 The Hunting Thread, Your experiences/tactics/traditions |
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 May 8 2012, 07:30 AM
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QUOTE(hckyplayer8 @ May 4 2012, 08:46 AM)  Thoroughly depressing morning. Struck up a hot bird at 6. A whole hour this bird was going non stop, drifting back and forth at 150-175 yards to my calls every 15 mins or so. At 7 he went silent. I waited about 20 mins and starting some soft yelping and he gobbled again and I could tell he was on the move down the ridge away from me. I let him go another 15 mins and started a series of cutting and he thundered now to my left, inside 100 yards. I went silent and he started going crazy. 75 yds, 50 yrds and at 35ish yds he popped out onto the trail. Lined him up and let the 20 guage scream. Bird did a barrel roll and I did a fist pump. Then to my shock and dis-spare the bird got up, took 3-4 strides and took off. WTF So now I sit here, looking at 12 guage ultra mags because if that happens again, the 20 guage would be wrapped around a tree. hahaha Awesome story! Those are tough birds. You'll definitely be better off with a 3.5 in 12ga shell. -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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May 8 2012, 12:45 PM
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QUOTE(drummer182 @ May 8 2012, 07:30 AM) hahaha Awesome story! Those are tough birds. You'll definitely be better off with a 3.5 in 12ga shell. Indeed. Which is why I just picked up my new turkey slayer. A Remington 870 Super Mag. Would post pics.....BUT -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
"The solar system is so humongous big... like net to shooters that face me in shootout." "We lose shootout and I get paid big money to do nothing but don't worry be happy" ~Ilya Bryzgalov |
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May 9 2012, 09:06 AM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 1,706 Joined: 30-September 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 19,327 |
QUOTE(hckyplayer8 @ May 8 2012, 11:45 AM) Indeed. Which is why I just picked up my new turkey slayer. A Remington 870 Super Mag. Would post pics.....BUT Yeahhhh about that haha. I just picked up an 870 tactical last week. Sold my AR yesterday for 1350 and made 100 off of it haha. Now to shop around for a new one. Maybe a "Zombie hunting" AR haha. Since we're in the Hunting Thread. Keepin it ON topic! -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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May 17 2012, 12:59 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 11,098 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Chicken Capital,PA Member No.: 16,148 |
Went upstate to hunt this week. After a four hour ironman match, called in two jakes and harvested the closest one.
They pulled the old go silent and sneak in from behind trick. By the time I realized they were there they had pinned me and I had to blast one as he started to run. 4 3/4 beard 18 lbs -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
"The solar system is so humongous big... like net to shooters that face me in shootout." "We lose shootout and I get paid big money to do nothing but don't worry be happy" ~Ilya Bryzgalov |
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Jul 22 2012, 07:39 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 11,098 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Chicken Capital,PA Member No.: 16,148 |
Just traded in my full size .40 SW M+P for a .9mm Sig Sauer P290.
This thing is AWESOME but as I have heard; it is a giant PITA to clean. I still haven't got the darn thing apart. You practically need 3 hands. -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
"The solar system is so humongous big... like net to shooters that face me in shootout." "We lose shootout and I get paid big money to do nothing but don't worry be happy" ~Ilya Bryzgalov |
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Aug 13 2012, 03:18 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 1,706 Joined: 30-September 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 19,327 |
QUOTE(hckyplayer8 @ Jul 22 2012, 06:39 PM) Just traded in my full size .40 SW M+P for a .9mm Sig Sauer P290. This thing is AWESOME but as I have heard; it is a giant PITA to clean. I still haven't got the darn thing apart. You practically need 3 hands. Nice choice hcky! Those Sigs are great. I just recently traded my G19 for a FDE G17 with night sights. I made out great on that deal! They're hard to come by. Just built a new AR as well. BCM 14.5 upper with an Aimpoint PRO optic. It's super nice. Good coyote gun. It's been a while since I've been in here. Missed you guys! -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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Aug 15 2012, 09:25 AM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 11,098 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Chicken Capital,PA Member No.: 16,148 |
QUOTE(drummer182 @ Aug 13 2012, 03:18 PM) Nice choice hcky! Those Sigs are great. I just recently traded my G19 for a FDE G17 with night sights. I made out great on that deal! They're hard to come by. Just built a new AR as well. BCM 14.5 upper with an Aimpoint PRO optic. It's super nice. Good coyote gun. It's been a while since I've been in here. Missed you guys! Does the BCM upper make it a 765? I think I'm going to take the dip and buy a AR before Obummer gets reelected and bans all the semi autos. -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
"The solar system is so humongous big... like net to shooters that face me in shootout." "We lose shootout and I get paid big money to do nothing but don't worry be happy" ~Ilya Bryzgalov |
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Aug 15 2012, 02:31 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 11,098 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Chicken Capital,PA Member No.: 16,148 |
Also what do you hear about the DPMS series? I've always been a SW guy, so I thought about getting their MP15....but the DPMS Panther looks pretty great too.
