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Forum: Black Powder
07-04-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,147
Posted By WVCritter

Check your local pawn shops. I see so many of...

Check your local pawn shops. I see so many of these guns that sell for cheap because they have not been properly cleaned. I picked up one for $40 with a little rust in the barrel and a broken front...
Forum: Airgun Hunting
02-27-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,822
Posted By WVCritter

In my opinion, this is where some of the older...

In my opinion, this is where some of the older pump up's have an advantage. I have both, a Sheridan Blue and Silver Streak in 20 cal.. The maximum pumps are 8 and I think it's rated at 800 fps. I...
Forum: Black Powder
05-20-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 566
Posted By WVCritter

Knight T-Bolt 50 cal.

I have a chance to buy a Knight T-Bolt 50 cal. muzzle loader. It looks almost brand new. I didn't see a blemish on the blueing anywhere but I did notice a very small skuff on the black composite...
Forum: Airgun Hunting
01-14-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,667
Posted By WVCritter

Yeah, I just love the challenge of using this low...

Yeah, I just love the challenge of using this low end pellet gun because you have to get pretty close. I have a couple 20 cal. Sheridans that are more accurate and give you a little more range.
Forum: Airgun Hunting
10-09-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,667
Posted By WVCritter

Winchester 77XS

I recently purchased a .177 cal. Daisy 880 dual ammo, BB and pellet, pump up air rifle for the grands to shoot but it wasn't a good fit for them. They struggled to see through the small 4x20 scope...
Forum: Black Powder
09-11-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,496
Posted By WVCritter

I've owned an LK-93 ,.50 cal., blued barrel and...

I've owned an LK-93 ,.50 cal., blued barrel and camo stock, for several years now that I purchase new and it is a great shooter. I always wanted one in stainless and today I found what I thought was...
Forum: Northeast
10-07-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,633
Posted By WVCritter

I think it's about time that they allowed...

I think it's about time that they allowed crossbow hunting in WV. That being said, I'm not going to be using one any time in the near future. I've been bowhunting since the mid 70's and I can...
Forum: Airgun Hunting
06-01-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,302
Posted By WVCritter

I'm still shooting my Sheridan Silver Streak 20...

I'm still shooting my Sheridan Silver Streak 20 cal. (5mm). I bought it in the early 80's and it still shoots as hard as ever. Accuracy comes and goes and I believe it's because of the pellets not...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,260
Posted By WVCritter

I'm absolutely pumped for you and your boy. Good...

I'm absolutely pumped for you and your boy. Good job dpv (http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/members/dpv.html). We need more dads out there like you. It's definitely not the size of the antlers that...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-06-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,493
Posted By WVCritter

I killed a decent 7 pointer in bow season and in...

I killed a decent 7 pointer in bow season and in muzzleloader season I passed on a couple small bucks and killed a big doe.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-12-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,033
Posted By WVCritter

I'm guessing most deer hunters get busted by a...

I'm guessing most deer hunters get busted by a deer's sense of smell long before they come into sight. I know from experience that a deer don't trust they're eyes near as much as they're nose because...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-07-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,983
Posted By WVCritter

I have all but just a few that I've killed over...

I have all but just a few that I've killed over the last 31 years and all are dated and labeled, gun, bow or muzzleloader. I have around 35 sets in all.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-28-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,046
Posted By WVCritter

I also agree but the problem was it was put on a...

I also agree but the problem was it was put on a ballot for everyone to vote on to keep it or not. I voted to keep it but the majority ruled in this case and it got voted out. We also had a school...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-27-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,046
Posted By WVCritter

Well, a lot of those people opposed to Sunday...

Well, a lot of those people opposed to Sunday Hunting were land owners as well as Church goers. One guy in particular is a neighbor of mine. He's a great guy, gave me permission to hunt on his...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-21-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,046
Posted By WVCritter

I've hunted here all my life and I know what I...

I've hunted here all my life and I know what I talking about. We had Sunday Hunting statewide until election time and the people who were opposed got it put on ballots and it was voted down county by...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,046
Posted By WVCritter

Growing up here in WV, we never had it but a few...

Growing up here in WV, we never had it but a few years ago a Sunday Hunting Law was passed state wide. No sooner than it was passed it was voted out, county by county until now there are just a few...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-19-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,311
Posted By WVCritter

Good job. I'd ten times rather read a success...

Good job. I'd ten times rather read a success story like yours over a story by a seasoned hunter talking about how his cull buck just didn't measure up. Congrats and I hope you have many many more...
Forum: Black Powder
12-14-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,757
Posted By WVCritter

WOW......I'm just guessing but I'd say there's...

WOW......I'm just guessing but I'd say there's somewhere between 1500 to 2000 pounds of meat in that trunk.....lol
Forum: Black Powder
12-14-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,410
Posted By WVCritter

I purchased one strictly for bow hunting 6 or 7...

I purchased one strictly for bow hunting 6 or 7 years ago but have recently started taking it with me while deer hunting with my muzzleloader. Yesterday I ranged a doe at 143 yards that I probably...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-07-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,077
Posted By WVCritter

That's a nice one for sure. Congrats and I too am...

That's a nice one for sure. Congrats and I too am a big fan of the whisker biscuit rest. I'm a big believer in "the simpler you keep it, the less things can go wrong".
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-03-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,360
Posted By WVCritter

A few years ago, I took a sharp angle quartering...

A few years ago, I took a sharp angle quartering shot at a big doe and she jumped the string on me. I hit her too far back and was just sick that I made such a seemingly bad shot. To make a long...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By WVCritter

Whether he's a shooter or not depends on you. ...

