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I've been told that this is a "must have book" for every deer hunter's library. But I've never read it. Anyone have any thoughts to share?

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USAF once operated a base in North Africa. My friend's Dad was stationed there in the late 1950's and he brought home a knife just like this one. It is an Arab design.

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This photo was sent to me by a friend. I don't know all the details except this buck was taken in Texas with the classic 30-30 cartridge.

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Sears has a good all steel rifle cabinet for under $150. I rented a HILTI hammer drill and fastened mine to the concrete floor with 3.5 inch concrete anchors and welded chain. I suggest upgrade your house locks with high quality deadbolts and trim back bushes away from entrances. Good exterior illum...

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This is my Glenfield 30GT.

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Winchester rifles are keepers!

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I'm planning to sell my semi-auto 22 rifle. Fun and accurate plinker but can't hunt with it in Pennsylvania.

Glenfield (made by Marlin) model 60 in excellent condition. Tube magazine and open sights.

Thank you.

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I bought this Henry 30-30 with high hopes of purchasing a superior firearm. But it was one disappointment after another. It was returned to the factory twice for the same problem related to the lever not locking into place properly. Finally, I asked their Customer Service for a full refund and rec'd...

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Sam Fadala wrote an entire chapter about his experiences with the 30-30 AI cartridge. His custom Winchester 94 had a 24 inch barrel which produced impressive figures. Years ago, I owned a Savage model 219 single shot rifle chambered for 30-30 AI. Barrel length was 26 inches. I never checked velociti...

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30-30 carbines remain ever popular within the deer camps of Pennsylvania. The 170 grain softnose factory load has a very long and enviable reputation of anchoring deer quickly at typical forest distances.

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This is my Glenfield model 30GT built by Marlin. I bought it new in 1979 at a Western Auto store. Barrel is 18.5 inches and makes for a very handy hunting carbine. Nope, not for sale. In my opinion, the AI advantage does its best work with longer barrels such as 24 inches or longer. TR http://i26.ph...

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I own a older Savage FOX in 16 gauge that fits me perfectly. It's perfect for running or flying game.

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Willaims is an exceptionally sturdy sight.

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I know how you feel. We lost our Grandad long time ago but still miss him.

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Ammo is very difficult to find and spendy, too!

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In the 1990's, my buddies in Michigan hunted deer with their SKS carbines. This cartridge was effective at the distances they hunted. Since then many have moved out of state and I lost track of them.

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Years ago, I won $20. for my chili entry at the VFW in Rapid City, South Dakota. One guy asked me for my secret. I told him it was "Jack." He assumed I meant Jack Daniels but I meant Jack Rabbit. YUM!

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For 5 years I hunted with the 240 gr XTP used with Harvester Crusher sabots. 105 grains of 777 loose powder. Genuine one shot kills everytime but rarely a pass through penetration for blood trail. So I switched to Speer's 270 grain bullet for better penetration. The XTP is a very good deer bullet pr...

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Last week we enjoyed a vacation time near Sebring with my wife's family. One evening I went out with Uncle Jerry for some hog hunting at night over baited areas. He uses shelled corn as bait. My rifle was a borrowed 303 Enfield with duct-tapped flashlight in place. But Uncle Jerry hunted with his Ma...

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My USAF buddy lives in Manassas, Virginia and hunts on private farm land for deer. He typically knocks down 3 - 5 does each season with his CZ 7.62 X 39 carbine. Winchester Power Point ammo and Simmons scope. None got away. For a non-lever the CZ is a keeper!

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I often hunt with my RUGER 96 in 44MAG. My favorite bullet is the 270 grain Speer which delivers excellent accuracy and very good penetration. You need a fairly fast twist to stabilize this heavy bullet. For brushy country, I prefer a soft tip over the hollow tip. Seems to get through the brush a li...

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I sort of thought the suppressor would be much longer than that one.

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I've taken 11 deer with the Hornady XTP bullet. All were one shot kills but at varying distances of 50-85 yards. My Ruger carbine in 44 MAG shoots them accurately but 100% penetration is not typical. I now load the 270 grain bullet by Speer for the penetration I wanted to acheive.

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Good shooting there!

Where is your hunter orange? Not needed where you hunt?

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Good find there! I've always been attracted to the model 64. My Grandad had one in 30-30 with factory cut checkering.

