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03-17-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By Ridge Runner

very little yet, still bunched up in big flocks,,...

very little yet, still bunched up in big flocks,, alot of strutting going on though
03-17-2024, 05:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By Ridge Runner

congrats! eagerly awaiting wv season as well

congrats! eagerly awaiting wv season as well
03-14-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Ridge Runner

quote from field and stream TSS pellets are a...

quote from field and stream
TSS pellets are a blend of powdered tungsten and iron, formed by a sintering process that leaves them beautifully round, uniform, and very hard, qualities that help TSS...
03-14-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Ridge Runner

come to hardy county wv and video how many you...

come to hardy county wv and video how many you call to less than 20 yards. your video will be short!
03-12-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Ridge Runner

CI, TSS is 18% heavier than lead, so 9 TSS...

CI,
TSS is 18% heavier than lead, so 9 TSS penetrates like lead 6's, the thing that struck me as odd is shoot them with TSS and they don't flop, just fall over dead. Yes it is expensive but you take...
03-12-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,465
Posted By Ridge Runner

https://i.imgur.com/w0Pdxha.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/w0Pdxha.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bfRgtbj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3AOoKZw.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6di9wOw.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/obPOGLb.jpg
03-12-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,465
Posted By Ridge Runner

one oof thee fortunate few who end up right...

one oof thee fortunate few who end up right handed, left eye dominate due to a botched surgery on my right eye
03-12-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,465
Posted By Ridge Runner

It is LH, one of 8 that I have had built.

It is LH, one of 8 that I have had built.
Forum: Guns
03-12-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By Ridge Runner

you can buy one for 320-400 bucks, available mags...

you can buy one for 320-400 bucks, available mags are 5,7,9,11,19 and 20. my only fault with it is you have to change a gas ring to fire 3" ammo, if you leave the heavy load ring in,, it will not...
Forum: Guns
03-10-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By Ridge Runner

shoots any 2 3/4 or 3" ammo, just put the right...

shoots any 2 3/4 or 3" ammo, just put the right choke in it, takes aa Baretta Bennellie mobil choke.
03-10-2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Ridge Runner

This is what BossTom ammo does from my affinity...

This is what BossTom ammo does from my affinity III 20 ga at 40 yards circle is 10" So guess I'll stick with it.

https://i.imgur.com/GdHtexB.jpg
03-09-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Ridge Runner

I shoot tss through a sleeved 12 ga that mics out...

I shoot tss through a sleeved 12 ga that mics out at . 632 which is like XXXX full choke with no damage
02-29-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Ridge Runner

Apex has a 2 3/4" 20 ga. TSS load, that would be...

Apex has a 2 3/4" 20 ga. TSS load, that would be my choice
https://apexmunition.com/shop/turkey-tss/lt-20-20-gauge-2-3-4-1-3-8-oz-5-shells/
02-28-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Ridge Runner

I load 20 some different rifle cartridges, I...

I load 20 some different rifle cartridges, I possibly shoot 4 TSS rounds, and a couple boxes of lead loads. So loading shotgun shells is something that would not be worth the time and investment to me
02-27-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Ridge Runner

well the money most spend for hunting, ammo is...

well the money most spend for hunting, ammo is the cheapest part of the equasion when you figure gas, camo and all that. but still 26 bucks to ship 5 rounds?
02-27-2024, 03:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Ridge Runner

Stupid shipping charges

Looking around for different TSS turkey loads, have tried federal and BossTom in 20 ga. Checked into verdict and rogue. Priced a bit more than boss but they want 22-26 bucks to ship 1 box of 5 20 ga...
02-25-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Ridge Runner

must be that turkeys are just different, I know...

must be that turkeys are just different, I know in central ky. everyone uses decoys, but I had no trouble killing them there without decoys,, they do act different and you get busted a lot by single...
Forum: Guns
02-24-2024, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By Ridge Runner

will pattern the thing with some TSS in the near...

will pattern the thing with some TSS in the near future but not sure I will use it, am pretty loaded up with turkey guns. Have a 3.5" 12, a 3" 20, (Franchi 912 and an Affinity 3) and of course the...
Forum: Guns
02-23-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By Ridge Runner

of course, but this is mostly cause I have NO...

of course, but this is mostly cause I have NO faith in the government and its fading fast in my fellow man. it takes a barretta benellie mobil choke
02-20-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Ridge Runner

well the turkeys think they can breathe easier...

well the turkeys think they can breathe easier when i'm gone, but they need to beware of the ones I have taught! Its been a good ride.
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-19-2024, 05:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 160
Posted By Ridge Runner

looking for a smith

to thread a NEF 10 ga. barrel for screw in chokes,, anyone know of anybody?
Thanks all
Forum: Guns
02-19-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By Ridge Runner

not much into shotguns

other than turkey hunting I rarely shoot a shotgun, but looking through my inventory and the shape our country is in, I thought the only home defense shotguns I had were an o/u 20 ga. a combination...
02-17-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Ridge Runner

know how that is JW, since my bout with pneumonia...

know how that is JW, since my bout with pneumonia in 2019 my running is about 200 yards from my truck, last fall I thought I would die carrying out a gobbler when I forgot my inhaler. Fortunately I...
02-15-2024, 02:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Ridge Runner

they may work at times, my preferred method of...

they may work at times, my preferred method of hunting has always been run and gun, walk and call, walk and call, when a gobbler responds, take cover and work him to within range and shoot him in the...
02-13-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By Ridge Runner

some do, some don't. some years there are a lot...

some do, some don't. some years there are a lot of what I call jenny hens, they just distract the gobblers from coming to the call. they do not nest so they are just running around all day keeping...
02-13-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Ridge Runner

never worked for me unless you want to shoot them...

