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by Nath
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small game hunt.
Replies: 12
Views: 549

Re: Small game hunt.

gamekeeper wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:08 am Nath, have you still got a Toz 66 ? I have just got a Toz 63 like new for 75 quid. :wink:
I moved the 66 on John.
I'm not familiar with a 63.
Googling now....
by Nath
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small game hunt.
Replies: 12
Views: 549

Re: Small game hunt.

That's a very versatile rifle with your reloads, well done my friend... :mrgreen: Thanks my friend 😀. I didn't know they were still making that Pinker bullet. Used to load them in my '06 years ago just for plinking. It was the 110gr jhp that I'd hot rod for groundhogs, wreck a whistle pig in the bl...
by Nath
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Central Oregon elk hunt
Replies: 11
Views: 516

Re: Central Oregon elk hunt

Looks fantastic country.
Good friends, good rifle. What else does a man want....
by Nath
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small game hunt.
Replies: 12
Views: 549

Small game hunt.

Took the 94ae out for a wee hunt today.

Using Speers 100gn plinker and shotgun powder I got three items for the game bag for four shots.
The best shot was a 30yds head shot rabbit.

Gotta love a 30-30.
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N.
by Nath
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Shootn
Replies: 12
Views: 588

Re: 30-30 Shootn

Super field report 8)
by Nath
Fri Nov 24, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of our friend Pitchy
Replies: 14
Views: 1098

Re: Thinking of our friend Pitchy

Yes, thanks for getting in touch with him.
Best wishes to Len.

N.
by Nath
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Replies: 11
Views: 694

Re: Another one waiting for me up there :(

4t5 wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:08 pm In the end , the price of a good dog is a broken heart…..Kipling
That is brilliant....
Sorry Bronco. You done it right....
by Nath
Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I received a Surprise package in the mail the other day.
Replies: 9
Views: 554

Re: I received a Surprise package in the mail the other day.

Awesome. Should be way more popular them .41 magnums and 41 special....

Just about 16gns of 2400 works in many many cases. Lovely powder 😎
by Nath
Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergunner gone home.
Replies: 14
Views: 835

Re: Another Levergunner gone home.

Sorry Ted.


N.
by Nath
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of our friend Pitchy
Replies: 14
Views: 1098

Re: Thinking of our friend Pitchy

Nice thoughts for big Lenn from here too.

Does he have snow yet?
I love seeing his place in the snow.
Must be difficult though.
Best wishes Lenn.
Nathan.
by Nath
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 6824

Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer

Poor little mite

🙏
by Nath
Sat Nov 18, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the smooth rifle out.
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: Took the smooth rifle out.

DD, it's a waxed cotton coat by Barbour.

John, this one works well with two balls and even five .36".
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by Nath
Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the smooth rifle out.
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: Took the smooth rifle out.

Twodot wrote: Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:28 pm nice wing shooting!
3/4 oz in a .45 must make a long shot column.
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Yes but it still works 👍🏻
by Nath
Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the smooth rifle out.
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Took the smooth rifle out.

It's been ages since I took my .45" smooth bored repro Kentucky out to bag a pheasant on the wing with shot. Yep you read that right. Comes up well for wing shooting. Sure I missed a few but eventually got two . I used about 50gn of 4f and 3/4 Oz of #5 shot. IMG_20231118_120247.jpg Just somethi...
by Nath
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not coyote but dang foxes....
Replies: 18
Views: 616

Re: Not coyote but dang foxes....

Nath faces many of the same problems we face with coyotes. They breed fast, are very destructive and have somehow garnered the support of ignorant urbanites. Here, it isn’t until one looses a pet or even child that many keep their Disneyesque views of wildlife. Even with these losses some never lea...
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not coyote but dang foxes....
Replies: 18
Views: 616

Re: Not coyote but dang foxes....

Well I've just got in from rating on a local farm and seen another fox walking across a field a few hundred yards away in my thermal!
Never ending job!
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not coyote but dang foxes....
Replies: 18
Views: 616

Re: Not coyote but dang foxes....

gamekeeper wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:01 am Seems like you and Jess are darn fine team, I bet the local farmers are well pleased.... :wink:
It's bought me a lot of freedom and shooting rights over the years John.

Thanks everyone.


N.
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Lord blessed me
Replies: 12
Views: 413

Re: The Lord blessed me

Amazing. And you kept a cool head for the shot, awesome 👍🏻.
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not coyote but dang foxes....
Replies: 18
Views: 616

Re: Not coyote but dang foxes....

jeepnik wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:34 am Nath, doesn't matter what side of the pond, predatory canines wreak havoc on cattle, sheep, goats and other domesticated critters. If we don't control their numbers they can cost folks a fair bit of their livelyhood.
Absolutely. They also prey on ground nesting birds over here also..
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not coyote but dang foxes....
Replies: 18
Views: 616

Not coyote but dang foxes....

.... everywhere. Place is over run with them. Look away now if you like fox's but I've got a job to do and these are the recent results. HMR. 40 yard shot. Big fox made 100yards, the furthest I've had one go with a HMR shot. Jess soon found it. IMG_20231115_200304.jpg IMG_20231115_195721.jpg This on...
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
Replies: 25
Views: 11122

Re: 30-30 gets it done again!

