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Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-14-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,888
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Pics of your favorite Elk hunting spots.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/Michigangunner/100_0631.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/Michigangunner/100_1261.jpg


Same place different years.......NW Colorado
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-09-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,021
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Where did that Huge Idaho Elk go???

I will NEVER support high fence hunting!!!!!! NEVER.... NEVER...... & oh yeah NEVER!
Why.....Its NOT hunting.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-09-2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: It was a his and her moose season!

NICE!!! Looks like a couple of freezers full of venny!
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-05-2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,634
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: elk bullet in 06

Hornady light Magwith 165 grainInterbonds. My father uses this settup out of his Encore & loves it. He has used it on Caribou & elk with good results.
Forum: West
08-30-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,125
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Colorado Unit 15 Question

I have hunted 15four times for elk....I hunt at 10k feet. I have never saw a decent buck this high. A few smaller buck & several does. We do see alot more deer on the way in & out of the high...
Forum: Technical
08-29-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,359
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Broadhead Flight

Go through you bow with a fine tooth comb.....Make sure everything is tight. Them kinda problems don't just go away unless it was just you.....then you need to fire ALOT of arrows
Forum: Guns
08-29-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,845
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: 300 magnum

I bought a 300 win in the m77....It would like to have beat me to death...I am 6' 200lbs & I was going to sell it for a 30-06.....I saw the lead sled advertise & recently purchased one. I can tell...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-29-2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: How do you keep from spoiling

What about putting the Quaters in a big plastic bag then in the creek. NO bacteria but still cools??
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-29-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,147
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Calling all DIY' ers, got a ???

Do you have any points built up in any states? Whats your shooting iron?(gun bow muzz.) Colorado lets you into the Wilderness. Bulls aren't the biggest though. My friends havn't drawn Wo for 3 years...
Forum: Technical
08-29-2006, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,359
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Broadhead Flight

I ran into the same problem a few years ago. I was shooting the Thunderhead 100's with C-xpress 300's. I was ALLL OVER with them. Never solved the misery.
I started shooting mechincals.... I have...
Forum: Technical
08-24-2006, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: !/2" tear right...can't get any better

I tried my grip....I have ruled that out. I tried a cx-400 & that was tearing about a 1" high right tear. Ran out of time due to rain, maybe I'll be able to play with it on Saturday, Might run it out...
Forum: Technical
08-23-2006, 05:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: !/2" tear right...can't get any better

Well I guess I should have given more info....I can tell you its not the grip & its not clearance issues. I am shooting a CX-300 with 85 grain points, At 68lbs. I think I am going to try a cx-400 of...
Forum: Technical
08-22-2006, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By Smithbros.1

!/2" tear right...can't get any better

Itried to tune my bow last night, I am tearing a 1/2 right tear and can't get it out! I have moved the rest with little change. I am shooting a tiger tough 3 prong rest. A drop away won't clear my...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-15-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,439
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: ? to all Archery Elk Hunters

I have only killed a couple elk myself....so there are people more qulified to answer this....but here is my take. An elk is a very well built animal, you will be amazed how big they are on the...
Forum: Guns
08-11-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 685
Posted By Smithbros.1

Moly coated bullets

I have a couple of Ruger m77's. I have tried moly coated bullets in both gunswith NO luck. WHY?
Forum: Bowhunting
08-11-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By Smithbros.1

Broadheads????

Whats the best flyingCOChead you have shot? How far have you shot it?
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-11-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,107
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Is Bear hunting with a dog ethical?

People who hunt with hounds put more work into them than anyone that doesn't hunt with hounds can even comprehend. I have never hunted for bear with hounds & probably never will......But these are...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-08-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,009
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: 30-06 with premium bullets...where does it run out of energy for elk???

Guys thanks for the info....I'm not a guy that is going to spray lead at every elk I can see through my scope.....What our descussion was would you take a 300-350 yard shoulder shot on a bull with an...
Forum: Black Powder
08-03-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,488
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Hawkens Muzzleloader?

Say ain't that Hatchet Jack's rifle.......
Forum: Bowhunting
08-02-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Stayin loose on stand....after an injury Help!!!

Thanks guys...I think the one from Cabela's should do the trick.;)
Forum: Technical
08-02-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: spitfire

I have shot several Whitetails & 1 mule deer with spitfire's, I have also witnessed several shot from other hunters.They do create a great wound channel. I also believe they are as good as it gets...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-31-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Smithbros.1

Stayin loose on stand....after an injury Help!!!

A friend of mine has suffered a couple of injuries on his shoulders. He is having a terrible time pulling his bow on stand. (cost him a nice buck last year) I saw something on the outdoor channel for...
Forum: Guns
07-30-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,022
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Wanted 300Win mag ammo

I have some winchester fail safe,1-1/2 boxes. If your interested my address is [email protected]
Forum: West
07-29-2006, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,861
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Colorado Weather in October?

A couple of years ago....there was 12" of snow on the ground when the season started, then it warmed up to 65 deg......then latter in the week it got so dang cold & windy that it was hard to stay in...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-20-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,009
Posted By Smithbros.1

30-06 with premium bullets...where does it run out of energy for elk???

We have ben having a decussion about elk loads....how far would you take a shot at an elk with a 30-06? What to you think about a 300-350 yard shoulder hold???
Thanks J
Forum: Guns
07-15-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,461
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Marlin or Savage 17HMR

I haven't had a savage, but I have a .22 mag in a Marlin (bolt ??). It has an extremly heavy trigger pull on it. I had a hard time finding ammo to shoot good trough it..... I then tried Winchester...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
07-15-2006, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,354
Posted By Smithbros.1

Proper hieght for mowing clover????