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Your buck is definately Special!

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My eyeballs are attracted to muzzle-loaders, too. I bought this flintlock last summer and have had a ball loading and shooting! I learned how to hold the rifle tight during ignition; 2 inch groups at 50 yards seem to be best I can do. TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/TC45.jpg

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My firsy day out will not be until Wednesday NOV 28th due to commitments. I'll be hunting near French Creek Park with my older Glenfield carbine in 30-30. Is your 99 a 300? I like your outfit. I have same coat as yours but lacking the wool pants. I recognize your Stormy cap. Don't feel bad about the...

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Very impressive shooting. Do you have plans to hunt with this rifle?

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My Dad bought me the Legacy model with 20 inch barrel and I love it!

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I have no clue as to why the animals aren't picked up and tossed into the landfill.

I passed on bear season this year because the pumpkin army is too numerous. Makes me nervous to see so many hunters.

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Good shooting!

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The rifle was a model 141 Game Master slide action rifle. It had an interesting spiral magazine. I bought it at a Pawn Shop in Oscoda, Michigan. But couple years later, I sold it for same price just before I shipped out for overseas assignment. It was long and little heavy but the open sights were &...

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Years ago, I was assigned to Wurtsmuth AF Base, Michigan and didn't know where to hunt. So I bought a map of Huron Nat'l Forest and planned to do some scouting. The first area I checked was about 50 yards past a deer crossing sign where I found a heavily used deer trail. I followed the trail about 1...

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My friends and I are retired Veterans with access to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Sort of like having our own club land. The Proving Grounds do not follow Maryland regulations or seasons at all. We can even hunt on Sundays. Bag limits are different than Maryland, too. As a Federal Military Re...

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I hunt from a climbing treestand with my friends in Maryland nearly every weekend. Typically, I climb 15 to 20 feet above the ground to see clearly yet be unseen by deer. Deer rarely seem to look up. I'd barely settled into my stand. It was 6:30AM. The post dawn greyness had not yet left the forest....

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My friends and I went down to Maryland to hunt on November 10. Mike shot this big buck at approx 10AM while it was chasing a doe. His four blade Muzzy broadhead really did the job!

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Chart shows that 25-06 recoils LESS than .308. I've been telling my friends this for years but no one ever believed me.

25-06 is a great cartridge that has been largely ignored by most hunters. That being said, 25-06 is not a levergun cartrdige which is why I don't own one anymore.

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We had strong winds Monday with constant rain. But worst winds hit right after dark and cont'd well into the night. The house shuddered at times from the onslaught. But I awoke at 3:30AM and the wind had died down quite a bit. At (current time) 10:30AM, it's still raining lightly with gusting wind b...

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Sam Fadala dedicated two chapters of his book to the AI cartridge. He produced higher velocites and longer case life.

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A few years back, I sent my 99 Savage to MagaPort in Michigan. The muzzle jump in this .308 rifle was really bothering my marksmanship. $130. later, I rec'd my finished rifle. It has four ports but the blueing was not marred at all.

No more muzzle jump!

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99's are fairly common within our region. $525. to $600. is the range I've observed.

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I've had very good luck with Bushnell 1.5X-4.5X rifle scopes. They're sturdy built with bright optics. I paid less than $75. on eBay.

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Doubtful if a hunter would buy this Savage because ammo is rare and spendy.

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I'd never read anything about the 38-72 cartridge. Thanks for sharing!

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I wonder what became of all those leverguns?

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I went hunting in Maryland yesterday afternoon. Many animals were observed from my treestand: squirrels, turkeys, and hawks. At 6:45PM a young doe approached my stand. But I shot too soon and missed. Less than 10 minutes later, another doe approached from my back side. When It was almost straight do...

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If I stayed within Pennsylvania for all my hunting, I'd be well armed with just my 30-30 carbine. Deer and bear are our only big game animals. It's true that large elk inhabit the Keystone State but odds for drawing a tag are very poor indeed.

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The number of threads related to bear attack scenerios is amazing to me.

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I enjoyed two USAF assignments to northern California. Many memories hunting the ridges of Napa and Colusa Counties plus backpacking into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness of Alpine County. Most of my hunting was with a Marlin carbine in 44MAG.

What county did your hunt take place?

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