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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-15-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,984
Posted By Joystick99

RE: .30 carbine

Whenever I see questions like this ("Is ----- a good caliber for deer?"), the first thing I do is check out the Remington ballistics tables. Since 800 foot-pounds is a minimum energy for an ethical...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-13-2005, 01:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,976
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Why do hunters... "Like to Kill"?

My primary goal in hunting is to put meat on my family's dinner table, just as surely as walking into Food Lion for beef steaks. Toaccomplish either of those goals, an animal has to die. I take some...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-13-2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,749
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Head hunters or meat hunters?

Meat ... strictly meat. I don't have room for trophies on the wall, and wouldn't hang one if I got one. (This is not to imply that I have any problem with others who hunt for trophies - it's just not...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-07-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 386
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Need Help Locating Outfitter

Googling on "outfitters billings silver city nm" got this as the first response:

http://www.dundeesportsmansclub.com/dundee%20pic/dscinc.outfitters.htm

Hope it helps!
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-16-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By Joystick99

RE: .25-35 for Coyotes

According to Winchester's ammo web site, if your rifle is zeroed at 100 yards, the bullet will be 3.1" low at 150 yards and 9.2" low at 200 yards. Sounds like 150 yards is about the maximum for this...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-01-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,774
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Share your first time you killed your first deer.

I posted this back when I got the deer in November, but thanks for the opportunity to remember it again ...

I was on a one-day management hunt at Mason Neck NWR (southeastern Fairfax County, VA)...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2004, 07:26 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,961
Posted By Joystick99

RE: best deer gun ?

Wow, Buckmastr229 - what a lousy attitude! There are so many things wrong with your post, it's hard to tell where to start:

1) You appear to have settled on the .243 as your favorite gun. ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Finally got first deer! And a buck, at that ...

Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. I'm really rather proud of this accomplishment.

Moose - the calliope line was supposed to make you laugh at me - I sure was:D Besides, we have to be...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By Joystick99

Finally got first deer! And a buck, at that ...

I was on a one-day management hunt at Mason Neck NWR (southeastern Fairfax County, VA) this morning. Like most management hunts, they wanted us to take mostly does - take a doe, and you can come...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2004, 06:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,623
Posted By Joystick99

RE: near fatal hunting accident

What an idiot! The first rule of hunting safety (at least in my book) is - never aim a lethal weapon at anything (or anybody) that you don't intend to kill. I sure hope his buddy gets a long-term...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2004, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,631
Posted By Joystick99

RE: good knife

If you want a nice knife with a wooden handle, check out the Gerber Freeman Folder. I'm not sure what the street price is, but you can sure find them on Ebay ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2004, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Field-dressing a doe

Thanks, everybody, for all the great information. I just got back from scouting the management hunt site and found a few likely-looking spots. Hopefully I'll be able to put your tips to good use...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2004, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By Joystick99

Field-dressing a doe

I'm heading out for a management hunt next week, and we're encouraged to take does. Since I have not yet harvested a deer of any sort (you'd think I would have after three years of hunting), I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-25-2004, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,026
Posted By Joystick99

RE: 7.62x39 VS 12 gauge slug

A good place to look at knockdown power is in Remington's ballistics tables. I randomly picked a 12-gauge slug (Rem model PR12CLU) and a 7.62x39mm cartridge (R762391). The slug has 2,325...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-23-2004, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By Joystick99

Advice - red dot vs. standard scope

I'm familiar with standard scopes, but don't know much about the red-dot type. I'm looking to buy a scope to mount on my Mossberg 500 shotgun. My shots are in fairly dense woods and wouldn't be...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-07-2004, 07:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,007
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Coolest deer stand

Much better;)
Forum: South
12-22-2003, 10:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,151
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Virginians..Skunked or Scored??

One shot, one miss ... so far;)
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-18-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 716
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Poll on hunting a continent

I usually wear Depends when I have to hunt incontinent ...;)
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-25-2003, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Wanted: Mossberg 835 used slug barrel (desperately need)

I just found one on gunbroker.com for $50. Here' s the link:

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=13822047

Good luck!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-24-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,156
Posted By Joystick99

RE: In Line Muzzleloader Secrets

Adding to what Jimmy S said, there are also cappers for 209 shotgun primers, which are the only recommended primers for use with pellets. Most modern in-lines come set up for 209s, or with a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,881
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Buckshot for deer - how effective?

Aught Six -

Obviously, I' m not much of an expert on shotguns either.:D:D

I was in a camp chair on the ground. I shifted forward into a stable position and wrapped the sling around my left...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,881
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Buckshot for deer - how effective?

I was getting 3" grouping at 50 yards. Of course, the target wasn' t threatening to walk away at any moment either ... :D
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2003, 12:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,881
Posted By Joystick99

Buckshot for deer - how effective?

I participated in a management hunt yesterday. Because of the proximity of houses, the only weapons allowed are shotguns loaded with buckshot. My shotgun is a Mossberg 500 with a 24" barrel, rifle...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2003, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,267
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Ethics

Not all of what you describe is legal, at least not in Virginia. The VDGIF regulations say that this is one unlawful method: " Kill or cripple and knowingly allow any non-migratory game bird or...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2003, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Sighted in new scope/got a nice buck

Congrats on the great buck and the new scope. Now - aren' t you glad you went with the Bushnell? :D:D
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2003, 05:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,280
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Going Bathroom In Woods?

