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Forum: Guns
02-24-2007, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,576
Posted By akbound

RE: .260 Remington for deer?

The last buck I took was with one shot from a Remington 700ADL Synthetic at approximately 50 yards. One shot, behind the right front shoulder, with a 120 grain Ballistic Tip in .260 Remington. The...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,384
Posted By akbound

RE: 6.5x55 vs. 7x57

I currently have a .260 Remington and love the caliber. Unfortunately at the moment I don't have either a 6.5x55 or a 7x57. But they are similar enough that it would be hard to go wrong with either...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By akbound

RE: Looking into the TC Encore.

Hi hunter338,

The Encore is on my list of rifles to get in the future. Currently I have a G2 Contender Carbine chambered for .45-70 on lay-away. I wasn't exactly looking for one but found one...
Forum: Guns
06-05-2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By akbound

RE: Bought my 1st handgun today

Hi neck4752,

Sorry my response is so late but in case you haven't been shooting yet. The .40S&W recoil is fairly vigorous but it is far from punishing, (especially in a handgun the size of...
Forum: Guns
04-25-2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By akbound

RE: Which .17 HRM

Hi rile1564,

Earlier I picked up a Savage, set it up, and then gifted it to my brother and his boys. That little .17 HMR would shoot under an inch at 100 yards; I was very impressed with it. ...
Forum: Guns
04-25-2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,550
Posted By akbound

RE: Big Bore Debate

Hi bigcountry,

That's a nice looking .45-70. I just picked up a new G2 Contender chambered for .45-70. I found it at the local Gander Mountain for $340. Can't wait to get it scoped and take...
Forum: Guns
08-28-2004, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,052
Posted By akbound

RE: 338 win mag vs 375 H&H

Hi oldelkhunter,

Both the .338 Win Mag and the .375 H&H are great cartridges that will do anything you need doing on North American big game. For someone contemplating a CZ another great...
Forum: Guns
08-28-2004, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,334
Posted By akbound

RE: .280 Caliber

Hi bb122,

The .280 Remington will do nearly exactly anything the .30-06 or the .270 will do, no more.........no less! It has fewer factory loads than either of the other two simply because it...
Forum: Guns
08-20-2004, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,672
Posted By akbound

RE: 280 remington

Hi pkfd7535,

Remington still catalogs their 700 Mountain Rifle DM in .280 Remington. Go here:

http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700mtndm.htm

They may or may not have...
Forum: Guns
08-13-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By akbound

RE: 7mm-08 or 25-06 ENCORE

Hi coyothunter,

I'm with pyral on this one. If you're talking about a 15" barrel the 7mm-08 is the way to go. The .25-06 is one of those cartridges that does better in a longer barrel as...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2004, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,318
Posted By akbound

RE: 9.3x62 Who owns one and likes it ?

Hi oldelkhunter,

I've never owned a 9.3x62 though I have shot several and did own a Steyr in 9.3x64 Brenneke. The 9.3x62 is a very useful cartridge throwing bullets slightly heavier and with a...
Forum: Guns
08-06-2004, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,813
Posted By akbound

RE: 6.5x55 Who owns one ?

Only slightly more than a .243 Winchester.

Dave
Forum: Guns
08-03-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,124
Posted By akbound

RE: Someone plz help out the new guy !!!

Hi InvisibleSkullGrabber,

About the orange. You will need to check your state requirements concerning appropriate dress to determine if you will need orange, how much, and the manner worn. ...
Forum: Guns
07-26-2004, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By akbound

RE: 348 for deer

The Model 71 is a great rifle and the .348 Winchester will work on anything on this continent. Enjoy your hunt!

Dave
Forum: Guns
07-16-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,816
Posted By akbound

RE: Remington 35 Whelen

I've had a pump in .35 Whelen and the action does "come open" upon firing. But it is not because anything is wrong with it. What happens is the recoil is enough it simply causes the "off hand" to...
Forum: Guns
07-14-2004, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,683
Posted By akbound

RE: Home defense problems....

Pro-Line,

My children are out of the house now, so it is no longer an issue for me. When the kids were in the house, my children knew the guns were off-limits without their mother or I being...
Forum: Guns
07-14-2004, 05:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,683
Posted By akbound

RE: Home defense problems....

Pro-Line,

Were the families that lost children in your area? Or did you know them as in family or friends? What happened?

