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by t.r.
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
Replies: 16
Views: 1176

Re: Serious injury with a crossbow

Three weeks ago, an orthopedic doctor provided four shots into my ruptured discs. Very painful but worth it! My pain level has been steadily reduced since then. But walking and standing is still very uncomfortable. I use a cane to get around which is helpful. I feel confident that complete healing ...
by t.r.
Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
Replies: 16
Views: 1176

Serious injury with a crossbow

I left my cocking rope in the SUV. But instead of walking back for it, I made a bad choice instead. I injured myself while cocking my Ten Point crossbow using my arm and back muscles. I've been to the ER three times and a Chiropractor twice. But no pain relief and the pain level became much worse. ...
by t.r.
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First knife
Replies: 17
Views: 721

Re: First knife

My first knife was a Japan built skinner style with 4.5 inch blade. Brand name: Monarch. - Sherwood
by t.r.
Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another new knife.
Replies: 23
Views: 1456

Re: Another new knife.

I've had very good luck with my sowbelly stockman by Rough Rider. The blades hold a keen edge quite well. - TR
by t.r.
Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 3966

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

My RUGER 96 in 44 MAG is quite useful indeed! 44 Special for quiet and zero recoil practice, 240 grain ammo for deer, and 270 grain ammo for bear. - TR
by t.r.
Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 300 XTP
Replies: 6
Views: 517

Re: 44 300 XTP

I shoot this bullet from my CVA muzzle loader using a sabot cup. Excellent performance for deer sized animals. The hollow tip design causes very rapid expansion as observed by wide wound channels within the chest cavity. This heavy weight is ideal for 100% penetration and heavy blood trail. I have n...
by t.r.
Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roe vs Wade: Life gets some support finally!
Replies: 20
Views: 1213

Re: Roe vs Wade: Life gets some support finally!

We have been praying for the rights of the unborn for many years. Our Supreme Court finally made the correct choice. Praise God!!

TR
by t.r.
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 Winchester does it again
Replies: 24
Views: 3306

Re: 375 Winchester does it again

Tasty venison for the freezer and a nice rack for the wall, too.

TR
by t.r.
Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild hog hunt
Replies: 7
Views: 877

Wild hog hunt

I hunted with a guide for about 6 hours and stalked 3 groups of hogs but they ran off through the forest without providing a good shot. After lunch we lucked out and spotted this sow sleeping in a shallow pit. I spotted it first with my Bushnell 10X binoculars. All I could see were her shoulders and...
by t.r.
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first handgun was a cap n ball ....
Replies: 25
Views: 2895

Re: My first handgun was a cap n ball ....

Mine was a short barreled 44 that was used successfully to shoot raccoons out of trees after the hounds treed them. But it was traded off a few decades ago.

TR
by t.r.
Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom Knife Sheath Maker
Replies: 18
Views: 1783

Re: Custom Knife Sheath Maker

This leather craftsman has completed many sheaths for me:

Carl Thomas phone 228 760 3412

TR
by t.r.
Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any flintlock riflemen here?
Replies: 37
Views: 3997

Re: Any flintlock riflemen here?

Pennsylvania offers a late season "flintlock only" deer hunt. I hunted each year with 7 other guys within a tract of public lands in Mifflin County. Typically, 1 or 2 hunters would bring home a deer unless it was sleeting. Sleet or rain has a way of getting into the pan and the powder beco...
by t.r.
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Replies: 61
Views: 11555

Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?

Here in Florida where I live during most of the year, a short carbine that can stand up to frequent afternoon tropical showers is ideal. We hunt wild pigs year round.

This is my Mossberg model 464 that I have grown quite fond of for its accuracy and handling. 30-30 is a keeper!

TR
by t.r.
Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Winter War
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Re: The Winter War

A great read is: Frozen Hell by William Trotter. I ordered this book through our intra-library loan program.

TR
by t.r.
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Stuff
Replies: 42
Views: 6369

Re: 30-30 Stuff

I've been fortunate to have hunted in many states within USA due to my USAF assignments. 30-30 hunters have been encountered from the coastal mountains of northern California to the saw grass open country of Florida. To state that 30-30 rifles are popular is an understatement. I am a huge fan becaus...
by t.r.
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Bison Hunt.....
Replies: 15
Views: 3016

Re: Levergun Bison Hunt.....

