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what calibers do you hunt with

Post by tight lines » Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:53 pm

elk-300 ultra mag

deer-308,270,25-06,300 ultra mag

varmints-17 hmr,243,25-06

all birds-browning 2000 12 ga semi auto
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Post by Kfisherman » Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:26 pm

Elk 30-06

Black bear 30-06

Deer 30-06, 243, 44mag

Varmints 22lr, 223, 243

all birds Mossberg 500 12ga and occasionally a Remington 870 in 20ga.

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Post by tmusky1 » Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:27 pm

Elk -7mm Rem Mag/ .50 muzzleloader

Deer 7mm Rem Mag / .50 muzzleloader

Varmints -whatever I can grab fast

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Post by gpc » Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:18 pm

Hunters: see people who cant catch fish :geek:

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Post by tmusky1 » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:25 pm

gpc wrote:Hunters: see people who cant catch fish :geek:
Hunters: see people who like a little mammal meat with their fish
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Post by tight lines » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:20 pm

why is it a ton of people will view posts people put up but hardly anyone will post a comment or participate in the post. just wondering](*,) [-x
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Post by racfish » Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:50 pm

Squirrels Rats Nutrias and snakes all get my 22 cal rifle.Deer get a 30/06 Elk a 300 H&H mag.Bear a 357 mag.Anything larger gets a Explosive Harpoon.Intruders to my house get a Remmington 12 guage.
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Post by hewesfisher » Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:28 am

tight lines wrote:why is it a ton of people will view posts people put up but hardly anyone will post a comment or participate in the post. just wondering](*,) [-x
Hmm, list my "toys" on the internet - not. Like fishing rods, I have several to choose from depending on the task at hand, and the caliber is always appropriate for the task. [cool]
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Post by Drewp » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:43 am

Haven't killed anything yet, bu when i do it will be with a 125 grain slick trick broadhead.
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Post by Slick_Rick » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:22 pm

.308/30.06-elk, 30.06/3030-deer 12in.filet knife-poachers.most people like to get the info but don't want to get involved!I think if your not a member you shouldn't be able to look at what we're writing!!:-$
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RE:what calibers do you hunt with

Post by Dustin07 » Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:02 am

30.06 for anything with more than 2 legs.

mossy 835 for ducks.

If cash flows ok this summern/fall I may upgrade to a 935.
hewesfisher wrote:
tight lines wrote:why is it a ton of people will view posts people put up but hardly anyone will post a comment or participate in the post. just wondering](*,) [-x
Hmm, list my "toys" on the internet - not. Like fishing rods, I have several to choose from depending on the task at hand, and the caliber is always appropriate for the task. [cool]
LOL isn't your signature kind of a list of toys? :-"

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Post by hewesfisher » Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:57 pm

Dustin07 wrote:30.06 for anything with more than 2 legs.

mossy 835 for ducks.

If cash flows ok this summern/fall I may upgrade to a 935.
hewesfisher wrote:
tight lines wrote:why is it a ton of people will view posts people put up but hardly anyone will post a comment or participate in the post. just wondering](*,) [-x
Hmm, list my "toys" on the internet - not. Like fishing rods, I have several to choose from depending on the task at hand, and the caliber is always appropriate for the task. [cool]
LOL isn't your signature kind of a list of toys? :-"
Yep, but I don't have to worry about someone knocking on my door to gather up my boat or the goodies on it. My guns are a completely different story. :-" [rolleyes]
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Post by pilchuck » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:56 pm

85 grain G5 broadhead on a Goldtip carbon arrow and a Mathews Solo Cam.... Good stuff!

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Post by Malottguy » Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:59 pm

Myself Deer .30-06

Daughter Deer .243

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Post by 02bluestang » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:28 pm

elk: .300 win mag
deer: 30-06

I also own a Remington 12 guage and muzzleloader that my dad used to use for ducks and deer

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Post by nickbell » Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:22 pm

racfish wrote:Intruders to my house get a Remmington 12 guage.
nice racfish

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Post by Reiner » Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:03 am

deer and elk get the 7mm rem mag or the hoyt
turkey and duck get the benelli 12ga 3 1/2
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Post by rjn cajun » Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:34 am

I use a 30-06 with 165 grain bullets. I`ve never had any trouble knocking down deer,elk or my moose. I guess it`s what feels comfortable to you. I have guys in my camp that also use 300 win mags and 338 win mags. Although I do think a 338 is a bit big unless your hunting elephant.

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Post by Rich McVey » Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:54 am

Years back when I did hunt, and I should again... I used a Winchester 30-30.

Dont have any rifles since leaving the Army.
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Post by raffensg64 » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:54 am

I suppose it would be a lot easier if I only had 1-2 rifles.....that would make the decision making process a whole lot easier!!! As it stands right now I prefer my Marlin 336 in 30-30, Marlin 444P and Winnie 94 in 44 Mag for whitetail. If I do hunt muleys I carry my Savage 110 in 243 Winchester....the accuracy I get with this rifle is ridiculous! I recently acquired a Savage in 30-06 that's never been bloodied but I can't bring myself to displace my other favorites. It may get carried this year if I should get an elk tag. And when the rain falls and the snow flies, I carry a Winchester 1300 slug gun or Savage Model 99 .308, both of which have iron sights. To this day I still prefer open sights and have no aversions to using them.

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