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sounds like you earned yourself a manicure, pedicure and a facial after all that work!.........8 points
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That should cover everyone.... I will be very busy so wanted to tell eveyone at NYhunting to have a Happy healthy and love filled holiday season with family and friends. Relax and enjoy visions of turkey & deer dancing through your head in anticipation of the 2015/16 seasons to come.....Best Wishes ........Chris7 points
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Glad you were able to subdue the Christmas gift-giving angst Lawdwaz. Peace be with you. On another note, I gave myself the most wonderful manicure today. A moisturizing soak that lasted almost two hours, including 10w-30 fully synthetic tractor oil that was a bit too hot at the start but finished beautifully, a brief spritz of carb cleaner to evict the mice that were in the intake canister of said tractor, a generous application of hydraulic fluid when the log splitter spit up on me, and I finished up with some EPA-approved biodegradable bar and chain oil. The shape and buff treatment was accomplished when I got sloppy and careless with the angle grinder sharpening mower blades for next year. This happens sometimes when you're trying to hold a beer in the other hand late in the afternoon. Thankfully there was no manscaping today, but I'm cutting firewood tomorrow afternoon so I'll be sure to let you folks know if anything like that happens! Then again, maybe I won't mention it. All in all I had good day, but ymmv. Merry Christmas to everyone. Be well and be happy. Mark5 points
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According to the article, its pretty far from being proven yet. Still has a ways to go before anyone could pick the ball up and run with it.2 points
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He's never fired it, and by the looks of it the original owner never fired it much either. Truly the Caddilac of wheelguns.2 points
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20" barrel might be better suited to a .358 Win or other large bore/moderate case capicity cartridge. Seems like a waste on a .270.2 points
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I don't know, tough question... I would say the stands are not deep enough... I hunt exclusively a two-man I have plenty of width but when the seat is down there is just not enough room. I will almost always try to fold the seat up so I can pick up the extra room when standing. My feel will usually hang over the platform in the sitting position. Also, the bottom rung/step needs a welded platform that contacts the ground. Reason for this, if you don't accommodate and set the platform running up hill a little, as soon as the wet weather comes and you step on ladder the two vertical legs bury deep into the ground. Over time, they continue to dig in a little putting the platform even more at downward slope. The are small things just nuisances.2 points
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Damn kids !!....<<sigh>>.... Nitey nite time for me...I need to comb my teeth and go to bed...2 points
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Some type of swivel seat that would make it easier to move around slow without big movements, good rests all the way around for gun/crossbow, removable canvas lower blind-covering / wind-break, and rain cover.2 points
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LOL.. I kind of expected as much from the biologist... I have had many conversations with NYS biologists and attend deer forums with biologists present and I am usually surprised at how little they really know about whitetails... yeah they know all the scientific terms and stats... but I have found that they know little about whitetail traits and habits. Trust me.. it is a buck urine stain... I've seen more than my share of them. Think about it... if one deer is eating pokeweed berries in a group, so are the other deer... if it was from pokeweed berries there would be stains all over from all the deer peeing red... But I suppose if I was biologist that didn't know the answer... I would have used the pokeweed save as well...2 points
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When you put food out the critters will come to it. I don't know of any way that you can be selective about exactly which critters come in to a baited site. Ask a trapper how they avoid house pets and they'll tell you to stay away from places with house pets nearby. It's the only thing I've ever found to work reliably.2 points
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Why manscape and get razor burn there? Then have it itch, no thanks. Then cause "carpet" burn from your stumble a few days later. All this manscaping, manicure, pedicure, and facials talk is starting to sound like getting ready for make-up, lipstick, and a wig. To each their own, but I am starting to picture hunters in drag - not a pretty sight in my head. A haircut, shave, and clip the nails for a night on the town/go to a concert (quartet, orchestra, opera)/play with the wife is all good.2 points
