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Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-25-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,677
Posted By CalNewbie

Yellowstone wolf tracked to Colorado

Because discussions on wolves are only slightly less frequent than the adequacy of the .270, here's a recent article from the Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_11784099
Forum: Guns
04-10-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: 22-250 range?

Try a box of Remington ammo loaded with 50 grain Hornady V-Max. Those put 5 rounds in a quarter-sized group at 100 yards out of my Savage rifle.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-12-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,672
Posted By CalNewbie

Youtube - elk that got away

Now that's some self-control!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rGGxMaWuaQ&feature=email
Forum: Guns
03-03-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,540
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15

I agree. You can suppress the enemy with 3-round bursts and conserve ammo at the same time. Unlike video games there aren't ammo boxes laying around to replenish your supply. I recall reading that a...
Forum: Guns
03-02-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,540
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15

Incorrect. The "AR" refers to Armalite, the original manufacturer. It never referred to "assault rifle", a practically useless term if there ever was one.

For whatever its worth, a caution from...
Forum: Reloading
02-28-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,375
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Oops!!

LOL! That reminds me of the Simpson's episode where Fat Tony was after Homer, shot three times and missed each time. One of the hit man complained that he knew they should've brought more than three...
Forum: Reloading
02-28-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By CalNewbie

Lee Shellholders

A friend wants to reload some pistol ammo using some of my gear. I've got an RCBS RockChucker press, he picked up a see of Lee dies. I see that they include a shellholder with their dies. Anyone know...
Forum: Guns
01-10-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,379
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: QR Scope Mounts

I use QRW rings, Leupold and Warne, on a few rifles with excellent results. Always have retained the zero when removing and returning the scope to the rifle.I think they're one of the best choices.
Forum: Guns
01-10-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: AR15 Barrel Length

My experiences with the 16" Bushmaster differ from bigtim6656's. 16" barrel (actually a little shorter given the flash suppressor), best you can hope for is 2" - 2 1/2" groups. A friend has a similar...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-02-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,621
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Dangerous Game Photos: Warning! Graphic!

You don't need to go all the way to Africa to get eaten, just take a trip to your local zoo. You've got the recent tiger incident in San Francisco and the croc attack in a Tiawan zoo. You've probably...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-10-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Re-freezing pre-frozen meat?

Its not good for the meat, but it won't totally ruin it. Ice crystals form in the frozen meat, rupturing cells and releasing moisture. When you refreeze the meat you geta second round of that. You'll...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,145
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Eotech Holographic sights(review kinda)

My version uses the N style batteries, no night vision. My buddy has the same setup and figured he'd left his on, then it happened to me. I could've sworn I'd turned it off. It should've turned off...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,374
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: CZ .22s What do u think about them?

I have the 452 Lux, very nice accuracy out to 50yards. Tight groups, sometimes getting little cloverleafs. Same ammo (Remingon 22 Thunderbolt box of 500) opens up quite a bit at 100 yards. I'll have...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,113
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: .30.30 lever action

The 30-30 is a fun gun to shoot (aren't they all?). I once read that the 30-30 is refered to as a leg-breaker cartridge. Out at and beyond 150 yards people mis-judge the bullet drop and instead of...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,145
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Eotech Holographic sights(review kinda)

They're a pretty cool add on to a AR carbine. I'm convinced that they must eat batteries while unused. Both a friend and I went through the starter batteries after a few range trips and 3-4 weeks in...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,049
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Fluted Barrel Question?

According to one mfg, their fluted barrels have 180% of the surface area of a non-fluted model. That extra surface area helps dissipate the heat faster. Its sort of like the heat sinks stuck on CPUs,...
Forum: Guns
07-28-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Burris Signature Rings & Bases

The bases are still available, skamaniac has already purchased the rings and bases.
Forum: Guns
07-23-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By CalNewbie

Burris Signature Rings & Bases

Burris 2 Piece Dual Dovetail Scope Base Matte for the Browning A-Bolt Short or Long Action (#410591)[/align]Burris 1" Signature Dual Dovetail Rings Matte Medium (#420561)[/align]Burris 1" Signature...
Forum: Guns
07-17-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,822
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: 300Win Mag. Vs. 300 WSM

SwampCollie - the short fat case burns powder more efficiently and is able to generate near magnum power with a lesser amount of powder. The statement "near magnum" is intentional. My recollection of...
Forum: Guns
07-10-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,404
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: What .22 is the best?

I like my CZ 452 Lux. Haven't shot a lot of others though.
Forum: Guns
07-10-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,455
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: AR-15 Accuracy

I shoot Georgia Arms 55 grain FMJ (bought 1,000 rounds at the gun show) and get better groupings. I can't provide measurements though. Like you I'm using an EOTech sight. There's no way I can be...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: EOTech Battery Life

Thanks for the info. I need to stock up on batteries. I'd hate to be caught with dead batteries whenthe zombies finally show up. :D
Forum: Guns
06-06-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By CalNewbie

EOTech Battery Life

What are you folks getting for battery life on the EOTechs? I have the 511, uses the N type batteries. The original set died on me after a few trips to the range. Based on the stated battery life of...
Forum: Guns
06-06-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,021
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Maryland gun law question

No surprise there. Ask any question here, or on any internet forum and you'll get at least half a dozen different opinions. A lot of the folks here know guns and they have differences of opinion....
Forum: Guns
05-30-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,807
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: EOTech Issue on AR

Check out Brownells. They have some risers that'll bring the EOTech up 3/4", 1", or 1 1/4".

