

I have a Win 94 and I clean from the muzzle with a regular rod, patches, and brush. I don't concern myself very often with the action itself but every once in a while I will spray it out with...
Forum: Guns
10-06-2004, 01:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: .308 or 30-06?

I'll be the first to step out on a limb here. If you're looking for one rifle that would cover just about everything at just about any conceivable range then go with a .375 H&H. It will handle...
Forum: South
10-05-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: HOG HUNTIN

Also look at www.texasboars.com. Follow the link to The Shinn Ranch. There are others listed on there too. Also www.outfitterlocator.com www.huntinfo.com and www.where2hunt.net You will probably...
Forum: Guns
10-05-2004, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,295
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Mossberg or Remington pumps

I just dealt with the same delima. 870 or 500? I chose the Mossberg. Stock fit ME better and action FELT smoother in MY hands. (Note the key words in there ME, FELT, and MINE). It's all very...
10-02-2004, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Inexpensive Pheasant hunt?

That's great in theory mauser, but it doesn't work like that everywhere (unfortunately). Especially in the city. When I was in FL that was possible sometimes but things are different here. People...
10-01-2004, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Inexpensive Pheasant hunt?

It irks me too. I grew up being able to hunt right in the back yard. Now I have to drive an hour each way to hunt deer. There is no pheasant hunting (that I know of) in my immediate area. (I live in...
09-28-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Inexpensive Pheasant hunt?

Thanks for the lead. That is a pretty cool site. Lots of info on there. I found several places that offer pheasant or (even better) mixed bag hunts for less than $300.00. That is my idea of...
09-27-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Bloodnativ

Inexpensive Pheasant hunt?

I have never hunted pheasants but would really like to try it. Does anybody know of any inexpensive pheasant hunts in the TX, So. OK (south of OKC) area? This would be much later in the year if the...
Forum: Guns
09-27-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,026
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: 375 Holland & Holland

This is cool. I've been thinkin about a 375H&H too. Definately not any NEED for one here in TX. But if we all went on need we would all have only a 12ga and MAYBE one rifle. To heck with need I WANT...
Forum: Reloading
08-16-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Wildcat Question

Those both sound great (the 338-06 is next on my to build list) but I don't really need anything as big as 338WSM though I did consider it briefly just for fun. It's just too much for my purposes...
Forum: Reloading
08-14-2004, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Posted By Bloodnativ

Wildcat Question

I have been contemplating building a rifle on a Yugo Mauser action. It will be for a wildcat/nonstandard chambering. I have almost decided on 358 Winchester but then thought, "What if I took a 358...
Forum: Guns
04-14-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,109
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: gun's for big hog's 400lbs+

At short range like that I would opt for an open-sighted handgun in .480 Ruger or .454 Casull with a premium or solid bullet. For hunting hogs, especially big ones, in areas where they are typically...
04-14-2004, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Rabbit Hunting Without A Dog

I killed one today (no closed season here in Texas) just walking through the woods. I was walking an ATV trail that runs through some heavy brush and looking for turkey. I was walking at a very quiet...
Forum: Reloading
04-10-2004, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 971
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: .30-30 loads

Speer 170 grain FP
30 grains H322
CCI 200 primer

This load consistently shoots 1.5-2 inch groups at 100 yards in my Win 94. I have even had a few groups of one ragged hole with the exception...
04-10-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Attention Coon Hunters and Coon Hounders

I don't have any dogs yet. I have hunted hogs behind dogs once and man what a blast! I hope to get a few dogs in the next few years (I don't have anywhere to put 'em right now). Count my vote for the...
04-09-2004, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: where to look for hogs

You want to look for heavily used travel routes, fresh feeding areas where they are really tearing up the ground, and wallows. Hogs don't really use regular travel routes like deer and other animals....
Forum: Guns
04-08-2004, 11:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,199
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Question about recoil as I consider a new rifle

Out of the calibers you listed I would recommend the .270. It will take anything in North America with the proper bullets and good shot placement. I have never hunted anything larger than deer but if...
04-08-2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: where to look for hogs

Hogs can be really hard to pattern if you don't have feeders. Their main weaknesses are water and cover. Here in the southern U.S. they are found in the thickest cover available and usually near...
Forum: Guns
04-03-2004, 12:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,215
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Cartridge question

I have been looking into doing the same thing. My biggest right now is the 8x57. I thought about going with the 338/06 but have just about decided on the 35 Whelen AI. I really like big bullets but...
03-23-2004, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Hog Hunting in KS?

That's about what I expected. Bummer!

Oklahoma is a possibility. I think OKC is only about 5 hours away and I have family in that area. Mitchmedic, whereabouts in Ok? Got any contact info? I...
03-20-2004, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By Bloodnativ

Hog Hunting in KS?

Hi all! I posted this in another forum but got no response. I hope y'all can help. I recently received orders to go to Ft. Riley, KS (Army) and would like to know if there are any guides in the...
Forum: Reloading
03-16-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: hog medicine

I regularly take hogs with a 30-30. Biggest has been just under 300lbs. Most never took another step. Longest track has been maybe 30 yards and if I remember right that was a bad shot placement....
03-09-2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,891
Posted By Bloodnativ

RE: Orlando area hog hunting guides

I haven't used Ron's before but I have heard they are good. Most of the guides actually hunt in the Melbourne area but operate out of O-town. It's only bout an hour away if I remember right. There's...
Forum: Guns
03-05-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,609
Posted By Bloodnativ

.30-.30 to .356 Winchester Conv.?

Is it possible to convert a Winchester 94AE (30-30) to .356 Win. with just a barrel change? Will it handle the higher pressures of the .356? The case dimensions differ only VERY slightly so I don't...
Forum: Reloading
02-25-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,571
Posted By Bloodnativ

Belted vs. Non-belted-- Pros & Cons?

I am planning to build my first custom rifle project this summer and was wondering about the pros and cons of a belted versus a non-belted case. This will be a .30 or .338 caliber (in the class of...
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