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Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-22-2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,747
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Remington 700 vs. Tikka T3 Hunter

My stepcousin has a Sako, it is one of the finest out of the box rifles I have ever seen. He also has a Tikka. Great shooter. Just about everyone else has a Remington or Savage. We have all shot...
Forum: Guns
01-21-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,905
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: $700 for new gun

Remington Model 798 in 458 Winchester Magnum
Or a Desert Eagle 50 Action Express
Maybe a used Weatherby
Even a Savage and a 44 Special

My choices would fill Rome!!!
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-21-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,058
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: MN. hunters, will a .270 or .280 work OK in the brushy type woods of North MN?

Your RemPump is sweet!!!!

HD Road King
I have never been to Minnesota but if it is as thick as what I usually hunt in Kentucky then the"50/150" zero is a must.
Forum: Guns
01-21-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,553
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?

I started off on a on a .410 when I was 4, didnt get my 12gauntilI was 10 and could not rabbit hunt with it for awhile later,I just couldnt pack it for long.AsI think about this in my head, he would...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-21-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: what type of hunting show do you like

I hate those shows that you can see high fences.
I likethem best when the intro containsthe huntersaying something like"have not had a good chance to scout yet but I got these Binos."Bob the...
Forum: Optics
01-21-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,123
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Redfield

Redfield factoryis in USA.

MichaelT. "But I do like the idea of the 5x factor of magnification if it is done correctly."
If done correctly is the key words. I seen that the blueprint shows...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-21-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,471
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 243 new respect

I am not attempting to put you down. I know hunters that have killed deer with a 17 Remington. My great uncle has had a 222 since 1953. I have never underestimated any centerfire in my entire life....
Forum: Optics
01-21-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,123
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

Redfield

http://www.redfield.com/products.htm

My Dad still has an old Redfield he uses. Anyone know if these new ones are any good??? Stupid Question maybe, but how are they if you havehandled one?
Forum: Guns
01-21-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,553
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Suggestions on caliber for youth?

Both calibers great for deer and stuff. But I recommend to think about getting him a 30-06 and a small start in reloading. The reloader can easilyreduce the 30-06to next to nothing and charged up...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-21-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,740
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Deer hounds

You got a good looking dog there. :)
Never needed ambush points either. You just can not compare the speed of a True Deerhound to any other "hound".
I don'tlike the jump in truck method either,...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-21-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,314
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Who Makes the Best .22 round for an auto-loader?

You can not compare the two. Just go buy a box and see for yourself. The Stinger holds a smaller bullet but has alengthened case which makes impressive power for a 22lr.
I have shot the Velocitors...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-21-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,354
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: need advice on keeping cows away

Free roaming deer have no problem with livestock fences.
Electric fencing works good. Try using ratchets to get your barbed-wire at the proper tension. Wooden fencing is best but is very costly.
...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-20-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,471
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 243 new respect

I have no problem accepting that you own "mostly unused" rifles. I also own "stored" Firearms. I just can't believe that your Dad gave you something and you didnt even appreciate it enough to learn...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-20-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,314
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Who Makes the Best .22 round for an auto-loader?

I have always liked CCI Mini-Mags and Remington Target. I got a 10/22 that loves CCI Stingers but a lot of guns don't.I would at least trya box ofStingers to see if your groups are consistent or not.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-20-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,141
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Stevens 200

I have never actually fired a Stevens 200 but have shot several Savage 10/110s. Actually I have shot all chamberings they offer except the 338WinMag. To me they are one of thethe most accurate rifles...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-20-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,311
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Your Hunting hours??

How is that any safer???????????????????
What if you happen upon a pack of wild dogs???????
A law that takes defense away from weapons is no law I care for!!!!!!!!!!!
What about us ground...
Forum: Technical
01-20-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,445
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: bow upgrade?