I've been told to stay away from Bushmaster. -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
"The solar system is so humongous big... like net to shooters that face me in shootout." "We lose shootout and I get paid big money to do nothing but don't worry be happy" ~Ilya Bryzgalov |
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Aug 20 2012, 04:16 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 1,706 Joined: 30-September 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 19,327 |
QUOTE(hckyplayer8 @ Aug 15 2012, 01:31 PM) Also what do you hear about the DPMS series? I've always been a SW guy, so I thought about getting their MP15....but the DPMS Panther looks pretty great too. I've been told to stay away from Bushmaster. I'm not sure what you mean by 765 but I think you mean an NFA firearm. No it doesn't because the flash hider is pinned and welded bringing the total barrel length to 16in. Stay away from DPMS for the most part. Unless you go with a long range AR from them like a SS barrel. I've had an M&P 15 and a Bushmaster and they are both GREAT products! First I had a Bushmaster XM-15 E2S, sold it and bought a Ruger SR-556E because I wanted a gas system AR. Changed my mind and went back to direct impingement with the S&W but ultimately decided I wanted a shorter barrel and something milspec so I went with BCM. Bushmaster is actually Windham Weaponry. They still make a quality product though! -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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Aug 21 2012, 12:08 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 11,098 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Chicken Capital,PA Member No.: 16,148 |
QUOTE(drummer182 @ Aug 20 2012, 04:16 PM) I'm not sure what you mean by 765 but I think you mean an NFA firearm. No it doesn't because the flash hider is pinned and welded bringing the total barrel length to 16in. Stay away from DPMS for the most part. Unless you go with a long range AR from them like a SS barrel. I've had an M&P 15 and a Bushmaster and they are both GREAT products! First I had a Bushmaster XM-15 E2S, sold it and bought a Ruger SR-556E because I wanted a gas system AR. Changed my mind and went back to direct impingement with the S&W but ultimately decided I wanted a shorter barrel and something milspec so I went with BCM. Bushmaster is actually Windham Weaponry. They still make a quality product though! My bad. I mean't 7.62. I was wondering if changing to that upper made it a different caliber or not. Does the XM15 include the forward assist? -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
"The solar system is so humongous big... like net to shooters that face me in shootout." "We lose shootout and I get paid big money to do nothing but don't worry be happy" ~Ilya Bryzgalov |
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Aug 21 2012, 02:12 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 1,706 Joined: 30-September 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 19,327 |
QUOTE(hckyplayer8 @ Aug 21 2012, 11:08 AM) My bad. I mean't 7.62. I was wondering if changing to that upper made it a different caliber or not. Does the XM15 include the forward assist? Nah same caliber, 5.56. Oh yeah definitely. I wouldn't buy an inferior AR  -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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Nov 13 2012, 11:45 AM
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So I have this friend...he has 200 acres...1/4 farm field...all posted..no one is allowed to hunt there...well except him, his wife......AND ME!!
 So last week he got a 10point buck dressed out at 223lbs...So now I get to use his stand, I call it the "Tash Mahall" 20 feet up in the middle of the field, last week 1/2 hour before dark, 16 (yes I said SIXTEEN) deer around me at one time, one monster buck WAY down in the corner, too far out but I took a shot anyway with my .243 and missed, I'm going back this afternoon to see of I can end this season, I have to get to work on camp..... 
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Nov 13 2012, 12:36 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 1,706 Joined: 30-September 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 19,327 |
QUOTE(aaastinkie @ Nov 13 2012, 11:45 AM) So I have this friend...he has 200 acres...1/4 farm field...all posted..no one is allowed to hunt there...well except him, his wife......AND ME!! So last week he got a 10point buck dressed out at 223lbs...So now I get to use his stand, I call it the "Tash Mahall" 20 feet up in the middle of the field, last week 1/2 hour before dark, 16 (yes I said SIXTEEN) deer around me at one time, one monster buck WAY down in the corner, too far out but I took a shot anyway with my .243 and missed, I'm going back this afternoon to see of I can end this season, I have to get to work on camp..... Nice stinkie! That sounds like prime hunting ground. What state are you in that you can hunt deer with rifle? I'm looking forward to the 26th and 27th. Those are the two days of shotgun season I get to go. Going to sight in my shotgun this weekend. Just bought a new Mossberg 12ga. -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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Nov 13 2012, 01:38 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 2,311 Joined: 29-February 08 From: Fairfield, Maine Member No.: 14,053 |
QUOTE(drummer182 @ Nov 13 2012, 12:36 PM) Nice stinkie! That sounds like prime hunting ground. What state are you in that you can hunt deer with rifle? I'm looking forward to the 26th and 27th. Those are the two days of shotgun season I get to go. Going to sight in my shotgun this weekend. Just bought a new Mossberg 12ga. Maine.....no doe permit so I have to get a buck.. -------------------- " it don't get no better than this "
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Nov 13 2012, 02:25 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 1,706 Joined: 30-September 09 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 19,327 |
QUOTE(aaastinkie @ Nov 13 2012, 01:38 PM) Maine.....no doe permit so I have to get a buck.. Ahh I see. I have an either sex tag. -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
For Thee, My Lord For Thee. Power Hath Forth Decended From Thy Hand Our Feet May Swiftly Carry Out Thy Commands. So We Shall Flow A River Forth To Thee And Teeming With Souls Shall It Ever Be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti. |
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Nov 13 2012, 08:13 PM
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I stopped buying doe tags once the PGC proved they couldn't maintain the herd and we started seeing less deer.
Firearms season for PA also starts the Monday after Thanksgiving. Looking forward to heading upstate. -------------------- Troll Mode engaged due to the explosion of the Philadelphia Flyers by their worthless management.
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Nov 13 2012, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(hckyplayer8 @ Nov 13 2012, 08:13 PM) I stopped buying doe tags once the PGC proved they couldn't maintain the herd and we started seeing less deer. Firearms season for PA also starts the Monday after Thanksgiving. Looking forward to heading upstate. I am seeing deer in my surburban neighborhood - had a couple in my driveway last year. -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood!  .......... ..........Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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