Aught Six -

Those pee sacks were listed as low mileage, one owner - kinda like a good used car ... :D

As far as #2 is concerned, I fold up several paper towels and put them in a zip-lock...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,280
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Going Bathroom In Woods?

Aught Six (and everybody else :D) -

I have a few of those pee-in-the-bag deals. They' re called Brief Relief (" The Portable Pit Stop" ). I picked them up on Ebay for about a buck apiece (plus...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2003, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By Joystick99

RE: New deer hunter, Need advice.

Welcome to the board! Important things to do ...

1) Practice.
2) Practice.
3) Practice some more ;)

As far as Virginia hunting areas, check out the VDGIF site and look at Wildlife...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-15-2003, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Nice BIG buck from Maryland/21 pointer

Wow!! Nice grill - charcoal or gas? Oh yeah, great buck, too!;):D
Forum: Guns
11-14-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,906
Posted By Joystick99

RE: CVA Eclipse Hunter 209 Magnum Muzzleloader

Yup. When I bought mine, it came with see-through rings, so that you can use either the open sights or the scope.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2003, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Got my new scope

Congrats on the new scope - I think you made the right choice. Now go harvest something with it!!:D
Forum: South
11-13-2003, 05:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,193
Posted By Joystick99

RE: VA-Where are we seein' um?

Duckgrowers -

Hmmmm - unless I misunderstood something in your post, it sounds like you were trying to shoot from your truck. That' s specifically listed as an unlawful method in the VDGIF...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2003, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 735
Posted By Joystick99

RE: ? concerning PETA..

When you think about arguing with these misguided folks, just remember what my dear ol' Daddy said about such things. He said, " Son, never argue with a fool, because bystanders can' t tell you...
Forum: Guns
11-12-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,906
Posted By Joystick99

RE: CVA Eclipse Hunter 209 Magnum Muzzleloader

I have one in .50 caliber, and I like it. I bought it from Cabela' s last year with the scope and starter kit. After about an hour of sighting-in, I was able to shoot 2" groups at 100 yards. I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,847
Posted By Joystick99

RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?

Hey, Bobo! The question that comes to mind immediately is - what kind of magazine are you reading in the woods that has a perfumed ad in it? I didn' t think Field and Stream had stinky inserts :D;)...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2003, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Narrowed choice of scopes to 2

Funny you should mention this. I have a .30-30 I bought at a gun show a couple of years ago, but only got around to sighting it in yesterday. It has a fixed 4x Bushnell scope. The scope picture...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Buckshot through rifled barrel OK?

Thanks for the input, everybody. I didn' t realize the barrel was rifled until it arrived (from Ebay, of course:D). Sounds like the thing to do is to switch back to the original 28" smooth-bore "...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-10-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By Joystick99

Buckshot through rifled barrel OK?

I recently bought a 24" rifled barrel for my Mossberg 500 12 gauge. I' m going out to pattern it tomorrow, and it suddenly occurred to me that it may not be a good idea to fire 00 buckshot through...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-10-2003, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Good Hunting this season.

As a photographer, you appear to have a promising career ahead of you ... as a plumber, carpenter, mason ... :D[&:][>:]
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2003, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By Joystick99

RE: I am the new Outreach Director

I' ve already hit the " ignore" button for our buddy Sweetwater. I recommend this action highly - I can' t tell you how much better I feel already :D ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,310
Posted By Joystick99

RE: who is this sweetwater?

The man is truly a legend in his own mind, and clear proof that there are more rear ends of horses than there are front ends. Offer him a little something for the horse he rode in on ;) ...

I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By Joystick99

RE: I am gone to Wilkinson until Sunday

We' ll miss you terribly, Sweetwater. But hopefully, with practice, our aim will improve ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By Joystick99

RE: win an alabama deer hunt

I E-mailed the original poster, and got this message back (I checked the link, and it works):

i posted on more than one board so i don' t know where to look for the mistake. guess i' ll have to...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,431
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Picture: My 8 Pointer, Killed in Virginia 11/3/03

Nice looking buck, PJ - congrats. Be sure to send his big brother my way - I' ll be in the woods soon ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By Joystick99

RE: This heat is unbearable.....

Accuweather.com does a pretty good job of reading God' s mind[:-], at least for two weeks into the future ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 778
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Back from Canada...

Congrats on the successful trip, and a great-sounding buck. I' ll sure look forward to seeing the pictures.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Joystick99

RE: I' m taken my dad hunting!

Congrats on getting your dad back in the hunting groove. The grandson tactic works every time. I have a seven-year-old grandson - if he asked me to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge, I' d happily comply...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By Joystick99

RE: win an alabama deer hunt

I just clicked the link, but only got this error message -

The website you have requested does not exists. :(

I' d like to check out the site if you can get the correct URL. Thanks.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-05-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,185
Posted By Joystick99

RE: Total Lunar eclipse..will it affect deer?

It won' t affect me at all, since there' s no hunting on Sundays in Virginia :([:@]
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-05-2003, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By Joystick99

Just about got my first deer this morning ...

Well, I just about got my first deer on my way to work this morning. I was driving along a two-lane highway at about 60 mph when a six-pointer came charging out from the left. I swerved as much as...
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