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Forum: Guns
08-23-2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,773
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: useing self loaded ammo for self defense

All of my handloads are "reduced power target ammo";)

Why are the bullets hollowpoints?

They were on sale.
Forum: Guns
08-04-2006, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,999
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: New Varmint Rifle

I don't have any firsthand experience, but great things have been said about savage. Check their website and you can see what they have for varmint guns.
Forum: Guns
08-01-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,678
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: .223 enough for deer?

There are better options, but I could see using one if I had no other choice.

I guess that's a whole new can of worms ethics question. You only have a .223 and can't afford another rifle. Don't...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
07-31-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

Odd Question: Has anyone here samples woodchuck meat?

You would think that since all they really eat are greens, they wouldn't be too bad as table fare. I could be totally wrong, though.
Forum: Guns
07-24-2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Anyone here shoot .357 sig?

I got a taker. Thanks.
Forum: Guns
07-24-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

Anyone here shoot .357 sig?

I ask because I screwed up this weekend. I went to buy a box of .357 mag at walmart and the guy behind the sporting goods counter hands me a box of .357 sig instead. Like an idiot, I don't notice...
Forum: Guns
07-06-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: marlin 44 mag question

Cowboy loads will invariable have less recoil than other stuff as the velocity is less than 1000 f/s.
Forum: Guns
07-05-2006, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: marlin 44 mag question

If you handload, you can load .44 mags down to a .44 spcl level. You may also be able to find some factory .44 mags that are loaded down a bit. When I had a .44 mag carbine, I found American Eagle...
Forum: Guns
06-30-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: A question about ARs

Why can't you use them for hunting? Is it all semi-autos in PA?

Here in VT, it's just a mag capacity limit. No more than 6.
Forum: Guns
06-30-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: A question about ARs

Unfortunately, they're not exactly inexpensive.
Forum: Guns
06-30-2006, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: A question about ARs

That's really cool. ARs seem to have a reputation as a military rifle, but it would seem that with all the options available, they're a versatile hunting rifle as well.
Forum: Guns
06-29-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

A question about ARs

I don't know much about them, but the Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf looks really cool. Is changing calibers with an AR as simple as changing uppers? Could I have a .223 upper for target shooting and a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-26-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,318
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

Can deer see colors?

This is kind of a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway. If the wind is in your favor and you're quiet, is it coloration that can give you away, or is it the human silouhette? If it's simply a matter of...
Forum: Guns
06-19-2006, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?

I'm of the opinion that you really don't need to hotrod the 45/70 if all you're going after is deer. A .45 cal, 300 to 405 grainslug travelling at 1300 to 1700 fps is going to leave a big hole and...
Forum: Guns
06-15-2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,634
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: 7.62X39 VS. 243 WIN. FOR DEER

Well, the 7.62x39 is really cheap to shoot (assuming that NEF will fire Wolf ammo) and the recoil isn't quite as sharp as a .243. This means that a kid could practice more without recoil fatigue....
Forum: Guns
06-05-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,295
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How accurate do you feel you need to be?

thank you kindly.
Forum: Guns
06-05-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,295
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How accurate do you feel you need to be?

That's pretty cool, where do you get them?
Forum: Guns
06-02-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,295
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How accurate do you feel you need to be?

What if he knew his limit and would not take a shot past it. I admit I'm not an awesome shot, so I would never even attempt to shoot a deer at 200 yards. Like I said, where I hunt, 50 yards of...
Forum: Guns
06-02-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,295
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How accurate do you feel you need to be?

Wow, I'm amazed this thread is still alive.

Marlin 1895 45/70 with a williams peep. From the bench I can get about 2-3" groups at 100 yards. It's not a lot of fun to shoot it from a bench,...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-01-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,779
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Marlin 1894 .44 from Big 5?

Any that I've tried. It even has trouble feeding SJHPs sometimes as the exposed lead seems to catch on something as I try and close the bolt. I'm going to have a gunsmith check it out as soon as I...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
05-31-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,779
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Marlin 1894 .44 from Big 5?

I got a wally world 1894 in .357. I love it and use it more than anything else. The only problem is that it refuses to feed SWC ammo. Not a huge deal for me since I prefer jacketed ammo.
Forum: Guns
05-31-2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

Thoughts on red dot sights

I'm thinking about turning my Marlin 1894 into a brush gun/improvised tactical rifle. I'm thinking an XS scout mount topped with some kind ofred dot would be kind of cool, not to mention quick.

...
Forum: Midwest
05-16-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: A New Englander's questions about the northern Midwest

I'm going to try to take an exploratory drive later this summer if I can scrape together the money. The porcupine mountains area looks real nice so I may try a bit of camping there. I might try to...
Forum: Midwest
05-16-2006, 07:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: A New Englander's questions about the northern Midwest

So it's getting a little built up, then? The cold doesn't bother me too much as I'm pretty big on ice fishing. I'm used to bugs since Vermont's blackfly season is no slouch.

Don't get me wrong,...
Forum: Midwest
05-15-2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

A New Englander's questions about the northern Midwest

I posted this question in off season as well, but I'll give here a shot too.

