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Forum: Guns
11-15-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,983
Posted By Will_C

While the 7mm-08 has less kick than an '06 and...

While the 7mm-08 has less kick than an '06 and various magnums, I have always laughed at the idea that it has some magic powers to kick less than what it is...a rifle shooting a 140 grain bullet at...
Forum: Guns
10-19-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,583
Posted By Will_C

Practice, practice, practice!! I use a .357...

Practice, practice, practice!! I use a .357 magnum for deer, because at the range I use it for (40-50 yards) it's plenty. If and when I get the talent for shooting longer ranges, I'll get a .44.
...
Forum: Guns
08-17-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,114
Posted By Will_C

Browning A-bolt II .243, with a Leupold VX III...

Browning A-bolt II .243, with a Leupold VX III 4.5-14 scope. I've got other rifles, but I mange to kill at least one deer a year and countless woodchucks with this rifle.

Will
Forum: Guns
04-17-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By Will_C

I'll cast another vote for the .243. If the kid...

I'll cast another vote for the .243. If the kid is really bitten by the hunting bug, I am sure they will want other rifles as the years roll on-but the .243 will stil be useful to them, for varmint...
Forum: Reloading
03-23-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,671
Posted By Will_C

I use a ,243 off and on for deer hunting. All the...

I use a ,243 off and on for deer hunting. All the deer (3-4) I have shot with the .243 have been with 85 grain Nosler Partitions. Thye have all ran 20-50 yards after heart/lungs shots. The shots have...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
02-02-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,209
Posted By Will_C

As said, check it over with a fine tooth comb....

As said, check it over with a fine tooth comb. Having said that, I'll cast a vote for Honda-a 300, a Rancher, or a Foreman sounds like the machine you want. I have a Foreman 450 that is 6 years old,...
Forum: Reloading
01-29-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,465
Posted By Will_C

WW 760 is a great powder choice in the 7mm-08. I...

WW 760 is a great powder choice in the 7mm-08. I believe Remington used a non-canister grade of that powder in their factory loads at one time.
Will
Forum: Guns
01-28-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By Will_C

I have an A-bolt Stainless Stalker in .30-06. The...

I have an A-bolt Stainless Stalker in .30-06. The rifle will shoot 150 grain Accubonds into 2/3" groups. i have shot 10 deer in the last 5 years with this rifle.

7mm vs. .30-06? Buy whatever you...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-14-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,898
Posted By Will_C

I usually aim for right behind the shoulder,...

I usually aim for right behind the shoulder, about 1/3 of the wat up, for the top of the heart/aorta. A miss in any direction of up to 6 inches still produces a killing shot. I have used the high...
Forum: Guns
12-24-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By Will_C

It is an ok caliber. It really won't do anything...

It is an ok caliber. It really won't do anything a .243 or a 6 mm won't do. if you believe the 6mm's are suitable for deer, then the WSSM is, if you don't, then the WSSM won't change your mind. It...
Forum: Guns
12-22-2009, 05:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,873
Posted By Will_C

Another vote for a 4" .357. If I read the post...

Another vote for a 4" .357. If I read the post correctly, you are not interested in hunting deer with the revolver, just use it for trail protection. You cna find a .357 that will weigh 32-36 ounces...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-09-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,688
Posted By Will_C

They are just a sleeping bag with legs and...

They are just a sleeping bag with legs and suspenders. If I were to hunt in negative temperatures, I would just buy a minus 20 sleeping bag and wrap my legs and torso in it.

Will
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-31-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,342
Posted By Will_C

RE: Scope question

Price range is an important part of any recommendation. You do get what you pay for with optics. Here are my picks:
$200-Elite 32003-9
$300-Leupold VX-II 3-9
$400-Zeiss 3-9 or Leupold VX III...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-09-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,917
Posted By Will_C

RE: How many weapons have you killed deer with???

.22 lr Ruger 77/22-1 deer
.22lr Winchester 62a-1 "
.22 mag Ruger 77/22-1 "
.25-20 Marlin .25-20-1 "
.243 browning A-bolt II-1 "
7mm-08 Remington Model 7-10 "
.30-06 Browning A-bolt II-5 "...
Forum: Guns
01-12-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,963
Posted By Will_C

RE: Deer Slug Gun: 20 Ga. vs. 12 Ga. ??

Although I am out of the slug gun game now (rifles were legalized 3 years ago in my area), I shot slugs for 20 years. If I had to shoot them again, I would go with a 20 gauge. The ballistics of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-10-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,489
Posted By Will_C

RE: how many deer have you gotten and whats your largest deer?

