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Forum: Optics
01-26-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,271
Posted By silverstreak

I'm a super senior(80+)and can relate to your...

I'm a super senior(80+)and can relate to your problem. Early on I used 7x, then later went to 8x, then went to 10x, all were quality binoculars. I'm still using my 10x but last year I bought a pair...
Forum: West
11-21-2018, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Posted By silverstreak

Hi mthusker, thanks for the response, I'm not...

Hi mthusker, thanks for the response,
I'm not really looking for a guided hunt, but maybe access to areas that would give me an opportunity to hunt quality bucks without having to do a lot of...
Forum: West
11-20-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Posted By silverstreak

No, I have never been on a safari but have...

No, I have never been on a safari but have several friends that have thru the years and claim it was their best hunting experience ever. They have always tried to talk me into going but I would...
Forum: West
11-19-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Posted By silverstreak

Older hunter needs help

I am an older hunter with over 60 years of hunting out of state, many times making 2 trips a year hunting mule and whitetail deer, but prefer mule deer. I have reached a point in my life where I have...
Forum: Hunting Gear
10-19-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Posted By silverstreak

Price reduced to $750 or best offer. Have been...

Price reduced to $750 or best offer. Have been used on 1 hunting trip but still in new condition.
Forum: Hunting Gear
08-29-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Posted By silverstreak

Vortex 15x56 Kaibab binoculars

New in box, never used Vortex 15x56 Kaibab binoculars. This item has a lifetime warranty from Vortex and warranty is transferrable. The reason for selling is these binoculars were given to me as a...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-07-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By silverstreak

long range muzzle loader or rifled shotgun

Looking to buy either a long range muzzle loader or a shotgun with a rifled barrel. I have heard that there are some that are accurate out to 300 yards but I have not been able to locate anything. I...
Forum: Optics
01-07-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By silverstreak

I have had the Leica 10x42 range finder...

I have had the Leica 10x42 range finder binoculars for about 4 years now and really like them. A friend has Swarovski and we have compared them side by side and cannot tell any difference. Light...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-10-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,343
Posted By silverstreak

First out-of-state hunt was in 1959. I have...

First out-of-state hunt was in 1959. I have missed going out of state 2 times in 57 years. Once due to work, and then 5 years ago due to a bad hunting accident in my Rhino side x side that laid me up...
Forum: Optics
11-06-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,834
Posted By silverstreak

About 3 weeks after I sent them in for repair I...

About 3 weeks after I sent them in for repair I got a call from them telling me what was wrong with them and a quote of $350 to repair them. I told them to go ahead with the repair and used a credit...
Forum: Optics
07-12-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,834
Posted By silverstreak

I sent them in yesterday and will keep you posted...

I sent them in yesterday and will keep you posted as to how everything goes. There is a lot of sentimental value to these binoculars also. I took them on numerous mule deer hunting trips to the...
Forum: Optics
07-09-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,834
Posted By silverstreak

I called Company 7 and talked to a gentleman...

I called Company 7 and talked to a gentleman whose name is Martin. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. He told me my Leitz Trinovid binoculars are quality binoculars and people like them for the...
Forum: Optics
07-06-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,834
Posted By silverstreak

Hi topgun, thanks for the reply, but these are...

Hi topgun, thanks for the reply, but these are not your cheap run of the mill binoculars. I paid about $900 for them new over 35 years ago. I use them for sporting events due to them being 10 power...
Forum: Optics
07-04-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,834
Posted By silverstreak

Leitz binocular repair

I have a pair of 35+ year old Leitz 10x40 binoculars. I really like them because they are small and light, but they need some work. I need new eye cups, they need adjustments and calibration. Does...
Forum: West
10-31-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By silverstreak

Want to lease in Northern Idaho

2-4 of us looking to lease hunting rights in Northern Idaho for rifle hunt between 11/1 thru 12/1, primarily for white tail or mule deer. We are older hunters and somewhat handycapped so we need a...
Forum: Optics
09-08-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By silverstreak

I ended up buying the Leika 10x42 range finder...

I ended up buying the Leika 10x42 range finder binoculars again. Swarovski were more money and didn't offer anything better. I have a Huskemaw scope with a turret that is programmed for my 7mm mag...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
08-12-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,528
Posted By silverstreak

Thanks for all the opinions. The property we hunt...

