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by bigbore442001
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Western Movies in the Pipe line
Replies: 18
Views: 2690

Re: New Western Movies in the Pipe line

It is about time some decent movies were produced. I am sick of what trash has been developed in recent times.
by bigbore442001
Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: be careful of the heat
Replies: 8
Views: 1449

Re: be careful of the heat

That is very unfortunate for someone so young. When we hear of heat injury deaths we may presume it was an elderly person in an apartment without AC in an inner city setting but it proves that anyone can be affected.
by bigbore442001
Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT! Calling Bigbore n' others!????
Replies: 14
Views: 1583

Re: Way OT! Calling Bigbore n' others!????

Gents sorry to trouble you with talk of crossbows but,,,,,,,, just how do you de-cock a cross bow if a shot is not required? Thanks Gents, asking here I know I will get the truth! Nath. Hello Nathan: Sorry for the tardy reply. I haven't logged into this forum for a few day but I will answer your qu...
by bigbore442001
Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT CAT TROUBLE!
Replies: 28
Views: 3288

Re: OT CAT TROUBLE!

That is why we keep ours indoors and if they do go out they are on a leash. I know that is picture that is hard to place in the mind.
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not sure if I said this but...
Replies: 11
Views: 1322

Re: OT: Not sure if I said this but...

Moose no 1 was taken with a TC Contender and a Super 16 barrel chambered in 45-70. Moose no 2 was taken in with a 14" 375 JDJ. I was planning to take moose no 3 with the same Super 16 45-70 but it is off to TC for replacing a barrel locking lug and one of the fore end tenons pulled out . I just...
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I can't believe it. Not again. A bit off topic.
Replies: 1
Views: 692

I can't believe it. Not again. A bit off topic.

I went to the range to do some much needed practice. Dad was down there with his 30-06 rifle as my back up for the upcoming moose permit while my intention is to harvest a moose utilizing a specialty handgun. Specifically the 45-70 Super 16. Well that is off to the factory due to a broken lug and on...
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not sure if I said this but...
Replies: 11
Views: 1322

Re: OT: Not sure if I said this but...

BlaineG: They are not. If you are drawn you cannot apply for three years. I won back in 2003 and then my mother won in 2004. So I have been able to take two moose with a handgun( TC Contender) so far. I cannot believe my luck with this situation. This will be a tough hunt. The zone has a sixty perce...
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - long photo essay - 2020
Replies: 21
Views: 3104

Re: OT - long photo essay - 2020

It appears that you had a wonderful time on that trip. It has been a long time since I was in New Mexico but it is beautiful. I recall memories of my youth when my family went camping in a similar fashion. We had slide on truck campers for Dad's pick up. That thing went everywhere. In addition we us...
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not sure if I said this but...
Replies: 11
Views: 1322

OT: Not sure if I said this but...

I got picked for a New Hampshire moose permit. I was very much surprised to see my name listed among the winners of this years moose permit lottery. The zone I was picked is a tough one and it will not be as easy as hunting in the North Country as in the past. This hunt will involve more walking aro...
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: There’re Not “Just” For Camping…
Replies: 15
Views: 2120

Re: There’re Not “Just” For Camping…

That is one of the keys to good food in the heat of the summer. Is it me or does it seem like many of the new gas grills burn out too quickly?
by bigbore442001
Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern Combat Levergun Article
Replies: 30
Views: 5793

Re: Modern Combat Levergun Article

That take down looks wonderful. I like it for some reason. Personally I would have one in 44 magnum since it is one of my favorite rounds.
by bigbore442001
Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Attacked by a grizzly--recent.
Replies: 31
Views: 4268

Re: OT--Attacked by a grizzly--recent.

Not to cause too much of a drift, relocation doesn't work too well. Here in good ole Massachusetts we have a pretty healthy black bear population. In fact it is probably over 3000 at this point and most live west of the Connecticut river. Well they are expanding their range and it isn't too uncommon...
by bigbore442001
Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT - Why I like cats better than dogs
Replies: 29
Views: 3630

Re: WAY OT - Why I like cats better than dogs

I have to say the same thing. I have had cats in the home since childhood. I love the fact that they don't leave yard bombs for me to step in.
by bigbore442001
Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What canoe would you pick, if you could have only one?
Replies: 22
Views: 3737

Re: What canoe would you pick, if you could have only one?