...
Forum: Guns
03-05-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,898
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: No more Guns at Walmart

Walmart voluntarily surrendered its permit/license (whatever) to sell firearms in California around 3 years ago. The idiot sales associates were not following the regs, were failing to do background...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-25-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,568
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: The Zumbo saga goes on.

Well I believe that hunters should only be permitted to carry single shot rifles, and only carry one round. Obviously the bad PR generated by hunters leaving the impression that they blaze away at...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,555
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Outdoor Writer, Jim Zumbo

Here'a a link to an article on the subject in the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/23/AR2007022301709.html

While its interesting that the brush-up...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-22-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,865
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Brady Campaign on Jim Zumbo....

http://blog.kingsoutdoorworld.com/2007/02/21/jim-zumbo-in-hot-water-for-ar-ak-rifle-comments
Forum: Guns
11-27-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,624
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Marlin .30-.30 with or without scope

I recently picked up a 336W and have ordered aWilliams peep sight. They're relatively low cost and don't add the weight or bulk of a scope. All my bolt action rifles have scopes on 'em, I thought I'd...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
01-12-2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By CalNewbie

Mega Flashligts?

Anyone ever try one of those million candlepower flashlights? The had some near the register at Lowes and I was tempted to pick one up for a friend of mine. He lives in a rural area and might have a...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-16-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Grizzly's! Good news I hope! Now if only the **&#$(*&(# wolves would follow!

Naturally there are opponents of delisting. They want to keep the control in Washington where they have more influence. Its harder for them to influence Montana's policies in the same way they...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-10-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,955
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Judge throws out Minnesota Lawsuit

While this topic doesn't get brought up as much as the ".270 for Elk" or "Wolf" topics, it does get rehashed quite a bit. Here's a link to a thread that had a fair amount of information: ...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-22-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,669
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: REFERENCE.... 270's & Elk, 270's & Elk.... I Think I'm Gonna Puke!

Interesting...

When presented with a well reasoned counter-arguement, caliber selection and proficiency becomes a manhood issue. As they say on the cop shows: "It goes to motive your honor".
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-07-2005, 02:33 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,669
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: REFERENCE.... 270's & Elk, 270's & Elk.... I Think I'm Gonna Puke!

SpyroAndes - I'll send you a PM or e-mail, perhaps you could bounce back with some info on those predator calling clubs. While most weekends have gone to the house projects these past months, that's...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-07-2005, 01:40 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,669
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: REFERENCE.... 270's & Elk, 270's & Elk.... I Think I'm Gonna Puke!

EKM - Bird hunting/camping trip in October. Does a 12 guage meet with your approval?

Other than that the time and money has been going into a kitchen & bath renovation. Started writing checks...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-07-2005, 02:49 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,669
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: REFERENCE.... 270's & Elk, 270's & Elk.... I Think I'm Gonna Puke!

Its been stated in a number of hunting mags, by some more well known authors, that bullet selection would rank above caliber when determining the better choice for big game hunting.

However,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-15-2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

Hikchick - never said that I had the answers. What I have done is read up on the subject, consider various arguements and viewpoints, and made up my own mind. I've attempted to thoughtfully voice...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-15-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

Like you, I'm reading the citation and have no special insight into the methodology used. What it states however is that of the elk chased, X% were caught. If they caught 26 out of 100 one year and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-15-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

Here's something to support your thought:

The main factor influencing elk mortality turns out to be severe weather. (Journal of Wildlife Management, Vol 65). In 1997 when the elk were weakened...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-15-2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

And if that wasn't enough, here's something from MSNBC on controlling deer populations.

In Friday’s edition of the journal Science, McGraw and colleague Mary Ann Furedi concluded that natural,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-15-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

I hope we've kept the receipt. Maybe we get store credit? :D:D



Except for those you kill and eat of course....

Levity aside, here's another example of how a full ecosystem has...
Forum: Guns
02-14-2005, 01:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,899
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: stubborn shooters

Pigs can run fast. Book on hunting California hogs mentions that they might hit 25 mph.

1 mile = 5,280 feet
a pig running at 20 mph is going 105,600 feet per hour
3,600 seconds in an hour...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-12-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

Alsatian - You are correct, I don't hold the position of the quote you cited, I was just noting it as one of the accepted rationalizations for reintroduction. I think that the philosphy of the...
Forum: Guns
02-11-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,899
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: stubborn shooters

Here's what you need to do. Next time out give the .243 to you or your dad. Give your .308 to the guy shooting the .243. Let us know the results, as well as bullet selection. If its the caliber,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-11-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

While the wolf is not in danger of becoming extinct anymore, the Endangers Species Act has two provisions for listing a species as "endangered":

1. A species is in danger of actual extinction....
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-10-2005, 11:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

Where's the battle? Simply curious where your's originated as the percieved slant caught my attention. I don't think I was contradicting you, simply expanding on the information you had provided. ...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-10-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

Doesn't really address any of the thoughts in my post. What it does bring up is noted, third quote box, 2nd and final paragraphs. My statement supporting ranchers right to shoot the wolves is in...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-10-2005, 06:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,008
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: Wolves: problem or not?

That was Will Smith, not Denzel Washington.

And now, back to the never ending discussion on wolves...



The wolf wasn't slated for delisting, it was being downgraded from endangered...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-09-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,115
Posted By CalNewbie

RE: A Cruel End for a Great Elk

From the story, this was a guy who was hardly flush with cash to begin with. A $1,000 fine was probably pretty substantial to him. Add to that the fact that he's kind of an idiot. Decided he was...
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