I shot a medium sized bull in 2001 over in Harding County, South Dakota. We sighted the herd from a mile away; they were peacefully grazing on prairie grass. I walked, duck-walked, and crawled to get within approx 125 yards or so. From a steady prone rest, I sighted my 99 Savage on the bulls head. S...
by t.r.
Tue May 19, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you guys know about Rem 760 mags?
Replies: 14
Views: 6101

Re: What do you guys know about Rem 760 mags?

They're not all the same. I had to try two before I found one that fit properly.

TR
by t.r.
Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 Wildcats
Replies: 19
Views: 3798

Re: .348 Wildcats

I am convinced that a .348 Wildcat is too limited by bullet selection to be much fun. - a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington can be purchased for a fair price and with good selection of bullets for reloading. - my Mosin Nagant can be re-bored to .358 or 9.3mm to clean up the rifling; cases can be formed wit...
by t.r.
Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 Wildcats
Replies: 19
Views: 3798

.348 Wildcats

I know that a 30-30 or 32 Special levergun can be reamed to .358 to clean up corroded rifling. Then it's simply a matter of neck sizing the parent case to accept 35 caliber bullets. But I'm wondering if a 30-30 has ever been bored for .348 bullets. Seems like an easy way to shoot 250 grain bullets f...
by t.r.
Thu Oct 31, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Better For Black Bear
Replies: 21
Views: 3271

Re: Better For Black Bear

My Savage 99 .308 has taken three bears for me. All shot at less than 100 yards. My favorite ammo is Remington core-lokt featuring their round nose 180 grain soft tip.

TR
by t.r.
Thu Oct 31, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 257 wby mag
Replies: 10
Views: 1726

Re: 257 wby mag

.257 MAG will take down a Wyoming speed goat at very long range. But this type of shooting takes all the fun out of planning a stalk and crawling to approach within good shooting distance. My antelope rifle is a 20 inch barreled 30-30 shooting 125 grain Sierra spitzer bullets loaded single at a time...
by t.r.
Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just for fun lets kick around this question ..... What was the best 22 rifle you have ever owned and why?
Replies: 60
Views: 7514

Re: Just for fun lets kick around this question ..... What was the best 22 rifle you have ever owned and why?

I was gifted a Squire Bingham rifle in 1981 that was built in the Philippines. A very accurate semi-auto rifle that shot exceptionally tight little clusters at 50 yards. But after a couple thousand rounds fired, It developed a problem. The local gunsmith told me that he couldn't find any spare parts...
by t.r.
Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 131 year old caliber
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Re: 131 year old caliber

Years ago, I was stationed in Spain with USAF and applied for a license to hunt red stag. It took some time for the paperwork to go through the Spanish system. Eventually, I received the license and arranged for a guide to hunt these amazing animals. The rifle that I rented was stamped 7.9mm, a worn...
by t.r.
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK - could you cover ALL 'gun needs' with 42 firearms...???
Replies: 23
Views: 2805

Re: OK - could you cover ALL 'gun needs' with 42 firearms...???

Because of my former US Air Force career, I had a chance travel quite a bit and hunt in many places. No matter if it is a heavy bodied South Dakota muley or much larger Spanish red stag, these animals can be felled easily with a double lung shot. I am not convinced that it takes an extraordinary amo...
by t.r.
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30WCF -- 150 or 170 grain bullet?
Replies: 30
Views: 4055

Re: .30WCF -- 150 or 170 grain bullet?

I own two 30-30 rifles. My Glenfield shoots 150 grain Core-lokts best. My Mossberg shoots 170 grain Power Points best. Both rifles have toppled deer sized game with zero problems. I load the Sierra 125 grain spitzer bullet for longer distance shots and the wound channels appear noticeably wider. Pro...
by t.r.
Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1987 Winchester XTR, 30-30
Replies: 12
Views: 2384

Re: 1987 Winchester XTR, 30-30

I would be proud to hunt with such a handsome rifle.

