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Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-19-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,814
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Who uses Tree Steps

I really like the individual strap on steps. Faster to put up than a screw-in, though probably not as fast as the climbing sticks (haven't used them). You can also take the last 3 or so down easily...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-23-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,370
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Case Knives

I've had a folder for about 10 years now that looks very similar to the Buck 110...skinned out many a deer with it and it works great. It takes and holds an edge better than the buck zipper I got a...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-18-2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,118
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Anybody use a Thermacell?

No, it has an on/off button. Basically, when it's off, there's no gas flowing and the cartridge just stays in there. To use it, you turn it to the "on" position and click the starter button (works...
Forum: Black Powder
09-27-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Double Rifle loads?

If that's the traditions that I was posted about earlier today, it's got a 1:28". I would load to 100gr max with the first shot (probably both), and go ahead and use whatever sabot shot most...
Forum: Black Powder
09-27-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By RiverOtter

Redefining muzzleloaders?

I was reading through my American Hunter magazine today (July 07 edition), and saw a couple new muzzleloaders that redefine what I've ever seen for a muzzleloader.

The first is produced by...
Forum: Black Powder
09-25-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,299
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Hey! Cayugad Turned In To A SPIKE!

Maybe that's what happens when you get too many posts...you all start over again:D
Forum: Black Powder
09-25-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,549
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Old Lyman

I'd hold onto that girl if I were you...oh, and great buck too!;) You'll definitely have to throw up another pic if she tops that buck. I've been trying to top my first buck as well. Mine was with a...
Forum: Black Powder
09-24-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: DUSTED OFF THE THUNDERHAWK

I'll be dusting off my thunderhawk sometime in the next couple of weeks as well. It was new to me last year (handed down from my grandfather). It took a few load combinations to find something that...
Forum: Black Powder
09-24-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,549
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Old Lyman

I've got a Lyman Great Plains Rifle. It's one of the newer ones with 1:60" twist, and it's definitely a roundball only shooter. Not to say that's bad...I took my first blackpowder deer a couple years...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-31-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: BOOTS

I believe that rubber is better, as it will not absorb scent the way that leather will. That said, I'm not really sure that it matters either way if you practice dedicated scent control. I wear...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-20-2006, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,564
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: How do you like CZ 452 Varmint 22

I have it installed on mine. The lightest spring was too light...the next one up was the one that I went with. I can't remember which sleeve I used, but it came out perfectly. It's a pretty easy...
Forum: Guns
10-20-2006, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: What .22

Semi-auto...ruger 10/22. Plenty of aftermarket parts to make it as wild as you want, but you can start pretty cheap.

Bolt...for the price I really like my CZ 452 American. With a $10 trigger kit...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-20-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,537
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Slick Trick blades fit loose?

I don't have the '06 version, but I have packs for the past 3 years. All fit tight, but you do have to use the small washer that comes with them. I initially thought I could get away without it and...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-20-2006, 06:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,054
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Neck Shot Deer ?

I had the same question. My buddy shot 2 last Saturday, both in the neck. One dropped on the spot, the other went about 10 feet. Both were does with skinny necks, so it would have either been a solid...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-19-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: ThermaCell ?????

Deer either can't smell the Thermacell, or don't associate it with a threat. I've shot a few deer now that have walked nearly underneath my stand while using the thermacell. Prior to the thermacell,...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-18-2006, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,564
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: How do you like CZ 452 Varmint 22

Glad to hear it's working out. Find someone with a Ruger 10/22...chances are they'll buy those stingers off you as they work fairly well in them most of the time. Check out www.rimfirecentral.com as...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
10-18-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,313
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: What is your Squirrel hunting RIFLE rig?

Favorite: CZ 452 American wearing a Leopold 3-9x33 EFR.

I also recently got a Beeman R9 in .20cal, topped it with a Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40 AO. I'm thinking that might make it in the woods at...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-18-2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: goretex boots (again)

Sounds like the water is getting through the seams. Goretex is just a membrane. The water will soak through the cordura before it gets to the membrane, at which point it *should* stop. Sounds like...
Forum: Black Powder
10-17-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Clearing a Double Charge

What about CO2? I'm not sure they have enough juice to push out 2 loads, but they have been able to push out a single load with some force before.
Forum: Trail Cameras
10-17-2006, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,179
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: SD Cards...

Most of the first digital cameras used either SD (secure digital) or CF (compact flash) cards. They are not compatible with each other. You'd have to figure out what type of card your wife's camera...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-17-2006, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Bowhunting in the rain ?

Deer will move around in rain comfortably. They will move around even more in heavy rain as they can't stand being soaked while bedded down. You have to be more alert, because unless they step on a...
Forum: South
10-16-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Virginia Quail

I've been a member of a couple different hunt clubs over the past few years. One was in Surry County, the other was just west of Emporia. Both had quail on their properties (but no pheasant). The key...
Forum: South
10-16-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Va. Hunters

You won't find much, if any, hunting directly in Norfolk. Ask around, you might find someone willing to take you to a nearby hunt club for a day. Other than that, your best bet is to do as suggested...
Forum: South
10-16-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: so... who scored?