Dave
Forum: Guns
07-13-2004, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By akbound

RE: CC pistol

Hi bownutty,

In addition to not knowing your price range we also aren't aware of your experience level with handguns. As well as other relevant information. For instance will another person(s)...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
07-11-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,501
Posted By akbound

RE: Reduced Recoil/Managed Recoil Rifle Ammo

Hi abnhunter,

Haven't used any myself yet. It certainly looks like a great idea though. I've been thinking of trying some myself for times when full power loads are not needed, (sacrilege to...
Forum: Guns
07-11-2004, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By akbound

RE: 357 Bullets

Hi fgdcd,

Will your 94 function properly with .38 Specials. Some of the levers will cycle the shorter .38 Specials and some won't without modifications. If yours will function with them and...
Forum: Guns
07-07-2004, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,464
Posted By akbound

RE: Opinion Wanted , Which pistol?

Hi spl1,

I haven't heard too many bad things about the Taurus Millenium series but I have heard more than a few bad things about Taurus's customer service should you ever need it. Most of these...
Forum: Guns
07-06-2004, 04:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,611
Posted By akbound

RE: How much more can a 30.06 do than a ...

Unless Federal has dropped it they also offer a 220 grain loading in .30-06. And at one time or another they have cataloged premium 200 grain loadings.

When we were living in Alaska I...
Forum: Guns
07-05-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,611
Posted By akbound

RE: How much more can a 30.06 do than a ...

Hi mlaubner,

Not to be the only one saying something different, but here goes. The biggest advantage of the .308 Winchester over the .30-06 Springfield, as it relates to hunting, is that the...
Forum: Guns
06-30-2004, 02:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,791
Posted By akbound

RE: .243 or 7mm-08?

Hi DarbyDabadoo,

Both the .243 and 7mm-08 are good medium game cartridges. The .243 does great double duty on large varmints and deer size game. The 7mm-08 is a standout performer on deer size...
Forum: Guns
06-30-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By akbound

RE: RIFLE MANUFACTURER QUESTION

Hi MAKOMAN,

CZ is actually one of the preferred brands by African professionals. Its reputation for rugged reliability is very well known and respected.

The CZ action is based upon a...
Forum: Guns
06-29-2004, 08:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,266
Posted By akbound

RE: ** What is your Carry/ Defense handgun of choice? ""

Thanks again Matt / PA. I checked out that site and see the extensions are made by Pearce, who make the ones I use on the G-26. I'll make sure I equip one out of every two mags with an extension. ...
Forum: Guns
06-29-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,266
Posted By akbound

RE: ** What is your Carry/ Defense handgun of choice? ""

Hi Matt / PA,

Addictive is one way of stating it! ;) (In this case addiction is a good thing.....isn't it:eek::eek:????) Thanks for the info about the website, I'll check it out right after...
Forum: Guns
06-29-2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,266
Posted By akbound

RE: ** What is your Carry/ Defense handgun of choice? ""

Well.........you can add another possible to the list I posted! I just found a Springfield XD SubCompact in 9x19. It's very lightly used, (the finish is barely worn on the top of the barrel at the...
Forum: Guns
06-27-2004, 12:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,266
Posted By akbound

RE: ** What is your Carry/ Defense handgun of choice? ""

Hi Matt / PA,

My wife and I share several handguns that we carry. Depending upon dress, activity, local, and of course anticipated threat level.

Springfield XD 4" .40 S&W
...
Forum: Reloading
06-25-2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Posted By akbound

RE: Ackley improved chamber of 30/06

Hi 8mm/06,

Ackley Improved cases tend to need neck trimmed considerably less often than their standard counterparts. Which in turn does help improve case life. The sharper shoulders do not...
Forum: Reloading
06-25-2004, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By akbound

RE: Need a good load for .450 marlin

Hi formula1,

Here is a site that might assist you starting:

http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=196

Hope this helps!

Dave
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-20-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By akbound

RE: which binoc's??

Hi furbman,

In that price range I give the Nikon and Pentax both a very good look!

