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Search: Posts Made By: Californiadoctor
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Forum: Guns
01-27-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,958
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Favorite weapon?

My 10 guage Remington SP-10 Magnum is my favorite. I like it so much that in addition to waterfowl and turkey, I use it for hunting game that it is probably not considered ideal for such as pheasant...
Forum: Guns
01-24-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,359
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Should Felons own Firearms?

This kind of behavior on the highwayskills thousands of innocent people every year in the United States. To me they sound like very bad people. Just because theserecidivists got their rights back to...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-23-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,656
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Ten gauges in your opinion

I have a Remington SP-10 Magnum and except for a few minor problems, like the front bead coming off, I really love it. The gun, with a wood stock,has a real solid feel to it and is actually a...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-11-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,948
Posted By Californiadoctor

Does calling duck really work?

This morning while duck hunting I heard a sound that I instantly recognized as a hunter using a duck call and notthe vocalization of areal duck. I did not see the hunter but still had no trouble...
Forum: Guns
01-07-2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Do Weatherby Vanguards get shot at the factory?

While Iknow Howa has a very strong commitment to manufacturing a high quality product, I was perfectly happy to let someone elsebe the first one to shoot my Vanguard in .300 WBY Mag.right afterit...
Forum: West
12-13-2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,369
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Hunting in Southern California?

I live in the Sacramento area so I am not that familiar with the hunting around San Diego. The best hunting is on private lands. There are wildlifeareas owned by the State open to all hunters and you...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
08-23-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: CA Central Valley Questions

I live in Elk Grove and have hunted waterfowl in the Sacramento area. Hunting on private lands is going to be difficult to do unless you are willing to pay for guided hunts with outfitters who have...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
08-23-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,087
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: What is your Goosegun?

Remington Sp-10 Magnum with wood stock and matte finish and 30" barrel.I use factory ammunition now but am considering reloading since it seems handloads have the potential to greatly improve the...
Forum: Guns
08-15-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,163
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: What's with the bias against Weatherby??

Actually, I would have been perfectly happy with a rifle that said Howa on itbut I wanteda rifle in.300 Wby Mag. and did not want to pay $1,500 for it.The only Howas chambered for that round are the...
Forum: Guns
08-15-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,163
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: What's with the bias against Weatherby??

I have a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Wby Magnum and am very happy with it. While the ammunition is expensive, you have to remember that to get a Remington with equivalent ballistics you would have to...
Forum: Guns
08-02-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 28,019
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: 300 Ultra Mag for Brown Bear

You may want to check out what Weatherby has to offer. While it is hard for me to imagine that there is a North American game animal that the .300 WBY Mag can't kill, if your guide insists on a...
Forum: Guns
06-18-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,616
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: any info on the 257wby mag. ??

Other than the .300 WBY Mag, The .257 WBY Magnum is the only Weatherby chambering offered in the Vanguard which is an outstanding rifle at a very reasonable price. Getting this unique chambering in a...
Forum: Guns
06-13-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: I need some help!!

I recently had exactly the same problem with my .300 Weatherby Magnum and it turned out that one of the screws on the scope rings mounthad sheared off. I would check all screws on your scope rings...
Forum: Guns
06-01-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,005
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Maryland gun law question

"Addiction" is a medical diagnosis and only a doctor can determine whether someone is addicted to a substance (i.e. drugs) or abehavior (i.e. compulsive gambling) or not. However, as bigbulls points...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-28-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,583
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: whats a good rifle for boars?

To be safe, I would go witha .460 Weatherby Magnum in case you run into the next Hogzilla and he is twice as big as the latest one.

Caldoc
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-27-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,607
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: new hogzilla!!!

Although the S&W 500 is very powerfull for ahandgun, the fact that it took 8 shots over a 3 hour period to bring this animal down indicates a high powered rifle would have been a better, and more...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-13-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,349
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Rem 1100---owners please help me out

I have owned two Remington 1100's in 12 guage and have found them to be excellent performers. However, as others here have pointed out, you need to be really meticulous about keeping them clean. This...
Forum: Guns
05-13-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,368
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: The finest foreign military rifle?

There is a story, that may be apocrophal, that in the1500's aPortugese ship sailed from Lisbon to Japan and stopped along the way in Africa, India andSouth EastAsiabefore reaching Japan. They...
Forum: Guns
04-15-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,657
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: wheatherby rifles

I have a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 WBY Magnum and am very happy with it. Recoil is actually more manageable than it is formy Rem 700 BDL in 7 mm Rem Magnum.

Caldoc
Forum: Guns
04-15-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,191
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: POLICE TOOK MY GUNS.....ILLEGALLY....PLEASE HELP

Buckstalker1187
I went to medical school in Pennsylvania and each state has different procedures so my experience may not apply to Rhode Island. When I was doing my psychiatry rotation, if someone...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
04-14-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,409
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Need some questions answered about hogs

If youdon't want to see any wild pigs while turkey hunting, I suggest you do your hunting on public lands in California. I have tried tohunthogs on public land in California and while I have...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-08-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,128
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Ultimate turkey gun, what's yours?

Remington SP-10 Magnum 10 guage shotgun with 30" barrel and full choke. I use 3 1/2 inch Remington Premier Magnum turkey loads with 2 1/4 ounces of #4 shot but would be interested in knowing if there...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-07-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,700
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Polar Bears Comments needed!

