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04-09-2020, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,287
Posted By grizzly 2

Wish I had one in Viet Nam to shoot the rats...

Wish I had one in Viet Nam to shoot the rats below the bunker I was sitting guard duty on. It was one of two river bunkers we had along a tributary to the Mekong River. Shooting rats gave us...
04-06-2020, 04:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,882
Posted By grizzly 2

Stock fit can be critical. I have two older...

Stock fit can be critical. I have two older 870's. One was scoped for deer and had an older high combed trap stock with beautiful wood I picked up at a visit to Ilion, NY.and the other had a shorter...
04-06-2020, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By grizzly 2

Illinois closed its state parks where many...

Illinois closed its state parks where many fishing lakes are located.
03-18-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By grizzly 2

They are soft and will not be bothered by your...

They are soft and will not be bothered by your modified choke. Accurate? Yes, they can be. Back in the 80's all I had was an older 870/modified choke 28" barrel with a rib. We had a slug shoot coming...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-25-2020, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By grizzly 2

Someone may be able to plug your information into...

Someone may be able to plug your information into a program for the proper answer. I'd guess you are still in the 500 spine arrow range and approaching 400.
I tried Rage heads about 10 years ago...
Forum: Guns
02-25-2020, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,923
Posted By grizzly 2

I remember a trip years ago as we passed through...

I remember a trip years ago as we passed through upstate NY headed for the Falls. As we came to Ilion I mentioned how I'd love to stop but knew we didn't have time. The whole car said, oh stop and...
Forum: Northeast
02-15-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,445
Posted By grizzly 2

mrbb, interesting information. Not having hunted...

mrbb, interesting information. Not having hunted bears or even studied them, I was only guessing. I'd moved away long before they became established in Northern NJ.
Forum: Northeast
02-15-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,445
Posted By grizzly 2

When I lived in NJ in the 50's thru 1970, bears...

When I lived in NJ in the 50's thru 1970, bears were pretty much unheard of. They were farther north in upstate NY. Years later, I began to hear of them. One hunter from my old area in Sussex County...
Forum: Guns
02-08-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,935
Posted By grizzly 2

One point that has not been made yet is diameter...

One point that has not been made yet is diameter of the bullet, expanded or not. There is no arguing that a close shot next to an artery or a major nerve grouping might not cut or damage that...
Forum: Guns
02-08-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By grizzly 2

I was pretty lucky at acquiring pins for our club...

I was pretty lucky at acquiring pins for our club shoots. Today though, many bowling alleys have closed so I'm sure filling my van like I used to is harder. Bowling alleys that have sanctioned...
Forum: Guns
01-02-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,430
Posted By grizzly 2

I'd like to. I bought a Colt Competition Rifle...

I'd like to. I bought a Colt Competition Rifle 18" .223 Wylde 1/8" (they purchased the right to use the Colt brand name) that has a heavy feel to it. I like heavy since they steady nicely when...
Forum: Guns
01-02-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,165
Posted By grizzly 2

I came very close to buying a 380 ez when they...

I came very close to buying a 380 ez when they were on sale with the rebate. Before doing so I checked on the Smith and Wesson Forum and found many complaining of stove piping the last round. They...
01-02-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,935
Posted By grizzly 2

The fact that you are asking suggests you are...

The fact that you are asking suggests you are unsure. I suppose it depends on how long you think you may still hunt and how large the deer population is in your area. If you think you may never top...
01-02-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By grizzly 2

Admirable that you let him walk. I once enjoyed...

Admirable that you let him walk. I once enjoyed hunting a certain buck with my bow and never could quite get in the right spot but enjoyed the hunt. When gun season came around and I did have a shot,...
01-02-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,691
Posted By grizzly 2

https://bangordailynews.com/2019/12/02/news/aroost...

https://bangordailynews.com/2019/12/02/news/aroostook/allagash-guide-bags-monster-buck-of-his-own/
Forum: Black Powder
12-12-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,424
Posted By grizzly 2

Jim, I think that tight breech plug is your...

Jim, I think that tight breech plug is your powder and not the rifle. Years ago when I used T7, I would always give the breech plug a twist or two just to break up that crud ring that forms,...
Forum: Black Powder
11-10-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By grizzly 2

I finally found a load my Knight .50 Elite loves,...

I finally found a load my Knight .50 Elite loves, the Knight red hots, which are the Barnes 250 gr large hollow points in the all coppper bullet with their orange sabot which loads nicely. Especially...
Forum: Black Powder
04-20-2011, 01:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,507
Posted By grizzly 2

When you shoot off hand, and at different ranges,...

