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Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-11-2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,836
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: My Kodiak brown bear

Great looking bear, congratulations.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-11-2006, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: 2005 Deer Mount of 9 pt. is back! (w/ story)

Good story and a very nice deer.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-11-2006, 12:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,191
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Bucks Or Does

I prefer to shoot does but I have been hunting close to 50 years and have lived in some excellent deer hunting states and have shot a lot of big bucks. Normally I try to help the people I hunt with...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-10-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 810
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Be Honest, Have you ever hunted without sighting-in?

Never. I could never feel comfortable without knowing my rifle was shooting correctly. That includes my back-up rifle.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-27-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,569
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: HUNTING DEER BEDING AREA

I agree with with Motown. If you put pressure on a bedding area the deer will move out. They like to feel comfortable and safe. Consistent pressure will move them out and into another area. However,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-27-2006, 02:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,290
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: BEST TIME TO HUNT DEER

During the rut deer move more. After the rut I prefer the new and crescent moon phases.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-26-2006, 12:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,272
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: deer hunting proposal

I believe in Texas you can shoot from a vehicle on private property. Should be someone here from Texas who knows the answer.

Additionally it makes a big difference in shooting animals on the big...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-26-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: How much do you know?

Now a days all hunters need to be better educated in these things. There are a lot of people trying to take away many things we take for granted. A lot of so called animal lovers are pushing to...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-25-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,085
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Tick question?

Lyme disease comes from the deer tick. It is a very small tick and rather hard to see, especially with my eyes. You definately should get checked out. I had two family members die of Lyme disease in...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-25-2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,754
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Which State Has the BIGGEST Deer Population?

The thing I read on the state with the most involved a recent deer census. The Game Commission estimated they had 2.5 million more deer then they had anticipated.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-23-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,683
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Range finders

Bushnell Pro450. Works great.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-23-2006, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,615
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: hunting tip

I also know a guy that uses the tarsal glands. He freezes them in plastic bags till he is ready for them. I just don't use scents but do use calls. Found them particularly effective in PA and IL.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-23-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 952
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Scouting

You can learn something everytime you go in the woods. Everytime I have a chance I'm out there. The more you learn the terrain the better hunter you become.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-23-2006, 10:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,509
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Best all around dog

Bama - been a Penn State fan for 45 years.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-23-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Unbelievable Animal Rights Whackos!

All of this will continue to get worse. Hunting is a particular target and most anti's don't understand it and newspapers that report it always take the Anti's side.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
04-22-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,235
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: savage accutrigger

Very accurate rifles with the trigger. Sighted a 30-06 in the other day for a friend and got MOA with it. I just might buy one of them for Coues hunting in a 270. The trigger is not hard to get used...
Forum: Guns
04-22-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,037
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Raven P25 .25 acp

I would use it as trading material on another gun. I would not even buy shells for it.
Forum: Guns
04-22-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,949
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: 30-30 MARLIN

I have always liked the 30-30. A lot of people say it isn't a good deer cartridge. The specifications are not so hot compared to the more modern cartridges. But they are not so hot for the 7x57...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-22-2006, 02:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,245
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: New Boots

For rubber boots I like LaCrosse, My boys and I wear Browning in cold weather and they are very good for us. I wear cowboy boots most of the time -all different brands when not hunting and recently...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-22-2006, 01:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,065
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Why do you carry a side arm while hunting?

I carry a light weight 38 revolver. Every now and then you need a finishing shot and I'd rather use a hand gun. There are times bringing a deer home and the general public might see the animal. Just...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-22-2006, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Illinois vs. Texas

I've also hunted both and both have some nice deer. I've always liked living in Texas but the lease fees are high. But the deer shot in Illinois with all that corn were usually bigger and no lease...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-22-2006, 01:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,509
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Best all around dog

Choclate Lab - as good a dog as anyone would want - died a year ago






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Penn State ---- beat Bama a few times
Forum: Bowhunting
04-19-2006, 01:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,683
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: who bowhunts alone?

I have always bowhunted alone. I feel it gives you an edge - less noise, less scent, etc. I do rifle hunt with other people and my boys in particular.
Forum: Bowhunting
04-18-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Mule deer vs. whitetail deer

I have spent many years hunting both types. Mainly the east and northeast for whitetail and Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, and AZ for mulies. Getting a big deer with a rifle has been easier hunting mulies....
Forum: Guns
04-16-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 944
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Wich recoil pad?

