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That is a beautiful buck. Congrats!

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As at least one other poster to this thread has said, it's all about where the bullet hits the animal. If one hits a deer in the thigh with a .500 S&W Magnum, the deer stands a far higher chance of getting away than if it was double-lunged with a .243 Winchester. If the deer is grazed with a Tru...

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kaschi wrote:A recent poll of dead deer taken with both loads said bullet weight was not a deciding factor!

Couldn't agree more. Dead is dead. Where one places the bullet in the animal is far more important.

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Having been in two of the (then) ACRs in my time in the Army, it's interesting to hear about what life was like in the horse cav. Thanks for the perspective--not sure if I could have actually done this course . . .

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Gang, I'm thinking about getting one of these, and I've heard some "mixed" reviews about them. Has anyone had any experience with one of these, and how has said experience been? I'm thinking that my wife could use it, when I'm not around . . .

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pokey wrote:shot my eye out 2x

Ditto--but I did get 1000 and 5000 point bonuses . . .

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There's a post on Marlinowners.com which was cross-posted from 24hourcampfire.com of someone who (supposedly) was shot with a .45-70 Flex-Tip. Yes, he or his shooting buddy did something stupid. The guy who got shot had a hole under his left shoulder blade, and the angle of the bullet caused it to t...

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I've not seen, nor would I use that ammo in a tube magazine. Ditto to that. No way would I load them into a tubular mag. Also, I've got a humorous story about pointed bullets and detonating the round in front of them. I was the Signal Officer for 1st Squadron of 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment when th...

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Andrew, you state that the longest range you might encounter " would be much greater than" 250 yards. Take the rifle that would be able to reach out and kill cleanly at that range. If you've practiced with either the 336 or the 94 Legacy at those ranges, use those. If you haven't, I'd go w...

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I'm a suffering Mets' fan. Thing is, I'm a New Yorker, too. I think the Yankees are going to beat up on Blanton (lifetime 0-3 with one ND against the Yankees) more than the Phill(th)ies beat up on Sabathia (lifetime 1-2 against the Phillies), and the Series is 3-1 Yankees going into Monday night.

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Ever since I could remember, I've wanted a Winchester 94 with a half octagon/half round barrel, silver capped forearm, chambered for 25-35. It was my grandfathers. My uncle got it when Grandpa passed away, then I got it when my uncle passed. Of all the firearms I've ever acquired, it's the one that...

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Yesterday, in the mess that was Opening Day in the Adirondacks, I carried a Winchester M94 in .30-30, despite my father saying that I should be carrying the Remington 742 in .30-06. The 94 is the early-season primary rifle, then becomes the backup ater Thanksgiving when the Remington Model 7 in .308...

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Sorry for your loss. I lost my buddy of 15 years early this summer, it stinks. But, hopefully they're all at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us. I was going to mention the Rainbow Bridge. Had to wipe my eyes for a bit--something musta got into both at the same time. There's a Siberian Husky waiting ...

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Seeing that the ballistics are almost exactly the same as those of the 7.62x39mm, look at what that round is used for, and you'll have your answer. For example, as a self-defense round, it's a pretty good one (for a long gun). And, you shouldn't attract a lot of undue attention brandishing a "c...

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In the early part of NY's NZ season, a 1950-vintage M94 in (what else?) .30-30.

In the late part (Thanksgiving on) of NY's NZ season, a Remington Model 7 in .308 Winchester. If, and that's a big if, I can get a Marlin 1895, that's what will be being used in the "second half."

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Denis, when you find out more about this, let us know if you would, sir.

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In the Adirondacks, ammo is available almost everywhere. Not so with the .303.

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Why does he have an M1911A1? Is that accurate? Shouldn't it have been a Webley or a Hi-Power??? Always loved that little bit where he shoots the guy through the window. http://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/misc/window.jpg I was wondering the same thing. Not that it matters . . . It's Sean Connery. ...

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Gang, thank you for your input. Said co-worker and I will be taking about this in a day or two. The points you make bring up another question . . . with modern manufacturing methods, surely Savage can make the 99 cheaper today without sacrificing (much) quality. Why don't they bring it back? They co...

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A co-worker and I were bantering about the Guide Gun, and the strength of its action. He asked a very good question: Which action is stronger--the Marlin 1895 or the Savage 99?

I figured that this is as good a place as any to get an answer for that.

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Gnag, a friend of mine was in Engine 7--the one that the CBS special "Lucky 7" was made about. He told me that he stopped counting the number of friends' funerals that he went to, when he went to his 50th. He also told me that the booming sounds that were interspaced through the film--the ...

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Jim, I very much enjoyed reading of your plans and those things that you have put in place to make this move. As you know, I too share a passion for God's children in sub-sahara Africa. It is my hope to transition to full time ministry there in the future. You have my prayers and should you decide ...

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KirkD wrote:Very nice set. I particularly like the rustic look.

Kirk and kim, add another. +1.

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I used the article in the OP to mention how wolves actually do seem to kill for the Hell of it, on another board. Thing is, the board I posted the article on, no one really needed convincing that the wolves were bad.

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Those shots are awesome. I'd love it if I could get that close to a red-tail hawk around here.

