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Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
06-28-2006, 06:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,135
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Update #4, Mowed Will it strengthen the plants?

One other thing!! I would HIGHLY reccomend becoming a member. The monthly magazine is BY FAR better than any whitetail read out there. They talk bout everything but key in on habitat management/food...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
06-27-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,135
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Update #4, Mowed Will it strengthen the plants?

Rob,

If you really wanna learn a ton about plots try this site.

http://www.qdmaforums.com/

Food plots for whitetails

IMO more than enough info for any foodplotter novice or pro!!
Forum: Black Powder
03-28-2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Barnes TMZ at the range

Thanks for the report May. I cannot wait to get my hands on some of those TMZ's!!
Forum: Black Powder
03-28-2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,647
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Hollow Points Or Solids

Part of what had me thinkg was seeing the loads in the beginning of this post as well. They were all under 90 gr that i had seen.

Thanks for clarifying it.
Forum: Black Powder
03-27-2006, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: new tompson center

http://www.tcarms.com/TC_HTML/TC_New_PHbeauty.htm

Have not shot but sure it is on par for TC.

Pro Hunter

Notsure on the price heard it was only about $70 more than the old encore's.
Forum: Black Powder
03-27-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,647
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Hollow Points Or Solids

So what is considered high velocity? I was shooting TC's 240 grain xtp bullets with 100 grain of ffg T7. Was this dangerous? I had no idea untill I read this post.
Forum: Black Powder
03-24-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,080
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: My Target and Sabotloaders Target

SAVE THE WHALES!! Kill the Seals!! Let em know, just how it feels!! HEHEHEH.
Forum: Black Powder
03-24-2006, 09:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,080
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: My Target and Sabotloaders Target

That is more messed up than a soup sandwich!! :D
Forum: Black Powder
03-22-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Loading Shockwaves??

Finally got an update on the 200 grn shockwave loadingproblem. First TC sent him a pack of 250 grn shockwaves. Which I thought was od cause he was shooting 200's and that is what he had his loading...
Forum: Black Powder
03-20-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: New T/C Encore Pro-Hunter

Fluted barrel, Engraving, some sort of recoil supression in the stock, and a new breech design, not threaded screwin some sort of degree turn and pull out.


...
Forum: Black Powder
03-17-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: New T/C Encore Pro-Hunter

have not seen one first hand. but saw the Ccmmercial on it last night. DAMN NICE lookin gun. Kinda regret not waiting a few more months to get my Encore. But that is the nature of the game. Always...
Forum: Black Powder
03-14-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Finally got the Scope on the ENCORE!!

You know when those T MZ's are supposed to come out?? I was trolling Barnes site and could not find anything on purchasing. Just that they were a new product.
Forum: Black Powder
03-14-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Finally got the Scope on the ENCORE!!

Thanks for all the replies. I cannot wait to get the shockwaves and Barnes shot through it.

Encoreman, I will have to try that load. How much/what kind ofpowder you have behind that?

P.S....
Forum: Black Powder
03-13-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Finally got the Scope on the ENCORE!!

Thanks Cayugad. HEHE I dont know about the gun smith in my blood, but I will say the internet and chat forumsare invaluable tools!!!


I will try and post a pic of my setup soon.
Forum: Black Powder
03-13-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By racks-n-beards

Finally got the Scope on the ENCORE!!

Boy did I get lucky!! I mounted itWednesday night and took it out Sunday to see how much work I had ahead of me. I started out at 25 yrds cause I didnt have a bore sighter.Shots 1 and 2 got anidea...
Forum: Guns
02-07-2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By racks-n-beards

BOSS system Help??

I am wanting to get the non-ported BOSS-CR for my A-Bolt II .308 varmint rifle.

I am really needing the exact part number if I can, any help is GREATLY appreciated!!
Forum: Black Powder
02-07-2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Shockwaves??

you can get the 91% alcohol at walmart for little over a 1.00. Not sure if there is that much of a difference beteen 99 and 91%. If no walmart around any drug store should have it. Windexjust the...
Forum: Black Powder
02-05-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,950
Posted By racks-n-beards

round cleaning patch size??

What size round cleaning patch is most efficient for .50 cal barrels?
Forum: Black Powder
02-03-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Whats in the CAYUGAD arsenal?

5th post down in this link is Cayugad's collection. I still think he was at Bass proand took a picture of their displays.;)

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1314123&mpage=1&key=
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Shockwaves??

HAHA yeah luckily my wife has a sense of humor cause I tell her "I don't need the naggingwhenI make purchases for my hobbies." :D
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Shockwaves??

13 was all I had at the time.I have some 50/50 mixed aleady for next shooting session. Hopefully this saturday!!

We will find out soon if it was the wrong bullet packed. he sent them the sabots...
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2006, 06:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Shockwaves??

Well he called TC yesteday. They said to ship thema bullet and the sabots and that they were going to send him a bunch back in return.

One thing is for sure.. Thompson's customer service is...
Forum: Black Powder
02-01-2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Shockwaves??

Yeah itis sort offunny cause he isn't real internet savy and I wasexplaining where I got the info on why I was swabbing between shots.

He apparently took the gun home gave it a hot water bath...
Forum: Black Powder
02-01-2006, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Problem with Shockwaves??

It was just weird. Of coarse he was not one to swab between shots either. So I can figure he just shot shot shot his last box then cleaned when he got home. I am not sure he even brushed out his...
Forum: Black Powder
02-01-2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,910
Posted By racks-n-beards

Problem with Loading Shockwaves??