When you shoot off hand, and at different ranges, which rifle was more accurate for you, the Omega or TC? I'm thinking the TC because of the way they just hang so steady. Oh, I forgot the Omega was...
Forum: Black Powder
04-14-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,099
Posted By grizzly 2

Why did Knight

Why did Knight float the barrel on the Elite, get rave reviews with it, and then drop the design? Anyone ever hear the inside story?
Forum: Black Powder
04-14-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,363
Posted By grizzly 2

This is sort of an odd question as most of us...

This is sort of an odd question as most of us want to take the most accurate shot possible, so we take whatever rest or support is available, so...we really dont have alot to draw from.

The...
Forum: Black Powder
04-09-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By grizzly 2

Sounds like great training. Used to...

Sounds like great training.

Used to attend a buffalo shoot. It was all the steel siloutte targets, all set at 200 yards, plus a big steel buffalo. You had to shoot a rimmed cartridge to...
Forum: Black Powder
04-07-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,302
Posted By grizzly 2

I like that!

I like that!
Forum: Black Powder
04-07-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 19,624
Posted By grizzly 2

Whew, this was sure difficult without a magic...

Whew, this was sure difficult without a magic goblet. Coffee and soda didnt help much, but the pain pills did take the edge off somewhat.

This site has a really nice group with a great deal of...
Forum: Black Powder
04-06-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,873
Posted By grizzly 2

Deer are actually getting alot smarter. When you...

Deer are actually getting alot smarter. When you see the herd blow out of the field, it's really because the hunter was using a plain black stock and one of the deer yelled, snorted, whatever, ...
Forum: Black Powder
03-31-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,438
Posted By grizzly 2

To make this fair, you really need an accurized...

To make this fair, you really need an accurized Knight. Then there is the matter of sights. What if one is using a large fiber obtic front sight and the other has a fine metal front sight? Plus...
Forum: Black Powder
03-29-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,959
Posted By grizzly 2

Once you've shot this a bit, you have to have...

Once you've shot this a bit, you have to have someone snap a few pictures of it in full recoil shooting offhand. I think we all want to know what she does. That 4" will probably help alot. Just...
03-29-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,883
Posted By grizzly 2

Couple years ago, I had to switch from recurves...

Couple years ago, I had to switch from recurves to a compound due to arthitus in the fingers. I tried alot of bows and settled on a used mathews Switchback XT. It was a hit around 2005,6 &7. Had a...
Forum: Black Powder
03-29-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,959
Posted By grizzly 2

Before I mounted a scope on this rifle, I think...

Before I mounted a scope on this rifle, I think I'd load it with whatever load you are hoping it shoots well and see what the recoil feels like. Not an expert here, just think I remember some large...
Forum: Black Powder
03-26-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,839
Posted By grizzly 2

Are those TC hollow rods any larger in diameter...

Are those TC hollow rods any larger in diameter than the skinny Knight rods? If they are, they might stay put a little better.

The only reason I was thinking solid was because I didnt switch in...
Forum: Black Powder
03-25-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,839
Posted By grizzly 2

Do the Delrin rods flex alot when loading a tight...

Do the Delrin rods flex alot when loading a tight bullet/sabot? I'm leaning towards solid alum myself.
Forum: Black Powder
03-21-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By grizzly 2

Thanks, I see that now. So, does Hoppes #9 Kill...

Thanks, I see that now. So, does Hoppes #9 Kill weeds in the garden? lol...Maybe I'll just put it on the shelf with Grandpa's old paper 12 guage slugs and buckshot, and some of the old powder tins...
Forum: Black Powder
03-21-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By grizzly 2

I have a few cans of BC gun scrubber. Do they...

I have a few cans of BC gun scrubber. Do they also make bore scrubber?
Forum: Black Powder
03-21-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By grizzly 2

Thanks for all the advise. Have to stock up on a...

Thanks for all the advise. Have to stock up on a few new supplies now. You know I think I have a can of super lube that has teflon in it and it may have found it's way into the bore once if I...
Forum: Black Powder
03-21-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By grizzly 2

Broke my Knight ram rod

The 1st few years with the .50 Elite were great. I was using t7 and all lead ssb 285's. Deer where going down mostly where they stood at ranges out to about 185. One swab was no problem with the easy...
Forum: Black Powder
03-20-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,556
Posted By grizzly 2

What range was your jug at? Have you recovered...