This is the canoe I have. At the time it was called the Osprey.

http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/canoes/hunt ... _c160.html

I love it but as a rule I do this solo so it can be hard to lug around.
by bigbore442001
Sun May 29, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Late posting about a first in my life.
Replies: 13
Views: 1583

OT: Late posting about a first in my life.

I have been hunting the big birds since I was in high school. When you think of turkey hunting you really don't think of Massachusetts. In fact when you mention the Bay State you generally think of the opposite of hunting. Granted there are better places but if you learn a particular locale you can ...
by bigbore442001
Sun May 29, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Friday hunt.
Replies: 19
Views: 2179

Re: OT Friday hunt.

Good shooting Nathan. I love hunting with muzzleloaders. Here in the US of A most of the seasons for rabbit are established by the state game departments and almost to a tee they are in the fall. Here in Massachusetts it is from October to February. No hunting of rabbits in the spring or summer. Sam...
by bigbore442001
Sun May 29, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a bad letter today
Replies: 43
Views: 5256

Re: Got a bad letter today

I am sorry to hear of this situation. It sort of galls me that many people are denied what is due to them for their sacrifice and yet many are given because there is a sense of entitlement. I will pray today for all who are in need.
by bigbore442001
Sun May 29, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Because I Can"
Replies: 47
Views: 6020

Re: "Because I Can"

Because I can may not apply to all of the states in our great nation. While some are headed in the direction of progress while others are stuck in the past in the cogs of an old and decrepid political machine that should have been sent to the scrap pile long ago.
by bigbore442001
Tue May 17, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers needed for a young man to get his life straight
Replies: 34
Views: 5045

Re: Prayers needed for a young man to get his life straight

[quote="awp101"]A friend of my youngest stepson needs help. He's almost 20 but we've known him since they were in Junior High and around the time of HS graduation he fell in with the wrong crowd. His home life wasn't the best and he's been couch surfing the past few months. His family won'...
by bigbore442001
Thu May 05, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolves removed from endangered list in:
Replies: 4
Views: 897

Re: Wolves removed from endangered list in:

I wonder how difficult it would be to do a hunt on your own for this animal?
by bigbore442001
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Need some advice on the following areas in New York
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Re: Way OT: Need some advice on the following areas in New York

I think Canada is off the list due to the new border restrictions and time constraints. I would like to thank all for their input.
by bigbore442001
Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Need some advice on the following areas in New York
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Re: Way OT: Need some advice on the following areas in New York

I really appreciate the advice. I am really inclining towards Lake George now that I had asked a number of people. I know she would like the sights and the lake cruise.
by bigbore442001
Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Need some advice on the following areas in New York
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Way OT: Need some advice on the following areas in New York

Ok. This June we will be getting married. Due to our work schedules we will not have a great deal of time to go on any large honeymoon. We figure that we will have a good three to four days. We were thinking about the following areas and any advice would be appreciated. 1. The Thousand Islands area....
by bigbore442001
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not proper huntin'
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Not proper huntin'

Good shooting. From what I have heard the gray squirrel is a real pest over in England.
by bigbore442001
Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might Move To England
Replies: 25
Views: 4212

Re: Might Move To England

So I am considering taking a job in England. I'd be there on a 5 year contract. I own a couple of lever rifles and a shotgun. In Canada they are all defined as unresticted firearms. Id like to take all three with me. Is it possible to take these firearms to England with me or is the paperwork and r...
by bigbore442001
Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot Wolf hunting coming soon?
Replies: 12
Views: 1764

Re: Ot Wolf hunting coming soon?

