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by BigSky56
Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT of sorts but hunting related. Tick repellent
Replies: 7
Views: 565

Re: OT of sorts but hunting related. Tick repellent

I use permetherin on my horses it keeps off skeeters,deer flies, buffalo gnats,ticks and horse flies I spray my clothes with it to keep the little buggers off me too you can get it at any garden or feed store comes in a 4 oz bottle ad makes up gallons of mix. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: CAMPING & COOKING
Replies: 33
Views: 2659

Re: OT: CAMPING & COOKING

I use a folding wood stove in a wall tent at cow camp or hunting camp and cook with steel skillets and a dutch oven outside at the campfire as Don said DO take some getting use to. You can make desserts, complete meals in a DO and biscuits or bake bread. Because I pack in aways I use those hard anod...
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Browning Hi-Power thoughts -
Replies: 40
Views: 3327

Re: OT - Browning Hi-Power thoughts -

Of all the pistols Ive used the P35 out shines them all, used one for a tour in RVN and used 9mm smg ammo (black tip) in it as I didnt want to carry 2 kinds of 9mm ammo it didnt crack , bend or break any parts you cant go wrong with a HP cant say that about the S&W's I saw . danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting day at the Chrony...
Replies: 4
Views: 450

Re: Interesting day at the Chrony...

Old Ironsights
Ive been loading 17 grs of lil'gun under a 180 gr cast performance WFN GC and getting 1300 fps in
a 3" gp100 the cases eject easy and no pressure signs it is my big bear defense load. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you believe it, not a lever one!
Replies: 15
Views: 1476

Re: Can you believe it, not a lever one!

Mescalero
I have a friend that has a spanish 410 your right it is lightweight Ive seen him take pheasant and sharptail, sweetest little dbl Ive ever handled. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horns & Elk
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Big Horns & Elk

Ed,nice buck Ive taken a big buck in the South Warner wilderness over by Cedarville. There are some big boys up there. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you believe it, not a lever one!
Replies: 15
Views: 1476

Re: Can you believe it, not a lever one!

I like double barrel shotguns especially in the smaller gauges. One of these days I'll find a small frame 410 to use on grouse. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horns & Elk
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Big Horns & Elk

Was delivering a bull to Plains, MT saw these Big Horn sheep along the hwy approx 125 head in 3 different groups, the big rams where high up on the mountain. danny Also saw a herd of elk probably 50 to 60 couldnt tell if any where bulls yet they just lost their antlers the first week of april. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2560

Re: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!

Nice family Sixgun, nothing like sweet baby girls to melt grandpas heart. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Part of my "Old West" collection.
Replies: 53
Views: 4627

Re: Part of my "Old West" collection.

Rangerider , Ive not seen a 94 with a carbine forearm and half mag is the mag cap flat like a 94 or rounded like a 64, I assume its a 20" bbl. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Checking the stock found these elk
Replies: 10
Views: 900

Re: Checking the stock found these elk

Buck, Theres no way that hunting alone will control them. They are hammering the elk,deer and moose F&G have cut back deer and moose tags in my area. I rope with some ole boys from Canada they say that hunting and trapping doesnt control them up there said they just saddle up and go for a half d...
by BigSky56
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Re: Big cats

mm4570 at least 175 no scales back in the wilderness. I saw another one this winter that weighed in at 183 and this one was bigger, theres a big tom back of my place thats been run 2 different times and killed 3 dogs that will top 200 lbs Ive found his deer & elk kills. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Checking the stock found these elk
Replies: 10
Views: 900

Checking the stock found these elk

Was checking the stock found these elk coming out of the timber to feed. danny
It was snowing pretty good kinda blurry

There are 6 cows one yearling calf, wolves must of got the other calves as they were there last November
by BigSky56
Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Re: Big cats

Paul This last hunting season I was ahorseback in a foot of snow pushing some elk I couldnt catch them and looped back a big cat had followed me for over a 1/2 mile I found where he had layed down and watched me when I had dismounted to check elk tracks and refreshed my copenhagen about 60-70 yds aw...
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Part of my "Old West" collection.
Replies: 53
Views: 4627

Re: Part of my "Old West" collection.

rangerider, I like those spurs you have, the winch in the 2nd photo is that a 1/2 or 2/3rd mag tube. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Re: Big cats

