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It's not a lever gun but still very handsome to my view. 22MAG is a keeper!

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I own two slug barrels for my Mossberg. First one is smooth bore and second is fully rifled for sabots. My slug gun kicks real bad. Doesn't matter which ammo or barrel is used. The vicious recoil convinced me to seek other options. Currently. I hunt with a modern CVA Optima muzzle-loader instead of ...

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I had annoying muzzle jump with my Savage 99 in .308 that was fixed by Magna Port of Michigan. Their precision process did not even mar my bluing. Pricing is very reasonable.

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If its an organized drive and I'm the designated shooter on post I load up all the way. Otherwise, three in the magazine works just fine.

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Loading: Try leaving a little of the cartridge base sticking out of the loading gate. Use the next round to push it in.

That's how my Grandad (1889-1973) taught me to load a 30-30.

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It was very breezy which made it difficult to keep my pan powder in place so I fired only two shots. Very light recoil. I'll wait for a better weather day to develop a hunting load using conical bullet. Any suggestions? Distance: 35 yards Load: 50 grs of FFFg with .440 round ball w/lubed patch TR ht...

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I highly recommend this book:

Give Your Heart to the Hawks: A Tribute to the Mountain Men by Win Blevins.

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I was invited on a flintlock-only deer hunt for the late season with a gang of Christian guys. These men hunt in Mifflin County and tell me the shots rarely exceed 50 yards. 75 yards yards is a very long shot. With open sights, I doubt that I'll be accurate beyond 75 yards anyways. They post the sho...

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Plan to go horse back riding at Ft. Robinson State Park, Nebraska. Just 80 miles south of Rapid City.

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I phoned TC Customer Service. They advised me to use FF for load and FFFF for pan primer. They said that FFF is for 44 caliber and smaller. FF is for 45 caliber and larger. I'm following their advise for safety.

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I bought this Thompson Center flintlock yesterday from a fellow who never shot it; been sitting in a closet for 30 years. Caliber is 45 which should do the job on late season whitetails here in Pennsylvania. This is my first flintlock. I'm hoping to have fun figuring out right combination of bullet ...

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Years ago, I was with USAF in Michigan. The air base was bordered by Huron Nat'l Forest on rear side. We had access to a security gate which opened into a genuine wilderness of swamps and timber. I took my 1st Sergeant hunting with me several times because I knew the area from many scouting trips. 1...

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I'm glad that this 94 was adopted into a good home.

Williams still makes a great receiver sight.

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My Henry 22LR is a delight to shoot and has brought me much good fun. Its a keeper!

22MAG hits like a little grenade; my Marlin has taken variety of game.

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If you have ammo for the 284 then this will provide widest breadth options.

375 would be my choice simply because I'm a huge fan of the 94 and always have good luck with mine.

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These are two loads I used for my Dad's 300 Savage:

38.5 grains IMR 4064 - 180 gr Sierra Pro Hunter bullet

41.0 grains IMR 3031 - 125 grain Sierra spitzer bullet or Hornady 130 grain bullet

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We lived near Rapid City for 11 years. Our favorite place in BH was Wind Cave Nat'l Park. But overall best camping is at Ft. Robinson State Park to the south (about 80 minutes drive)in Nebraska. Photo shows view of Ft. Robinson. TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/RockyRidge.jpg

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I shot this moose 20 times with my Henry levergun at 50 yards. No tracking at all.

Magazine and calendar pictures are great fun for plinking!

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I take the live trap and toss it into the creek. Skunk drowns along with his scent.

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This shop has a huge selection of parts: Jack First Inc. 605 343 8481

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Thanks guys for all the input.

It took me 25 minutes to get the old one out and about 10 minutes to install the new one. No more leaks!

I probably saved $75. in plumber costs. My wife thinks I'm special!!

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My wife noticed everything was wet under the kitchen sink. I got my flashlight out and noted its leakiing from the disposal. QUESTION: Is this a fairly easy project or should I phone a plumber? I replaced the water pump on my Ford Explorer using basic tools and it wasn't too hard. Is disposal job ea...

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Nice lookin' project.

I built a Dulcimer back in the late 1960's during my long hair period.

