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Forum: Guns
07-04-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By TimHixson

RE: My new gun story

I have helped a buddy reload shotgun shells for trap, but other than that I have very little knowedge of reloading rifle/pistol shells. I see alot of people posting about reloading their own, so I...
Forum: Guns
07-04-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By TimHixson

RE: My new gun story

I think you are right. Since they changes the laws to allow the pcr's the local places have stocked up and upped the proffits too. I understand why. There are alot of hoosiers like me who are buying...
Forum: Guns
07-04-2008, 04:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By TimHixson

RE: My new gun story

I am in southeast Indiana...Franklin county.

Head0001..Where are the best places to gun shop online? Also is your marlin a 44 mag? I can find 30/30 for much cheaper, but they are not leagel for...
Forum: Guns
07-03-2008, 04:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By TimHixson

My new gun story

I am an Indiana deer hunter. Last year Indiana changed the hunting laws to include pistol cartrige rifles. This made me happy as my current deer gun was an 870 with a rifled barrel. That thing kicks...
Forum: Guns
07-03-2008, 03:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,263
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Puma lever gun? any good?

Thanks Guys. I got a NEF Handi in 44 mag last night.
Forum: Guns
07-02-2008, 04:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,263
Posted By TimHixson

Puma lever gun? any good?

Bass pro has the Puma lever guns for sale for $385 for the 16" model, and $479 for the 20" model inn 44 mag. I am looking for a 44 mag deer gun for Indiana. How does this gun rate over say a marlin? ...
Forum: Guns
11-21-2007, 03:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,583
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Lightfield Slug question

I took a small buck monday with the SST's at 75 yards. The bullet went clean thru with small entrance and exit holes. It does not look like it expanded at all. The deer went 75-100 yards after the...
Forum: Guns
11-16-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Is stainless better?

My question isabout the difference in materials. Different metals expand and contract differently due to the heat.
Forum: Guns
11-16-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By TimHixson

Is stainless better?

I have been looking at the Marlin 1894 in 44 mag at Dick's sporting goods. I can get the std one for $439, and the stainless version is $519.

What advantages does the stainless have (except it...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2007, 04:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,551
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Hornady 12ga. SST good for deer?

I am sighted in for them also. I sure hope they do the job!
Forum: Guns
11-12-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,326
Posted By TimHixson

RE: A rifle with a pistol cartrige?

Thanks, I am pretty set on a 44 mag. I am already committed to using my Rem. 870 with fully rifled barrel and Hornady sst's for this year. It worked well last yeartoo. I like that gun, but I really...
Forum: Guns
11-12-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,326
Posted By TimHixson

RE: A rifle with a pistol cartrige?

The H&R seems like an option. Dicks can get them but they are 5-6 weeks lead time. Does anyplace stock them?

Are they also under the name New England Rifles?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,278
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Shortest Shot

My very first deer. I could have jumped out of the stand with a knife. There was no chance to BS-ing anyoneabout any great shot on that one. We found the plastic wading from the shell in the rib cage.
Forum: Guns
11-09-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,326
Posted By TimHixson

RE: A rifle with a pistol cartrige?

That is actually the gun I am thinking the most about. A guy I work with has the 30/30 version with the scope rings that allow you to use you open sights too.

Now the hard part....the wife!
Forum: Guns
11-09-2007, 03:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,326
Posted By TimHixson

RE: A rifle with a pistol cartrige?

Thanks for the info guys! I went to Basspro after work last night, and they showed me a Henry in 44 mag. It was a nice peice but had no provisions for mounting any type of scope. The open sights on...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-09-2007, 03:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,831
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Tink's shelf life

I picked up some new stuff last night, but it did say on the package that it is still good the next year if it was kept closed and in good storage.
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,326
Posted By TimHixson

A rifle with a pistol cartrige?

I see on Indiana's regulations that we can use a rifle that shoots a pistol cartrige this year. It says it has to be .357 or larger with a case length min of 1.16" and max of 1.625".

Does it...
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,583
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Lightfield Slug question

your right. It took a little thinking to realize that if it is a couple inches high at 50 yds that the bullet is still rising at that point and then doesn't seem to drift as far down at 75 yds, but...
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Grain conversion? Is my math correct?

Theses sst's show to be zero'd at 150 yards and only drop 6.7" at 200 yards. It will take a little time (and practice) to get used to the idea of a shotgun being good past 125 yards.

It's funny...
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Grain conversion? Is my math correct?

Can you show me where this is on the state website? I have always been told that we are not allowed to use the high powered rifles due to the land being too flat which would result in too may houses...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,290
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Beginners Luck

This is my 3rd year at it. Got a small buck on my second day the first year. last year I got a nice doe opening morning and decent buck the next morning.

