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Topic: Hopin' ... |
Kodiak
Replies: 8
Views: 5796
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:18 am Subject: Re: Hopin' ... |
Yep,
I drew the Wyoming "any antelope" tag, but missed the MT tag. I can still buy OTC doe tags in MT, so it's going to be a fine trip, along with getting to visit with old family friends along the ... |
Topic: Do You Carry a Handgun when hunting with a Rifle? |
Kodiak
Replies: 92
Views: 50562
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:01 pm Subject: Re: Do You Carry a Handgun when hunting with a Rifle? |
Yep,
Always carry a 4 5/8" Ruger Blackhawk 45LC, loaded with 325 gr. LBTs and a case full of H110 powder. |
Topic: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
Kodiak
Replies: 54
Views: 39933
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:30 am Subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
Over a period of some 55 years of elk huntin', I have tried a few different calibers and here's the list;
.270 Win.
.280 Rem.
30/06
.300 H&H
.300 Win.
.338 Win.
.340 Weatherby.
And at age 71 ... |
Topic: Hopin' ... |
Kodiak
Replies: 8
Views: 5796
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:15 am Subject: Hopin' ... |
I'm hopin' for the draw in Wyo. (left-over tag) and Montana in the regular draw. Put in for antelope in both states, and the draw is comin' up soon.
I'm plannin' on usin' the 45-90 highwall loaded ... |
Topic: Scales: Electric vs Balance, your preference? |
Kodiak
Replies: 15
Views: 15590
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:28 pm Subject: Re: Scales: Electric vs Balance, your preference? |
I have an old RCBS balance scale that is right-on for weight. A couple of years ago, I got a PACT elec. scale, not very good. It will not hold a "zero". The calibration wts. that came with it have bee ... |
Topic: Who's Hunting Montana |
Kodiak
Replies: 8
Views: 7135
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:44 am Subject: Re: Who's Hunting Montana |
I'll arrive in Montana on Oct. 7th, do a little scoutin' and start hunting on the 10th, untill I get a couple of antelope. My tags are for an area near Roundup, MT. . I'm 70 and have hunted Montana fo ... |
Topic: Newby questions |
Kodiak
Replies: 8
Views: 7344
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:34 pm Subject: Re: Newby questions |
Sniper,
Antelope huntin' can be the most fun you'll ever have , with your clothes on.
A .257 Roberts is an "OK" gun for goat huntin'. If you will be hunting with experienced hunters, they will h ... |
Topic: Marlin shooters? |
Kodiak
Replies: 54
Views: 39607
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:16 am Subject: Re: Marlin shooters? |
I have a 45/70 ssGG. Got it this last spring. So far the best load tried thru it has been with the 350 gr. Northfork bullet over 54.0 gr. of H332 and a Fed. 210 match primer. With the WildWest front a ... |
Topic: Antelope drawings ? |
Kodiak
Replies: 6
Views: 5241
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:06 am Subject: Re: Antelope drawings ? |
Well, I drew an any-antelope tag in Montana. Season opens Oct. 10th. I'm going to take my Sharps 45/90 black-powder rifle and my old 700 Remington in .280 Rem. I can buy 2 extra doe lic., and I would ... |
Topic: How many of you hunt other states |
Kodiak
Replies: 20
Views: 18018
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:20 pm Subject: Re: How many of you hunt other states |
In the spring-time, I have traveled to as many as 6 states during the spring turkey seasons. Then a trip or two to western states for elk and/or antelope hunts. Being an old guy on a limited budget, I ... |
Topic: Antelope drawings ? |
Kodiak
Replies: 6
Views: 5241
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:50 pm Subject: Antelope drawings ? |
Hello,
Whos in the antelope drawings and in which state ?
I have hunted these animals for over 30 years and am amazed each time I go after them. So much energy packed in such a small package an ... |
Topic: Winchester 69A |
Kodiak
Replies: 7
Views: 16582
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:24 pm Subject: Re: Winchester 69A |
Gil,
I have an old 69A, (match ?) target rifle with a peep-sight attached on the left-rear of the (non-grooved) receiver. The triggers on these guns usually are not real good, but I think someone h ... |
Topic: coyote gun |
Kodiak
Replies: 26
Views: 22134
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:14 pm Subject: Re: coyote gun |
I have buddies that use 243s and .270s for c'yote guns. The choose their bullets and velocities very carefully, as they sell the hides. Not me though, I use a 22/250 at close to 4000 fps with a 50 gra ... |
Topic: Quigley Shoot for 2005 |
Kodiak
Replies: 4
Views: 6542
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:01 pm Subject: Re: Quigley Shoot for 2005 |
BenB,
As you have a mzl loader, you're familiar with BP and lead bullets. The BPCR shoots are all cartridge guns, using most anything from the 38/55s up to the 50 caliber guns. Types of rifles seen ... |
Topic: Quigley Shoot for 2005 |
Kodiak
Replies: 4
Views: 6542
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:58 am Subject: Re: Quigley Shoot for 2005 |
JohnnyG,
Yep, the 45-100 will work. Many of the .45s are seen at the long-range matches. I use a Shiloh Sharps in .45/90 (2.4"). Most black-powder cartridge rifles that have the long-range sights w ... |
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