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by BigSky56
Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Wild Bunch on AMC tonight @ 8:00 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: MOVIES - Wild Bunch on AMC tonight @ 8:00 pm

The Wild Bunch is my #1 movie . danny
by BigSky56
Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double Tap Ammo.
Replies: 4
Views: 528

Re: Double Tap Ammo.

Ive used it and you will like it plus @35.00 for 50 its cheaper than Buffalo Bore @25.00 for 20. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Open Range
Replies: 41
Views: 4472

Re: MOVIES - Open Range

Missouri Breaks and Appaloosa with Brando he was half a bubble off plumb in real life and in his movies. The Good Old Boys and The Missing with Tommy Lee Jones. The Stalking Moon with Gregory Peck. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 9410 : Opinions Wanted
Replies: 27
Views: 3341

Re: Winchester 9410 : Opinions Wanted

I use my 410 on grouse, ringnecks, huns,sharpetails and things trying to eat the chickens. A 410 #4 shot carries just as far and as fast as a 10 ga #4 you have to be a better shot with a 410 as fewer pellets are going down range. A few years ago a rancher about a hours north of me had to shoot a gri...
by BigSky56
Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what do you wear hunting in the rain?
Replies: 24
Views: 2096

Re: what do you wear hunting in the rain?

Oil cloth slicker when it cold here its snow use wool then, you cant never go wrong with wool. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An ontopic hunting poll
Replies: 62
Views: 4688

Re: An ontopic hunting poll

Not hunting. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cast for hunting the big stuff
Replies: 15
Views: 2139

Re: cast for hunting the big stuff

I use a 250 gr LBT HC/GC bullet@21 or 22 in hardness in a 34 cal works just fine on deer, elk,moose and big bears.danny
by BigSky56
Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting report (photos)
Replies: 34
Views: 3016

Re: Hunting report (photos)

Good shooting Kirk, I like the fiddleback grain pattern in the buttstock. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Remington extractors
Replies: 12
Views: 969

Re: OT-Remington extractors

If you have a problem with your rem extractor, the riveted type DONT drill it out punch it out because if you miss drill the new rivet wont seat right, the procedure is to file the rivet area and use a punch the dia. of the rivet and punch thru replace and useing a anvil, you can make one, made for ...
by BigSky56
Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Venison Marinade Request
Replies: 37
Views: 3974

Re: OT - Venison Marinade Request

DW444, this is great for all game and beef too. danny Meat for 2 1/2 cup redwine vinegar 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 to 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning ,taste? If you dont have redwine vinegar use apple cider vin...
by BigSky56
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 DC & Mule deer buck.
Replies: 13
Views: 1562

Re: .348 DC & Mule deer buck.

Good shooting 38, are you happy with the hawk bullets? danny
by BigSky56
Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swamp Donkeys
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Swamp Donkeys

Kim, If I hunt a infested area I use a 348 with 250 grners most of the time i use a 30 wcf but I always have a belly gun ( short bbl DA 357 with HC BuffaloBore ammo) have had the big bears come in on me you cant wrangle horses pack game and ride with a rifle in your hand. Last week a freind saw a gr...
by BigSky56
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swamp Donkeys
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Swamp Donkeys

20cows, Its not to bad here the coldest ive seen it was 32 below not counting wind chill makes you appreate a cup of hot coffee, I'd be guessing an average winter temp is somewhere in the 10 to 20 degrees range sure makes the horses woolup for winter too, now on the east side of the divide because o...
by BigSky56
Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swamp Donkeys
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Swamp Donkeys

Larch trees loose their needles each fall as strong as dougfir or better makes beautiful wood floors. Yea those larch needles can itch they always end up down your neck and when they cover a downed log makes it look like a bedded elk, winters arent too bad here they call this area the banana belt of...
by BigSky56
Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swamp Donkeys
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Swamp Donkeys

Went elk hunting yesterday kicked out 2 bulls but couldnt catch them had a good day in the saddle ran into 3 swamp donkeys 2 young meat bulls and a cow. danny
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by BigSky56
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - semi-auto rifle
Replies: 29
Views: 3231

Re: semi-auto rifle

Bruce, I used a M14 in III corps had a selector on it & a pistol grip stock got it after the m16 failed me I threw that peice of junk away, for jungle and distance give me a 30 cal battle rifle. Up to 8 years ago I had a M1A as I did ADC work for stockgrowers assocs was great on yotos with LCA 1...
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We Lost a Levergunner Today
Replies: 41
Views: 3779

Re: We Lost a Levergunner Today

20cows, A long time ago in a far away land at a memorial for a buddy the sky pilot said, he is dead but as long as you remember him he is not forgotten and will live on in you. Good Luck my friend. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have had enough!
Replies: 17
Views: 1852

Re: I have had enough!