I do not believe that Alaskan Inuit can sell their polar bear tags to non-Inuits. Polar bears are strictly protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)of 1972. For the puroposes of this...
Forum: Guns
03-22-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: 10 ga help

I own a Remington SP-10 Magnum which is a 10 guage auotoloader. It is not cheap but it is a very sturdy well made shotgun that will be in your family for genertions. Thegun is also heavy, about 11...
Forum: Guns
03-12-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,510
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: AR15 vs AR10

Aught, it sounds like you live in a very tough neighborhood!

Caldoc
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-07-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,038
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: NRA does do for hunters....

The fact that only 4% of gun owners have elected to join the NRA speaks volumes about what kind of an organization the NRA is. If the leadership of the NRA was capable ofeven a minimal amount of...
Forum: Guns
03-05-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,865
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: No more Guns at Walmart

Wal-Mart has not carried guns in California for several years butup until recently my local Wal-Mart did carry a fair amount of other hunting related products, including ammunition. However, recently...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-02-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,038
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: NRA does do for hunters....

Even though I live in California which has fairly restrictive gun control laws, by far my biggest frustration is not the ability to buy a firearmbut finding a quality place to hunt. I was once an NRA...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-15-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,881
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: S & W Shotguns

I had a Smith and Wesson pump shotgun back in the 1970s and it was dreadfull. The recoil was viscious and in less than two yearsafter buying it newthe stock broke one daywhen I fired it. They may...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-11-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Any Weatherby Shooters Out There?

I have a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 WBY Mag and it has less felt recoil (in terms of bruises on my shoulder after firing 20 rounds at the range) than my Remington BDL in 7mm Remington magnum. If you...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
02-11-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,013
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Guns

For waterfowl hunting you can not beat the Remington SP-10 Magnum, there is nothing else like it.

Caldoc
Forum: Northeast
01-06-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 13,685
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Possible Mt lion track

Cougars are extremely elusive animals. I know we have them here in California: they maim andkill people every now and then. However while hunting or fishing I have never seen one or even any sign of...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
12-09-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,116
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: 10 Gauge pros and cons..?

I have a semi-automatic 10 gauge shotgun (Remington SP-10 Magnum) and it is heavy, 11 pounds, but the recoil is milder than many12 gauge shotguns I have used. The pros are better patterns, the cons...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
12-06-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,768
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Favorite Caliber for Hogs and Why?

I hunt hogs in California with a .300 Wby Magnum and I am sure if I ever find a hog on public landshere, that caliber will be very effective.

Caldoc
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-05-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Concerned about SantaRosa Island Hunt

Elk are not native to Santa Rosa Island, they were introduced for sport hunting in the early 20th century and have done considerable damage to the indigenous flora and fauna. This is why they are...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-02-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,829
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Big game rifle

You can get a Weatherby rifle chambered in .300 WBY Magnum for about $500 if you buy a Weatherby Vanguard.

Caldoc
Forum: Bowhunting
12-02-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: People KILL me!!!

What is really depressing is that these thefts are being carried out by other hunters. Who else would have any interest in or use for a treestand?

Caldoc
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-01-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,383
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Nikon Repairs

I have had excellent experiences with Nikon products, including rifle scopes. However, I have never needed to have one repaired so I can not vouch for the quality or responsiveness of their service...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-30-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: 20 guage too small

I have a Remington SP-10 Magnum which is a pretty heavy semi-auto shotgun (11 pounds) so the recoil is more of a hard push than a painfull jolt.

Caldoc
Forum: Guns
11-30-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,853
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: 30.06

The Weatherby Vanguard/Howa 1500 is a very good rifle and an excellent value.

Caldoc
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-30-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: 20 guage too small

I would go with the 10 guage. Federal makes 3 1/2 magnum loads with 18 pellets of 00 buckshot for the 10 guagewhich is twice what the regular 12 guage 2 3/4 inch buckshot load has.

Caldoc
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-29-2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Public Hunting.

I hunt on public lands in California and actually do not see many other hunters since there isn't much game on public lands in California. I think we need to maintain some perspective. We are not...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,992
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Nailed by the Game Warden

It may have been his right under the Constitution to make no statement to the warden, but once he made a statement that he knew was false he broke the law and should consider himself lucky that he...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,624
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: NC game warden Q...

I think you were lucky only being cited for not reporting the harvesting of a deer. If I read your post correctly you did not have a valid hunting license when you shot the animal. Free ranging game...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-23-2006, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,936
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: pump or semi

I prefer the semi-automatic. It allows quick 2nd and 3rd shots without the distraction of having to pump the gun. I do not see a problems with reliability as neither my Remington SP-10 Magnum nor my...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-20-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,944
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Shot Size

I use BBB in my 10 guage too since here in Northern California you are as likely to have geese flying in asducks and #2 steel shot, while adequate for ducks,does not seem to perform well on geese.
...
Forum: Guns
11-20-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,664
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: removing the bead on a remington 870?

With my Remington SP-10 Magnum I found I had to pull up on the bead while rotating it to get it to come off.

Caldoc
Forum: Bowhunting
11-20-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,076
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: Idea for videoing a hunt by yourself

My problem is that if a video was made of my hunts so far this year it could carry the disclaimer "no animals were harmed in the making of this film"


Caldoc
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-17-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: What % of your hunts on Public?

100% in my case. I live in Northern California where there are a fair number of public hunting areas for waterfowland hunting on private lands is very expensive.

Caldoc
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-16-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,523
Posted By Californiadoctor

RE: please help----shot a hen!!!!!!!

I know how you feel. A couple of years ago one very foggy morning I was goose hunting and saw a large bird flying straight at methat I convinced myself was agoose and fired without adequately...
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