Joe it wasnt a reflection towards you, I know that undesirables view gun and hunting forums and my buddy didnt want to be on a wanted dead or alive poster. I dont hunt some game animals myself, you guys have a good evening. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Re: Big cats

They are excellent eating treat them like pork as they can have trichinosis, we make smokey's out of them. Its called hunting and killing they are a game animal and have to be managed as they are rear end deep around here and kill alot of other game and stock. The hide is thin. danny P.S. I blanked ...
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Big cats

Hunting partners took a couple of cats in march. danny
female approx 125 lbs

tom 175 lbs plus
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to use for a hat rack
Replies: 10
Views: 859

Re: What to use for a hat rack

This is what he looked like for he got ate, I only have 2 hats work and sunday go to meeting. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to use for a hat rack
Replies: 10
Views: 859

Re: What to use for a hat rack

He was ok for eating not as good as a cow or raghorn though, I found him asleep in his day bed about 35 yds off a gated road in a ceder thicket about 10:00 hed been out fighting and whoring all night I got off the horse, he never woke up. danny
I'll see if I can find a photo of him
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to use for a hat rack
Replies: 10
Views: 859

What to use for a hat rack

This works for me. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18849

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

OI, After 40+ years the military still hasnt fixed the problem with this rifle and its been causing deaths the whole time. Kinda like gas engines in APC's after a few tuned into fire balls they went to diesel. A "battle rifle" should not stop cause of carbon buildup,one grain of sand or di...
by BigSky56
Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18849

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear, the m16 has been a problem child since the 60's current military report from returning troops 18 to 20 % failure for the m4 current tests by military showed jams at 68 rounds . Read the report. danny http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/the-usas-m4-carbin...
by BigSky56
Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18849

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

Sad day when the army got rid of the 30 cal battle rifle. The college boys that pushed that junk on us changed the IMR powder to ball powder to up the velocity, the m16 gas system was not designed for ball powder thus the jams and frequent cleaning like after you dumped your basic load or it would j...
by BigSky56
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How did you get started
Replies: 26
Views: 1675

Re: OT-How did you get started

My grandpa taught me to shoot my dad taught me to hunt, I saw my grandpa take pheasants on the wing with a rem 22 . My dad killed alot of deer with a savage 22 highpower till the ammo got to expensive then he switched to a 25-35. He sure likes savage rifles. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-bottomless pit
Replies: 18
Views: 1682

Re: OT-bottomless pit

There's a old saying~ If its got tits or tires on it you got problems. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 308 or 30-06?
Replies: 68
Views: 6309

Re: OT 308 or 30-06?

The only advantage the 06 has over the 308 is if you wanted to use a 220 or 250 gr bullet, I have a friend that uses a 243 on elk its where you put the bullet. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday Humor
Replies: 4
Views: 469

Re: Sunday Humor

Good joke it reminds me of Spencer's Mountain when Henry Fonda took a bottle of bust head along while fishing at the river and got the new preacher Wally Cox 3 sheets to the wind, good movie. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - If We'll Pay for Water In A Bottle, Why Not...
Replies: 17
Views: 1190

Re: OT - If We'll Pay for Water In A Bottle, Why Not...

I bet that will make you tip your head back and curl your upper lip. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Rem for Elk??
Replies: 17
Views: 2447

Re: 35 Rem for Elk??

I know a 30-30 will kill a elk so a 35 should do just fine I wouldnt try and shoot them thru the shoulders with a standard jacketed bullet, neither round has the power to break both and breaking one dont work. I know nothing about the new LE bullets and would have to see some recovered bullets from ...
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Huntin' , shootin' & fishin' after a hip replacement?
Replies: 15
Views: 1444

Re: Huntin' , shootin' & fishin' after a hip replacement?

I had a hip replacement in 2004 the doc put in a ceramic joint as the ceramic parts can be replaced if they wear out without a total replacement,as bad as it will hurt when you get home start on your leg exercises and build up the muscles. When you get mobile remember to go up and down stairs the pr...
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Purple Paint = No Hunting
Replies: 29
Views: 3177

Re: OT - Purple Paint = No Hunting

In Montana hunter orange means no hunting and no trespassing. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets Ask Hornady To Make 348 Leverevolution Bullets
Replies: 14
Views: 1696