Nath, try this trick remove everything except the bbl and front sight;the forearm ,mag tube and barrel bands and shoot the rifle over a benchrest. see if you can hold a 3 shot group if you can then its the stuff on the front end thats the problem and tackle each one. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mrs Bullwinkle on the prod
Replies: 11
Views: 1313

Re: Mrs Bullwinkle on the prod

Coldfingers, A 22 mag would be good for piercing their ears. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mrs Bullwinkle on the prod
Replies: 11
Views: 1313

Re: Mrs Bullwinkle on the prod

Coldfingers, this wasnt my first dance with swamp donkeys and your right moose are as bad as bears cept afterward they dont eat you. The last cow I danced with I had to put a round in the ground to get her attention. I usually have one or two goarounds per year with swamp donkeys. danny PS: Coldfing...
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mrs Bullwinkle on the prod
Replies: 11
Views: 1313

Mrs Bullwinkle on the prod

Went elk hunting this morning took the nephew, hunting some dark timber and penny pine regrowth (old clearcuts) saw some WT bucks & does and a madcow enjoyed the hunt. danny Tied up the ponys and took a nap while the nephew hunted some dark timber Ran into a cow with 2 calves boy was she on the ...
by BigSky56
Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTish - Deer hunting question.
Replies: 20
Views: 1999

Re: OTish - Deer hunting question.

If game meat cant be cooled down it will heat sour especially around bone, the bigger the animal the worse the souring, game cannot be cooled down if its whole because the hide acts like insulation and holds heat. Big animals have to be halved or quartered and cooled. Deer (mulies) at least need to ...
by BigSky56
Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - taurus mod 62 and 63 scoutscope mount
Replies: 2
Views: 830

Re: O-T- taurus mod 62 and 63 scoutscope mount

Remshooter, BSquare makes a scope mount for a rossi model 62 22 lr or model 59 22 wmr the mount slides in the dovetail and you tighten a screw that locks the mount. I believe that the taurus model is true 3/8 and the rossi is about 7/16? a real loose 3/8 anyway. And the I dont know if the taurus bbl...
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remove rear sight on Browning 71?
Replies: 12
Views: 2061

Re: Remove rear sight on Browning 71?

Yes , If you mounted the rifle as if to shoot they go in and out on the right side. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Sheep Hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 533

Re: OT: Sheep Hunting

Nath, 22 WMR to the head. Most of the time blue or spruce grouse dont hold these just sat there. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colorado Elk
Replies: 8
Views: 829

Re: Colorado Elk

Marc, That will be a good eating bull, its hunts like this that make memories that will always make you smile. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Sheep Hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 533

OT: Sheep Hunting

My hunting partner drew a ewe sheep tag down in the Plains,MT area. danny Found these yard sheep across the clark fork river not in our unit though. Found these sheep came in from the top got within 150 yds partner couldnt take the shot, only 1 ewe and she had 2 lambs that were nursing on her. We wi...
by BigSky56
Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-me in an earlier incarnation
Replies: 12
Views: 1433

Re: OT-me in an earlier incarnation

John you be careful over there, if it wasnt for a top sgt nothing would get done in a outfit. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-me in an earlier incarnation
Replies: 12
Views: 1433

Re: OT-me in an earlier incarnation

Jerry, Ive rode in a C7 a couple of times we were coming out of a miserable little strip north of an loc the CE jerked the pull tabs on the external jato pods that bird started whipping and spurring what a ride. Thought you would like to see some snakes humping a T54, This was the Easter offensive o...
by BigSky56
Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wolves
Replies: 27
Views: 1983

Re: wolves

Paul, I have seen 2 cats this year middle of the day one was 1/4 mile of the house and the other was 15 feet from me while I was ahorseback checking cows he just sat in a alder clump watching me come his way I didnt have a decent shot at him so I put my heeler on him and he ran never did tree just s...
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Father's Bow Shot Kills Grizzly Attacking His Son
Replies: 16
Views: 1398

Re: OT - Father's Bow Shot Kills Grizzly Attacking His Son

mescalero1, I would get some buffalo bore or double tap hcgc for that pistol you cant beleive the job they can do on critters. Ive got a big griz that visits me a couple times a year and going out when its dark for a arm load of wood makes you think twice. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Father's Bow Shot Kills Grizzly Attacking His Son
Replies: 16
Views: 1398

Re: OT - Father's Bow Shot Kills Grizzly Attacking His Son

Paul, The social engineers dont want us to use public lands and be armed and it has filtered down to the king's guards too whether they are state or fed. Of course they go armed when they go afield. The article about the bear, it could of been a self defense shooting and the person just didnt report...
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wolves
Replies: 27
Views: 1983

Re: wolves

Any ride on a horse is a good day Ive got so many areas to ride I just wish I would of picked one that was holding elk. Wolves are getting rear end deep around here and its starting to take its toll on the game not to mention the livestock. I lost 3 calves a few years back and that tends to rub you ...
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power
Replies: 25
Views: 2749

Re: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power

model55, I dont remember what bullet weight they were 115 or 124 but it had a black tip on the bullet and they left the barrel whipping & spurring. I would be careful ,the stuff I used was provide by the govt. course who knows who made it for them.danny
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power
Replies: 25
Views: 2749

