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Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-14-2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,129
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: 30/30 For Elk

Colorado Luckydog

For the application you described, I think you would be fine. I would use 170 grain bullets if handloading. The Nosler Partition bullet or the Speer 170 grain flat point wound...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,355
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: How do you all Deal with "anti-hunter" inlaws?

Stoningtonwhitetail

I am sorry you are going through this. Always be respectful but firm in you belief. You are the parent and you should start training your young boy at an early age. Don’t...
Forum: Reloading
11-13-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: 308 WIN Huntinf Loads

I have good results with Hodgdon's Varget. Go to their web site and you can look up load data. Hope this helps.

Hornet man
Forum: Reloading
11-13-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Price for brass

rogerstv

I would hang onto any stuff you have. Suppliers are out of most everything. Oh, I’m sure 30-30 is available but 44 Magnum brass might not be. I can’t find any 308 Winchester brass...
Forum: Reloading
09-17-2005, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,958
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: beginer re-loader

BYRD250
I would suggest getting the Lee Anniversary kit from F&M Reloading.

...
Forum: Reloading
08-09-2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: 30-30 reloads?

Yes you can load a hot 30-30. It’s called a 30-30 Ackley Improved. About 200 FPS faster in every bullet weight and you can have you local gun smith redo the chamber for it.


Hornrt Man
Forum: Guns
08-08-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 28,143
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: .243 vs. 30-30

I would pick the 30-30 over the 243. This has been posted before but it is worth posting again. Start up the printer.

http://levergun.com/articles/3030_Rifle.htm

The 30-30 can be loaded...
Forum: Guns
08-07-2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,905
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: In praise of the 30-30 (proof of accuracy)!

ButchA
I also like to hunt the same way you do. I to use a 30-30. Mine is Winchester 94 Buffalo Bill Commemoritve with a long 26 inch barrel. I was using my daughters Marlin 336but she told me to...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
05-18-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: scope for new .22

Hay shootem up 870
It looks like no one wants to give you any advice. Well, I have a Bushnell 4 x on my Marlin model 81TS 22. I have hunted with it for several years now and not one problem. It has...
Forum: Guns
07-09-2004, 05:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,391
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: .30-30 for black bear?

I read your post again.
Your friend said that shots would be close at about 50 yards. The 30-30 can do this just fine and even out to 100 yards. Have her use 170 Grain bullets.

Your future...
Forum: Guns
07-07-2004, 05:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,391
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: .30-30 for black bear?

Some ammo for the 30-30
These are the best articles I know of on the 30-30. They are a joy to read and one should print then out and save them.

Mic McPherson wrote the article “One Hundred...
Forum: Guns
07-07-2004, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,391
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: .30-30 for black bear?

Be very careful here. I think you should let your fiancé use the 30-30. She wants to hunt and loves her 30-30. I would insist she bring it along. The 30-30 is just fine. If he just says for her not...
Forum: Guns
07-06-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,530
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Which 300

Pse-archer
Bigbulls gave you the scoop. He is right. Not enough info from you. If you want to shoot Elk at normal distance’s (muzzle to 300 yards then a 30-06 would do just fine) any thing over...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
07-04-2004, 08:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,371
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Winchester,Ruger,or Remington

Read this

http://www.detnews.com/2003/specialreport/0312/14/a13-7201.htm

Hornet Man
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
07-04-2004, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,371
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Winchester,Ruger,or Remington

We are so blessed in America to have such a large choice for firearms. I have owned Ruger, Winchester and Remington’s. Out of all of them I would have to say that the Winchester was the best built...
Forum: Guns
07-03-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Hornet Man

Savage with the AccuTriger

Greetings Forum
I just received my Savage catalog and also checked out there web site on there new AccuTriger. I think that this has put the Savage rifle ahead of the other RemChester Ruger rifles....
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-20-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,898
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: 338 Mag not enough for Brown Bears

Thanks DM

You hunted them and you say it is good enough. I take your word Sir. My hunting partner has a 375 H-H and he shot an Elk with it several years ago. He hit in right in the boiler room...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-18-2004, 10:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,898
Posted By Hornet Man

338 Mag not enough for Brown Bears

Well it happened. I was on another board on Alaskan hunting and now the talk is that a 338 Winchester magnum is not enough gun for the Big Bears. It just seems that the older I get the more gun you...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-27-2004, 06:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,299
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: ELK GUN 270 ?