Re: Lets Ask Hornady To Make 348 Leverevolution Bullets

Malamute Iam with you about a 250 grn hdy the 200 grn does work but sheds velocity and mushrooms to much for deep penetration on elk and moose and a 250 would be nice to handle a big bear that might come in on you. Ive shot alot of deer & elk with the hdy 200 but would like a 250 without going t...
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Save Your Spent Primers
Replies: 28
Views: 3644

Re: OT: Save Your Spent Primers

Firing pin strikes on the rim guess they didnt iron them out. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Save Your Spent Primers
Replies: 28
Views: 3644

Re: OT: Save Your Spent Primers

This procedure was used by the indians that whooped custer, several 44 henry rimfire cases that had been reloaded up to 7&8 times was found on the battle field, army must of learned it from them. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Mihail Kalashnikov admits Schmeisser helped on AK47
Replies: 5
Views: 673

OT: Mihail Kalashnikov admits Schmeisser helped on AK47

After using a AK and then handling a stg44 I knew the germans had input, in reality they probably
did all the work. danny
http://transsylvaniaphoenix.blogspot.co ... -help.html
by BigSky56
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of automobile is a Henry?
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Re: What kind of automobile is a Henry?

I have to check my dvd but I recall it being a model A. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A few stats on gun control history that I have'nt seen.
Replies: 10
Views: 1811

Re: A few stats on gun control history that I have'nt seen.

Rider
Thanks for the info I knew of those but didnt have the stats. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: True Grit - Home at the Range
Replies: 10
Views: 1041

Re: True Grit - Home at the Range

Good read thanks Hobie. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 corbon ammo
Replies: 9
Views: 826

Re: 454 corbon ammo

Kim
The 3" is a GP100 if Iam on my back with a bear chewing on me I want a DA short bbl to stick in his ear , it does bark. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 corbon ammo
Replies: 9
Views: 826

Re: 454 corbon ammo

Mike Thanks for the offer, my buddy is now using your 300 LFNGC and working up a load for elk , I load for 45 LC for hunting and use your 180 WFN in a short bbl 357 for bear protection, that bullet works just fine for that. We had a big increase in bear encounters in Lincoln county since all the pro...
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Replies: 107
Views: 9210

Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?

Leverdude
You only need a permit if you carry concealed in a incorporated city, currently our legislators are changing the law to no permits needed you can carry concealed anywhere anytime and goes for any national parks within the state. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 corbon ammo
Replies: 9
Views: 826

Re: 454 corbon ammo

Buck
Is this a DIY or does it need to go to a specialist to burnish the chambers. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rule number one
Replies: 24
Views: 2499

Re: Rule number one

Unless theres something we dont know, like a murder plot, theres nothing the court can do to this young man that he and family wont do, fact is he will fall apart mentally and physically and in the end probably take his own life. I teach anyone that will listen never point a firearm at someone unles...
by BigSky56
Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Replies: 107
Views: 9210

Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?

Double post sorry. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Replies: 107
Views: 9210

Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?

Leverdude Montana has some of the best laws concerning firearms on par with Alaska you can carry concealed in a vehicle anywhere you can carry concealed on person except in a incorporated city then you have to carry open, you can carry concealed when hunting includes bow hunting and any type of recr...
by BigSky56
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 corbon ammo
Replies: 9
Views: 826

454 corbon ammo

A buddy got a new hogleg for hunting went to the range with some new ammo corbon 335 gr LBT 1550 fps out of a 71/2" SRH grouped good but had to go home and drive the cases out of the cylinder with a punch & hammer they load that stuff HOT. Last thing you need is a gun locking up or cant eje...
by BigSky56
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-help w/savage 340
Replies: 6
Views: 994

Re: OT-help w/savage 340

A good clean job solves alot of problems, check the firing pin for length if its ok then check the hammer spring as they can take a set and not have enough punch ,to solve the hammer spring set problem store it in a fire condition. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Replies: 107
Views: 9210

Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?

I picked where I live based on 3 criteria 1. how crowded it can get 2. Snow country and cold 3. the availability to use the land to survive. I live in a county that is only 14% private land and 7% of that is private timber companies the snow gets deep and it can get cold and pilgrims dont like the w...
by BigSky56
Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does your wife announce the weekend's chores to you?
Replies: 35
Views: 1888

Re: Does your wife announce the weekend's chores to you?

Sixgun
I had to dip skoal for a time when I was over seas in III corp as the PX was out of cope got a letter of to US tobacco and they mailed me a couple of 10 packs to hold me over till the PX got resupplied. danny