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04-21-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,017
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Winchester Model 70 .375H&H, we need it!!!

Maybe their tooling to offer the 375 RCM....:D
Forum: Guns
09-14-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,641
Posted By mudtutl

RE: What's the best 30-06 load for deer?

Federal just came out with a 150 grain Accubond bullet for the '06. It looks good on paper and I'm curious to send a few down the chute.Last season I used the federal 165 gr TSX loads and they shot...
08-18-2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,889
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Ruger Hawkeye

I've bought two MKIIs in the last three years, a 30-06 and a 25-06. The 30-06 is stainless and I couldn't be happier with its performance, trigger and all. I have yet to take game with the quarter...
05-03-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

BigJ - Great stories, great writing. You've got talent son. Thanks for sharin' with the crowd. Pretty cool to have such memories of your father saving the day against a nasty bruin with a hot iron.
04-25-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

Well, I've returned from my first bear hunt in one piece. No bears to be found, but I learned alot from an experienced hunter and enjoyed every minute of the three-dayhunt. And yes, I carried the...
04-14-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

I'll be huntingwith a 30-06. I might be stupid, but Iain't dumb. At least not dumbenough to hunt bear with a 9mm. I'll carry the 9mm with 147 gr hydra-shoks, and use itas a last resort.I shot a bunch...
04-13-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

Now THAT'S funny!
04-12-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

Good points.If I pull it out it's most likely my last resort. I know how to use it. And again, I know the 9mm isn't preferred for this purpose, but since it's the biggest sidearm I have, I'm taking...
04-12-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

It's cool. Like I already said earlier on this thread, I know the 9mm is not the preferred bear stopper, but it's all I got for now. Usually I appreciate the jesting, butthe question is actually a...
04-12-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

Some of you guys crack me up. I'm better off throwing rocks, or better yet leaving the 9mm in the truck. That's helpful, andfunny. :eek:

Thanks to thosewho offered up suggestions.FMJ vs. HP...
04-11-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 9mm bear bullet?

Well, I'll have two 17-round clips.
So, FMJ overthe hollow points, like the Hydra-Shok or the other so-called personal defense?The 147 grain is the heaviest I've found. Been looking at Hornady's...
04-11-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,142
Posted By mudtutl

9mm bear bullet?

I'm heading out on my first black bear hunt in about 10 days and I'm taking my Glock 17 along for the ride. I know it's not the best choice for a bearstopper, but it's all I got for now.Today I...
Forum: Guns
04-11-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,629
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 710?

Har Har Julio,
I've wasted enough space on this forum describing my 710 woes. I'm glad you like yours. I'm glad to be rid of mine. Just watch for wear on thebolt stop and be careful with themag...
Forum: Guns
04-10-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,629
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 710?

Mine shot fine, until it fell apart....
03-28-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Boyd's stock?

Thanks retrieverman, but what specificaly don't you like? I have no field experience with a thumbhole, and I'd rather not spend the cash to find out there's somedrawback that I don'tnotice from...
03-28-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By mudtutl

Boyd's stock?

Anyone familiar with the Ross thumbhole model? Thinking about putting one on a Ruger MKII 25-06. Probably go with thevirtualvs. factory inletto save a few bucks andadd a little fun to the project by...
Forum: Optics
03-28-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,511
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Nikon vs. Leupold

When I was shopping for a new scope I compared the Nikon Monarch to the VXII and chose the Nikon. I have since added another Nikon Monarch to the family. Great scopes.
Forum: Guns
02-14-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,920
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Talk to me about bolt actions

I now have two Ruger M77 MkIIs, and agree that the bolt is smooth, although it does feel loose compared to the Springfield. But, the Ruger action and bolt were the closest I could find to the feel of...
Forum: Guns
02-14-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,920
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Talk to me about bolt actions

I have a 1903 Springfield built in the 1920s that my grandfather passed down to me. His fathergave it to him when he was a teenager -gramps is 85 now. He bought a rough-cutwalnut sporter stock that...
02-09-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,859
Posted By mudtutl

Forum: Guns
02-09-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Its Here!!!!

Let us know how she shoots. I been eying those Marlins lately, although I'm leaning toward the 30-30. I miss my Model 94 that was burglared years ago when I was young and dumb.I took my first deer...
Forum: Optics
02-09-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,468
Posted By mudtutl

SWFA Update

Figured I'd give an update for anyone who might have seen my post about SWFA a couple weeks ago. I had never bought anything from them, and they have a great sale on closeout Nikons. Anyway, after...
02-09-2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,053
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Rifle Question

I recently bought a Ruger 25-06 mostly for antelope and the occaisional yote or fox, maybe deer. I'm topping it with a Nikon Monarch 4-12x40. I've got a 30-06 for the bigger critters. After lots of...
Forum: Guns
02-08-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By mudtutl

02-08-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,991
Posted By mudtutl

RE: How long did it take you to become a "Good Hunter"?