Thanks for all the opinions. The property we hunt is in Central California, south of Hollister. Reading thru the information that was included in the links provided, it says it is ok to hunt dove in...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
08-12-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,528
Posted By silverstreak

I am wondering what any of you think of this...

I am wondering what any of you think of this idea. The field is presently planted with barley that is mixed in with weeds. The barley really didn't head out too good due to the lack of rain. It is...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
08-06-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,528
Posted By silverstreak

We get most our rain in January and February. We...

We get most our rain in January and February. We would have to time our planting so how long does it take the suggested planting to mature in order to be able to mow prior to September?
Forum: Scopes and Sights
08-05-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,761
Posted By silverstreak

I have the Huskemaw 5x20 for the last 3 years. It...

I have the Huskemaw 5x20 for the last 3 years. It is a great scope and I have nothing negative to say about it. I have been told by many people that are familiar with both Huskemaw and Night Force...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
08-05-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,528
Posted By silverstreak

Food plot for dove

We hunt dove on a ranch in Central California. There are usually a lot of doves in the area but before the season opens they leave, and not due to cold but because of the lack of feed to keep them...
Forum: Optics
07-29-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By silverstreak

Thanks for the response. That seems to be a real...

Thanks for the response. That seems to be a real nice piece of equipment, but most all the data that it puts out is already included in my scope, so what I need is binoculars with range finder so I...
Forum: Optics
07-28-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By silverstreak

Leica or Sworovski range finder binoculars

I owned a pair of Leica 10x42 range finder binoculars that I had for 2 years and just got stolen. I liked them very much and had no problems with them. I have heard of warranty problems with Leica...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-21-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,215
Posted By silverstreak

Help on side x side utv decision

I have owned 2 Yamaha Rhino's, a 2004 660 that gave me good service and a 2011 700 that my insurance company just told me they are going to total it since I had an accident and bent the frame. I have...
Forum: Midwest
12-05-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 865
Posted By silverstreak

Land owner tags or private land for deer

I am trying to plan a trip next year to rifle hunt for whitetail or mule deer. I hunt early October in Oregon for mule deer so would prefer whitetail. Trophy class only(140+ whitetail or 170+ Mule...
Forum: Guns
11-19-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,277
Posted By silverstreak

Savage 220f What ammo to use?

I am buying a Savage 220f 20 gauge slug shotgun with a Leupold Ultra Slam scope and was wondering what is the best ammo for this combination.
Forum: Guns
11-14-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,980
Posted By silverstreak

info on shotguns with rifle barrels for sabot

I am interested in learning about hunting deer with a shotgun. I would like to know at what range I could expect to kill a deer, what shotguns I should be looking at, and scopes. I did read about the...
Forum: West
11-18-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,479
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Late Nov. Idaho Whitetail hunt

Thank for the response and info, silenttracker. We are leaving in about 4 days and I'm getting anxious. I also have a bull elk tag for the same area that I can hunt with a rifle. I plan to hunt 7-10...
Forum: West
11-12-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,479
Posted By silverstreak

Late Nov. Idaho Whitetail hunt

I have a Whitetail tag for area 30 which is north east of Salmon, Idaho. This is a short range weapons season and I plan to use a muzzle loader. I will be hunting a friends ranch which is all private...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-08-2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,610
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Polaris RZR

A friend of a friend of mine bought the Rzr and took it back after a couple of days and got a Ranger. The reason he did not like it is because he uses it for huntingand said it did not seem to have...
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,523
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Question regarding bullet drop at 200 yards

I am using a 6 power Leopold scope with Leopold mounts. It made round holes going thru the cardboard. What happened is I sighted in at 100 yards then moved a target out 200 yards and could not hit...
Forum: Black Powder
10-24-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,264
Posted By silverstreak

Shooting bench

I posted this question in other places and have not gotten any responses, so hopefully someone here will have an answer. I saw a new fold up Caldwell shooting bench advertised that kind of interested...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-24-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,399
Posted By silverstreak

RE: fixed power scope

I have 7 different rifles and have 6 power Leopold on all of them. I have never had a problem and I have had some of them for over 40 years. What I like about them is every one is exactly the same...
Forum: Black Powder
10-24-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,523
Posted By silverstreak