Soooooooo. When do we have a Leverguns Expedition to hunt Canadian hybrid exotic wolf?
by bigbore442001
Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: High costs and future of hunting
Replies: 19
Views: 2984

Re: OT: High costs and future of hunting

To the best of my knowledge, Florida has a number of tracts of public land such as national forest land as well as a number of wildlife management areas. I know they get pounded with pressure but if I lived in the Sunshine State I'd look into one of the limited draw hunts for a better quality of tim...
by bigbore442001
Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snowshoes ?
Replies: 22
Views: 4015

Re: Snow Shoes ?

Those snowshoes appear to be US military surplus. If you look over the frames very carefully you will find that they were made in Missouri. In addition there should be two metal claws on each side of the cross piece where the ball of your foot rests and will pivot into that hole in order to ascend a...
by bigbore442001
Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT_Bow hunting for bear
Replies: 5
Views: 551

Re: OT_Bow hunting for bear

I've known a number of people who have taken bear up here in the northeast with bow and arrow. The modern bows are pretty deadly in the right hands. I bowhunt for deer and turkey locally( Massachusetts and Connecticut) but if I hunt black bear in northern New England you will find me with two firear...
by bigbore442001
Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traditional Leverguns Bison Hunt
Replies: 17
Views: 3686

Re: Traditional Leverguns Bison Hunt

Why do these things happen when I am nearly broke?

I am refurbishing a home.

I am planning to start wearing some jewelry on June 18th.

The tenant's check just bounced.
by bigbore442001
Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 rim-fire magnum PENETRATES!
Replies: 13
Views: 3013

Re: 22 rim-fire magnum PENETRATES!

I know I have posted this before either here or another site but some of the most fun I have ever had was hunting prairie dogs with a TC Contender in 22 WRM. Note I had said hunting not just shooting. It was fun to get within 100 yards of a town and plink away. It was easy on the ears .
by bigbore442001
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where's Nath... No hunting reports???
Replies: 6
Views: 567

Re: Where's Nath... No hunting reports???

Don't feel too bad. It seems that I am finally over this reoccurring sinus infection since Thanksgiving. Many people here in Southern New England seemed to have caught it and it lasts for months.
by bigbore442001
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder Price Shock
Replies: 18
Views: 2457

Re: Powder Price Shock

The other day I picked up a pound of H110 for $23.95 plus the 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax.
by bigbore442001
Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Like, TOTALLY OT - Best Shave Cream
Replies: 28
Views: 3822

Re: Like, TOTALLY OT - Best Shave Cream

Ok. Don't laugh but the best shaving cream I have found is sold at most health food stores. It is called KISS MY FACE. They make a scent free brand in a pump bottle. I squirt one shot onto a shaving brush and lather up my face and then shave. I hate to do this but I will never buy anything from Burt...
by bigbore442001
Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing Tupperware with a Lever...
Replies: 24
Views: 3357

Re: Replacing Tupperware with a Lever...

I owned a Glock M19 ages ago and sold it off. I really don't regret it and bought a Ruger SP 101 for daily use.
by bigbore442001
Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Doctor fished a camera thru the "Batcave" this morning.
Replies: 21
Views: 4018

Re: OT - Doctor fished a camera thru the "Batcave" this morning.

Many people make a big deal out of the procedure. The worst part of it is the two day prep before the doctor's visit. The only other issue may be resting in post op. When I had it done everyone was in one bay area and since they were filled up with air that had to come out. Sort of like an accompani...
by bigbore442001
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: No lever gun but inline muzzleloader hunt
Replies: 5
Views: 583

OT: No lever gun but inline muzzleloader hunt

Today is the last day to hunt whitetailed deer in the Bay State. I was debating on whether to go out or not. When you have hunted since September three or four times a week you can get a little burned out. This is especially true if you have not seen much. I decided to grab my TC Black Diamond and h...
by bigbore442001
Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Christmas Day Hunt
Replies: 3
Views: 491

Re: OT: A Christmas Day Hunt

We can hunt coyotes right now. In fact I am tempted to call it a season even though we can hunt until December 31st for deer with the muzzleloader. I have noticed fewer deer in our location and according to the weather idiots, we may get 1 to 2 feet of snow starting Sunday and ending sometime Monday...
by bigbore442001
Sat Dec 25, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Christmas Day Hunt
Replies: 3
Views: 491