I have killed 34, 10 buck and the rest doe. The heaviest buck dressed at 152, the biggest point total was 9, and I have two 8 pointers that score between 95-100.
Forum: Guns
01-02-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,628
Posted By Will_C

RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton

If my personal experirences mean anything, that gun should shoot! I have two A-bolts, a .243 and a .30-06. Both will shoot a variety of loads under an inch at 100 yards, the .243 shooting 70 grain...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-26-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,864
Posted By Will_C

RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed

If you don't care whether you have a long or short action, the .25-06 is a good choice. If you want to be as light as possible, the .260 or the 7mm-08 would be my top picks.
Will
Forum: Guns
11-26-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,085
Posted By Will_C

RE: rifle or shotgun

I'm another NewYork hunter who had to use slugs for 25 years. I killed 15-20 deer with slugs. They also caused me to develop a flinch that I still occasionally battle, cost me a fortunate to sight...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-18-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,187
Posted By Will_C

RE: Browning A-Bolt stainles stalker or the Tikka T3 hunter stainless

I will not say anything negative about the Tikka, as I have heard many positive comments about them. I have the Browning stainless in .30-06 and I really like the gun. It is accurate, light, and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By Will_C

RE: Which Sabots Should I Try?

I have the same set-up as you. I found that the Lightfields and Winchester Platinum Tips were the most accurate. I never could get any high-velocity slugs to shoot well. I also agree on the advice...
Forum: Guns
11-12-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,295
Posted By Will_C

RE: Slug gun help needed!!!

My 11-87 12 gauge (set up the same as yours)would not shoot any high velocity well. I used the Lightfields for 10 years, and the Platunum Tips the last couple of years I had to shoot slugs. Luckily,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,643
Posted By Will_C

RE: best way to freeze meat

The vacuum sealer is the only way to go IMHO. We are just cleaning out the freezer in preparation for deer season, and I have been eating steaks from 2004 and 2005. They were perfect.
Will
Forum: Guns
11-11-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,200
Posted By Will_C

RE: 7MM-08, 243 ballistics

I don't have a program, but I know from experience you will be as good as you can get with the 30-35 yard zero. It is where I shoot all centerfire rifles when I first mount a scope, and I never have...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-28-2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,274
Posted By Will_C

RE: Whatcha Usin

Tree stand watching fields-Browning A-bolt II Stainless Stalker .30-06with a Leupold 3-9 VX II scope, shooting 150 grain Nosler Accubonds.

Driving deer- Remington Model 7 7mm-08 with a Leupold...
Forum: Reloading
10-28-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,726
Posted By Will_C

RE: reloading in small spaces

Mounting presses, measures,trimmers, and other tools on a board and clamping to a bench is just the ticket. I have a 2'x8' bench for loading now, but I still have tools clamped to boards. If I need...
Forum: Guns
10-21-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,643
Posted By Will_C

RE: .357 mag for deer

While the .357 in a 6" barreled revolver is considered minimal, remember the .357 is a different animal in a 18" barreled carbine. If you stick with a "hot" load, you will notice that the energy...
Forum: Guns
08-29-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,872
Posted By Will_C

RE: Gun Purchase in NY, gets held up by FEDS????

I am not sure it is anything in your past. My best friend goes through the same thing everytime he buys a gun. He is a high school principal with a spotless record.
Will
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-26-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,359
Posted By Will_C

RE: ATV Question

I have a Honda Foreman 450S now, but my first ATV was a Honda TRX 250, and my second was a Kawasaki Bayou 220. Those two machines were worked twice as hard as the Foreman, as we have a Mule and a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-24-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,383
Posted By Will_C

RE: 12Ga. or 20Ga. Slug Gun? Need your opinion!

I am done with slug guns, now that we can use rifles in area of NY. I always used a 12 gauge Rem. 11-87. It was the way to go when I bought it. With the new hi-tech 20 gauge slugs, that isthe way to...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
07-24-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,919
Posted By Will_C

RE: Under Armour?

I coach high school football, and all of the kids started wearing both heat and cold gear several years ago. I made fun of them, saying they had talked their parents into spending all that money just...
Forum: Guns
06-08-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,766
Posted By Will_C

RE: Sub-MOA Rifles

I have three. My Remington Model 7 in .222 will stay well under an inch, my Browning A-bolt .243 will shoot several different loads under an inch. Both of these guns will do .5" for three shots on a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-02-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,895
Posted By Will_C

RE: Any Pistol Hunters?

