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Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-09-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,793
Posted By rickt300

No offense but I have been running feeders for...

No offense but I have been running feeders for more than 25 years and have never had hogs come to any feeder set for daytime or dark in any way, shape or form of predictable behavior. In fact this...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-05-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,793
Posted By rickt300

Not one trail cam pic of a hog in the daytime.

Not one trail cam pic of a hog in the daytime.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-05-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,793
Posted By rickt300

I have been crossbow hunting hogs for a couple of...

I have been crossbow hunting hogs for a couple of weeks now. Or I should say I have been setting up a shot for that long and have hunted twice. We have hogs coming in but a variable wind has messed...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-05-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,005
Posted By rickt300

There seems to be a huge misconception about how...

There seems to be a huge misconception about how easy it is to find and kill feral hogs. It seems several of you think all it would take is to get in the gate. While you might luck out and get a shot...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-05-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,694
Posted By rickt300

Free money cash cow? So if feral hogs destroy...

Free money cash cow? So if feral hogs destroy crops they shouldn't be reimbursed?
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-05-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,694
Posted By rickt300

Hunters shooting a few hogs will not solve any...

Hunters shooting a few hogs will not solve any problems. No one wants strangers on their property wandering around at night with rifles shooting at whatever they think needs to be shot at not knowing...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-05-2022, 05:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,694
Posted By rickt300

Most ranchers receive nothing in compensation...

Most ranchers receive nothing in compensation from the Ag department. The damage hogs do does not really effect raising cattle much. Farmers on the other hand can get hammered by a big population of...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-01-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,694
Posted By rickt300

How about non target animals eating the poison? I...

How about non target animals eating the poison? I don't even like using rat poison.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
01-01-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,694
Posted By rickt300

Poison was not "fought" because hippies were...

Poison was not "fought" because hippies were stupid or that ranchers wanted hunter money. There was an issue with the hogs being eaten by non target animals and them being killed. If you have some...
Forum: Guns
11-09-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,841
Posted By rickt300

Kind of funny actually. My take on the true short...

Kind of funny actually. My take on the true short magnums is that I really don't need a short light,loud hard kicker for much of anything. The 300 WSM being a pretty buckish round in a light rifle....
Forum: Black Powder
11-08-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

Got it sighted in no problem shooting 80 grains...

Got it sighted in no problem shooting 80 grains of Shooters World Multi Purpose Black under a green crush rib sabot filled with a 44 caliber 270 grain Speer Deep Curl. Winchester primers fit...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By rickt300

Neat concept. My Contenders are good for the same...

Neat concept. My Contenders are good for the same things but in reality they are out of production also.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,040
Posted By rickt300

I used my 300 Win Mag on deer a bit when I first...

I used my 300 Win Mag on deer a bit when I first got it. I found 150 grain bullets, mostly Remington corelokts to be pretty messy when they dumped energy on a medium sized deer especially under 150...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By rickt300

I thought they had discontinued making those...

I thought they had discontinued making those "uppers" long ago.
Forum: Black Powder
05-16-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

Scope mount holes done, the loose one was due to...

Scope mount holes done, the loose one was due to a wore out screw. Mounted a different scope and got it rough sighted in, didn't finish because company showed up. The "new" scope is a 4 power Leupold...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-16-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,629
Posted By rickt300

No I do not think mono or copper bullets are...

No I do not think mono or copper bullets are better than the run of the mill factory ammo for most deer hunting.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-16-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,538
Posted By rickt300

I'm going to scrutinize your posts to make sure...

I'm going to scrutinize your posts to make sure your not some tree hugger no hunting long haired commie.
Forum: Black Powder
04-10-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

I'm going to have the gunsmith that will tap the...

I'm going to have the gunsmith that will tap the two extra holes see if he can fix the stripped out one. As for using primers out of loaded shotshells I had the same idea but I do shoot shotgun some,...
Forum: Black Powder
04-06-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

Well the new stainless barrel shot the first...