Looking at your personal information I also noticed you are from the Catskill Mtn's of NY. I'm...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-20-2004, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,226
Posted By akbound

RE: 30.06 bullets 150gr vs... 180gr

Hi semi,

If I intended to use one bullet, in a .30-06, for all big game out west including Elk, I'd most likely try to find a load using a premium 180 grain bullet, zero for it, and stick with...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-20-2004, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,226
Posted By akbound

RE: 30.06 bullets 150gr vs... 180gr

Hi Steven Ashe,

With a case the size of the .300RUM if I were using 165 grains on any game, I'd be very inclined to only use premium/bonded bullets. And then most likely only on light medium...
Forum: Guns
06-20-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By akbound

RE: 358 win

Hi Carpmaster,

An outdoor sporting goods store near the Juaniata River not far from where we live has both a .358 Winchester and a .284 Winchester, both Model 88's hanging on their walls. ...
Forum: Guns
06-20-2004, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,853
Posted By akbound

RE: 12 guage v. 20 gauge

Hi stuckinthereeds,

The 20 gauge is a very good general purpose upland gauge. Built on a frame originally intended for the lighter gauge they can certainly be more pleasant to carry around all...
Forum: Guns
05-14-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,638
Posted By akbound

RE: I Need A Pistol

If the SA XD .45 is as solid a performer as the XD .40 then it will be a really good pistol as well! (I usually hate to buy anything the first year out......just in case there are bugs.)

Once...
Forum: Guns
05-14-2004, 07:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,638
Posted By akbound

RE: I Need A Pistol

Hi halet1,

If you are looking for a solid, reliable, .45ACP on a budget it would be hard to go wrong with a Ruger. (There are a number of really good .45's on the market, but few that are less...
Forum: Guns
05-14-2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,053
Posted By akbound

RE: .480 ruger or .475 linebaugh ??

Hi whelen36,

Undoubtedly the velocity of the .450 Marlin or a stout .45-70 load would be higher with bullets of similar Section Density. (And kinetic energy of the longer .450 Marlin/.45-70...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-13-2004, 05:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,273
Posted By akbound

RE: Springfield XD

Hi firsttimeelkhunter,

If you like IWB holsters check out the FIST ultra-thin IWB for the XD. I have one and find it extremely comfortable and funtional. (Cost about thirty-five dollars.) ...
Forum: Guns
05-13-2004, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,053
Posted By akbound

RE: .480 ruger or .475 linebaugh ??

Hi whelen36,

I could very well be mistaken, but I believe the .480 Ruger can be fired through a .475 Linebaugh just like a .38 Special can be fired through a .357 Magnum or a .44 Special can be...
Forum: Guns
05-07-2004, 05:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,395
Posted By akbound

RE: What pistol for self defense?

Hi DTLarson,

The S&W 642 is a fine choice! We have one, (my wife won't let me touch it......"It's her's!"), and it stays in a Galco leather pocket holster. Cindy either has it in her right...
Forum: Guns
05-06-2004, 11:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,395
Posted By akbound

RE: What pistol for self defense?

Hi DTLarson,

There are many handguns that would work very well for concealed carry. And you will get nearly as many answers to the question you asked, as the number of people that answer you. ...
Forum: Guns
04-29-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By akbound

RE: Anyone have a 356Win in Lever?

Hi bigcountry,

I had a Big Bore 94 chambered for .356 Winchester. (I gave it to a brother as a gift, he had more children than rifles.) It's a nice gun and an equally good caliber, (very...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
04-26-2004, 06:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,273
Posted By akbound

RE: Springfield XD

Hi Slurrytank,

Actually the XD has several saftey devices built into the trigger and another at the rear of the grip. They are in fact different then the safety(ies) of more traditional autos,...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
04-22-2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,708
Posted By akbound

RE: shot gun for small lady

Hi Pilgrim South,

As was earlier mentioned a youth model Remington 870 Express chambered for 20 gauge (Wal Mart has them inexpensively) or a youth model Mossberg 20 gauge pump would probably be...
Forum: Guns
04-22-2004, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By akbound

RE: Sidearm Carry ???

Hi pyral,

There are numerous reasons that handguns like the Glock have become so popular with law enforcement agencies. Liability and ease of training being just two of them. If you'd care to...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
03-28-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,859
Posted By akbound

RE: 9mm vs. .40 S&W

Hi driftrider,

I had heard and read good things about the XD. But hadn't given it any more notice than any other new guns that come out. My brother-in-law bought a 4" XD in .40 S&W and a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
03-28-2004, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,859
Posted By akbound

RE: 9mm vs. .40 S&W

Hi Ruger-Redhawk,

I don't believe the XD comes in .45ACP yet. However if Glock releases the .45GAP for general use (non-proprietary....and I don't know if it is or isn't?!?) the XD could be...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
03-25-2004, 05:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,273
Posted By akbound

RE: Springfield XD

Hi soapbox,

Let us know when you pick it up. Which barrel length are you getting? I finally picked the 4" as a compromise, and a nice compromise it is. Also give us an unpdate on your first...
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