I see you are from New York. So am I. Due to our handgun laws, you probably do not have much experience with handguns. I was in your shoes a year ago, just recieving ny permit one year ago. I have...
Forum: Reloading
04-15-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By Will_C

RE: 140 AB loads for 7mm-08

I used the Ballistic Tips out of my 7mm-08 for years, and switched to the Accubonds last year. My primary loadis 48.0 grainsof WW 760. I have also had good results with IMR-4350, Varget, and...
Forum: Guns
04-10-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,508
Posted By Will_C

RE: 1 Centerfire,1 Rimfire, 1 Shotgun, 1 Pistol

Centerfire-.30-06.I have a Browning A-bolt, but any good rifle would work.
Rimfire- Ruger 10/22. I don't have one.
Shotgun Rem 11-87. I have one.
Handgun S&W .357 magnum. I have two.
Will
Forum: Guns
04-08-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,510
Posted By Will_C

RE: 25-06 bullet for ground hogs?

I have used both the Sierra 87 grain and the Nosler 85 grain Ballistic Tips. They both shoot well, but the terminal performance of the Noslers is awesome!
Will
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
03-23-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,585
Posted By Will_C

RE: First Center fire

Good choice! If you can handle 12 gauge slugs, you can handle rifle recoil! I would put 12 gauge slug recoil aroung the .300 mag level, if not greater.
Will
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
03-23-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,462
Posted By Will_C

RE: Help me choose a revolver: S&W 620. 686, or 627?

I bought my first revolver last year. It was a 6" barrelled 686+. I have ben very happy with the gun. I don't have much experience, but it appears that the 686 is like a bolt action .30-06; something...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-25-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,377
Posted By Will_C

RE: First real rifle - mostly for dear, What would you get?

Rifle brand and model- pick them up and see what feels right. Caliber-for a first rifle. .243, .25-06, 7mm-08, .270.
Will
Forum: Guns
02-20-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,436
Posted By Will_C

RE: First Hand Gun - What 9mm would you buy?

Iam surprised no one has asked why you want a handgun yet. If you want for outdor pusuits, I will advise you to consider a .357/.38 wheelgun. You could get by without a .22 by loading .38 wadcutters...
Forum: Guns
02-19-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,192
Posted By Will_C

RE: Winchester model 70 featherweight ?

The gun is probably worth it, especially if you are interested inpossible future collector value. I always liked the 70 featherweight, and planned on buying one for my next rifle. I won't pay the...
Forum: Guns
02-15-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By Will_C

RE: any affordable .25-20 lever actions around

Try to find a Marlin 1894CL. They were made in the late 80's-the early90's. They are selling for around your price range, if you can find one. I had one, and traded it away like a darned fool!
Will
Forum: Guns
02-14-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,639
Posted By Will_C

RE: Is the .308 dead?

A Pennsylvania hunting gun? Nothing better than a .308, or my personal favorite, the 7mm-08!
Will
Forum: Reloading
01-25-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By Will_C

RE: Thinking of buying a third press

I have one and I love it!! There is no slop or deflection in the press. I have two turrets and love the flexibilty the press gives you. Iread the T-7 is on the bench of most of the big name...
Forum: Reloading
01-02-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,150
Posted By Will_C

RE: Rechambering recommendations for 700rem 222.

How about a 6x45? That is just the .223 necked up to .243. Just rechamber your .222 and add a 6mm barrel.
Will
Forum: Guns
12-31-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,020
Posted By Will_C

RE: Back up rifle necessary?

One thought about a back up rifle is overlap. What I mean is to have a selection of calibers that serve more than one purpose. My primary deer rifle is a Browning .30-06. When I still hunt or drive,...
Forum: Northeast
11-23-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,176
Posted By Will_C

RE: NY Southern zone your choice of wepons

Now that we can use rifles in Toga County, I use a .243, 7mm-08, or a .30-06, depending on the mood I'm in. The last year we were slug only, I used a .50 caliber Encore. My shotgun (that has not been...
Forum: Reloading
11-23-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,896
Posted By Will_C

RE: Which calibers to you reload for?

Rifle
.222
.243
.25-06
.270
7mm-08
7mmWSM
7mmRUM
.308
.30-06
Forum: Guns
11-23-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,569
Posted By Will_C

RE: New Caliber Decision

While choosing a new rifle might well help you, I would forget the Ruger compact, Remington Model 7 or any other light weight short barrelled rifle. The light weight will increase recoil, and the...
Forum: Reloading
04-06-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By Will_C

RE: Scored a Good Deal on Bullets!

I have used IMR-4350 with both weights of Ballistic Tips in my Browning A-bolt. 56 grains has given me the best accuracy with 165's, and 55.0 grains has grouped the best with 180's. The 180's group...
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