never worked for me unless you want to shoot them 50+ yards, they would come in till they saw the decoy, strut and gobble a few minutes. when the hen did not go to thee gobbler, he'd just turn aand...
Forum: Industry News
02-07-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,539
Posted By Ridge Runner

helped me also, showed me II could buy better...

helped me also, showed me II could buy better custom TSS turkey ammo cheaper
02-05-2024, 02:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By Ridge Runner

according to statistics out of every 100 gobbler...

according to statistics out of every 100 gobbler chicks hatched, 2 live to be an adult 2 YO gobbler. jakes and toms do not get along so they will be separate from each other most of the year. Toms...
02-04-2024, 03:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By Ridge Runner

keep the hens and kill the toms, more will come...

keep the hens and kill the toms, more will come in the spring.
Forum: Guns
01-24-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,983
Posted By Ridge Runner

load up some 120 BT's or 120 grain hornady spire...

load up some 120 BT's or 120 grain hornady spire points, you will not be disapointed inn terminal performance on whitetails or black bears.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-13-2024, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By Ridge Runner

if you are seeing double the problem is most...

if you are seeing double the problem is most probably due to the binoculars being out of columnation ( each barrel is looking at a different spot)
01-02-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 551
Posted By Ridge Runner

I shoot 123 ELDM's in mine, have taken some large...

I shoot 123 ELDM's in mine, have taken some large bodied bucks with it, have yet to have one get out of sight.
Forum: Guns
01-01-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 461
Posted By Ridge Runner

About any center-fire using expansion bullets...

About any center-fire using expansion bullets will effectively turn a fix inside out, something on the order of a 6mm ARC will kill deer fine and with non expansion bullets MAY do ok on smaller...
01-01-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 551
Posted By Ridge Runner

If you need something bigger than 30 cal to deer...

If you need something bigger than 30 cal to deer hunt,, your expectations are unrealistic. I use either a 6mm ARC or a 6.5 Grendel aand have zero problems
Forum: Reloading
01-01-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By Ridge Runner

If 8208 is non-existent like it is here, ya may...

If 8208 is non-existent like it is here, ya may try H335, real close to 8208
Forum: Northeast
01-01-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By Ridge Runner

Jake, some do, but not many and not many years....

Jake,
some do, but not many and not many years. Have not been to where they were abundant for many years but see a couple blooming along mountain roads every year but as they approach 8-10" in...
Forum: Northeast
01-01-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By Ridge Runner

lots of american chestnut sprouts here, they get...

lots of american chestnut sprouts here, they get 4-10" in diameter, then die from blight. there are however a few trees that get to 20". We now think they are gradually developing immunity, but it...
01-01-2024, 03:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,392
Posted By Ridge Runner

Ron check out the Arken SH4J 6x24 way better...

Ron check out the Arken SH4J 6x24 way better glass than the sidewinders, 34 mm tube, zero stop FFP reticle, 317 bucks TYD from amazon, sold my sidewinder tactical soon as I looked through one. check...
12-31-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By Ridge Runner

spring gobbler 1 ...

spring gobbler 1
https://i.imgur.com/proYR2F.jpg
spring gobbler 2
https://i.imgur.com/QNiBneZ.jpg
7 pt
https://i.imgur.com/OwMFslk.jpg
8 pt
https://i.imgur.com/ckh9MKI.jpg
all I have of thee...
12-30-2023, 04:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By Ridge Runner

Finished!

Ended 2023 by using every tag allowable in wv, ended up with a 7pt. an 8pt. 3 does, a bear, 2 spring gobblers and another in the fall, come on 2024, and good luck to all hunters in the coming year!
Forum: Guns
12-25-2023, 02:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Ridge Runner

not in alberta, but richards micro-fit in cali...

not in alberta, but richards micro-fit in cali can make you one,, or joel russo from harrisburg pa.
12-17-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By Ridge Runner

been wearing this pair of carharts for at least...

been wearing this pair of carharts for at least 25 years, a bit noisy but warm and durable. this pic was from 2017 and still wearing them in the cold
https://i.imgur.com/Qs8CaNU.jpg
Forum: Northeast
12-17-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By Ridge Runner

not a legal bear here, guess NJ just needs to cut...

not a legal bear here, guess NJ just needs to cut the population, congrats on your bear.
12-10-2023, 04:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 525
Posted By Ridge Runner

congrats on filling the freezer, good shooting!

congrats on filling the freezer, good shooting!
12-05-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Ridge Runner

Jake, this is my perch, anywhere they go is...

Jake, this is my perch, anywhere they go is downhill, I just drive around for the retrieval.
https://i.imgur.com/tu6auAi.jpg
12-05-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By Ridge Runner

sad part is his feet look better than mine!:D

sad part is his feet look better than mine!:D
12-05-2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Ridge Runner

Ran downhill about 100 yards and piled up, rolled...

Ran downhill about 100 yards and piled up, rolled it 50 yards to the bottom of the hill, then got a buddy to help drag it 50 yards and load on the truck. All in all was one of the easiest retrievals...
12-04-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Ridge Runner

bear opener 2023

got to my high perch at 7:30 this morning, at 7:50 I spotted a bear in the nest at 400 yards. This my view on 10X
https://i.imgur.com/gau1OD8.png
It never moved till 2:30 PM, then it got up and...
12-03-2023, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Ridge Runner

spent my last 3 days of hunting watching 2 sow...

spent my last 3 days of hunting watching 2 sow bears with 3 cubs between them just wondering around the ridge I was glassing. deer don't like them much.
12-03-2023, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By Ridge Runner

euro mounts last forever, a shoulder mount can go...

euro mounts last forever, a shoulder mount can go downhill fast depending on the conditions, how damp/dry your home is, wood heat is dry, gas is very wet. its your choice.
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