dbHunterNY

the cheapest your gun likes.... i use Remington Cor-lokts in 150gr if it shoots out of the gun fine.

1. yes you can. 2. the round won't go off, but you may damage the nose of the bullet or crush powder pellets which will hurt accuracy. 3. it depends on the powder charge and load.... after the first shot some maybe dirtier than others. accuracy and/or point of impact will most load combinations will change. i've seen the second shot be off by a several inches. you should run a wet patch followed by a dry patch through after each shot at least to maintain accuracy and POI. this keeps a consistant bore and allows you to seat the load the same. i shoot sub-MOA groups with my muzzleloader by doing this. 4. there could be some rust in the bore. you should clean it that day or at least remove the load if applicable and swab the barrel with a wet and patch. 5. same gun handling stuff as usual. make sure to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction if the load doesn't go off right away. be sure of what you're putting down the barrel. pay attention and don't put in powder and no bullet or load it twice. once you get a load that shoots well you can mark your ram rod with paint, tape, etc. where it meets the muzzle for a nice indicator. make sure you take the ram rod out. make sure you use a scope with lots of eye relief or don't put your eye close to the scope. make sure you seat the bullet fully and not part way down the barrel. finally make sure you don't use more powder than the maximum the manufacturer recommends for your gun (over 100 grains). all powders aren't equal at 100 or 150 grains. some you must use less. hope that helps.

i take it out at the end of each hunting day usually. i use 777 pellets which soak up water like a sponge.

mostly private family farms in 4C and then public ground in 4J. hunting's very different between the two.

yes i've seen lots on state land in 4J. the hunting there requires patience. you'll see other hunters and people just out for a stroll. pratice good woodsmanship and stay put, then you'll see deer.

yea pine bush isn't bad later in the season once it gets cold and people give up. lol

where?

North Troy Stag Rod and Gun Club.... on cushman rd., melrose, ny. it has two fishing ponds, club house with fully stocked bar, indoor pistol and archery range, outdoor covered archery range, outdoor covered 300 yard rifle range with steel gong, outdoor covered pistol range, and a trap range. they've got it all and 250+ acres that every member is allowed to hunt on. http://www.northtroystag.org/

thanks buddy! bow season isn't over for me. i'll probably carry it through gun and into late season. early bow wasn't bad no shooter bucks but hunted some state land up north to fill the freezer. Thanks to you too GreeneHunter!

Suppose this is the place for introductions. My name is Dan. I live and hunt in WMU 4C. Usually on the Realtree forum but thought I'd come check this one out. I hunt small game and big game, with bow, rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader. I suppose I'd consider myself an avid hunter. I hope to share tips, info, stories, and trophy pictures in regards to hunting here in the empire state. Northern zone looks to already have a start with the firearms. Early bow season is winding to a close here in the southern zone, with gun season opening this Saturday. So, good luck to those of you still out there or heading out this weekend! - Dan