Indiana has legalized basically any cartridge generally deemed suitable for deer hunting. I'm interested in using rifles chambered for rounds originally loaded with black powder, 32/40, 38/55, 45/70, etc, etc.... I will use either a lever gun or a single shot (maybe both! :D ). Most shots will be ta...

Howdy Pete. The soft spot is in front of and slightly to the side of the mouth of the drain pipe. There's no doubt that the pipe has been compromised. Looks like about 30' feet from it mouth. I checked the water level this morning and its basically unchanged from late yesterday evening. And, the wat...

Thanks Sixgun. Not what I hoped to hear, but, not surprised to hear it.

Best regards, Skychief

Fished my acre pond this evening and heard water rushing in its drain pipe, though the water was a foot below the mouth of the pipe. With a strong light after dark I could see a mini geyser of water where I think I recall two pipes were joined. I noticed that near the pipes mouth the ground was supe...

Guess who found a meth "lab" while working in the woods yesterday. :( Has me really considering my options to say the least. I appreciate all the feedback guys. I have a question, not pointed at anyone in particular. I've read here and other places that some long in the tooth, knowledgeabl...

Thanks for the replies. For work (in the woods), I've carried the NAA mini 22 mag, Beretta 21a, 3 different j-frames, and a KelTec 380. Always looking for something that is easy to carry (generally, inside my pocket. I carry plenty of gear with me everyday, any more just gets burdensome), and reliab...

Anybody have experience with or opinions about the .410 derringers (I'm interested in a Bond Arms model)?

I work in the woods everyday and my biggest threat would be dogs and coydogs. Possibly a meth cooker as well. Wondering if a Bond .410 makes sense for me.

Thanks for your thoughts, Skychief

Thanks for all the good information everyone. Much appreciated!!!

My yard is FULL of them this year. I plugged two with a shotgun today.

Tried a scissor type trap last year. No luck. Found it needed about 400# to set it off.

Do any of you guys swear by a certain trap or other method to kill the little devils?

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If you draw close to 28", pass on it unless you're a hulk. I shoot a lot of traditional archery as do a lot of my friends, leagues and outdoor 3d. Not to mention all the hunting we do. 50# is about as heavy as you'll find any of us shooting. Ten pounds in traditional archery is a huge huge diff...

To those which carry here, what do you carry?

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Had a grandpa that said it a lot. Around grandma, he tried to use "horse-feathers". He'd slip from time to time around her though. Boy do I miss him.

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I'd bet a dollar to a donut hole that this guy is miserable, in all actuality. I watched the video to the part with the machine gun mounted ride. Doubt if watching the whole thing would change my opinion.

Poor guy.

Thanks for the replies all.

GunnyMack, yep, I was checking her out last night as well as others. Appreciate the heads-up. Keep me in mind with other leads if ya don't mind!

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In returning his copy of Venturino's 'Shooting Old West Leverguns', my buddy had me shoot a couple of his turn-of-the-century Marlins. An 1893 32/40 and 1894 32/20. :D Both great rifles made quick work of his field of silhouettes. I fell hard for his quick handling '94!!! That little 32/20 was a hoo...

Happy to read that the homeowner was able to defend his life!

Great work Nath!

Watch yourself in the shop, please.

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Careful shortwheels, I was in your boots a few days ago. It's come to my attention that a large number of enablers hang out here.

You're warned, Skychief

Doing it all wrong????? :shock: I will have you know my friend that the "Skychief Special" load in a frontstuffing smoothbore is the result of thinking outside of the box! If that's wrong, I don't want to do it right. :D It sure is hard on the critters, here and abroad, no? Best regards, S...

Thanks all for the big welcome!

Good to see you Nath!!!! I noticed you as a member here prior to registering. Good to see you friend!

Thanks guys, Skychief

Greetings all. Been reading a lot here recently. Looked like the water was warm, so I'm jumping in. Thanks for having me. I'm big into muzzleloading and love black powder hunting. My lever gun interest was heightened this year as a neighbor gifted a 1970's 336 in 30/30 to me. As indiana saw fit to a...