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Forum: Crossbows
12-01-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,654
Posted By rugerno1

I've been using NAP Killzones for around 7 years....

I've been using NAP Killzones for around 7 years. Started using them when I bought my Ten Point Titan Xtreme and continue with my Viper S400. Harvested two deer this year with them, the buck fell...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
08-17-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,348
Posted By rugerno1

Congrats on the clothes and the wife! My youngest...

Congrats on the clothes and the wife! My youngest (very fashionable) daughter and I got into a discussion last season over hunting clothes. I told her I needed some new hunting clothes and she aske...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,107
Posted By rugerno1

Color Blind

Anyone else color blind out there??? I am and blood tracking is tough on a good day and impossible most of the time. Here's some history - I tracked and recovered a deer for the first time last...
Forum: Optics
01-11-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,409
Posted By rugerno1

I just picked up a Meopta Meopro 4.5-14 with BDC...

I just picked up a Meopta Meopro 4.5-14 with BDC reticle, AO, and turrets for around $500. I found out about Meopro doing research on my Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40. Have it mounted and sighted on my 7mm...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-20-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,169
Posted By rugerno1

My experience with my 12 YO, all liver GSP. I...

My experience with my 12 YO, all liver GSP. I got her an orange vest similar to the skid plate above. The orange was more of a benefit than it protecting from injury. She was stuck with a stick...
Forum: Optics
02-06-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By rugerno1

I got the S4 Lockdown free when I bought my...

I got the S4 Lockdown free when I bought my Leupold McKinley's. Easy, quick access and good protection compared to the normal exposed harnesses. My buddy just got the Badlands this year for his...
Forum: Optics
01-05-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,895
Posted By rugerno1

+1 - I bought a pair of McKinley's last year with...

+1 - I bought a pair of McKinley's last year with a great deal from Cabela's. They are awesome bino's and hold there own against my buddy's Swarovski's.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-24-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,794
Posted By rugerno1

Still doing it in W PA. I feel blessed that I...

Still doing it in W PA. I feel blessed that I have about 400 acres of private land to hunt between leases, relatives and friends. We still put on those drives and get a lot of deer moving. We've...
Forum: Blades
11-13-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By rugerno1

You have to choose between wanting a knife to...

You have to choose between wanting a knife to "HOLD" and edge or "TAKE" and edge. The 'super' steels can get sharp and stay sharp longer than carbon, but, they take a lot more effort to get the edge...
Forum: Guns
11-06-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By rugerno1

This will be my second season with my Venture in...

This will be my second season with my Venture in 7mm Mag. I topped it with a Zeiss Conquest and it is a fantastic shooting rifle. I looked at the others in a similar price range (Ruger American,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-29-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,695
Posted By rugerno1

Aside from buying an "off-brand" that most...

Aside from buying an "off-brand" that most haven't heard of, you really can't go wrong. I've had my first deer rifle for 22 years, and I don't think I've put more than 6 boxes of shells thru it. ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,422
Posted By rugerno1

I have lifelines on my hang-on and ladder stands....

I have lifelines on my hang-on and ladder stands. You never know what can happen in the dark or in wet and slippery conditions. For the money ($30), you can't afford NOT to have them!

I will be...
Forum: Trail Cameras
10-22-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By rugerno1

I've got an M80Xt and M880 also, and I like their...

I've got an M80Xt and M880 also, and I like their features and the pics they take, but I recently had the M80XT back to Moultrie under warranty. It was filling the card and killing the batteries. ...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-13-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,556
Posted By rugerno1

I use an Apex Edge Pro. It puts an amazing edge...

I use an Apex Edge Pro. It puts an amazing edge that is limited by the amount of time and polishing you want to put in. A little pricey, but your can sharpen you kitchen knives (and any other...
Forum: Trail Cameras
10-13-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By rugerno1

I have a few Moultries (M80XT/M880) that are...

