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Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-01-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By johnnydialtone

It doesn't fold up but you dont need it to. You...

It doesn't fold up but you dont need it to. You just slide it back towards the tree and it is out of the way.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,324
Posted By johnnydialtone

Breath through your nose.

Breath through your nose.
Forum: Black Powder
09-15-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By johnnydialtone

Looks like an interesting option. Do the...

Looks like an interesting option.

Do the globe front sights work decently in low light conditions?
Forum: Black Powder
09-14-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By johnnydialtone

Sight question

I have an Omega that I picked up a few years ago. Last year I switched to a Williams peep sight and like it much more than the standard open sights. I didn't have enough elevation adjustment in the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-30-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,351
Posted By johnnydialtone

3 years ago my cousin and I were hunting a big...

3 years ago my cousin and I were hunting a big buck that was living 3 miles from our access spot. After 4 days of hunting he shot the buck which was a real pig (179 gross, 220 Lbs dressed). I helped...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-23-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By johnnydialtone

Thanks guys

That helps.
Forum: Bowhunting
07-23-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By johnnydialtone

tying in D loop thread

There used to be a sticky on how to tie in a d loop but I cant seem to find it. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
Forum: Technical
06-26-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Peep Problems

Is your string new? My peep twisted a little whenthe bowwas new as the string was streching a little. After a bit it quit streching and the guy at the shop tied the peepin tight and I haven't had a...
Forum: Black Powder
06-24-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,343
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Range work with a peep sight

The link that spaniel posted is what I saw on the web. Looks nice and might get you into a more comfortable shooting position. My friend has an Optima and I like the shooting position better than my...
Forum: Black Powder
06-24-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,343
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Range work with a peep sight

I mounted a Williams peep on my Omega and had to get a shorter front sight as well. Went to the sandpit the other day and got it dialed in at 85 yards as that is the max distance you can get out of...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-03-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,058
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Slick Trick users I need some reviews

I like them and have shot several deer with the mags. This talk of field point flight is only true if you bow and arrows are tuned well though. I had to move my rest a little to get the broadheads...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-07-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,637
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Left eye dominant shooting a right handed bow

I switched to lefty and am very glad I did. Had to re-learn with better form and shoot much better now. Only took a couple hundred arrows to start feeling comfortable.

I still shoot guns and...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-06-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,803
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: What are the top 3 things you look for in a flashlight for hunting?

1 Is a headlamp
2 Takes AAA batteries
3 Is affordable enough to have another one in my pack.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-06-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,277
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Is my arrow really heavy?

I shoot a similar bow to your Mathews and like my arrows around 425 grains.

I have XX75s 2219s that weigh over well over 500 grains and dont like the way they fly out of my bow. They are quiet...
Forum: Bowhunting
01-05-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,443
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Deer burger

I just ground up my trimmings on Sunday. Got 3 deer this year and maybe had 60 lbs of venison for the grinder. Mixed it with 15 lbs of 80/20 ground beef.

Took 20 lbs of the venison - beef mix...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-28-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,236
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Saga of the Swamp Buck (pic Heavy!)

Good story and congradulations
Forum: Black Powder
12-08-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,747
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Bad Pioneer powder or primers?

The same thing happened to me with the APP sticks. Burning sticks flying out the barrel like tracers and landing 20 to 30 yards downrange.

I switched to Pinnacle FFFG loose and haven't had the...
Forum: Black Powder
11-25-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,450
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Speed loaders for loose powder

Thanks for the info. I found the 4 in 1 speed loaders locally and will give them a shot.
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,450
Posted By johnnydialtone

Speed loaders for loose powder

I need some real basic help here.

Which retail storehas tubes with end caps that are separated into 2 compartments:1 for the powder, 1 for the bullet? I dont care about a 209 primer holder.

...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-30-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,074
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Why did he die so quickly?

Kid,

Your bio teachers would be proud.

Solid.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-16-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,568
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: A great hunt!

Shultze,

You showed some willpower letting him walk. Nicely done.

Where in Central MN do they only allow 1 tag? I have hunted Central MN (Staples-Motley) for 25 years and we always had...
Forum: Guns
10-08-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,147
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Remingon 870 16 gauge

My dad has a 16 gage 870 from the early 50s that still works perfectly. Couldn't guess how many rounds have been run through that gun.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-25-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,395
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Loggy Bayou Transformer Harness

Anmodification I madeyou may want to try:

Took a piece of decoy cord, stuck it through the hole in my Nikon 440 rangefinder, tied loop knots in both ends, and put those loop knots in the bino...
Forum: Guns
09-24-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Unfortunate situation-May need a new rifle

I went to Gander a couple times to see how they were progressing and put a little pressure on them. Since they were having no luck getting the part (Mainspring Tube) I took some advise I got off this...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-17-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,253
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Looking for a Meat Grinder...

I have a #32 manual one that works well and cost about $40. No need for an electric one. I did 45 Lbs of scrap last year in 15 or 20 minutes or so and it was no problem.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-15-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,167
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: How often do you restring your compound bow?

You probably want to get it restrung.

I see know reason to restring every year if you take good care of the string and keep it waxed. I shoot all year and have the same string with 3 years of...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-14-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,995
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Kwikee Kwivers - Feedback Wanted...

