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by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game
Topic: Tags ??
Replies: 10
Views: 7925

Re: Tags ??

Thanks for the welcome. I joined a while ago, but never posted. Catching up now. lol
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Optics & Gear etc.
Topic: Binoc Harness
Replies: 1
Views: 3287

Binoc Harness

What is your favorite binoc harness? I have used the standard neck strap and a X type of harness with split rings that attached to the binoc. Anyone use anything different or know of a better system?
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Campfire Talk
Topic: Gas prices and hunting
Replies: 8
Views: 3593

Gas prices and hunting

Is the high cost of fuel affecting your hunting this year? What are you doing differently? I bought a motorcycle for my commuting to and from work. It sure is nicer spending $16 a week vice $100 on feeding my Hemi. I will not take my truck scouting. I will be on the bike. Since my area is a few hour...
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Campfire Talk
Topic: Talk about a shock to the system!
Replies: 8
Views: 2850

Re: Talk about a shock to the system!

I would help her get in the woods as soon as possible. So what if you have to get a cow/doe tag. If she has to wait it out to draw something decent, the interest will be gone. Try varmint or predator hunting. It will show her what hunting is about and helps out with the predator reduction. I love hu...
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: Rifle Hunting - Big Game
Topic: The hunting scope
Replies: 8
Views: 6165

Re: The hunting scope

I am one of "those" that have more scopes above 10x than below, handguns included. The reason is for extra magnification. Being younger, I had the option of buying better optics for increased resolution or buyng lower end optics with mediocre glass but more magnification. I went the latter as I have...
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game
Topic: Smokeless powders in ML season?
Replies: 2
Views: 3833

Re: Smokeless powders in ML season?

Why not resurrect an old post? Anyhow, yes, I have a Savage 10 ML II muzzleloader. It's been in my safe since early 2004. It is all its cracked up to be. It is the strongest ML on the market. I have 4 TCs, Hawkens in flint and perc, Black DIamond, and Encore, a pair of Knight Disc Elites, a Rem 700 ...
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game
Topic: 54 cal vs 50 cal
Replies: 7
Views: 6709

Re: 54 cal vs 50 cal

With modern ammo and powders, the .50 caliber will offer better ballistics. Shooting a .45 caliber saboted bullet that weighs the same as a .54 caliber bullet will have a higher ballistic coefficient offering more downrange energy and a higher sectional density which gives deeper penetration. The .5...
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game
Topic: 1st muzzleloader hunt
Replies: 3
Views: 4093

Re: 1st muzzleloader hunt

Try a few and see what shoots best in your gun. What area did you draw? I will be in 23 with ML this year.
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game
Topic: Omega Z-5 with Blackhorn209 & Hornady FPB?
Replies: 8
Views: 5875

Re: Omega Z-5 with Blackhorn209 & Hornady FPB?

From what I have heard, all you need to do is cut off the soft rubber tip like Hiker mentioned. Has anyone shot these? I have seen reports that the jackets are cracked. Guys with the Savage smokeless MLs have tried them and not gotten good results but at stinky powder velocities it may be ok.
by AJ
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game
Topic: Tags ??
Replies: 10
Views: 7925

Re: Tags ??

I drew a New Mexico western Gila ML for bulls. I am definately stoked, its been 3 years since I hunted. I am way over due. Now to figure out which gun to take. :thumb
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