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Marlin32

Dad would never let us shoot them with a shotgun, unless we were bird hunting, and if he sat still and you were close enough, you head shot him. Head shot all our rabbits using 22's. Sometimes sa revolver on our hip.

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I have shot quite a few deer with it. All under 50 yards, 180gr Fed hollow point.
I would bet the buffalo bore 180 would do the trick as well.

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No I didn't take any photos. I took my Belgian Browning A-5, have been absolutely stoning birds with it this fall, hate to pick up anything else right now. I shot them with Kent Tungsten Matrix 1 1/4 #5's. Will be out Sat and/or Sunday. MIGHT take the Browning BSS. Haven't had any of the 16's out, t...

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Snowed yesterday, about 6", took today off and went on pheasant hunt. Killed two (could have shot limit but I got wore out walking cattails) was -7 when I started, but later the temps soared up to 9. My St Usuge Spaniel had a great time, one great retrieve in cattails, and tracked a bird over 3...

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split the same every freaking day. My brother and I went off to college and suddenly Dad had a new hydro log splitter. Go figure.

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I might try some Hawk 200gr or 215gr bullets in it for deer. But still, can't afford shooting through both shoulders. He was walking in that weird "buck" trot, not running, not walking, if you know what I mean, hate that, I put cross hairs right on the shoulder "leading" him in a...

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Shot my second whitetail with the 338 Marlin. 250gr Rem Cor-lokt, about 40 yards. At the shot, he kicked hind end up in air and landed dead on his nose. Which would be somewhat expected at the range. Shot through both front shoulders (didn't mean too he was on the move, didn't really need to lead hi...

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for cold weather I am wearing my M65 Army Field Jacket with zipper and external flap.
Zipper is pretty quiet, and don't care, generally not zipping and unzipping while hunting.
Seams to me it holds out the wind better than buttons.

On wing shooting jackets/coats, I prefer buttons, go figure.

Marlin32

I have the BLR in 308 (had a win 307 once too) My BLR doesn't shoot heavy bullets as well as lighter ones. I prefer heavy bullets for most game, I had Grizzly make me up some 200 grainers (still have some old Win Silver tips in 200gr also, but just a few) For deer I use the 180's, but the gun shoots...

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I still want a 356 either in a Marlin or a winchester. Would rather have 24" barrel, so may do a conversion. Still studying on it, 180gr Speer flat point has some good data, over 2600fps, and of course the 220gr speer. My only hang up is, those about the only two bullets for it. (FTX and some o...

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Tough one. For shotguns, (doubles) I lean to pre-war. Some excellent steel, great wood/metal work, different dimensions of stocks etc, and have never had an issue with any older guns. Love the 50's, 60's and early 70's Auto 5's. Rifles, Well, I do not own any pre-war, cant speak on that, but the 50'...

Marlin32

I shot a lot of deer with a marlin 357. One never ran more than 40 yards, most dead on the spot, short distances all of them, 180grain Federal Hollow Point.

Marlin32

My dad has one. His favorite was the 39a, but there were two of us boys, so I used the Rem auto alot. Loved it, still do occasionally. Very fine sight, either dead on or complete miss, shot a ton of rabbits with it when I was young.

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A marlin style (or angle/ side eject and optics mountable) rifle in 8mm , 348 or .358 caliber. SOmethng that can take upwards to 50+ pressures.

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I have no experience with .35's except a 357 Marlin rifle. Shot many deer with it at close ranges, the 180gr federal bullet was very effective and performed flawlessly. I only use 45colt in revolver. Have not shot deer with it (other than to dispatch one) I believe I have 320gr? bullets for deer hun...

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pumps are far from my favorite, and don't own one. Look at the BPS Upland in 16ga also, for same reasons as the 20ga. Bottom fed, I like that, so is the Model 37. Brother's wife has the youth model 20ga, I have shot it, I would classify the BPS as one of the better pump guns out there, but then agai...

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Go to Ballistic Products Inc website, they usually have #7 shot.
I use it quite a bit in all gauges, even late season, first barrel might have #7 in it.
Just a hair bigger than 7.5, but more pellets than #6.

I use it on pheasant, prairie chicken, quail, huns, chukars...

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My brother is in Colorado right now muzzleloading elk, Got off a text yesterday, and advised me to buy good rain gear before I go to Idaho for elk hunt next month. Wondering what good rain gear out there from people who have worn it, used it. I will want to be able to pack it easily in back pack, qu...

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I have a BCS also, have a sickle mower for it, would LOVE to have the old Gravely dump rake attachment for it!!!!

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When he says "brush", he means it. I was there under severe drought conditions and they kept apolgizing saying "there is usually more cover than this" Good grief, can't see 75 yards anywhere in there. And you better take a shoulder shot if you can, because if they disappear in th...

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Love me my 32 Special Marlin. Is a 336 A, and a good shooter. In the woods, hard to beat for deer. Federal 170's.

Marlin32

Its what I learned to shoot on. Heavy, long barrel, but puts even cheap .22 bullets inside a nickel at 30yards, with good ammo, can easily put them in a dime or less.

Can't speak of the newer models, but an older one is worth it.

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No I do not load my own, yet.. but planning on it this winter. If I settle on the 356win will want to as I would be using the speer 220's most likely. (maybe the hawk bullets, haven't used any of them to date) I want to go to 24" barrel, and get them up to as fast as I can before accuracy suffe...

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Still kicking around ideas for my ulitmate elk/moose/stag/deer lever gun. (and caliber) I have always liked the 356win, but doesn't have quite the Umph I would like further down range. BUt I know limitations and parameters of leverguns and their bullets. I had a 94ae in 307, didn't shoot a good enou...