Gentleman
Jack O’ Connor proved the 270 Winchester over a lifetime of hunting Deer and Elk with it. Many times in print did he tell his story and adventures with it. Lets not forget that. On top...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-23-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Power vs. shot placement

Mr.ELKampMaster
What year did you say that GTO was ? :D
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-23-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Power vs. shot placement

I believe this whole thing got started when the hunting magazines started to switch from telling hunting stories to selling and marketing. I was a boy when Elmer Keith and Jack 0' connor debated. I ...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-22-2004, 08:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,288
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Best 300 outthere?

What Western MA Hunter said. A 300 Savage.

You can get them on gunsamerica.com




It's where you put the bullet
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-22-2004, 06:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,433
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: What is the best gun for moose and elk

I bet he would love this one in the 358 Winchester. :D

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/new_products/browning_1028/

Hornet Man
Forum: Reloading
02-28-2004, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Best Dies ?

Thanks everyone for all you responses. I guess that the best die is the one that works best for you. I do have to say that is appears that Lee and Layman seem to have the most complaints as I posted...
Forum: Reloading
02-26-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By Hornet Man

Best Dies ?

I have see in print that the best dies go in this order.
Wilson,Redding, Forster, RCBS, and the others as battling it out for the the other positions. No real scientific evaluation that I have seen...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-25-2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: A great read on the 30-30

Glad you all liked it. Did you happen to read some of his other writings while on his site? I like the " Why do some Cartridges Succeed." To find out more on him, click on the link Meet Mic...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-24-2004, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By Hornet Man

A great read on the 30-30

This is the best article on the 30-30 I have ever read.
Click on "30-30 One hundred years and still going strong."

http://www.levergun.com/main_index.htm

Hornet Man
Forum: Guns
02-06-2004, 10:10 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,853
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Which Gun

Oh, I see what I did. I have to pick just one! Oh my God. What to do.
It would be my Marlin 336 in 30-30. Would it be OK to pick a Savage model 24 in 30-30/ 12 guage or is that two guns ?

...
Forum: Guns
02-06-2004, 09:52 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,853
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Which Gun

The best gun. Why that would have to be the Marlin 336 in 30-30 and the 1895 in 444 Marlin and the 45-70. Also the Marlin 30-30 Cowboy without a Scope.

Oh, Second would be my Savage Model 24 in...
Forum: Guns
02-05-2004, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Marlin chat room shut down

Hey gobuff
You are right. I am a lever action junkie. It was that site that got me going.

Hornet Man
Forum: Guns
02-05-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By Hornet Man

Marlin chat room shut down

Well, Marlin shut down it's chat room. Expect to see members from that forum to go here and elsewhere. I am one of them. We are a great bunch of guys and enjoy lever action rifles. I am sad to see it...
Forum: Guns
11-11-2002, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,798
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Best Powder Solvent

I really like Tetra gun care products. I use the copper solvent and all there products. It took out all the copper deposits from all my rifles. Give it a try.

http://www.tetraproducts.com

...
Forum: Guns
10-29-2002, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,104
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Suggestions for a "Deer Only" rifle?

I agree with BrushChimp
No need to lie to his wife. Just get a 270 or 30-06. Heck, I use a 308 for both Deer and Elk.

Hornet Man

Hornet Man
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-27-2002, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Bears: What would you do?