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You're talking about stride Terry... which can be a good indicator of a big deer, but many does are long bodied... more important is the stagger which is the distance left to right of the tracks... a big buck will always be bigger in the chest than a big doe... wide staggers 10" or more will be a really big bodied buck... and will always be accompanied by a big print as well.. about the size of a 30-06 shell. Heavier deer leave deeper prints too.1 point
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I switched to the 7mm-08 a few years back. So far I have taken deer from 50 to a little over 200 yards with it and it has performed great. Light recoil, hits hard and very accurate. I have only used Remington 140 gr. factory loads.1 point
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Luckily my daughter is home from college so I dragged here out with me this morning. She picked out, what she says are, clothes, shoes and a few other things that my wife will love….We'll see. For all I know, my daughter is messing with me and picked out a bunch of ,hideous, old lady things.. Fingers crossed.1 point
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7mm-08 will push 140gr bullet at 2850-2900fps from a 22' barrel. 270 will push a 130gr bullet at 3000-3050fps from a 24" barrel. Both chambeings will have 22" barrels in the AXIS-II. so take about 50fps from the 270. The 270 is "better" if ever last bit of range/trajectory is desired. The 7mm-08 is "better" if less recoil & muzzle blast is important. The 270 will be a little easier to find ammo for in the boonies but the growing popularity of the 7mm-08 will likely improve availability of ammo in out of the way places. A 7mm-08 @ 2900FPS with a 140gr polymer tipped bullet sighted in 2 1/2" high @ 100yds will be 3' high @ 150yds & 3" low @ 290yds. A 270 will extend that last range by about 20 yds. The local residents in Idaho swear by the 7mm-08 for Elk. No deer will be able to tell the difference between a 7mm-08 or a 270 when they are hit through the vitals. The Rugar American has a crappy trigger as does the standard AXIS. The AXIS-II has the Accu-Trigger which is a huge improvement over either. Street price for the AXIS-II is about $430, $40 less for the best internet pricing, but then you add shipping & FFL fees. Better to support your local gun shop IMO.1 point
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I've been thinking, since my first post. A little while back I picked up a King Cobra, in beautiful condition, for 650. On line revolvers like that were going for 1000+ and the Python is a much more desirable gun. I bet your friends Colt could bring 1500 +1 point
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to everyone. Stay safe, hold the family tight and enjoy1 point
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Culv, still debating the 10 versus 12' Project probably will not start until spring 2015. I will post pictures.1 point
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I didn't think it would last long at that price. Now if it had been in a more INTERESTING caliber ( like .257 WM) Dinsdale or I might have taken it off your hands...<<grin>>...1 point
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I have been following Pythons on Gunbroker. I would say , at a minimum, your friend could get 1000.00 over his purchase price, and probably more based on description.1 point
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im actually thinking of using heartland perma columns instead of putting the posts in the ground.1 point
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I've seen lots of people that could't shoot offhand that consistantly with a CF rifle.1 point
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herd management = shooting does only if called for it Much to people's surprise, there are times where shooting does might do more harm. Probably not common in Wayne County, but still.1 point
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Merry Christmas grow! Enjoy the holiday. Happy Holidays to everyone else. Remember those that are less fortunate, this holiday season!1 point
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I doubt 1 in 10 here could do it without significant practice - and then not many.1 point
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A good p;ace to hang equipment bext to the stand rather than to the tree behind it. A place for aback pack etc1 point
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im starting a year long pattern of wind direction on a map so i can see averages and change stand location based on that, i place cameras starting now till spring, im adding camo to my stands by drilling holes where i can put limbs in1 point
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I really hope u guys are joking about having bushes downtown Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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If he shopped careful he could find a used McMillan in the Edge fill and a Timney is cheap and easy for 700's.1 point