Question regarding bullet drop at 200 yards

I took my White 50 cal Ultramag out and sighted it in today. I have it shooting 2" high at 100 yards. The load I am using is 90 grains of Triple 7 triple f and a 250 grain Barnes bullet. What...
Forum: Black Powder
10-19-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,242
Posted By silverstreak

RE: White Ultramag questions

This is all good information anddifferent viewpoints from some obviously experienced muzzleloader hunters and I appreciate the information. Since I have hunted Mule Deer in 8 different western states...
Forum: Black Powder
10-17-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,242
Posted By silverstreak

RE: White Ultramag questions

Thanks for your quick and honest responses. This guy at the gun shop had never heard of White muzzleloaders and when he put down the in-line muzzleloaders the way he did, it started to make me...
Forum: Black Powder
10-17-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,242
Posted By silverstreak

White Ultramag questions

I bought a White Model 97, 50 caliber Ultramag new last year. I have shot it a few times but have not killed anything. The reason I bought a White is because I wanted to use it in Oregon for deer and...
Forum: Guns
01-06-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Thoughts on Rem 25-06

I have owned a Husquevarna 25-06 for over 20 years and I absolutely love it even though I don't use it as much as I used to. I have killed several mule deer and countless black tail deer with it. I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-19-2006, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 572
Posted By silverstreak

RE: blacktail hunting advice

I have hunted blacktail deer for nearly 50 years here in California. We do a combination of road hunting, spot and stalk and making drives. I think the best way to hunt these smart elusive deer is...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-09-2006, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Can Whitetails and Muleys interbreed

I was just going to post on this very thing. I hunted Whitetail Deer from 11/28 to 12/2 east of Salmon Idaho. There are also Mule Deer on the ranch I hunted. I noticed deer with the characteristic...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2006, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Idaho Whitetail questions

Thanks for the response 130woodman. I will be hunting private property with about 2 miles of creek bottom. Along this entire creek bottom there is alfalfa fields so I guess this would be the primary...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-05-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Posted By silverstreak

Idaho Whitetail questions

I am going to be hunting east of Salmon, Idaho starting the weekend after Thanksgiving. This is a late season Whitetail hunt using short range weapons so I will be using my muzzleloader. I have never...
Forum: Black Powder
08-13-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,917
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Cleaning the cap nipple

Thanks for all the good tips.
Cayugad, I just finished firing mine for the second time just this a.m. I used 100 grains of APP triple f and 350 grain Maxi Hunters. I have gotten so I can hit the...
Forum: Black Powder
08-12-2006, 12:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,917
Posted By silverstreak

Cleaning the cap nipple

I am new to black powder and recently bought a White Ultramag in 50 cal. After shooting about 30 rounds through it, it would not fire properly. I took it apart and noticed I could not look through...
Forum: Black Powder
05-11-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By silverstreak

RE: First time shooting a muzzle loader

A friend of mine hasa White Model 97 that he bought several years ago. He has a scope mount with detachable rings and also has a fold down peep sight at the rear of the mount. He cannot remember...
Forum: Black Powder
05-10-2006, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By silverstreak

RE: First time shooting a muzzle loader

Thanks for all the comments and advice, it sounds as if it's pretty much unanimous regarding Powerbelt bullets. I'm sure glad to know that so I can try others that have been suggested before hunting...
Forum: Black Powder
05-09-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By silverstreak

First time shooting a muzzle loader

I got my White Ultra Mag about 2 weeks ago and just was able to get out this past Saturday and shoot a muzzle loader for the first time. I was a little aprehensive because I had no experience at all...
Forum: Black Powder
04-20-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,442
Posted By silverstreak

Peep sights

I'm sitting here waiting for my White Ultra Mag to come, maybe this weekend. I have to use either peep sights or iron sights in Oregon. I am leaning toward peep sights since I used them a lot in the...
Forum: Black Powder
04-19-2006, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,331
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Oregon muzzleloader requirements

sabotloader and cayugad,
We are hunting mule deer in south eastern Oregon. This area is high desert with very few trees and a lot of rim rock.
I ordered my White Ultra Mag today from Provo, Utah....
Forum: Black Powder
04-18-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,331
Posted By silverstreak

RE: Oregon muzzleloader requirements

Sabotloader, I am hunting the south eastern part of Oregon about 100 miles north of the Nevada line and 80 miles west of Idaho line, just west of the Steens Mountains in the Juniper Area.
Thanks a...
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