I have a few Moultries (M80XT/M880) that are feature rich and take 'good' pictures, but...IMHO, their customer service is pretty bad. I've had a cam back under warranty going on 5 weeks now and have...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
06-25-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,923
Posted By rugerno1

No pics, but I shoot a 1992 Darton Viper and a...

No pics, but I shoot a 1992 Darton Viper and a 2013 Ten Point Titan Xtreme Crossbow
Forum: Trail Cameras
05-27-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By rugerno1

I have a Moultrie M80XT and M880. They both have...

I have a Moultrie M80XT and M880. They both have quick trigger speeds, but the M880 is a lot faster. It's worked great for me and it's been out since October.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-14-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By rugerno1

I bought a pair of Leupold McKinley's last year. ...

I bought a pair of Leupold McKinley's last year. They are fantastic. For whatever reason, Cabelas had them on sale for $399, regular price was $599. I also picked up the Leupold 850 range finder...
Forum: Guns
04-01-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,118
Posted By rugerno1

+1. I would be more apt to flip your budget. ...

+1. I would be more apt to flip your budget. $1000 scope and $400 gun (or something close) That really opens your options for both unless you're looking for a wall hanger gun. I put a Zeiss...
Forum: Northeast
02-24-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,777
Posted By rugerno1

Lots of nice buck on trail cams this year. Of the...

Lots of nice buck on trail cams this year. Of the 10 members of my lease, 5 tagged buck this year. I was one. I shot a young 8 that was engaged with an older half rack 4. After I shot him, he jumped...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-18-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By rugerno1

Although it's a little over your budget, I'd look...

Although it's a little over your budget, I'd look at the Burris C4. Adjustable elevation, single crosshair reticle and a custom elevation knob for your gun.
Forum: Optics
02-11-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By rugerno1

I picked up a pair of McKinley's for last deer...

I picked up a pair of McKinley's for last deer season. They are fantastic, IMHO. I lucked out and Cabelas had the 8x on sale for $399. After I ordered they didn't even have the 8x on the website...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-04-2014, 05:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,632
Posted By rugerno1

I have a TC Venture in 7 mm mag. I had an issue...

I have a TC Venture in 7 mm mag. I had an issue with my first gun. There must have been a manufacturing issue in the chamber. After 3-4 shots, I couldn't open the bolt. Took it back to my shop...
Forum: Scopes and Sights
01-16-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,872
Posted By rugerno1

Just picked up a Simmons 22mag 4x ($32 @ Walmart)...

Just picked up a Simmons 22mag 4x ($32 @ Walmart) to put on my Henry 22lr after reading all the good reviews on Rimfire Central. It's a plinker and squirrel gun. Should be fine for it's use,...
Forum: Scopes and Sights
01-15-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,321
Posted By rugerno1

If you like your Burris and want a little higher...

If you like your Burris and want a little higher power, take a look at the Burris C4 with the Windage Reticle and custom elevation knob/turret for your gun. Comes in 3x9 and 4.5-14
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-15-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 119,771
Posted By rugerno1

Lots of great looking pups! Here's my 8...

Lots of great looking pups!

Here's my 8 year old GSP. What a fantastic companion, family friend and hunter.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/newrizzini/Hunt/P3300057.jpg...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-07-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By rugerno1

Hey, really, I tied him AFTER I shot...

Hey, really, I tied him AFTER I shot him!!!!!:wink:

Thanks for the comments!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-07-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By rugerno1

2012 Mount Back

Got my 2012 buck mount back. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/newrizzini/Hunt/Deer/BuckMount2013_zps2e6bba00.jpg...
Forum: Optics
01-02-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 642
Posted By rugerno1

Thoughts on Burris C4?

Contemplating putting a scope on my Henry 22. Instead of buying specifically for it, I'm thinking of moving a few around. Right now I have a H&R single shot 22-250 with a Swift 3x9 and a Ruger No1...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-21-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,840
Posted By rugerno1

All but 2 of my deer have dropped in their...

