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Post by parson on Dec 12, 2014 16:36:54 GMT -5
That would field dress 'em on the spot! Even a near miss oughta knock 'em down.
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Post by parson on Dec 12, 2014 12:49:36 GMT -5
One T-rex was overheard telling another, concerning hunters: "They taste like chicken."
You'll want to have plenty of fire power when you go for 'em!
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Post by parson on Dec 12, 2014 8:53:08 GMT -5
I keep getting this sense of (to quote Yogi Berra) deja vu all over again.
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Peep Q.
Dec 10, 2014 8:24:43 GMT -5
Post by parson on Dec 10, 2014 8:24:43 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I'll likely give a closer look when I can think clearly again. It seems that this "bug" wants to keep me in it's grasp!
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Post by parson on Dec 9, 2014 13:10:54 GMT -5
With Firefox I click the tools tab at top of page, and there is an add-ons option that offers quite a few enhancements. I'm not sure how other browsers work, but they should have similar options.
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Post by parson on Dec 9, 2014 13:06:37 GMT -5
I really like wood stocks on rifles. that looks good.
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Post by parson on Dec 9, 2014 12:55:37 GMT -5
What kind of ads are you getting Woody? All that I get is the HI banner and the hunting/fishing guide links.
Do you have any ad blockers downloaded on your computer?
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Post by parson on Dec 8, 2014 16:18:09 GMT -5
Hope you tag a big one.
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Post by parson on Dec 8, 2014 9:32:52 GMT -5
I appreciate the replies folks.
Am thinking about one for my Rossi 92, 44 mag. It wont be used for hunting but for plinking at the range. These rifles have a rear blade dovetail ahead of the bolt that can be used, or some people remove the rear bolt safety and replace it with an aperture.
I may try to rig up something temporary just to look through and get a feel of how it will work for me.
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Post by parson on Dec 8, 2014 7:16:16 GMT -5
Reading a post on the Small Game board, by maddog, got me thing about this, and with virus induced fog in my head, that ain't easy!
I'm 66. My eyes are at least that old, and as a result, open sights have little meaning for me. Never have used a peep I'm wanting some feed from some of you who live in my chronological neighborhood.
What has been/is your take on a rear peep sight"
Thanks
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Post by parson on Dec 8, 2014 7:09:09 GMT -5
I had a scratchy throat last Friday but didn't give it much thought. By Sunday it was hard to think of anything else!
Aches, congestion, fever, etc.
Reason for posting it? The wife tells me not whine and I needed to vent!!
Hope to get in some muzzleloader time before it's over with.
If you can help it- don't let this bug getcha!
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Post by parson on Dec 5, 2014 15:21:07 GMT -5
I have a 4" square of industrial felt that I have glued up to about 1/2" thickness. I use this as a pad between the stock and my shoulder when shooting from a bench. It does an amazing job of spreading out the recoil. I can put a bunch of rounds from any of my rifles downrange without feeling tortured.
Some people refer to such as a "sissy bag", but at 66 I can live with that.
As for the 7-08, it does look like a very interesting round.
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Post by parson on Dec 4, 2014 7:39:10 GMT -5
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Post by parson on Dec 3, 2014 7:11:15 GMT -5
Several years back, I had a similar shot at a doe that was coming across an open field. I was standing at the field's edge, concealed by a tree and some light brush.
I shot at less than 20 yards and the doe looks at me for a second, then sped off.
I looked for any sign of a hit and found absolutely nothing! So I conclude that the scope on my 870 must have somehow been knocked out of alignment. Walked back to the barn, set up a test target and was surprised to hit exactly where I aimed- with 2 shots.
Walking back to where I had been standing, I found a very small twig that was blown in two. It was apparently low enough that I failed to see it in my scope, but is was adequate to deflect a 12 ga. slug enough to miss a deer at a very short distance.
I never would have thought it possible, but I couldn't find any other reason for this miss.
Also, as someone else mentioned, follow through is very important with a muzzleloader. Just a slight delay in firing can make make for a big miss if any movement is made.
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Post by parson on Nov 30, 2014 8:12:25 GMT -5
As stated above, the deer get used to the shooting. When I live out east I shot regularly at a friend's place in Pennsylvania. More than once we had to pause as deer strolled by the backstop. Although, they did seem to know when the season was open.
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Post by parson on Nov 29, 2014 15:51:01 GMT -5
I know that you are THE osage outlaw, so I have a question for you (on anyone else who wants to chime in):
I was out this morning and came across an Osage that had been blown over but was still growing new branches. One of the branches, which is now in my garage, is a little over 6' long, 3" at one end and about 1 3/4" at the other. It is pretty straight.
What do I need to do to get it drying out properly?
I appreciate any input.
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Post by parson on Nov 29, 2014 7:24:40 GMT -5
I appreciate that Shane. I'll give you a call soon about getting together.
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Post by parson on Nov 28, 2014 20:43:45 GMT -5
Barring emergencies (and with the wife's permission), I can typically arrange my schedule to have free time during the week.
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Post by parson on Nov 27, 2014 20:09:26 GMT -5
I live in Indy, the outdoor Capitol of the state! Used to have access to land in Clark County, but a death in the family led to changes there.
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Post by parson on Nov 27, 2014 11:44:29 GMT -5
I know that the spirit of volunteerism has waned in recent years, so I want to step up.
If anyone here has a problem of too many does around your place and need to have one or two eliminated, I offer my services free of charge!
I have scoured Morgan Monroe, and from all appearances, they seem to be pretty well under control down there.
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