The Northeast is getting developed a little too fast for my tastes and getting incredibly expensive as well. This has...
Forum: Guns
05-11-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,089
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: NRA Mailed me this today

I'm pretty sure that it's the other way around and the constitution takes precedence over international treaties. Can you give me a link to something stating this?
Forum: Guns
05-11-2006, 08:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,089
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: NRA Mailed me this today

The first step, of course, is widescale civil disobedience. One could potentially try the angle that the erosion of even one part of the constitution is an erosion of the whole thing. The 2nd...
Forum: Guns
05-11-2006, 07:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,089
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: NRA Mailed me this today

If a gun ban is enacted in the USA, it is then time to rebel, even if that means giving up our lives. The constitution is only meaningful if people are willing to die to defend it.
Forum: Guns
05-09-2006, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How many guns can you sell before . . .

Thanks for the replies. I've been working on changing my gun collection up a little over the last year and have been utilizing gun broker. I just wasn't sure if there was some limit to how many guns...
Forum: Guns
05-04-2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

How many guns can you sell before . . .

The feds get on your case for not having an FFL? I've sold two so far this year and I'm considering selling a third. Is there some kind of a limit before you're red flagged?
Forum: Guns
05-03-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

Well, yeah. But I'm not one to die for lack of trying.
Forum: Guns
05-03-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

That's actually a pretty good idea. The only question I have about bear spray is what if the wind is in my face?
Forum: Guns
05-03-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

I guess I could give a .44 mag another try. Foolishly, it was the first handgun I ever fired, so I got kind of soured on it. I've heard a good set of pachmayr grips can really take the bite out of a...
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

Vermont has no restrictions on open or concealed carry, so I'm not too worried about the law hassling me. Although the suburban tourists will probably be freaked out.

I've had a few close...
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

I know that most of the time they are more afraid of you than you are of them. But occasionally, there is a predatory maneater. I like to keep all my bases covered if possible.

I'm planning on...
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

I have considered that. The Taurus Tracker with a 4" barrel looks kinda cool. How does the recoil rate as compared with a .357 and .44 mag?

I'm thinking a DA wheelgun might be my best bet. No...
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

I've liked the .40 s&ws I've fired (the sig was very user friendly) but I question it's effectiveness against black bear.
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

Another gun that caught my eye is the ESS Witness in 10mm. Some people on the greybeard forum were singing its praises. Ballistically, it looks like the 10mm packs a little more punch than the .357....
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Black Bear defense suggestions

I don't think I'm quite enough of a manly man for that thing.
Forum: Guns
05-02-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,160
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

Black Bear defense suggestions

I do a lot of hiking and I would like, at some point, to pick up a sidearm that is dedicated to personal defense in the field. So far I've been carrying my .357 Blackhawk, but the 6" barrel makes it...
Forum: Guns
04-19-2006, 07:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,295
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: How accurate do you feel you need to be?

I guess I should have specified offhand rather than hunting positions. Of course, everyone's hunting situation is different. I don't know how many of you are familiar with the terrain of northern New...
Forum: Guns
04-18-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,295
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

How accurate do you feel you need to be?

For large game if I can consistantly hit an 8" circle out to 100 yards from a hunting position, I'm happy.

I don't think I've ever even seen a deer in the woods that was further than 50 yards...
Forum: Guns
04-18-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,310
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Boycott Wal-Mart

Well, you can't help getting old, but haggard you can control to a degree.

Besides, even if I do end up old and haggard I'll still want to look at the cute twenty-something girls as opposed to...
Forum: Guns
04-17-2006, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: .22 mag: Worth it?

I did a poor mans trigger job on mine by taking the grip off and disabling one side of the trigger return spring. It cut's the trigger pull of a Ruger down substantially. Here's a link on how to do...
Forum: Guns
04-17-2006, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

.22 mag: Worth it?

I recently purchased a single six with the interchangeable cylinders and bought a box of .22 mags just to see how the gun shot with them.

Mostly, they were a bit louder than the .22 LR and about...
Forum: Guns
04-17-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,310
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Boycott Wal-Mart

I boycott Walmart because of their crappy merchandise. If you seel me a shoddy TV, I'll be damned if I support your business by buying my toilet paper from you.

I bought a gun at Walmart once...
Forum: Guns
03-30-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 135,633
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: 12GA From Hell

That's absolutely insane :D

If I ever have a problem with nuisance dinosaurs I'll give you a call.
Forum: Guns
03-14-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: What's with the 7.62x39mm shortage?

Supreme accuracy isn't too huge a deal for me. My local range doesn't even extend past 100 yards. I'm really just looking for a centerfire I can feed for cheap without having to reload for and have...
Forum: Guns
03-13-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

What's with the 7.62x39mm shortage?

I'm trying to save up for a bolt action chambered for the above round, maybe the CZ carbine or the new Remington 799. I'm deciding to go this route over a more traditional varmint round since I'm...
Forum: Guns
03-08-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By VT_Hunter1980

RE: Mini-14-Will it meet my needs?

I was about 4 when the A-team was on. I wouldn't watch it because I was terrified of Mr. T.
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