+1 for the Browning Rage One
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-20-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,740
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Deer hounds

Deerhounds the Ultimate.
I hunted with a man that used four Deerhounds. I have seen them turn whitetail back towards us right off the bat. No jumping in the truck to ride down the road and no 2...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-20-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,292
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: caliber advice for big game

I would rather have a 308 and 30-06 combination myself. If you are set on the 7mm combo I would go for the 7-08 and 280. I am not a fan of magnums myself, aside from the 44remmag. A reloader can do...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-20-2007, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Funny Story in Kentucky

I'm a Kentuckian also...never poached myself but I did hear a story bout two Ky boys going out west to hunt.
They stopped at a checking station bright and early the first morning they were there....
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-20-2007, 01:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,471
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 243 new respect

So you had a 8cartridges in front of youand 1had a bullet a hair larger thanyour 223 and a case closer to sizeto your wsm and it "Just never crossed your mind" ???
:eek:
hmm
:eek:
I see.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-20-2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,339
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: does anyone here believe that black bears are more dangerous than grizzly's

I voted for maybe. A Black Bear that isthinking of eating you is more dangerous than aBrown Bearthat is not.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-20-2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,451
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Grading yourself as a deerhunter

I would grade myself as a deerhunter in the following areas with the following grades in no particular order:

1. Shooting ability - A+ I know what shots I can and can't make.
2. Scent control...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-19-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,339
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Anyone use peanut butter?

Yes Peanut Butter works. Just nail the jar to a tree with a polebarn nail. I have also had good luck mixing salt, almost any extract, and water and dumping on fallen dead tree or old stump. Nutty,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-19-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,311
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Your Hunting hours??

Kentuckyyou can shoot deer between1/2 before sunrise-1/2 hour after sunset. You can beafield as early or late as you like.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-19-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 29,661
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 400 yard trophy?

What's wrong with the .338 Lapua Magnum?

I have read through all the replies and feel that some people are confusing 400 yards with 800 yards. I havekilled deer with a rifle from as close as 10...
Forum: Optics
01-19-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,837
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski

At least the biggest part of my money goes to an American family. You can keep on using your high class crap, and keep on giving your money to Z germans,I am glad your happy with it.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-19-2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Scouting terms and definitions......

Clump o Grass=A little spot of vegitation just large enough to secure a mature whitetail as he sleeps his day away.

Brown Field/Brush Field=Favored area of whitetail,too badwe can't see them...
Forum: Optics
01-19-2007, 05:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,837
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski

Leupold. They might not be as clear as that german crap but you can go up the mountainand back down with no worries.
All American.
Forum: Optics
01-19-2007, 05:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,800
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Who makes the best scope available?

Leupold. I dont care how much money I have, I will always buy Leupold.
Forum: Guns
01-19-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,471
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Sighting in at 300 yards ??

Reloading is the Key to Accuracy. Fun too. :)
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-19-2007, 01:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,431
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Which handgun?

Ilike theSuper Redhawk/2x Leupold 44mag. It is big and heavy, but not too big and heavy. To me a hunting hangun is to be used alone and not as a backup. So I put comfort carry at the bottom of my...
Forum: Guns
01-18-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,347
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 30-06 recoil

I have seen 10yr olds grin from ear to earshooting 30-06s and thenbrag about their bruises later. Never a flinch.

Some people not that way, they need 243 :D

Noreal felt difference between...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-18-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,471
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 243 new respect

You owned a tool for that long and never read up on it?
:eek:
hmm.
:eek:
The 243 Winchester is a bad little man. I dont know why anyone would doubt it for deersized stuff and smaller at...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-18-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,269
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Bullet Placement

I can shoot pretty good, not half as good as my rifle with fire formed cases 52gr IMR4350 and a 165 pill, but still pretty good. I can kill a coke can every time. But when it comes to shots on deer,...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-18-2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,977
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: what is your squirel hunting method?

If still no luck....Resort to Bird Feeders. ;)
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-18-2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,369
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Top Three Big Game Calibers?

30-06 Springfield
45/70 U.S. Government
460 Weatherby Magnum
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-18-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,544
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Albino or Buck?

Blast the White Coat!!!
I don't understand why they would be protected state wide???
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-18-2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,598
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: 45-70 any good for whitetail?

I would be a little concerned about trying tohunt whitetail witha 45/70.
A grizzly maybe, but them steel skinned whitetail will get away every time.;)
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-18-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,426
Posted By Cryptic Gypsy

RE: Mass or Spread

I voted Mass.
Nothing like a good heavy rack.
Plus you can carve shot glasses out of em. ;)
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