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+1 Flute the bolt and add a McMillan Edge stock (all when finances are right of course) and you will have a dandy rifle! How about the trigger, is it under recall? Replacements abound.......................1 point
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My mother has a problem with deer eating flowers and apple trees in the back yard.I chose not to hunt there as there is nothing worse than being in a tree hearing your mother yell for you to come open a jar.... but I digress. I allowed 2 people to hunt there with the point being to reduce the herd. One consistently killed does usually several and has got a nice buck as well.after takend a doe or two. The other waits for a buck. There is only 1 hunter allowed now can u guess which one?1 point
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All the snow melted a few days after it came. Hit 63 degrees Thankfully our basement didn't take water as creeks hit all time highs. All back to normal as Buffalo weather is concerned Bucks were tending to lose horns early as they were stressed. Buddy shot a big one two days into storm. Over 200 pounds and 19" spread. Stupid thing was looking for acorns under 7 feet of snow. Sucked dragging it he said. Well ya1 point
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For all the goody-two-shoe hunters on the forum, maybe the crime could be killing a deer after legal hours?? LOL1 point
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Get her a really naughty looking outfit to spice things up. She gets to feel sexy in it and you get to show her how sexy she looks in it. Pair that up a weekend retreat for just the two of you. Dose she have a really good sense of humor - crimes against humanity game.1 point
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I wouldn't bury anything that is not rated for direct contact with earth/moisture. Readily available 2x's and 4x4's are not suitable or recommended for this as they are only treated to .40 standards unless special-ordered. .60 treated is generally considered minimum for direct contact and is only standard for 4x6's and larger. The expected lifespan depends a lot on the drainage but can easily be as little as 8 to 10 years for .40 treated lumber vs 15 to 25 years for the .60 treated stuff.1 point
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I think I must have typed out about 30 replies (mostly in bad taste) to this thread so far before returning to the main page without posting them,lol I've been trying to stay away from this one since the topic got slightly off track, but it's oh so tempting!1 point
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I think that guys getting facials, manicures, and all that other pansy-ass stuff should result in IMMEDIATE REVOCATION of thier MAN card... Oh crumbcake !.... I just broke a NAIL while I was typing this....1 point
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I am panicking about all the men who are trying to be women. scares the hell out of me1 point
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HEY !!!... Who says that some of us fat old rednecks aren't in shape ? ROUND is a SHAPE !! Damn sissified city boys !!1 point
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I just realized that I posted in Live From the Stand thread instead of this one, so I'll just copy and paste it if that's ok. Got it done last night with the bow in 1C. It seems like the second rut is in full swing down here on the Island. I scouted the area yesterday morning and I found plenty of new rubs in the woods as well as a few new scrapes. Even though it is a last light spot, I did get in a little later than I would have liked. I almost thought about bailing out as I was kicking up deer on the way in. I'm glad I didn't. It seemed liked everything was moving a little earlier last night. The weather was perfect. Very light NE winds, cold, and some flurries. Shortly after getting settled in, I had 4 does come in. The biggest one was no dummy. There was another stand about 50 yards from that someone left in the area. She came in with her head up looking for someone in it that wasn't there. Then she appeared to be checking every other tree in the area. I thought to myself, she's a smart one and needs to go. Unfortunately, she never gave me a shot. After they moved off, I also saw a 4 point with his nose to the ground, then he stopped to freshen up a scrape. He got a pass. Had 5 more does come in as it was getting dark as well as seeing a few more moving around in the thickets. Then a solid 8 with some decent mass appeared on the edge of the clearing about 60 yards out. He stood there for a few minutes checking out the area. Then just as I was losing light, he made a beeline towards me and the scrape. At 32 yards he went broadside, and I let one fly. Found my arrow and it looked good, but I decided to back out anyway and come back with a good light after dinner. I was literally on my hands and knees trying to get through blow downs and thorny thickets following his blood trail. He only went about 100 yards with a double lung hit. Not my best buck, but def my biggest this late in the season and a really good one for the area I was in, considering all of the pressure that is there earlier in the season.1 point