All but 2 of my deer have dropped in their tracks. They've been shot with either 7mm mag or 308, with 150 gr bullet. Last years buck went down, but after about 10 min he got up and ran and I put...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-02-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By rugerno1

Crazy (successful) first day

So, I got in my stand at dark. Around 7:30 I saw a half rack about 230 yards out. Watched him make his way. At about 9:15 the half rack showed back up about 100 yards in front of me moving down the...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
06-07-2007, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,039
Posted By rugerno1

RE: gun?

I use a B. Rizzini english stocked 20 gauge in the early season, and a Ruger Red Label english stocked 12 gauge w/26" barrels in the late season. Both are wonderful guns to shoot & carry. I normally...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
02-27-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,956
Posted By rugerno1

RE: pump or double barrell

You didn't mention gauge, budget or brand preference. So here are my thoughts. The Italian manufacturers - Beretta, Guerini, B. Rizzini, & FAIR make some beautiful guns that are rock solid, light,...
Forum: Guns
02-23-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,557
Posted By rugerno1

RE: newest toy

One of the guys that I occasionally shoot trap with decided to refinish his Browning BT99 before xmas. He stripped the wood and sent the butt off to Ohio to have a hydraulic(?) recoil system...
Forum: Guns
02-21-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,171
Posted By rugerno1

RE: What shotgun should I get?

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!! You need to get a gun now, so you can be extremely proficient with it when the quail have propagated! Go shoot trap, skeet, sporting clays & 5 stand. Find a place & take...
Forum: Guns
02-20-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,171
Posted By rugerno1

RE: What shotgun should I get?

Go to your local shop, Gander Mountain, Cabelas, etc and shoulder each of them in different barrel lengths until one talks to you. The Browning is a beautiful gun, as is the Remington 870 Wingmaster....
Forum: Guns
02-20-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,053
Posted By rugerno1

RE: Trap Shooting

I think Amateurhunter is refering to shooting clays from a manual puller, not actual Trap Shooting.

I'm pretty amazed to find 2 others on this board that have a Citori Lightning Sporting Clays....
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
02-13-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,624
Posted By rugerno1

RE: Shotgun for Bird Hunting

Wow! - (I made two subtle changes above) I swing on both grouse & pheasant. Even on a straight-away shot, I'm swinging up, but still swinging. I've had as many straight-aways as crossers for both...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
02-12-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,624
Posted By rugerno1

RE: Shotgun for Bird Hunting

Find the gun that fits you for the money you want to spend. Follow your gut on what you want. If you want an O/U, an auto isn't going to scratch that itch. If you want 26" barrels, get 26". I have...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
02-06-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,604
Posted By rugerno1

RE: What Type of Shotgun do You Use?

Early season grouse - Sigarms (B. Rizzini) 20 gauge TR20 Upland (28" barrels, english stock) or 20 gauge Browning Gold Hunter

Late season grouse - Ruger Red Label 12 gauge 26" barrels & english...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-21-2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,143
Posted By rugerno1

RE: Help decide on rifle purchase

I have a Ruger M77 in .308 and a Ruger #1 in 7mm. The trigger on the M77 is heavy. The #1 is perfect. They both shoot very well, although I am a hunter, not a marksman. The choice of gun is very...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-20-2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,987
Posted By rugerno1

RE: Lets see a pic of your dog.....

Mattie and her first grouse.

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Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-18-2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,539
Posted By rugerno1

RE: Upland Strap Vest

I was in the market for a strap vest this year and looked into the ones you have listed plus the LL Bean vest, Pella Bird-n-Lite, and Cabelas. I ended up with the Mothers vest. It is awesome...for...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-18-2006, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By rugerno1

RE: shedded tail feathers

I'm no expert, but have been told that under stress a pheasant will "drop" it's tailfeathers. I've actually had this happen while stocking birds. Ie: reached in to the box to grab the bird, and all...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-22-2004, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By rugerno1

RE: leash training

The book referred above by Bill Tarrant was written with Delmar Smith. It also recommends the "chain gang" for lead training. The book recommends multiple dogs, but I only had 1. I staked an 18"...
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