Well the new stainless barrel shot the first loading I put together for it right at an inch for three shots. A bit mild 80 grains by volume Jim Shockey's 3F gold under a Harvester crush rib sabot...
Forum: Black Powder Reference Forum
03-16-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,844
Posted By rickt300

Wish my new barrel would hurry up and get here.

Wish my new barrel would hurry up and get here.
Forum: Black Powder
03-16-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,091
Posted By rickt300

What powder are you going to use? Had any...

What powder are you going to use? Had any problems with the #11 cap? Will the 209 primers be easier to insert than capping with a capper?
Forum: Black Powder Reference Forum
03-16-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,844
Posted By rickt300

Any issues using Black powder and 209 primers?

Any issues using Black powder and 209 primers?
Forum: Guns
03-14-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,059
Posted By rickt300

Just try some different ammo, if the 125 grain...

Just try some different ammo, if the 125 grain bullets are not shooting like you want move up. That load is a good one if it shot well enough though.
Forum: Black Powder
03-14-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

Wow can't believe this thread is as old as it is....

Wow can't believe this thread is as old as it is. That barrel shot everything well and the 300 gr. Nosler bullet seemed a bit tough but still can't fault it in any way. I stayed with Shockey's Gold...
Forum: Black Powder
03-14-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
Posted By rickt300

As far as 22 rimfire goes when I was fooling with...

As far as 22 rimfire goes when I was fooling with rimfire silhouette I tested a lot of different brands of standard velocity and match ammo, odds are the leftovers will last me the next ten years no...
Forum: Black Powder
03-14-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By rickt300

I haven't tried this with a muzzleloader that...

I haven't tried this with a muzzleloader that uses 209 primers yet but if it will fit I surely will as I have done this for years with percussion caps. I will put a piece of saran wrap over the...
Forum: Reloading
03-13-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,064
Posted By rickt300

I have had good luck with the 95 gr. Ballistic...

I have had good luck with the 95 gr. Ballistic tips and both the 100 and 87gr Hornady soft points both flat bases. Many people really like the Sierra 85 gr. HPBT Gameking.
Forum: South
11-19-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,440
Posted By rickt300

Last year at the beginning of season I saw a...

Last year at the beginning of season I saw a couple of mature bucks, one with a busted rack and another with a huge body and a small rack. Second weekend of season everything had gone nocturnal...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-09-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By rickt300

I loaded 18 of the 130 grain Speer Hollow points...

I loaded 18 of the 130 grain Speer Hollow points on top of a mild load of BLC-2 getting around 2900 fps out of my 26 inch barrel. Took them and the Encore out to my hundred yard range, got them...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-09-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By rickt300

The 130 gr. HP sure is a good expander! Shot some...

The 130 gr. HP sure is a good expander! Shot some into damp clay and they penetrated 8 inches with a 4"+ diameter hole and just pieces left. Gallon water jugs are the next test. Hopefully this bullet...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-06-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By rickt300

The point is to minimize exiting bullet mass. ...

The point is to minimize exiting bullet mass. Recovering the hog is secondary to killing it safely. There are times when getting a good head or neck shot is tough, especially when there are 5 +...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
05-03-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By rickt300

Suburb hog hunting

I have been hunting an area of 1200 acres surrounded by roads and houses. It has a big hill in the middle of it and I set my stands and feeders up so that my shooting will be toward the hill. My...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-26-2016, 05:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,967
Posted By rickt300

Actually the "hard" competition is usually only...

Actually the "hard" competition is usually only there on the first three weekends. You can reach areas that are practically wilderness in those national forests with a canoe easily. Or if you know...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-26-2016, 05:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,396
Posted By rickt300

Or trade that 7RM for a 308 and use 180 gr....

Or trade that 7RM for a 308 and use 180 gr. bullets. And then there is that excuse to buy another rifle. My experience with high velocity at shorter ranges is not lack of expansion but excessive...
Forum: Guns
04-26-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,453
Posted By rickt300

In urban areas where I won't be shooting anything...

In urban areas where I won't be shooting anything I carry a Colt Cobra snubby and otherwise I carry a Smith&Wesson 422. Both very light and handy.
Forum: Black Powder
04-26-2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

I put a hog toy out and am waiting for them to...