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Pere David deer are extremely rare in North America. Even zoos rarely have them in stock for viewing. I'm glad for you. The mount will be a reminder to all that Pere David deer have been saved by concerned hunters. Thanks for sharing! TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/peredavid.j...

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WIN 748 worked well for me.

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AFish:

I own rifles for shooting and hunting that are chambered for readily available ammo. 356 is just too exotic for this hunter but each to his own I say!

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I decided to pass up the 356 Winchester. Not interested in making cases from 444 at this time.

Right now my focus is a Wild West trigger for my older Glenfield carbine.

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I decided to pass on this 356 Winchester. Couldn't really get over the ammo concern.

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I've had great luck with my Winchester shotgun.

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The 356 is fading quickly into history. A very well built middle-bore that failed to become popular in the marketplace. I have an opportunity to purchase a lightly used .356 for $600. but am wary about losing money over a period of time. I'm hoping to own a rifle that will not drop in value because ...

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I found a lightly used Winchester 94 in .356 for $600. No box or original papers. I'm a hunter and not a collecter.

I know that ammo may be a problem in a few years. Should I buy this carbine or pass?

Thank you for your advice.

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This book is my all time favorite on the 30-30.

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Winchester hollow tip bullet hit like little grenades! Much tissue damage compared to 22LR.

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I really like my Bushnell 1.5X - 4.5X scope. It rotates between my CVA 50 caliber and my Henry 22LR rifle. Good clarity, sturdy build, and priced right. I've owned it for 2.5 years with no problems. Bushnell is a KEEPER! TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/CVAOptima.jpg http://i26....

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Thanks for the review, I was considering a date night with my wife to see it.

How 'bout a lever action 12 gauge w/slug for trolls! Ithaca model 66 Super single shown.

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This photo was sent by a friend. I have no info to share about the details of the hunt.

30-30 is a keeper!

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My smoothest by far is this antique Savage FOX 16 gauge which had been Grandad's favorite as well. Yes, it is operated by a lever.

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I never understood why anyone would hunt big bears. That being said, I have no quarrel with those that do.

If I were to go after a big one it would be with a 35 Whelen and backed up by guide with AK-47 and big clip full of ammo.

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I sold my KaBar and bought this BOKER Magnum Safari knife plus 2 bottles of Windsor. Good deal.

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I had a 30-40 for a time but my "over 50" eyesight was no match for the iron sights so I traded it off. So it goes.

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I hunted in Saskatchewon, Canada for moose and caribou back in the 1980's. My rifle? Remington model 660 in .308 shooting 180 gr Remington core-lokt ammo. Scope: TASCO 2X-7X. The bull moose took two chest shots at approx 100 yards but didn't go far. I killed two caribou with one shot each. Distance ...

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My Dad's Aunt Lillian hunted deer with a slide action rifle in 25 Remington. She had a reputation for getting her venison every year. Good shootin' and good rifle cartridge, too. The difference between 25 Remington and 25-35 is largely in the realm of theory because their ballistics are nearly ident...

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The photo shows both of our 30-30 carbines. Both have put a lot of meat on our table. But if I had to keep just one it would be the Winchester. It's lighter and points just a tad faster.

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I hunt deer within archery only zones of northern Maryland. Plenty of public lands at remote reservoirs. But a small canoe takes me to places that are loaded with white oak trees. The hunting is almost too easy.

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I always admired the limited edition Savage 99 that came out in early 1970's:
- octagon barrel
- brass details
- .308

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Here is my trusty 660 and a dandy mulie taken in the Black Hills. Nope, not for sale.

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Jerry Johnson would likely be hunting with a modern .308; you pick the action type. Doubtful if he would be after beaver very much. With gold over $1,500. per oz he'd be prospecting for a living. Still plenty of gold within the Rocky Mts in hard to access valleys. He might work a little as a timber ...

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Don't be put off by birch or beech woods. They're stable, sturdy, and tough. Pressed checkering is nothing in the deer woods. My older Glenfield model 30GT is ignored by elitists but it has certainly put plenty of meat on our table! TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/Glenfield30GT...

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Excellent stag and good shootin' too!

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This red stag was clobbered with my 30-30 and Winchester ammo. Two bullets penetrated the chest and exited into the snow. Last bullet (recovered) entered the frontal chest, penetrated full length of the body, and lodged against pelvic bone. This is exceptional performance for a so called "plain...

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