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As of the time I voted, which is less than a minute ago, the .454 Casull had taken the lead over the .375 H&H Magnum. 17.07% to 16.50%, but hey--it's a lead. I contributed to that lead.

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I think it's a fake. A very good fake, but a fake nonetheless.

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I've got to agree with what OS said. I live about three-and-a-half hours from a Bass Pro (Auburn NY), and my job occasionally allows me to go out there. Unfortunately, my job doesn't allow me time to go to Cabela's. I've never had a bad experience with either (Net business and catalog business). How...

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Jason, I've also been to your site. Pretty good. I'd be interested in your thoughts as to why the .357 rounds didn't penetrate all that much, compared to the .35 Remington.

I'd also like to see a test or two on the .30-30 Hornady LeverEvolution rounds . . .

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My brother-in-law just bought a Ruger LCP in .380. It's small.

And, here's a back-up/off-duty gun for ya: The last I knew, the New York State Police issued Bereta 21s--in .22 LR--to the troopers for use as a back-up/off-duty weapon.

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I was told by the SG manager of the Wal-Mart about 3 miles away that when their ammo comes in, she waits about an hour or so before telling some of the guys who work there. I suspect that they get their ammo shipments on Wednesdays or Thursdays around here. When I found this out, I was getting 2 100...

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Keep in mind the pitcher is the tlaent that threw the ball but the brains is the catcher who calls the game (i.e. tells the pitcher which pitch to throw and where to locate it) and positions the infielders & outfielders based on how he is going to pitch the batter. Everyone will remember the pi...

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86er wrote:Not perfect - an artist I am not - but hand sewn and just the way I wanted them.

And the bolded matters how? You've got way more ambition than I do, to do these yourself. They look great to me.

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COSteve wrote:My wife isn't interested in one because she says, " You have one and that's all we'll need."

My wife won't do it either, and that really gets to me.

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I used to work in a government lab, and I had to deal with PhDs. all the time. I came to the conclusion that as book-derived intelligence trickled in one ear in these people, common sense came flooding out the other ear at a pressure that most cities' fire departments would kill to have in their fir...

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MAJ Oh and all of the volunteers on that--including the flight crew of the Blackhawk--deserve the Silver Star. Plain and simple. That PFC deserves to be at least a corporal E-4. And, if he ever gets near me, he eats and drinks free for at least that night. Even though my wife hates it when I use my ...

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I'm a little touchy on feral cats, as the cat that my wife and I have now was close to being a feral, as some individual didn't feel it was worthy of his family's attention. My sister gave it some attention, and it latched onto her family, much to the chagrin of her cat. So, she made a couple of pho...

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Txpete . . . I noticed that you had 2d ACR sabers there . . . When were you with them?

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Even though it's a post-1964, it look sweet. I'll let others here tell you about them; I've only had experience with pre-1964s.

May it provide you many hours of enjoyment.

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I've got a Coleman combination stove/grill that I just might try this out on. Did you spray anything on the grill to prevent the pizza sticking to the grill?

ETA: I just saw the "pan" part.

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I spent some time earlier this morning . . . well, late in the morning . . . with my 20-month-old daughter on my lap on the patio, blowing bubbles. She didn't really want to be there with me . . . until I said the word, "Bubbles!" She absolutely loved it after that. My wife, my daughter, a...

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You got it. On the way.

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Well since he's asking about ammo for a Mouse Gun, I doubt match grade accuracy is high on the list. I remember reading an article on one shot stop statistics somewhere a while back. The highest rated 22 ammo was the CCI Stingers and Remington Yellow Jackets. I read that article as well--at handgun...

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They made some of those a while back. A buddy that had one said it didn't shoot worth beans. Knowing him though, it probably wasn't the gun's fault. Personally, I don't get it. If I want a rifle in 44 mag, it's got to be a lever. Hope do hope it sells well for them though. I very nearly bought one ...

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So will I. I just lost a deer hunting buddy a week ago Friday. Lung cancer, 49 years old. His three brothers are in the camp I belong to in the Adirondacks.

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I don't know you, Ji, but from what I've been able to glean from the other posters on here, I wish I had. I can sympathize with you about losing a friend--I lost one last week, and didn't find out about it until today--actually, about an hour ago as I type this. A good deer hunting buddy, who we in ...

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mescalero1 wrote:You guys will kill me if I tell you what I paid for it.

I wouldn't kill you, but if you feel a single horn starting to form on your forehead, . . .

How much?

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Lessee . . . Long gun? My grandfather's 94 in .30-30. Took a nice doe this year with it. Handgun? My Colt Python. 6" barrel, went back to the factory for a trigger job, many years ago. When it came back . . . What a smooooooth SA pull.

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A lot of hunting accidents can be traced back to one thing--target identification. Positively identify your target. Do it again. Then, and only then, if it is what you want to shoot at, should you pull the trigger. Living with the knowledge that you killed your son . . . would be penalty enough. Six...

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J Miller wrote:Send it to J Miller. In spite of all the 30-30s he's owned he's never had a Marlin.

Actually, neither has the BlueStateSaint, either (though he does know of one that can be picked up somewhat cheaply).

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