OT: A Christmas Day Hunt

My main intention was more to play with a new gift rather than seriously hunt. I arose relatively early to find myself driving northward to my most often hunted spot in southern Worcester County. Since Thanksgiving I have been fighting this illness. I caught a sinus infection and had sought the trea...
by bigbore442001
Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard winter coming
Replies: 32
Views: 3769

Re: Hard winter coming

I don't do too much about the house but I prepare myself for the most part from December to March when I predominantly wear wool. Wool and polartec fleece rule while cotton kills.
by bigbore442001
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: No deer but
Replies: 8
Views: 1431

OT: No deer but

I was rewarded with a very wonderful and unique sight to behold and lift the senses. Dad and I decided to hunt Connecticut with the bow rather than Massachusetts so we took off early this afternoon and went to the farm. Dad walked with me a ways to his stand then I made the trek up this hill with a ...
by bigbore442001
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home is the hunter...
Replies: 17
Views: 1721

Re: Home is the hunter...

Excellent shot. You don't get shots like that around here in New England.
by bigbore442001
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT; But it can apply to leverguns.
Replies: 7
Views: 1373

OT; But it can apply to leverguns.

I am trying something a bit different today. As a rule I go hunt out of my treestands at the crack of dawn and sit for three hours or so. After that I need a break and head back to the house. Then I repeat that process in the afternoon until the sun sets. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. It is...
by bigbore442001
Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 44 magnum bullet for deer question
Replies: 20
Views: 2827

Re: OT: 44 magnum bullet for deer question

Thanks for all of the responses. I bought two boxes of Hornady's XTP bullet in the 240 grain weight. In addition I picked up an additional pound of Hodgdon's Lil Gun Powder. It is one of my favorite powders. I checked the loading charts and that 240 grain bullet should go close 1800 fps out of the 1...
by bigbore442001
Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 44 magnum bullet for deer question
Replies: 20
Views: 2827

OT: 44 magnum bullet for deer question

Ok. This sounds like a really simplistic question but with all candor, what is your favorite bullet for whitetailed deer using the 44 magnum? Next week, November 9th is opening day of NH gun season. I shall find myself hunting with the handgun, most likely a TC Contender Super 16 in 44 magnum attach...
by bigbore442001
Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Button buck taken with bow.
Replies: 11
Views: 1223

Re: OT: Button buck taken with bow.

Good account and thankyou, it takes alot of strength to not panic when tracking and I have felt a few times myself so well done. So where did the shaft pass through? Nath. I do all of my own butchering so I can provide the details on what the arrow did. The arrow seemed to penetrate at the top of t...
by bigbore442001
Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Button buck taken with bow.
Replies: 11
Views: 1223

OT: Button buck taken with bow.

I arose this morning to the din of some dimwit musician pretending that he can play an instrument. Quickly I shut the infernal machine off and arise from the bed. I turned on the kettle and waited for it to come to boil for my daily infusion of sencha green tea. Without it I am an utter bear to be a...
by bigbore442001
Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Framingham, MA
Replies: 7
Views: 991

Re: Framingham, MA

Hmm. About fifteen miles west on Route 9 you have a gunshop in the town of Shrewsbury called the Gun Room. They have a back room of Old Western things but there really isn't too much in the way of things for a levergun lover in that part of the Bay State. Framingham is heavily built up and very subu...
by bigbore442001
Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hunting in Argentina
Replies: 7
Views: 1357

Re: OT: Hunting in Argentina

Just out of curiosity, is handgun hunting legal in Argentina? Thanks
by bigbore442001
Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT; Did some muzzleloading handgun shooting.
Replies: 2
Views: 515

Re: OT; Did some muzzleloading handgun shooting.

As a rule the Kahnke is a superb shooter. I believe it may be the result of either the new powder or that the lighter than normal bullet for the sabot doesn't work. Since the muzzleloading season will open up in two weeks( dad and I are setting up some trail cameras to determine what is out there wh...