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I have several, and use different for different guns, dress etc. I have several of the Holster T-shirts, from 511. Love them. Some people don't like the tight fitting shirts, don't mind them, and it is performance wear, so can wear as undershirt even in summer. Good concealment even with the Springf...

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Good Luck to her, I spent first 6 years out of college teaching 7-12 science

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86'er has it right. Sometimes hard to swing through just using your arms. I am a pull through shooter anyway, and yep, when swinging, and you turn your hips with it, will drop them everytime. I never had much luck with sustained lead. I have often pulled through the bird, then exaggereated my swing ...

Marlin32

I shoot both, don't matter to me, just something about pheasant and prairie chicken hunting with a sxs. I shoot doves with Parker 16ga sxs and Ruger Gold label sxs. Works real well. But so do all the various o/u's I have.

A good sxs might be harder to come by.

Marlin32

I have a Springfield Sub-compact in .40 S&W. It is a bit thinner in the grip (which is why I have it, small hands, short fingers) she should shoot it well.

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I like the sound of the reviews. I like the brass frame and octagon barrel. Only problem with the Henry is they produce it in the wrong caliber. Bring it out in .32 special, or better yet, a 22 or 24" barrel 356!!! I am still wondering if I can get a gunsmith to fashion me up a Henry in 356win??

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Had one of the first 307's that came out and it did have different mounts.
I traded it 15 years or more ago, and don't remember the lay out, but it was different.

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My dad's 336 30/30 will make them all touch at 100 using Federal 170's. My 336 32 special will almost do the same, definitely 1" at 100 with Federal 170's My 336 338Marlin express will make all the holes touch at 100 as well with the Rem core lokt 250's better than the Hornady's Dad's 39A can p...

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I carry rope(s) in my vehicles, hunting packs etc. Don't have a horse. Pretty handy here in 2013, guessing in the 1800's probably even more useful.

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Tried 35030 (32) on quick load, could not get those numbers with several powders. Not sure what they are using. Still, from the software, I can get 2500 (and real close to that with several powders) from a 338 Marlin Express case necked up to 348 (220gr Barnes fp) That may get the job done, even out...

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35-30, so just necking up the 30-30 case? Getting 2300 with 200gr, nothing to sneeze at for sure. How are the triggers on these guns and can they be improved or lightened up if necessary. That is my hang up with the Win 356. Had one in 307 years ago, trigger was the worst on any gun I have ever owne...

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Just curious if anyone has experience or opinions on the New Henry's. The new Marlins right now are awful, but IF I were to do a cartridge conversion of some kind, is the Henry up for it?? Say having one built in 356 win ? or if I ever get around to necking up my 338 Marlin to 348, could I use a hen...

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Shot Sporting Clays at the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, with my 28 gauge Ruger I won a Bronze Medal in Class C of the Men's Open Division. Kind of proud of myself, no practice, never shot the course before, fourth time in my life I have shot sporting clays, and did it with a 28ga while everyo...

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My brother and I both have Gold labels. Nothing wrong with it.
Bill died unfortuneatly before it could really get off of the ground.

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I hope they expand their sporting line as well, but have my doubts. Their direction seems to be in black guns, pistols. I would like to see the Red Label and Gold label come back. I would also like to see them make a foray into semi auto shotguns. In rifles, I would like to see a nice heavy bolt act...

Marlin32

If they get the peanut butter off ONCE, you are usually doomed.
Put the peanut butter not on the trigger, but somewhere just past it, mouse will set off the trigger trying to GET to the peanut butter.

Marlin32

a-5 much heavier, so I am guessing the lighter franchi kicks a little harder.
Wouldn't be a big deal unless volume shooting like doves, but then again, I am after the tiny little 28ga.

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I really would like the 28ga. I like the long recoil actions anyway,
have a ruger o/u 28ga (that I am using to shoot in Cornhusker Games next Saturday) so I really have hard time justifying the need for the Franchi. But some day.
Many other dreams and wishes ahead of it.

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Need to get to GI range so I can shoot 300yds eventually. Will shoot some tomorrow likely Next weekend shooting sporting clays with a 28ga in the Cornhusker Games, so want to shoot again tomorrow. Should get it sighted in proper. Then later this month I can shoot some at longer distances, and get co...

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It shoots. Not sure what my gunsmith meant by bore sighting it, as it wasn't on paper. Wasted a few precious rounds just to hit target. (had no spotter) after I hit paper, I put two holes together (touching). I stopped there. Saturday I will likely start dialing in for 200 yards. Scope has a dot for...

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8x68s back from gunsmith, had him remove existing scope and mount a new one, new mounts, rings.

We shall see how the Weatherby shoots. If not well, we will be going to plan B for elk, which for now would likely be the Marlin 338 Express, or the 308 BLR.

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I am interested, just don't know how many days of vacation I can use. Will run it by some others, Son-in-law in Austin, might try to get him to come along. Drop wife off with daughter to see grandson, and he and I can skip down to Hondo.

Will check with Bosco, and a few others.

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I have one, my brother has the companion 22 mag. Both very good guns, only one I could think of being possibly more or at least as accurate is Marlin 39A (older models)

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Anyone have experience with RWS Bullets?? Particularly the "H" mantel and Evo bullets.
How do they perform? Long range, short range (high/low velocity) in bone, etc.

Might have an opportunity to buy some RWS cartridges, want to know about them before I spend arm and leg on them.

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Any of you bird hunters on here interested in a St Usuge Spaniel, let me know. Breeder near by had a pup returned, they decided I guess they didn't want a dog. 7 months old. Google St Usuge and read about them if interested. I have one, and hard to beat. Very much like a Small Munsterlander Pointer,...

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