I put a hog toy out and am waiting for them to start rolling it around, should end up with an easy 40 yard shot. I will run the first series of load testing today to see how good the 300 gr. MZ's...
Forum: Guns
04-15-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 93,116
Posted By rickt300

Good thread! Before I put together any of the...

Good thread! Before I put together any of the OP's choices I would get a nice 30-06 built (Mauser or Springfield) to my specifications by someone that makes accurate rifles and hunt with it until I...
Forum: Black Powder
04-15-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

I posted a pretty long reply but it's not here...

I posted a pretty long reply but it's not here now? At any rate thanks Bill for the powder info and thanks to Ron for the wealth of bullet testing he has done. Going out of town for ten days but...
Forum: Reloading
04-14-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,578
Posted By rickt300

The 160 grain Gameking pushed to 2600 fps was a...

The 160 grain Gameking pushed to 2600 fps was a favorite in my 7x57. However that velocity seemed to give good bullet performance with just about any bullet.
Forum: Black Powder
04-14-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,576
Posted By rickt300

50x209 Encore and bullets

Well I got this barrel for my Encore. Nice barrel bought used but the bore is immaculate. Previous owner used BH209 exclusively and his favorite bullet was the 250 gr. Shockwave. He hunted deer only...
Forum: Guns
11-13-2003, 09:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,515
Posted By rickt300

RE: 30.06 = shoulder turned to hamburger

Try to set your rest up so you are sitting up straight, this will let your body move back and ease the thump on your shoulder. Also if you have a sling on the rifle adjust it properly in the " Hasty...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2003, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By rickt300

RE: What happened with this shot?

I feel you are getting excellent bullet performance from your 30-06. The 30-06 is a very powerful rifle for deer and you were very close to the deer you shot at and I wouldn' t change a thing. Good...
Forum: Reloading
11-12-2003, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By rickt300

RE: Opinions on bullet for .270 on Deer?

Another top notch factory load is Winchers 150 grain Power Point for the 270. This is my first choice and a good place to get once fired brass for my reloads which for deer are loaded with 130 grain...
Forum: Reloading
11-12-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,469
Posted By rickt300

RE: Nosler Accubond & Partition preformance on deer

Interesting in that you went to all that trouble and expense to show up the old 30-06 with a factory load. Sound like dad is way ahead and not even trying.
Forum: Guns
04-14-2003, 09:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,425
Posted By rickt300

RE: Best White-tailed round?

The 30-06 is a better White-tail round because you can use the heavier 180 grain bullets in close range situations to reduce meat damage and get better penetration necessary for odd agles sometimes...
Forum: Guns
04-13-2003, 05:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,425
Posted By rickt300

RE: Best White-tailed round?

The 30-06 is a better deer gun than all the rest under more varied conditions, second best is the 308.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-12-2003, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,248
Posted By rickt300

RE: Velocity or weight?

I use my 45-70 with a 405 grain remington soft point at 1500 fps for brush hunting feral hogs. The reason is not that it will penetrate brush but that this load will give me total penetration from...
Forum: Reloading
02-12-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,639
Posted By rickt300

RE: 150-grain, .270 loads

I used 58.5 grains of H4831, CCI 250 primer and either the 150 grain Speer hot-cor or the Nosler partition. My 20 inch barreled rifle gave 2850 fps and very good accuracy. I'd work up from 56 grains...
Forum: Guns
01-14-2003, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By rickt300

RE: Lake City XM193 in Rem. 700 ADL

In doing some research on this I found a really good site that deals with the 5.56/223 round. www.ammo-oracle.com/#diff The XM193 marking on this ammo means that it is loaded to military...
Forum: Guns
01-13-2003, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By rickt300

RE: Lake City XM193 in Rem. 700 ADL

Dimensionally the 5.56 and the 223 are identical, the difference is in the 5.56 having a higher standard pressure rating and different chamber dimensions.Often this is coupled with faster twist...
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