Ditto. Not sure how to measure "good."Is it number of filled tags?Swift kills? Succesful stalks?Properly cared for and prepared meat? Big racks?Careful selection ofproper equipment?

How'bout...
02-07-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 29,655
Posted By mudtutl

RE: 400 yard trophy?

Agreed. Try hunting lopes inEastern Montana. Sometimes there is no way to get closer, and you cancrawl on your belly through prickly pear only so far. 400 yards is no easy task, but it's not an...
02-07-2007, 08:08 PM
Forum: Guns
02-06-2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,113
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Wooo! My firearms purchasers card finally cleared!

I wonder if the gang-bangers in Trentonapply for cards? Stupid question. Of course not. It'sthe good citizens who get regulated and prevented from owning firearms, which onlyemboldens the criminals...
Forum: Guns
02-04-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,240
Posted By mudtutl

RE: $200 for gun

Ruger has lots of lefties in their line up. Sheesh, I'm starting to sound like a Ruger rep. Oh well. Good decision to dump the 710. I did the samenot too long ago and put the money toward a Ruger M77...
Forum: Guns
02-04-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,417
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Remington 710?

Accuracy aside, if the country was full 710 deer huntersthe woods would be littered with 710 parts. Good for the critters, bad for the hunters. Smart move to spend a little more and avoid adding to...
Forum: Guns
02-04-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,357
Posted By mudtutl

RE: how to cook a deer tag?

Really? You filled your Dad's tag? Where I'm from that's a no-no.
Forum: Guns
02-04-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,692
Posted By mudtutl

RE: FAV Gun

Them Rugers sure are pretty...
Forum: Guns
02-04-2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,189
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Questions About My Ruger M77 MKII

I put a Hogue OM on my Ruger M77 MkII in 30-06. The stock free-floats the barrel and I spent a little more for thealum bedding block. Some folks don't like the Hogue rifle stocks, but after one...
02-03-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,392
Posted By mudtutl

RE: First Post Here

Lots to learn here from some folks who know their stuff. But whatever you do, don't mention anything about wolves or head shots....:D
Forum: Guns
02-03-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Posted By mudtutl

RE: PICS if my M77

Nice. Caliber? Is the barrel free-floating and/or bedded? How's she shoot? That rear scope mount looks different....
02-02-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,417
Posted By mudtutl

Forum: Guns
02-02-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,417
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Remington 710?

Read the previous threads on the 710. I learned the hard way. Save your money and buy a real rifle.
02-02-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,517
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Please send your old Deer Hunting magazines to U.S. Soldiers in Iraq!

A co-worker sent a care package to our troops about six months ago and I contributed a stack of recent and not-so-recent hunting and shooting mags. We got a thank you email back a few weeks later...
Forum: Guns
01-30-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,419
Posted By mudtutl

Forum: Optics
01-28-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,933
Posted By mudtutl

RE: SWFA?

It's a great scope. Read some previous threads about the Nikons and you'll find many shooters who compare them favorably with the Leupold VXII & III. I boughta Nikon Monarch a year ago after...
01-27-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By mudtutl

RE: Little Help

I have a Ruger M77 Mark II in 30-06 and it shoots just fine. Last season it put downtwo antelope and a mulie buck. The longest of the three shots was 200 yards. It likes Federal with Barnes TSX in...
01-27-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,555
Posted By mudtutl

RE: good first hunting rifle

I'm partial to Ruger, and even the new Hawkeye comes in under $600.They come with scope rings included.
Forum: Optics
01-27-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,933
Posted By mudtutl

RE: SWFA?

When did you order it?
01-25-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,417
Posted By mudtutl

RE: How do YOU say wapiti?

E-L-K

couldn't resist.
Forum: Guns
01-24-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 949
Posted By mudtutl

Ruger's new Hawkeye

I got to check one out today in thestandard sporter style. The store didn't have theAlaskan or African models in yet. Price was $569. Nice rifles, but certainly not a radical redesign from the MkII,...
01-23-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,545
Posted By mudtutl

RE: My little mule deer mount is back

That's what it's all 'bout!Very nice buck. Good choice on the mount.Congrats!!
Forum: Optics
01-22-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By mudtutl

RE: a silver scope question

That'd be a matter of taste. What do they say? Beauty is in the eye of the guy holding the rifle.
Forum: Guns
01-21-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,201
Posted By mudtutl

Thumbhole stock?

Kickin' around the idea of a thumbhole stock for my new Ruger M77 MkII long action. I like the feel of the ones I've handled on the varmint rifles at the gun store. But searching the net, I can't...
01-20-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,070
Posted By mudtutl

RE: field dressing

I like to get the hide off ASAP. I then put it in agame bag to keep the crud off it until I get home. I hang it in the garage for1-3 days - depends on temp, the warmer it is the quicker I get the...
01-19-2007, 09:22 PM
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