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    Hunting & Fishing East Texas Buck

    Re: East Texas Buck Could the hole in the neck be an old bullet entrance with the "cut" in the neck the exit? Nice rack by the way!
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    Hunting & Fishing hunting for the blind

    Re: hunting for the blind Tremendous story -- thanks for your devotion to your son and for sharing that with us. You should share with a wider audience, perhaps a national magazine or paper or even possibly a news organization.
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    Hunting & Fishing Hunting Head Shots

    Re: Hunting Head Shots Made many a head shot over the years -- just never thought to take pics. Now I know why -- the pics are not very flattering for the game, even though they may be for the shooter. Guess that is the idea -- to showcase the shot, not the critter. Good shots!
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    Twist for 300wsm

    Re: Twist for 300wsm Guys, would finished barrel length determine the preferred twist? For example, given the desired bullet weight is 165 - 190, would you recommend same twist whether the barrel was 20" or 26"?
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    what is your fav coon gun ?

    Re: what is your fav coon gun ? A 10/22 mounted in a Choate tactical stock and fitted with a Bushnell Elite 3200 1.5-4.5x32 matte scope with firefly (glow-in-the-dark) reticle. It is also fitted with a Tac-Star Weapons Light System 2000 – a 6,500 candlepower light. Perfect rig for the...
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    Gunsmithing Weight comparison in comperable Manners/McM models

    Re: Weight comparison in comperable Manners/McM models No +1 Molded in is NOT an option: gotta paint it. That is what I was thinking, but wanted to make sure. Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing Weight comparison in comperable Manners/McM models

    Re: Weight comparison in comperable Manners/McM models <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scooter-PIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">McM HTG w/ Edge technology is about 27 ounces. Around 36 ounces for a standard HTG. I prefer the McM A1-3 and think...
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    Hunting & Fishing Coyote hunt/target shoot East Tx

    Re: Coyote hunt/target shoot East Tx Cool. No longer live in Alto, but get back occassionally. Would love to try to make it. I'll check back with you tomorrow. Thanks for putting this kind of thing together!
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    Hunting & Fishing Coyote hunt/target shoot East Tx

    Re: Coyote hunt/target shoot East Tx Thanks! Will have to check with the wife. Let you know tomorrow. Sounds like you maybe less than 1 hr from Alto?
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    Hunting & Fishing Coyote hunt/target shoot East Tx

    Re: Coyote hunt/target shoot East Tx That is a heck of an offer. I have some property in Cherokee County but it is all wooded (and hilly) -- not good for coyotes and no long shots whatsoever.
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    Hunting & Fishing how we skin deer in the evergreen state [graphic ]

    Re: how we skin deer in the evergreen state [graphic ] That method works -- except with certain shot placements, like head or neck shot. Head will pull off. Been there -- done that!
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    loading bench Question

    Re: loading bench Question I found that a mechanics tool chest (such as a craftsman) -- with a flat top and bearing-type drawers of varying sizes -- work well as a compact reloading bench. Simply bolt on a 3/4" piece of plywood to the recessed top and you're good to go to mount a press, case...
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    Hunting & Fishing Questions about Antelope and calibers

    Re: Questions about Antelope and calibers Heck man -- you dont have the perfect rifle for this hunt. That means you need to buy youself another one!!! Seriously, other than the .223, any of those would work. If you go with a guide, he may not let you make those long shots. I would suggest...
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    Hunting & Fishing Daughters Beaver

    Re: Daughters Beaver If I recall correctly, a 330 has about 10-inch jaw spread while 220 has about 7 inches. Beavers may be good to eat with proper seasoning, but I tried eating one on a primative outing without any seasoning and was hard to stomach. Tried grilling in over fire and also...
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    Hunting & Fishing Opions on .243 85 gr.HPBT Sierra Gameking

    Re: Opions on .243 85 gr.HPBT Sierra Gameking I just started using it in my .243 with 28-inch barrel (at 3175 fps). Very accurate to 300 yds when bullets are sorted by weight. Have killed a couple of deer, but they both were head shots so cant comment on wound channels. Did shoot a bobcat...
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    Hunting & Fishing Skin on or off?

    Re: Skin on or off? Oh, and aging is a personal choice also. Some find no advantage in it, while others do. Aging helps to tenderize the meat to some degree (although it takes several days) and also enhances the flavor. This works as a result of enzymes acting on the meat. Tenderness is...
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    Hunting & Fishing Skin on or off?

    Re: Skin on or off? Well, each to his own I suppose -- and everyone has his/her own way to doing things. However, being an Animal Science major I took some meats courses at Texas A&M and recall a study that was conducted there years ago (albeit with deer). They found that the meat was in no...
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    Hunting & Fishing Advice on an Alaska Gun!! 338,300,375?????

    Re: Advice on an Alaska Gun!! 338,300,375????? I too am planning a build for Alaska (and the larger game elsewhere). While any of the 300s would probably be adequate, I have other rifles in 30 caliber and less, so have decided on the .338 win mag with a short stiff 20-inch barrel and handy...
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    Hunting & Fishing too heavy? please help

    Re: too heavy? please help Its all about compromises. A heavy rifle is much easier to shoot accurately. Technique, practice, and muscle toning makes all the difference. Go with a lighter rifle only when it is necessary.
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    Hunting & Fishing Hawks kill my boss man's chicken?

    Re: Hawks kill my boss man's chicken? Best to call your local USDA Wildlife Services office. This is the old Animal Damage Control office, but had a name change a few years back. They are possibly listed under USDA or Federal Gubment. They can fill you in on all the laws and tell you if a...
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