Scouting is looking pretty good for this...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,831
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Tink's shelf life

Ok, I get the point. Time to get some new stuff.
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Grain conversion? Is my math correct?

yes, I am shooting a Rem. 870 with fully rifled barrel. I agree that it seems these SST's are alot closer to a rifle cartrige than plastic coated ball of lead. I feel that they are my best option...
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By TimHixson

Grain conversion? Is my math correct?

My 12 ga Hornady sst's say they are 300 grains. My pocket ref. says there are 480 grains to 1 ounce. That means these are only 5/8 oz slugs?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,831
Posted By TimHixson

Tink's shelf life

I bought the Tinks #69 gel last year and used 1/2 the bottle. Is the rest of it any good for this year?
Forum: Guns
11-08-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,583
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Lightfield Slug question

I never thought about the faster slugs not expanding. I have shot 3 different brands to date. I started out with the standard winchester sabots. They shot decent, but were tough to get good groups at...
Forum: Guns
11-07-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,583
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Lightfield Slug question

I am heading to target world in cincinnati tomorrow after work with the SST's. I don't want to have to pass on a shot because I am not comfortable with the downrange trajectory.
Forum: Guns
11-06-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,583
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Lightfield Slug question

I am getting the same results. I am pretty much committed to them for this year as I have to sight in at the same place that I hunt, and I feel it is too close to gun season to fire any more out...
Forum: Guns
11-05-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,583
Posted By TimHixson

Lightfield Slug question

I have a Rem. 870 with the fully rifled barrel and Bushnell scope. I have been sighting it in with the Lightfield Hybred EXP sabot slugs. These are the 2-3/4"shells with a 1-1/4 oz slug. They shot...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-31-2007, 03:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,204
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Has your Rut begun?

The rut seems to be on here in SE Indiana. There was a meduim doe and a 6pt buck together in a field on the land I hunt last night. I was only 75 yards away in my car. I stopped,got out and stared at...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Reducing kick on an 870

I am going to get a limbsaver. Does any of the site sponsers sell them?

I think most of my problem is that I am scared of the scope hitting me in the nose (again). I am going to ditch my 3x9x40...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Reducing kick on an 870

I need a little more info? What is it, and where do I get one?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2007, 04:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Reducing kick on an 870

Sorry ...Moderator please move to the gun forum.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2007, 03:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By TimHixson

Reducing kick on an 870

It's a 870 express.with the fully rifled barrel. I have been shooting the winchester 2-3/4 sabots and the thing kicks pretty bad. I am kind of tired of my shoulder hurting after shooting only a few...
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
12-15-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10

Woo Hoo, looks like we might just win this thing!
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
12-08-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

Is there a prize for have the lowest scored buck? I think I would be in the running for it!
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-21-2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,996
Posted By TimHixson

RE: OFFICIAL SCORECARD

I basically tried to score this one (team 10) as if he had both sides of his rack.He has 4 points on theside I am holding. I came up with 80 4/8, but that would actually score as 40? since he is...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2006, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Anyone got a good hunting story?

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1809523

Not the best story, but success anyway!
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-21-2006, 03:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

You can only take one buck in indiana, so my season is over.

Would it be correct to measure it as if the other side was the same as the one that is there and then take the total score and only...
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-20-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

How do I score it since it is missing the whole right rack?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-20-2006, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By TimHixson

RE: More Indiana Success!

Thanks! I saw one button buck and about 6-8 does on saturday. I only saw one other doe on sunday. The other guys hunting the same property only say 1-3 both days. I feel that I was lucky to be in a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-20-2006, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By TimHixson

More Indiana Success!

I filled both my doe and buck tag this weekend. I hunt on 145 acres in south east Indiana. This was only my second year of hunting, and the experience has been great.

Saturday (opening morning)...
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-20-2006, 03:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

I will email you pictures today. I got a buck Sunday morning. He is only worth a few points, as he is missing half his rack. He has 4 points on just the one side.


Tim
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-18-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

I got a doe this morning. I will be back out tomorrow to try for antlers!

I can't get my picture to upload, it says invalid file type (I tried several)

Can I email it to someone?
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-16-2006, 03:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

Thank you! The hunting starts in two days......Can't wait!
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
11-15-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By TimHixson

RE: Team 10 checkin

I was assigned to this team. Am I still on it?

Our gun season starts this saturday here in indiana.
Forum: 2006 HNI Gun Deer Contest
10-06-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,110
Posted By TimHixson

RE: 2006 Gun Deer Contest Sign Up. Deadline is October 15th

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