What height do you guys mow your lidino clovers? I use a brushhog to mow it & wondering what the best height is.
Forum: Midwest
07-15-2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: question for michigan deer hunters

LIke Buck stated Nov. 15th for firearm.....Archery October 1st.....Good luck
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-13-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 56,831
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Poll: Elk Cartridge Preferences

300 win. mag.
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
07-12-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,684
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: New to PLOTTING.. Upper Penninsula of Michigan.

Get the ultimate food plot book...everything you need to know is in there...

We have good luck with wheat & rye in the fall, if you can get it worked a couple of times yet this summer....good...
Forum: Guns
07-12-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By Smithbros.1

Thinking about building a new Encore Barrel

I am thinking about building a new Encore barrel for elk & deer. I was wondering what you guys would recomend? I don't like a ton of recoil[:@],anything bigger than a 30-06 will have a muzz break.
...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-12-2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Any luck for Michigan bears

I have hunted & harvested bear (with a bow)in Nothern lower Michigan.....In the 90's it was almost a sure bet for us......draw a tag & have afair chance at a 18" bear. Well them days are long...
Forum: Black Powder
07-06-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,672
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: TC Warranty Dept…who to ask for ???

WOW.....I have delt with TC many times & NEVER have I ben dealt a bad hand.....Hope you get your problem fixed. Keep us posted.[:-]
Forum: Black Powder
07-04-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,407
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: POWERBELT BULLETS PROBLEMS??????

My charge consisted of 120 grains of pyrodex select, with a CCI primer...348 AT powerbelt.
The problem I have with such a rapid expansion is.....what if your elk turns or moves during the...
Forum: Black Powder
07-04-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,407
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: POWERBELT BULLETS PROBLEMS??????

The reason we decided to shoot the heavy loads, was the meadows are very large in Colorado. I shot the heck out of these loads last year.....Over shooting sticks at an elk silloutte I could kill it...
Forum: Black Powder
07-03-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,407
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: POWERBELT BULLETS PROBLEMS??????

I saw the effects PB's had on elk last fall.....I shot mine with 120 grains of loose powder & 348 AT. At 90 yards & almost broad side my bullet never hit the other side....I picked up small pieces...
Forum: Guns
06-29-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By Smithbros.1

Ruger m-77 stainless

I own a ruger model 77 300 win mag. stainless & sythetic. It has a custom trigger & a leupold v-x2 on it. I was wondering how much it would be worth.....thanks for any replies
Forum: Guns
06-27-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By Smithbros.1

Active slugs???

I heard someone bought these out. Anyone have any info on them. My friend still shoots them....& can't find them anymore.
Forum: Black Powder
06-27-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,487
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: T/C Encore

Hey T-7 you ever had any luck with big conicals out of an encore? If so what was your load? I tried a few last year....but could only shoot around 80 grains with them. I didn't feel they were the...
Forum: Black Powder
06-26-2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,487
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: T/C Encore

I shot the PB's 348-AT last year on our elk hunt in Colorado. They shot great out of several encore's in the group. Ipushed them with 120 grains (loose)of pry-select. The only problem was they don't...
Forum: Black Powder
06-25-2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,341
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: New Powerbelt Platinum Bullets

I buoght the powerbelts last year for a hunt in Colorado where sabots are not leagal. I know they are expensive.....but they shot very good out of my gun. I would like to take them agin next season....
Forum: Black Powder
06-24-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,341
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: New Powerbelt Platinum Bullets

The 348's sure shot well for my elk hunt last fall....But they scatteredon impact[:-]I hope they have improved there product. I would like to give them another try. They sure shoot nice for a no...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-01-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,335
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: What did your elk fall to THIS YEAR?

I was able to take my first bull this year. I shot him with a T/C Enore at 90 yards. I was shooting 348 grain powerbelt aero tips over120 grains of Pyrodex select RS. The bull ran 75 yards. My buddy...
Forum: Black Powder
09-25-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By Smithbros.1

THANKS FOR THE ADVISE

I just got back from Colorado, @ was able to take my first bull. I wanted to thank everyone who answered my posts this summer.
Here's a little info on how the gun-load faired.
TC Encore 120...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
08-27-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,036
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Mossberg 835 ULTI-MAG

HAD a 835 it wouldn't do any thing right. I hated that gun. It wouldn't pick up the second round on any brand of 3.5" shell, It would fall out the bottom.I was always popping an empty chamber. Call...
Forum: Black Powder
07-30-2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,804
Posted By Smithbros.1

REMINGTON 209 CLEAN PRIMERS

I got my new cabela's catalog and noticed that remington is making a new 209 for muzzleloaders. It's supposed to be much cleaner.:)Anyone tried these yet.:eek:

Thanks
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-29-2005, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Colorado Muzzleloader Tags

My group put in the last 3 years for the state wide bull muzz. tag.(non-res) It took 2 preference points to draw.You can draw a cow muzz tag in most areas without a pref. point. Sometimes there are...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
07-26-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,017
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Help! Best boots for OCT N.M Elk Hunt??

Buy the best pair of boots you can afford, get the best socks also. Cabela's brand boots & socks have ben good for me also. The socks is the difference between a great hunt and blisters.Get some...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-23-2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
Posted By Smithbros.1

RE: Range Finders

I bought a Bushnell 600 in 2000. It has ben to on four trips plus I never go into the woods in here MI. with out it. I have had no problems to date. My father has the yardage pro. He's be to Canada,...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-20-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By Smithbros.1

SPIKE CAMPS & PACKING

I will be setting up a camp about 3 miles from the trail head, to hunt for elk during the col. muzz. season. I have ben getting my pack around & seems like you need everything until you try to pick...
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