I've had a Packmeyer on one of my rifles for many years and it has held up very well. There was a significant difference in felt recoil. I have not had any experience SIMS.
Forum: Guns
04-01-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,897
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: 7mm mag or 300 win for a lady hunter?

I have used all the guns discussed for elk except for the 243. These animals do die like anything else when shot properly. A gun that will do everything you want: be sufficient for use on elk and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-01-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Argentina Puma

I have seen some large cats but I do not think I saw one that large. Congratulations.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-01-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,235
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Big Game Battery

The 270 has always been my favorite deer gun. I have several and have used it successfully on elk. I still would not hesitate to use this caliber again on elk. My larger calibers are 300 Win Mag, 7mm...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
04-01-2006, 05:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,911
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: My first impressions of duck/goose hunting

I used to work and hunt in IL. I would take my customers on all kinds of hunting trips. I believe everyone I took duck hunting became an addict to it. I hunted on the IL river near Henapen and it was...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
03-30-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,688
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: weapon selection

For all around waterfowl hunting I prefer the model 870 in 12 ga. For ducks only I use a double in 12 ga with 2 3/4" shells.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-30-2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,900
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: 150gr for .270?

My 270 will shoot the 150 gr about and inch higher then the 130 gr at 100 yards. That is out of a Mod 70. The ammo is plain Rem Core-Lokts.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-30-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,839
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: waht is everyones favorite gun

Rurger mod 77 Ultra Light 30-06
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-26-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,185
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Hunting tactics question???

Stalking/still hunting is by far the most diffcult means to get a deer. In most cases they see, hear, or smell you long before you see them. They usually present some of the most difficult shots as...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-26-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,198
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: 223 Remington for Mule Deer?

I have seen three mule deer shot with this caliber and one with a 222. All within a hundred yards and all hit through the ribs. Anything larger would be better than the 22 caliber rifles. The only...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-26-2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,619
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: shot gun slugs

My sons and I used slugs in PA, VA, and IL. We had five shotguns some smooth and some with rifled barrels and we went through a lot of what has been discussed. We had three 870's and two 1300's....
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-26-2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,537
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Would you still go out?

I've hunted with broken ribs, severly pulled back muscles and twice with full leg casts. Just wrapped a green towel around the white casts.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-23-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,693
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Say it ain't so...

I was speaking with a Delphi executive a few months ago about their two plants in China. They pay $.39 and $.69 an hour in the different plants. You will see more and more companies moving operations...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-23-2006, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,213
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: gun to use for deer

I used a 30-30 to shoot the biggest elk I ever got. It never took a step. For deer I prefer a 270. If I had to pick one rifle for everything no matter where I hunted, it would be the 30-06. It will...
Forum: Guns
03-18-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,183
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: New Tikka-What Ammo?

I use Remington 150 gr Core-Lokt in my 30-06 for deer and 180 gr for elk. The 180's shoot about an inch higher at 100 yards than the 150's. These bullets have performed great for me over the years....
Forum: Guns
03-18-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 152,616
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Which Scope?

Ziess Conquest 3-9 x 40 on a Mod. 70 in 270
Forum: Guns
03-18-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,459
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Which Gun

winchester model 70 in 270
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
03-18-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 34,137
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870

I have owned two Mossbergs and never had a problem. Between my boys and I we have 7 Rem 870's and 6 Win 1300's. All of them will do the job. If I had to pick just one it would be the 870.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-18-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,151
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Need new gun to replace 270 "help"

The 270 is my alltime favorite and I have shot several elk with it without any problem. But, I feel the 30-06 is a better elk gun and has the versitility to do whatever you want to do.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-18-2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 56,718
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Poll: Elk Cartridge Preferences

30-06
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-18-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 40,376
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Should hunting over bait be illegal in your area?

I lived in Texas a few times and most leases have feeders. Every gas station in hill country sells deer corn and feeders. It seems more like harvesting then hunting.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-18-2006, 08:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,564
Posted By Smokey in PHX

RE: Zeiss scopes

I have a lot of scopes from very old and cheap to quite expensive. Several are Zeiss, two of which are very old. One in particular I used for several years on a 270. During that period it seemed that...
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