TR
by t.r.
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need good book advice....
Replies: 5
Views: 1482

Re: Need good book advice....

Successful Deer Hunting by Sam Fadala. This is the only book I've read about deer hunting that mentions mountain mahogany as a favorite food source for mulies. Sam even has pictures which are very helpful to find this plant. I've ambushed several dandy bucks within the Black Hills by sitting quietl...
by t.r.
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg 464 ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1260

Re: Mossberg 464 ?

About two years ago, I bought the short version of Mossberg's 464 featuring a 16 inch barrel, grey laminated stock, and marine-coat finish. No problems with feeding or extraction. This carbine was fitted with a Simmons Pro Hunter scope with 2-7X settings. I can shoot consistent 2 inch groups at 100 ...
by t.r.
Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35/30 or 35/30-30
Replies: 47
Views: 37515

Re: 35/30 or 35/30-30

No experience with this cartridge but my hunting buddy has a TC Contender in 357 Herret which is a shortened 30-30 case with neck opened up to 35 caliber. He loads the Speer 180 grain bullet and has toppled several dozen deer with this amazing handgun. We have hunted together since the 1970's.

TR
by t.r.
Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 12 vs 1200
Replies: 26
Views: 5024

Re: Winchester Model 12 vs 1200

Remington model 31 is another great shotgun that went out of their catalog due to production costs. My brother has one in 16 gauge with an improved cylinder choke and he rarely misses upland game. The receiver is a 20 gauge frame so it's lightweight and swings/points like a champ.

TR
by t.r.
Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best 30-30 bullet to reload for hogs
Replies: 15
Views: 2601

Re: Best 30-30 bullet to reload for hogs

170 gr Sierra Pro Hunter is quite effective, indeed!

TR
by t.r.
Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iver Johnson Champion 12 gauge has joined the accumulation .....
Replies: 12
Views: 1797

Re: Iver Johnson Champion 12 gauge has joined the accumulation .....

Grandad's old Champion in 16 gauge has been parked in my cabinet for years but it still shoots straight. Excellent 25 yard patterns with buckshot!

TR
by t.r.
Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting 2 different Texas exotic ranches
Replies: 15
Views: 2578

Re: Hunting 2 different Texas exotic ranches

A few years back, I hunted red stag within a high fence ranch in southern Ohio. I had a great time and came home with much tasty meat! My 30-30 carbine performed quite well for me and my next exotic deer will be a hunt for a fallow buck in Florida. The buck does not have to be trophy class to make m...
by t.r.
Sat May 18, 2019 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bowie
Replies: 25
Views: 3831

Re: Bowie

I feel that a Bowie knife belongs in every sportsman's gear bag. Mine is a Buck model 119 with a custom sheath. I do not use it very much as I prefer a folding hunter for dressing and skinning deer.

Thanks for sharing!

TR
by t.r.
Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's Have Elmer v. Jack Redux....
Replies: 32
Views: 2510

Re: Let's Have Elmer v. Jack Redux....

I've never owned a 270 because I have always hunted 30-30 style. That is, get close and wait for a sure shot into the chest organs from the side angle. The only exception is when I hunt antelope because the distances are much farther due to lack of heavy cover. For these amazing animals I hunt with ...
by t.r.
Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok Six, pick six
Replies: 18
Views: 2471

Re: Ok Six, pick six

Upland hunting shotgun: any good over and under or side by side in 16 or 20 gauge Deer hunting rifle: Winchester 94 angle eject in 30-30 Big game hunting rifle: Savage 99 in .308 Small game hunting and varmint rifle: Marlin 882 in 22 MAG Plinking rifle: Ruger 10-22 Concealed carry: any good 38 Speci...
by t.r.
Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New rifle from DICK'S followed me home
Replies: 12
Views: 951

New rifle from DICK'S followed me home

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/Ruger%201_zpstsl2agui.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/Ruger%202_zpsadmumwsa.jpg Yesterday, DICK'S had their RUGER 10-22 rifles on sale for $199.00 and I couldn't pass this one up. I've been hearing great things about the 10-2...
by t.r.
Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One rifle, one pistol
Replies: 148
Views: 15485

