Marine in NE Ohio
03-18-2008, 11:23 AM
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Marine in NE Ohio
Great to be a part of this cool site and reading all of the discussions from informative people who share a lot of their experiences that coincide with my own interests. I think there are a lot of excellent resources here and I look forward to reading and conversing with others regarding their builds as well as my latest builds and of course my ideas in the near and future. I’d like to say a few things about myself and the things I like to do. I am a former US Marine that served in the Gulf War and I currently reside in North-East Ohio. I enjoy hunting-fishing and would certainly like to try my hand at some long range shooting, and let’s not forget my enjoyment in riding four wheelers. Since growing up in North-East Ohio it has given me an excellent opportunity to do a lot of deer hunting along with turkey hunting and during the summer months I try to find time to get my .243 out and try my luck with varmint hunting. I’m currently waiting on a 300 win mag. build that should be completed anytime now.
Here in Ohio, gun season for deer hunting we are stuck using our slug guns or muzzleloaders. Over the years I have definitely tightened up my slug gun using my Mossberg 500 with a ported rifled barrel and a 3-9-40x Nikon BuckMaster that shoots 1½” groups with Federal Barnes Expanders at a 100yards all day long. Last year I picked up a Thompson Center Omega 50 cal. with 2½-10-50x Weaver scope shooting TC’s 250gr. Shockwave bullets extremely well, but I am determined to get this new bullet from Canada to shoot as well as the manufacturer states, groups in .75-.5. My true passion in hunting is early season archery and in Ohio you can hunt with a crossbow starting in October. My first bow was a Horton Legend, but now I have the Horton XS 200lb. draw which typically shoots Easton’s 2219 XX75 with a 125gr. Thunderhead around 320fps, it’s a real shooter out to 45 yards with no problem. We all know everyone has their opinion about crossbows versus compound – long – re-curve bows, but archery hunting is enjoyable no matter what you choose to go out with.
Well I’m currently looking for the opportunity through this website along with talking to others here to find people in my area or within reasonable driving distance who enjoy hunting and take safety in the woods as serious as I. I’d really like to find some new friends or even a game club or association who enjoy deer hunting and wouldn’t mind a Marine coming out and hunting with them. So hopefully I can have a chance this up coming 2008 season. Well good day to all, I’m looking forward to hearing form some cool people, you never know I might find a new place to hunt.[/align]
Here in Ohio, gun season for deer hunting we are stuck using our slug guns or muzzleloaders. Over the years I have definitely tightened up my slug gun using my Mossberg 500 with a ported rifled barrel and a 3-9-40x Nikon BuckMaster that shoots 1½” groups with Federal Barnes Expanders at a 100yards all day long. Last year I picked up a Thompson Center Omega 50 cal. with 2½-10-50x Weaver scope shooting TC’s 250gr. Shockwave bullets extremely well, but I am determined to get this new bullet from Canada to shoot as well as the manufacturer states, groups in .75-.5. My true passion in hunting is early season archery and in Ohio you can hunt with a crossbow starting in October. My first bow was a Horton Legend, but now I have the Horton XS 200lb. draw which typically shoots Easton’s 2219 XX75 with a 125gr. Thunderhead around 320fps, it’s a real shooter out to 45 yards with no problem. We all know everyone has their opinion about crossbows versus compound – long – re-curve bows, but archery hunting is enjoyable no matter what you choose to go out with.
Well I’m currently looking for the opportunity through this website along with talking to others here to find people in my area or within reasonable driving distance who enjoy hunting and take safety in the woods as serious as I. I’d really like to find some new friends or even a game club or association who enjoy deer hunting and wouldn’t mind a Marine coming out and hunting with them. So hopefully I can have a chance this up coming 2008 season. Well good day to all, I’m looking forward to hearing form some cool people, you never know I might find a new place to hunt.[/align]
03-18-2008, 01:36 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2003
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RE: Marine in NE Ohio
Welcome. I'm in central ohio. I've got a Thompson Center Omega 50 cal stainless/lam with Elite 3-10x40 100grains 777 and hornady 250 grain have produced great results for me. Time to gear up for spring turkey.
03-19-2008, 04:38 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ohio and Indiana
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RE: Marine in NE Ohio
Welcome.. I'm from Southwest, Ohio.. about two minutes from indiana and kentucky both.. Thanks for your service, you're the reason we can all enjoy hunting and the outdoors.
03-23-2008, 06:13 PM
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RE: Marine in NE Ohio
Sorry haven't been on.. been busy up here with snow on the roof... i'm out in Geauga County. Glad to know there are some cool people from ohio on here as well.. Even if they are former Armeee ..... LoL...
I'm working on getting my stuff ready for turkey season... havne't checked all my decoys yet, but i think i might have to pick up a few more...
Anyone looking to have a Marine come out and do some bow hunting with....
I'm working on getting my stuff ready for turkey season... havne't checked all my decoys yet, but i think i might have to pick up a few more...
Anyone looking to have a Marine come out and do some bow hunting with....