What range was your jug at? Have you recovered many of these PT's? I would assume that like most all lead bullets, they'd flatten out pretty good. I hunted with Buffallo SSB 285gr spitzers for a...
Forum: Black Powder
03-15-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,260
Posted By grizzly 2

Those cleaning brushes can be found at...

Those cleaning brushes can be found at www.proshotproducts.com (http://www.proshotproducts.com) It's a locally owned company in central Illinois that has quite a following here.
Forum: Black Powder
03-07-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,286
Posted By grizzly 2

Gm54-120 All new Knights? When did this...

Gm54-120 All new Knights? When did this start? I hadnt heard this.
Forum: Black Powder
03-06-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By grizzly 2

I've got one, Sabotloader, and not to worry, it...

I've got one, Sabotloader, and not to worry, it holds 6 primers. I'll probably need all 6 too. Havent practiced yet, but I did notice they do slide in nicely, just have to develop a technique as...
Forum: Black Powder
03-06-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By grizzly 2

Repriming the Lehigh Conversion

Just got my conversion a week or so ago. Really had to clean the corners of my bolt for it to fit, but once I did it fit fine. Beautiful craftsmanship.

I cant help but wonder how I will put...
02-13-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,163
Posted By grizzly 2

If I remember right, back when we shot alot of...

If I remember right, back when we shot alot of bowling pin matches, I liked a friends 5.5 redhawk better than my 7.5 Redhawk. I think it felt better during rapid fire. I wonder how the even shorter...
02-13-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,616
Posted By grizzly 2

This is over a year old, SO WHAT DID YOU BUY???? ...

This is over a year old, SO WHAT DID YOU BUY???? lol.

Since he's shooting from blinds and treestands, I'd guess it's a smaller, private piece of land, so he's not walking a great distance. Fast...
02-13-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,636
Posted By grizzly 2

Farmland, Ind, arent you close to Cloverdale? I...

Farmland, Ind, arent you close to Cloverdale? I think the weekend before Fathers Day, they have a huge traditional gathering there with more bows to shoot than your fingers can stand. Everything...
Forum: Black Powder
02-08-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,831
Posted By grizzly 2

I wonder if this is what happens to the heart...

I wonder if this is what happens to the heart when we see it turned to a jelly like substance. The mz does it alot, I'm trying to remember how the shotguns did. I think the newer, faster sabot...
Forum: Black Powder
02-08-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,710
Posted By grizzly 2

I know, it's tempting. BUT, I hunt in Pike County...

I know, it's tempting. BUT, I hunt in Pike County Illinois, and it gets looked over pretty closely since it gets hunted so hard. I decided years ago after a sting was performed in the town I hunt...
Forum: Black Powder
02-08-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 55,179
Posted By grizzly 2

I had a .50 Hawken given to me because no one...

I had a .50 Hawken given to me because no one could get any accuracy out of it. I found the Buffalo Bullets, ball-ette, a swaged lead bullet a little heavier than a ball, but with flat sides, to be...
Forum: Black Powder
02-08-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,710
Posted By grizzly 2

Illinois mz has a .44 cal projectile restriction,...

Illinois mz has a .44 cal projectile restriction, so unfortunately we cant use the .40's. My first season with a mz, I was using a borrowed Renegade and was using a 185 gr xtp .44 in a green sabot,...
Forum: Black Powder
02-06-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 55,179
Posted By grizzly 2

Never thought of the consistancy that band aid...

Never thought of the consistancy that band aid trick might help. Might have to try that one, thanks.

I would have to side with the Renegade for comfort with heavy conicals. The curved metal but...
Forum: Black Powder
02-04-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,488
Posted By grizzly 2

Now "that" belongs in a magazine article. ...

Now "that" belongs in a magazine article. Something "really useful" for a change???
Forum: Reloading
02-04-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,127
Posted By grizzly 2

I know what you mean, the spitzers do look alot...

I know what you mean, the spitzers do look alot better. That's right, I forgot it was a hollowpoint. Never did use it because Illinois wont allow the 30-30 for deer in pistol or rifle . ...
Forum: Reloading
02-02-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,127
Posted By grizzly 2

How far do you plan to shoot deer from. ...

How far do you plan to shoot deer from. Sometimes we get too wrapped up in the minute details, I know I can. That flat nose bullet sierra is rec, may be alot better in the long run for bringing...
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