Opening day was a washout for me...that nor'easter was kicking up some major winds and dumping buckets of rain in my area. I hunt adjacent to a swamp and the water/mud levels were about 4' higher...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-16-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,564
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: How do you like CZ 452 Varmint 22

I have a 452 American. It shoots pretty much all of the solid points fine that I've tried out of it. Shoots the cheap bulk Winchester Dynapoints pretty well (available at walmart), so I use those for...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-28-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,054
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: What will help keep the deer away?

Would this be the opposite of baiting? I don't think the regulations say anything about repellants. Hmmm...need some irish spring soap anda grater, and then take a walk through the woods everywhere...
Forum: Guns
09-27-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: so I'm at the gunshop yesterday and...

I paid a little over $300 (new)for my CZ 452 American a little over 3 years ago. I imagine they go for a bit more now, but that depends on the model. Most accurate .22 I've ever shot besides an...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,349
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Who packs heat

That's wrong. Copied from theVirginia DGIF general regulations page:

"Concealed handguns may be in the possession of hunters during the archery and muzzleloading seasons when they also possess a...
Forum: Technical
09-21-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By RiverOtter

getting stingers to spin true?

My buddy brought over his Magnus 4-blade stingers that I recommended he buy. I use Slick Tricks and they come with a washer that you can spin to different positions to help the head spin true. His...
Forum: South
09-19-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,935
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: 2006 Virginia Sunday hunting petition!

#195
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-19-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,579
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: field dressing/skinning knife, I need a new one

I've heard them mentioned before as a good knife at a bargain price. I've only once had my hands on one, and that was quite some time ago. I seem to remember that particular knife having a scary...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-19-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Badlands back packs....not impressed.

I bought the Superday last year and it held up very well to the abuse I put it through during the season. I hadn't heard of crooked horn before I bought it, but from looking at them since then it...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-17-2006, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,579
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: field dressing/skinning knife, I need a new one

I use a Buck Zipper. I chose to get the rubber handle on it so that it wouldn't slip when wet. It holds an edge fairly well and the guthook on the backside is really handy. I've also got a Case...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-15-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,427
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: ANY 20 ga. Shotgun Review

I really like my 20ga Browning Citori Feather. Handles quick, real light to carry, can't hardly miss with it. It will put a hurting on you if you shoot more than a couple rounds of clays...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-15-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,346
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: How do you sharpen a bhead?

I've used a handheld carbide type sharpener before with reasonable success. You can't get all the way in by the head with them blades still mounted, but you can get most of it if you need to do it...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-13-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: one picky scope

Sounds like a busted reticle if the mounts are all tight. Send the scope back.
Forum: Technical
09-13-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: broadhead sharpener?

All of the blades are removeable...you can definitely get away with something like what I use (accusharp style handheld carbide sharpener). They also make some of the block style sharpeners for 2/4...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-12-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,189
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: fly fishing

This is probably a step up from the rod you were looking at before. I have cast a pfleuger rod before (don't know what model) and it was clearly not in the category of quality rods. That said, for...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-12-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: one picky scope

I'd also go with checking your rings and mounts to verify they are completely tight. Those scopes have a 1/4 MOA adjustment, which means that it should be 4 clicks to an inch at 100 yards. How large...
Forum: Technical
09-12-2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: broadhead sharpener?

What kind of broadhead? I use a Smith's handheld carbide sharpener (like an Accusharp) for my slick trick blades, but some broadheads are more suited to different types of sharpeners.
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-10-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,189
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: fly fishing

For those species you might be looking at a compromise to buy a single rod. Panfish are more suited to a low rod weight, like a 3-4 wt. rod. Depending on your location and size of trout where you're...
Forum: Guns
09-10-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: SxS or O/U ??

When I went looking for an O/U, I was finding that in various models either a Browning fit, or a Beretta fit. Both are excellent guns, but have different feel to them. I went with the Browning, but...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-09-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,328
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Browning BPS shotgun?

The price of an O/U is the definite downside of obtaining one. For pretty much any birds out there you can get away with only having a 2 3/4" chamber, and that includes turkeys. That said, there are...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-08-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,189
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: fly fishing

I got pretty into flyfishing, but haven't done much over the past 4 years since I moved to the land of saltwater fishing (where there isn't much shore access and I don't have a boat...yet). Honestly,...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-08-2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,321
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: A few pics from Alaska

Ok, I'm envious! Great pictures and some quality fish. I definitely want to make it up there at some point in my life. It'll be a bit more expensive for me though, as I live on the east coast and I...
Forum: Guns
09-08-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 825
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Just bought....

Lucky man! Fine gun, and once you get the part necessary I'm sure it'll function perfectly as long as you own it. A .243 is a very versatile caliber, with loads ranging from varmint to deer. A buddy...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-08-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,174
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Rubber Boots

How is the durability of Muck boots? Especially if you go through briars with them? I read some great reviews of them when I was looking into what to get, but the durability sounded questionable if...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,286
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Rattle Bag vs. Antlers

Take this with a grain of salt because I haven't been successful rattling in any deer whatsoever, though I've been told that the area around me isn't really all that conducive to rattling as the...
Forum: Technical
09-08-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Looking for a new release

Different brand, different price range. I have a Scott Little Goose that is going on to its 8th year of shooting with zero problems. The trigger pulland position is adjustable, and it's a single...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-07-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,328
Posted By RiverOtter

RE: Browning BPS shotgun?

Great gun. Would be all you ever needed in a shotgun, though you may want to consider either an auto or double barrel depending on what clay game you're shooting. With something like trap you'd be...
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