This could happen to anyone. Here is what might have helped.
1. Dont give up your gun for a 45. Keep the pack .
2. If a tree is near, take rope and hang the quarters.
3. The hunters should look...
Forum: Guns
10-11-2002, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: new guy, help me decide

Welcome to the board kraw
This is just my opinion but Ruger makes a fine rifle for a fair price. It is a solid rifle for the money and a set of rings comes with each model 77. I have had my Ruger...
Forum: Guns
10-09-2002, 06:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,755
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Which caliber? Custom timber rifle for elk/deer

Seattlesetters
What ever you choose, Thanks for passing the hunting tradition down to your daughter. That is what I am doing with my daughters also. Happy hunting

Hornet Man


Hornet Man
Forum: Guns
10-06-2002, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: What cal. should I buy for my wife to hunt with?

My wife shoots my daughters Marlin 336 in 30-30 pretty well. I hunt the thicker areas so a flater shooting caliber might be better. You cant go wrong with the Browning BLR Lever action in 243, 7mm-08...
Forum: Guns
10-05-2002, 11:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,755
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Which caliber? Custom timber rifle for elk/deer

Have you thought about keeping the rifle as is? Nothing wrong with the original, and maybe it might be worth something in the future as well as keeping it the way it was handed down to you for...
Forum: Guns
10-05-2002, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,092
Posted By Hornet Man

Accuracy and the Non-Bolt-Action Rifl

Here is another great article on sixgunner’s web site about Accuracy and the Non-Bolt-Action Rifle. It's a great read. Many think that the bolt action is the only way to go these days. Often, we...
Forum: Guns
10-02-2002, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Browning Micro Hunter

Here is Brownings web site. You can check to see if they offer a left hand 22 Hornet.

http://www.browning.com/homepage/index.asp

Hornet Man

Hornet Man
Forum: Guns
09-30-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Gun Cleaning Question???

Hey 3030win
How old is your rifle? The newer Marlins can be cleaned from the breach. I,m not sure about the older Marlins, but my new Marlin,s can be cleaned by taking out the lever screw and...
Forum: Guns
09-30-2002, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Gun Cleaning Question???

I learned this new procedure from a Tetra Gun representative at our local Bi Mart one day as he was demonstrating Tetra gun products. This is by far the best product I have used.
Action types very,...
Forum: Guns
09-29-2002, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 876
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: .22 Hornet?

I would go for the T/C if you can afford it or the Anschutz or maybe the Savage 24F, but have heard some good reports with the NEF also. I shoot the Savage 24 F combo gun for the kind of hunting you...
Forum: Guns
09-26-2002, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,306
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: 30-30 Question for deer

The 30-30 Win is a great first gun. That’s what my daughter picked out as her first rifle and yes, she knows how to work the safety. No problem at all.

Hornet Man


Hornet Man
Forum: Guns
09-26-2002, 08:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,178
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Whitetail Deer Rifle

Sorry Frizzellr

You said what you said! Your Quote is below.

3030win, not trying to bust your chops but the 30-30 Win is not perfect for anything, even though most rifles chambered in 30-30...
Forum: Guns
09-25-2002, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,178
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Whitetail Deer Rifle

Quilly
The problem with your statement about the 30-30 as killing more deer and then wounding more is this. The blame is on the hunter and not the 30-30. Many try and shoot farther then the 30-30’s...
Forum: Guns
09-24-2002, 03:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,808
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: biggest caliber gun u've ever fired

A 50 cal Browning machine gun when I was a Cav Scout.

Hornet Man

Hornet Man
Forum: Guns
09-24-2002, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,178
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: Whitetail Deer Rifle

Get a 30-30 Marlin 336 and put a Bushnell 4x scope on it. This is what I got my daughter 2 years age. Ammo is sold everywhere and most of todays 30-30 ammo will do just fine out to 150 yards. Young...
Forum: Guns
09-21-2002, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,376
Posted By Hornet Man

RE: why is weatherby ammo so expensive?

I think it is because Norma uses very tight tolerances on there brass. Many benchrest shooters swear by it. I have a small box of Norma brass for my 308 win and I must say that this brass holds up...
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