2 weeks ago while shooting with a friend. He had a new box of 200 gr shockwaves. First one he tried to loadwould not go down the barrel. we pulled the breach kicked it out and yeah there was some...
Forum: Guns
01-31-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Serious Bore cleaning??

Thanks all I am looking at gettin this bore guide. http://store.yahoo.com/stoneypoint/borguidalnew.html

Cleaning Rod not sure on at the moment but will definitely be a 1 piece.

Cleaners, I...
Forum: Guns
01-31-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,597
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: browning BOSS

Welluntil I really read this post I had no clue you could replace it. I will be looking into getting a non ported one!! Actually i ampleased cause, I really didnt wanna get rid of that rifle!!
Forum: Guns
01-30-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,597
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: browning BOSS

I have the .308 A-Bolt II varmit with the boss system. It is a sweet shooting rifle!! But you definitely know it when you shootwithout ear protection.I have shot several deer with it. Only time I did...
Forum: Guns
01-30-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By racks-n-beards

Serious Bore cleaning??

Hey all I really didnt get into bore care on my guns until I got into muzzle loading. Due to part of clean bore of ML makes for easy loading and accurate. HAHA well with all the reading I have done...
Forum: Black Powder
01-27-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,474
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Encore 209x50 Extractor Question

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Soo true!! here is a nice gun and we got a Great Idea but you have to spend some extra money to get it!! Kinda like offering you a steak and only giving you a fork.
Forum: Black Powder
01-27-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,474
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Encore 209x50 Extractor Question

Lets not exclude the turkey and deer hunting world of gimics HAHAHA some of the stuff they come out withjustmakes you laugh!!!

One that always sticks out inmy mind is that turkey locator...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,474
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Encore 209x50 Extractor Question

Well heck, I didn't even think of taking the extractor out altogether!! could have saved me 14.00 to put towards some powder!! Live and learn, and read lots of post on the black powder forums!!
:D
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,474
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Encore 209x50 Extractor Question

I putthe EZon my Encore. makes breach plug removal EASY. Especialy if your you plan on haveing an extra long range session. Very nice not haveing to pull the barrel off if youneed to do a thurough...
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: .25 ACP breech plugs

The link I postedhad afew guys that have ACP and had issues withtheir loads notigniting.

I too can understand all the reasons you mentioned, and all of those were why I was intially interested....
Forum: Black Powder
01-19-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,109
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Wished I had a shooting bench.

I wished I would have seen this post. I put up the same question on another forum. Someone posted the exact same bench as TC209x50. I guess great minds think alike :).

Very nice to see other...
Forum: Black Powder
01-19-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: .25 ACP breech plugs

Phil,

I will be pickin up my encore this evening. I too was lookin into the .25 ACP but here are some not so good reviews.

Go toforums on the below link, of coarse you have to register.In...
Forum: Black Powder
12-29-2005, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: For the TC owners. good info

Yes it is geared for more modern shooting, but is strictly Thompson. Just posted it since there does seem to be a High number of encore owners on this forum.
Forum: Black Powder
12-29-2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By racks-n-beards

For the TC owners. good info

I was browsing around the other day and ran across this site.

It isSTRICTLY Thompson Center. Lots of good info. Of course you have to register but lots of good info there.

...
Forum: Black Powder
12-28-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,238
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: thumbhole stock or no hole??

I thought the contender only carried .45 caliber. While I am on the subject does anyone know the difference between the contender and the encore????
Forum: Black Powder
12-27-2005, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: What did you get for Christmas?

some money towardsa new .50 encore. However I am still a few hundred short.

HAHA i haven't saved up money like this since I was a kid getting ready for the firework stands in the summer!!
Forum: Black Powder
11-11-2005, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By racks-n-beards

"Precision Rifle Accu-Fire Breech Plug"

Well after reading lots of post on this forum and talkin to a few owners. I am going to save up and go ahead and get the TC Encore. What I was wondering is if any of you ML owners have switched to...
Forum: Black Powder
11-03-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By racks-n-beards

Muzzleloader question

I did not see this forum til after I posted in teh firearms review forum.

Here is my question.

Lookin to buy a new muzzle loader. I have been looking at the CVA optima pro. Seems to be a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-03-2005, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By racks-n-beards

Muzzleloader questions

Lookin for opinions on what muzzle loader to buy.I have been looking at the CVA optima pro. Seems to be a nice gun with a lower price. You hear nothing but good bout the thompson OMEGA's just the...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
07-17-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By racks-n-beards

Cock feather and the biscuit??

how have you Whisker Biscuit users set your cock feather on your arrows, and why??
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
07-08-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Management other than food plots?

I would say this forum, is a good source but talking to your local conservationist would be the best idea. They have all the goods on what to do for all wildlife or even specific species. But in...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
07-07-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,940
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Making you own 30-06 blend

Triple,

Welcome to the forum you will find a wealth of information. Here is another recipe you might try. Will probably save you from having to swing a hammer!! It is a good read too.

...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
07-05-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: PH meter?

Thanks Jaydog!!
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
07-05-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By racks-n-beards

PH meter?

I was looking through a Basspro mag this morning and seen this PH meter that Biologic offers. Have any of you used one? Is it accurate? Or worth the $25 they are asking for it?
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
06-29-2005, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By racks-n-beards

RE: Round-up ready?

Thanks Ron, Just wanted to clerify that.
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
06-29-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By racks-n-beards

Round-up ready?

What exactly does round up ready mean for corn or beans?? This mean it is tolerant to round up use or that it has a round up type chemical that helps kill off any new growth??

Nice forum and am...
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