Whether he's a shooter or not depends on you. I've hunted places (private farms) where we pass them up like that and other places (public hunting areas) where we'd shoot them. If I was hunting in...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-31-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,781
Posted By WVCritter

Compared to deer that I see here in WV, he looks...

Compared to deer that I see here in WV, he looks to be 1 1/2 to a 2 1/2 year old deer but that doesn't matter. The smile on your grandad's face tells me it's plenty big enough. Great pic and one...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-28-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,593
Posted By WVCritter

Great video and thanks for sharing. With that...

Great video and thanks for sharing. With that said please start using fall protection so you'll both be able to enjoy it for years to come.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-25-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By WVCritter

Well, as you can see from the pic, I'm definitely...

Well, as you can see from the pic, I'm definitely not a professional archer. My bow is an old outdated Browning Vanguard LX, Whisker Biscuit arrow rest, Easton 400 CarbonAeros arrows with 3 inch...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-03-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,695
Posted By WVCritter

Yep, she's skinny because the fawns are most...

Yep, she's skinny because the fawns are most likely still sucking. I see that a lot in early bow season.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-28-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,172
Posted By WVCritter

X 10. Love to see the young ones do good.

X 10. Love to see the young ones do good.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-26-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By WVCritter

Yep, another food source and most likely someone...

Yep, another food source and most likely someone else has put out another feeder on adjoining property.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-19-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,281
Posted By WVCritter

I lock my stand to keep dummies out of it when...

I lock my stand to keep dummies out of it when I'm not there....;)
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-19-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,570
Posted By WVCritter

Great story, great pic and great memories that...

Great story, great pic and great memories that will last a lifetime. Congrats to you and your son.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-08-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,981
Posted By WVCritter

So this thread is titled "Baiting Ethics" then...

So this thread is titled "Baiting Ethics" then I'm assuming that you are not asking if it's ethical to bait but how to bait ethically. If that's the question then I'd say use something more...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-05-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,377
Posted By WVCritter

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-05-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,377
Posted By WVCritter

I've used corn, mineral blocks, man made scrapes...

I've used corn, mineral blocks, man made scrapes and rubs, grunt tubes and sex lures. All are effective when used at the right time. All are a form of bait in my opinion.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-03-2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,281
Posted By WVCritter

LOL......Gotta give the deer a sporting chance.

LOL......Gotta give the deer a sporting chance.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-02-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,281
Posted By WVCritter

Here's a pic of me in my stand and another from...

Here's a pic of me in my stand and another from my stand looking down. I've taken 3 or 4 deer from this location.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-21-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,910
Posted By WVCritter

I think it really depends on where your...

I think it really depends on where your priorities are. I have always been able to buy the latest and greatest if I wanted it but I put my family first and usually just went with the bare necessities...
Forum: Blades
08-06-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,183
Posted By WVCritter

I've used a small diameter wooden dowel rod...

I've used a small diameter wooden dowel rod wrapped with fine grit emery cloth to polish the edge on my gut hook knives. You could also wrap the cloth on a small chainsaw file.
Forum: Blades
08-06-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,089
Posted By WVCritter

I don't have a favorite brand but rather have...

I don't have a favorite brand but rather have favorite knives. I have a handmade knife that a friend made for me and it holds and edge but it a little bigger than I like to carry on my side so it...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-29-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,217
Posted By WVCritter

My choice in 1981 was a Remington Model 700 with...

My choice in 1981 was a Remington Model 700 with a 3x9x40 Tasco World Class scope with see through mounts. I've taken so many deer with that rifle/scope combo that I've lost count and it's what I'm...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-10-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,409
Posted By WVCritter

I totally agree. Well said guys.

I totally agree. Well said guys.
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
06-09-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,260
Posted By WVCritter

Cast iron is the best there is and nothing else...

Cast iron is the best there is and nothing else even comes close in my opinion. I use a plastic scrubbing pad and hot water for cleanup. Make sure the pan is dry and give it a light coat of oil and...
Forum: Guns
06-09-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,861
Posted By WVCritter

I have a Marlin 336C that I bought new back in...

I have a Marlin 336C that I bought new back in 1973 on sale for around $100 and I still own it today. I think the newer 336's with the safety is the way to go.
Forum: Guns
06-09-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,578
Posted By WVCritter

Here ya go.

Here ya go.
Forum: Guns
06-02-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,578
Posted By WVCritter

I am now the proud owner of this shotgun.

I am now the proud owner of this shotgun.
Forum: Guns
05-12-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,578
Posted By WVCritter

8mm/06,You are correct on the rifle caliber. It...

8mm/06,You are correct on the rifle caliber. It is a 32-40. It's in great shape and it belongs to a friend of mine. It was passed down from his great grandfather and he doesn't care anything at all...
Forum: Guns
05-11-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,578
Posted By WVCritter

Need advice on a very old gun.

I have an opportunity to purchase a Hollenbeck 3 barrel shotgun. I believe it's a 12 gauge SxS over a 30/40 caliber and it's in very good condition. It has Damascus barrels and from what I've learned...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
03-11-2011, 04:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,505
Posted By WVCritter

Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-25-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,089
Posted By WVCritter

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16064&stc=1&d=1298674761I've been using the HSS for a few years now and I always keep extra steps in the vest pockets to screw into the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-21-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,393
Posted By WVCritter

Deer hunting is my favorite and I don't care what...

Deer hunting is my favorite and I don't care what I'm using. I've probably killed as many with a bow as I have a gun in my 38 years of deer hunting.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-09-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,255
Posted By WVCritter

I'm a deer hunter and I use a compound bow, a...

I'm a deer hunter and I use a compound bow, a .270 rifle and a muzzleloader. As an avid deer hunter, I support anyone who hunts legally and ethically with their weapon or weapons of choice. I think...
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