I spent most of opening AM looking for my Quickee Combo as I had become detatched from my bow in the dark on the way to the stand. Did find it after it got light but the hunt was ruined.

I do...
Forum: Guns
09-11-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Unfortunate situation-May need a new rifle

Starting a new thread to see what everyone on here recommends for a parts source.

Thanks.
Forum: Guns
09-11-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By johnnydialtone

Older Browning BLR part needed

I need some help bad...

My older (1980-82) Browning BLR 308 is in need of a Mainspring tube (Original Browning part #4230).

The Gander Mountain gunsmith has had the gun for 9 months and...
Forum: Guns
09-11-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Unfortunate situation-May need a new rifle

I found the original booklet that came with the BLR. The Browning part number listed in the diagram is 4230. It is the Mainspring Tube. I went to Gander Mountain to bring in a copy of the original...
Forum: Guns
09-10-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By johnnydialtone

Unfortunate situation-May need a new rifle

Last November I was trying to do the right thing and use a rope to bring my rifle up after I got into my stand. Well, the knot on the rope gave way and the gun fell 20 feet and broke where the...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-31-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,900
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Bowtech Commander

37 ATA isnotlong.37 ATA was very short a few years ago before parallel limbsand the new styles came out. Don't believe the hype with the shorter bows as it is a marketing trend. In a few years...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-31-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Bows with longer draw lengths

PSE X force LD would be one to look at. I think it might go to 33 inch DL.

I am 6'2" with a 79.5 inch wingspan and a 31.5 inch draw. Finding bows and long sleeved shirts is a pain. I didn't gain...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,881
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Experiences With Slick Trick Magnums

I have shot 4 deer with them over the last 2 years and they all died quickly within sight. Furthest one ran was about 40 yards.

I did spine one at 20 yards that had to be close to 30 feet below...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Cover for my 8 yr old son

Or in a 2 person ladder stand with you.

Depends on the spot.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-27-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Slim Tech arrows

9/32
Forum: Bowhunting
08-18-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,041
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Who would be your fist pick for a teamate?

Bo Jackson
Forum: Bowhunting
07-13-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,370
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Diamond liberty vs. Bear Donedeal vs. PSE ThunderBolt X NX

I haven't shot the PSE or the Bear but like the Liberty quite a bit. I need a draw length over 30" or I would have bought it. Very smooth.
Forum: Black Powder
07-08-2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Muzzle Velocity question

Thanks guys. I think the Pinnacle is a little slower that the 777 but that tells me if I have it sighted in at 50 I should be 2-3 inches low at 100. I'll have to shoot it at that range to find out.
Forum: Black Powder
07-08-2008, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By johnnydialtone

Muzzle Velocity question

Can someone point me in the right direction as to what kind of muzzle velocity I should be getting out of an Omega with 250 grain .452 XTPs / Black crushed trib sabots with 100 grains of FFF Goex...
Forum: Black Powder
06-28-2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,653
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Omega Sights

Maybe this is what you are looking for.

http://www.eabco.com/Muzzleloader03.htm
Forum: Black Powder
06-24-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,963
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: comparson: powerbelt and xtps

From what I have read on the muzzleloader forums the PB needs a lesser charge than the XTP to perform well. I may be mistaken but the XTP seems like a good bullet for 100 grain charges at most ranges...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-03-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,525
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: How often do you replace your bow string?

Is there a good reason to replace strings other than fraying? My peep hasn't moved and the bow shoots very well.

I have the original set of Winners Choice strings on my Ross and they look the...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-26-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: How do you guys Fine tune your broadheads and arrows?

1) Before I fletch the arrows I use a G5 ASD to square both the nock and insert sides of the arrow.

2) I fletch the arrows up and shoot with field points

3) Put on broadheads with my older...
Forum: Black Powder
05-20-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Woohoo! (I think)

What town isthe farm close to? We hunt heavily in Central MN and I have deer hunting buddies that ride trains in that area (Hwy 10 basically. Fargo - St. Paul). Gramps was an engineer in Staples...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-20-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,212
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: What does your average, adult whitetail wiegh in your area ?

I hunt in MN. We gut the deer in the swamp, field, woods, whatever so can't say the exact live weight. I have access to a scale and have weighed many deer.

The average dressed weight:

2.5...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-20-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 981
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: Cant seem to keep arrows.

When I shot CE Maximas I used to break quite a few by shooting groups. I found a steal on Easton Axis ($5 per arrow) and they are holding up better. Might be something to the whole ST thing....
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
05-16-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: What I've been up to...

I got a 21.5" pre spawn female and a couple 19" smallies today fishing for walleyes in the Minneapolis area. Fun to catch.

Gotta do something when you aren't bowhunting.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-29-2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,447
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: How much shooting practice do you really need?

Luckily I can shoot in my backyard. I only shoot 10 or so arrowsa time at a few times a week and it works for me. Concentrating on the first arrow to make a good shot is key. I practice at 40 - 70...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-29-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By johnnydialtone

RE: need help with GPS

Do you fish much? Another option is a Lowrance I -finder (several models available) that can take a chip (Navonics or Lakemaster). I think the Garmins are tougher but dont have the functionality of a...
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