Re: One rifle, one pistol

- Winchester 94 angle-eject 30-30 with 2-7X scope
- Taurus 22 revolver featuring 9 shot cylinder

TR
by t.r.
Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shark vs Buck knife
Replies: 25
Views: 3864

Shark vs Buck knife

Bonnet head sharks are fairly easy to catch this time of year using shrimp as bait. We catch them from a public pier at Bradenton, Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. They are great fighters and having a ball catching them. The fillets are quite tasty. But it takes a sturdy and sharp knife to remove the ...
by t.r.
Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle for AL hogs
Replies: 17
Views: 3376

Re: Rifle for AL hogs

My favorite wild hog rifle is a Mossberg 464 in 30-30 shooting 170 grain core-lokt ammo. No problems with penetration.

TR
by t.r.
Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 Winchester Legend
Replies: 16
Views: 2608

Re: 350 Winchester Legend

The majority of middle bore cartridges have failed within the marketplace due to weak sales. Unfair but true. I really thought that the .356 would be a huge seller but it is rapidly fading into obscurity. The best way for the 350 Legend to become popular is through mass marketing, affordable rifles ...
by t.r.
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods-Bumming Rifle Choice...
Replies: 83
Views: 12729

Re: Woods-Bumming Rifle Choice...

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Mossberg 464 with 16 inch barrel makes for a featherweight carbine.

TR
by t.r.
Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I too have a Jeep now
Replies: 34
Views: 3577

Re: I too have a Jeep now

Back in the early 1990's I owned a Jeep HONCHO pick-up that featured the straight 6 cylinder motor. The body rusted out after over 200,000 miles of use but was still running well when it was junked.

TR
by t.r.
Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new to me 16 ga SxS
Replies: 22
Views: 2524

Re: My new to me 16 ga SxS

I inherited an old Savage FOX SxS in 16 gauge which fits me perfectly. It's my favorite for upland game. I buy my shells from Midway.

TR
by t.r.
Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver vs. Vortex opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 2291

Re: Weaver vs. Vortex opinions?

I bought a VORTEX scope in 2017 featuring 2-7X settings. Purchased from Optics Planet for less than $130. This scope is fitted to my Savage 99 in .308 with Weaver mounts. I really like the clarity and brightness of this scope!

TR
by t.r.
Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 35 makes meat in Michigan
Replies: 9
Views: 1208

Marlin 35 makes meat in Michigan

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This photo was originally posted by Tony in Michigan. 35 Remington is a keeper!

TR
by t.r.
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experience with Hornady XTP bullets on game...?
Replies: 14
Views: 2723

Re: Experience with Hornady XTP bullets on game...?

I hunt within restricted zones with my modern 50 caliber muzzle-loader which is legal. My loading consists of a Harvester sabot cup and 44 caliber 300 grain XTP bullet with 115 grains of 777 powder. This is an accurate and hard hitting load which is quite lethal indeed. I have never recovered a sing...
by t.r.
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is there to like about a 450 Marlin?
Replies: 35
Views: 3469

Re: What is there to like about a 450 Marlin?

In practical terms the 450 Marlin has more in common with the 450 Alaskan than a 45-70. 450 Alaskan is the .348 case opened up to accept 45 caliber bullets. Its a powerful cartridge intended for the great bears and moose of Alaska. But Marlin did not offer heavy jacketed bullets for truly large anim...
by t.r.
Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two deer downed in one morning by 30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1368

Re: Two deer downed in one morning by 30-30

The young buck walked by spot where I was sitting on the ground partially hidden by laurels. Shot distance was about 30 yards. Later on, we formed a couple deer drives and I shot this doe as it bounded past my post. Distance was about 45 yards. I really like the penetration and performance of 170 gr...
by t.r.
Sat Dec 15, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two deer downed in one morning by 30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1368

Two deer downed in one morning by 30-30

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Earlier this month I hunted with family in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was a good morning for me.

TR