If you meet anyone who questions whether the .30-30 can get it done, you might encourage them to go back to School and pay attention this time. :D Jim I'm of a mind that at least a good portion of the negative rumors of the 30-30 came from those who couldn't shoot an iron sighted rifle, then put bl...
by Nath
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
Replies: 25
Views: 11122

Re: 30-30 gets it done again!

If you meet anyone who questions whether the .30-30 can get it done, you might encourage them to go back to School and pay attention this time. :D Or pass them a copy of "Hooked on Phonics" so they can learn to read . . . but there is a lot of internet ignorance, one of my favorites is &q...
by Nath
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
Replies: 25
Views: 11122

Re: 30-30 gets it done again!

Brilliant 8) .
I may of been the only one but even in England someone is using a 30-30....
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by Nath
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester BB94 .444 makes meat
Replies: 10
Views: 369

Re: Winchester BB94 .444 makes meat

Fantastic. Anything Winchester 94 gets my approval 8)
by Nath
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GOING BACK IN TIME
Replies: 8
Views: 505

Re: GOING BACK IN TIME

That's a big mule Jim :shock:
Thanks 😊.
by Nath
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 6824

Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer

Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:10 am Nath, hard to believe, but they had Hudson get out of bed yesterday and take a few steps!
Awesome. I hope and pray for a good recovery.
He is young, kids bounce back quickly 🙏
by Nath
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Operation Pluto
Replies: 4
Views: 384

Re: Operation Pluto

Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
by Nath
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 6824

Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer

Sorry Bill, I missed this.

How is the little guy doing? You all must be very anxious 🙏.
by Nath
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loss of a friend
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: Loss of a friend

Sorry for your loss.

You could consider using black powder for more effect!
by Nath
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7517

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Excellent thread fellers 8)
by Nath
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7517

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Cool photos 8)

Yesterday.
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Just a 30-30.
by Nath
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy Fawkes!
Replies: 6
Views: 393

Re: Guy Fawkes!

Nath never mind the bangs it's the smell I enjoy :lol: but yes all that powder could be put to better use... :mrgreen: Sorry to hear the China virus got you... :( Spent three days in bed John. I'm back at work but it keeps returning for a day, then it goes, then it's back. Gets one down you know......
by Nath
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy Fawkes!
Replies: 6
Views: 393

Re: Guy Fawkes!

Seems a waste of powder to me. Seems some like loud bangs unless it's a gun. Go figure. I mean I can go and fire my muzzleloaders in the back yard every day for them if they like! See how long that lasts!! And they will pay huge dollars to go and watch. I went rat shooting instead nursing COVID. 23 ...
by Nath
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Tower Shoot of the Season
Replies: 6
Views: 235

Re: First Tower Shoot of the Season

Highest pheasant I ever shot was with a 10g muzzloader! Must of pushed them barrels 8' in front when I loosed. I even had time after the boom to hear the shot connecting with the bird, it fell 100 yards or so behind me!
by Nath
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming is real !!
Replies: 14
Views: 774

Re: Global warming is real !!

Old No7 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:45 pm
Nath wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:25 pm I mean I regularly still see the first two in use!
Dude, you gotta MOVE!!!!!!!!

Old No7
😁
Twodot wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:02 pm
Nath wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:25 pm I'm not so sure the data is correct.
I mean I regularly still see the first two in use!
first 2 from the left or the right? :mrgreen:
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Left! 🤣
by Nath
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming is real !!
Replies: 14
Views: 774

Re: Global warming is real !!

I'm not so sure the data is correct.
I mean I regularly still see the first two in use!
by Nath
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming is real !!
Replies: 14
Views: 774

Global warming is real !!

Scientific findings can now confirm beyond any shadow of doubt that we have a problem!
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by Nath
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tested the .45 Colt Green Dot loads today
Replies: 12
Views: 616

Re: Tested the .45 Colt Green Dot loads today

I've had green dot on hand for decades. It's good stuff.
by Nath
Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1219

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

GunnyMack wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:10 pm Nath, here is a burn chart I have saved on my phone.Screenshot_20230128-071753_PRINT.jpg
Thank you 👍🏻
by Nath
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1219

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

Just out of interest...I've just acquired some Unique but use Herco in a small game load for the 30-30. How does Unique differ from Herco please? Unique is #45 on the LoadData.com burn rate chart and Herco is #51. Whereas on the Hodgdon chart published by LA Silhouette Club webpage, Unique is #31 &...
by Nath
Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1219

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

Just out of interest...I've just acquired some Unique but use Herco in a small game load for the 30-30. How does Unique differ from Herco please?
by Nath
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady plant accident??
Replies: 6
Views: 415

Re: Hornady plant accident??

Thanks Jim.

N.
by Nath
Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady plant accident??
Replies: 6
Views: 415

Re: Hornady plant accident??

Thanks fellers.
by Nath
Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady plant accident??
Replies: 6
Views: 415

Hornady plant accident??

Have you guys heard anything?
I believe there is one casualty.
N.
by Nath
Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: godlessness goes back a long ways
Replies: 5
Views: 324

Re: godlessness goes back a long ways

No matter what it looks like, sin is not abounding. GRACE IS! Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: KJV But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But whe...
by Nath
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Hard
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: Hunting Hard

Good for you and good shot.

Take care and long may it continue.

N.
by Nath
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1081

Re: .35 rem vs .30-30

More likely 32special!
by Nath
Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Always ask the tailor!
Replies: 3
Views: 253

Always ask the tailor!

The doctor said, ‘Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove th...