Re: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power

Homefront, I carried a P35 in a war zone its the only 9mm then and now that can hold up to firing 9mm submachinegun ammo and not fall apart or blowup. danny
by BigSky56
Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wolves
Replies: 27
Views: 1983

Re: wolves

AJMD429, Its a 2' pack saw great for clearing out trails and cutting firewood. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wolves
Replies: 27
Views: 1983

wolves

Checking out a new elk hunting area five minute ride up a gated road found a wolf den, should of turned around. danny Headed up anyway On top 7 mile ride not one fresh elk track its been raining every other day for the last week, some moose but they had come in over the top and back out. Had lunch a...
by BigSky56
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman 310 hand tool and dies
Replies: 15
Views: 1869

Re: Lyman 310 hand tool and dies

Iam short on space too and use a 310 for 45, 357 they work fine and you can set up and break down easy, pack it all away in a tackle box and the living room it cleaned up and mama is happy. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 to 348
Replies: 5
Views: 682

Re: 336 to 348

It would be easier to go with a 33 win round which is based on the 45-70 case and you can handload the 33 to 2400 fps with a 200 gr bullet in 348 you would only jump 100 fps faster same bullet weight and the 348 is based on the win 50/110 case. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Chinks
Replies: 10
Views: 1047

Re: OT - Chinks

Kim, Try gundersen sunrise products there in ID http://www.gundersensunriseproducts.com/General%20Pages/General%20Contact%20Info.html I just bought a set of batwings 135.00 plus shipping didnt price chinks, note on chinks I hate that floppy 6"fringe when Iam hunting, critters can spot that move...
by BigSky56
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT log cabin
Replies: 41
Views: 5226

Re: OT log cabin

Mecalero, I sharpen them myself, If you are using dry logs remember to set it so any visiable splits cruve down to drain water and not cause rot or you can chink them. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT log cabin
Replies: 41
Views: 5226

Re: OT log cabin

Mescalero1, Ive used a chainsaw mill to make lumber and beams from logs, the more hp saw you use the better and get a ripping chain a standard chain does a poor job and wanders around you can order it from Baileys logging supply http://www.baileysonline.com/category.asp?CatID=195 they also have mill...
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt
Replies: 4
Views: 666

Re: 45 Colt

Aussie, I load a rnfp 255 hc bullet for hunting and a rnfp 255 cast for practice with 17.8 grs of AA5744 it makes 900 fps in a 71/2" ruger revolver and shoots thru on whitetails.danny
by BigSky56
Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT log cabin
Replies: 41
Views: 5226

Re: OT log cabin

Coyote, I built my log cabin also 26x32 outside dimisnions with a loft, malmute gave some good advice. There are 2 styles chinkless and chinked and for r value use a lodgepole,white pine or spruce as a dense wood does not hold heat or cool properly. Ive seen cabins built from larch and red fir and t...
by BigSky56
Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Scouting
Replies: 9
Views: 756

Re: OT: Elk Scouting

I will wait till I have a tracking snow then get after a meat bull in this area I have been watching a couple of raghorns for 2 months now that haunt this area. NW Montana has different areas from steep black timber to rolling hills sagebrush all within 3 hrs of my place. danny If you want to see wh...
by BigSky56
Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Scouting
Replies: 9
Views: 756

OT: Elk Scouting

Went looking for elk ahorseback today in the Cabinets Mtns took the wife & dog. danny Saddling up Riding a gated road Dog is looking uphill at a herd of elk going thru timber one cow came across road I wasnt quick enough with the camera, I take the heeler along hes handy to have if I run into be...
by BigSky56
Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help building a 30-30 load.
Replies: 19
Views: 2740

Re: Need help building a 30-30 load.

From the 2000 edition of 30-30 manual (the little pink book). danny
Reloader 15 36 gns 2450 fps 40,600 psi 150 gr speer col 2.525"
Reloader 15 34.1 grs 2330 fps 40,500 psi 170 gr hdy col 2.545"
24" bbl
by BigSky56
Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Cowboy boots
Replies: 38
Views: 5194

Re: OT - Cowboy boots

Pull on boots are for trucks and town laceup boots are for riding and hunting. Any boot can hang up in a stirrup, thats why I carry a belly gun when I ride. Get whites $390 or get hathorns packer $285, the other laceup boot companys dont touch them for comfort, there could be one Iam not aware of. d...
by BigSky56
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beartooth .45-70 Pile Driver Bullet Question
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: Beartooth .45-70 Pile Driver Bullet Question

You didnt say if your rifle was a orginal win 45/90 or a recent convert I think the twist in the 45/90 is 1-32 whereas the 45/70 is 1-16 the 90 was meant to shoot 300 gr bullets the 525 will shoot but hitting the target will be hard. With that said it would depend on your bbl twist. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you wear hunting?
Replies: 38
Views: 3589

Re: What do you wear hunting?

depends on the weather if its warm even if its raining I wear work clothes & leather boots or pacs, if its cold and snowy I wear wool and pacs always a cowboy hat and I never wear orange anymore I got tired of all the keystone lite boys looking thru their scopes at me riding a horse seems like o...