Bballhunter11

not my joke but thought i would pass it on Five surgeons are discussing the easiest types of people to operate on. The first says: “I like to cut open accountants. Everything’s numbered.” The second says: “Electricians. Everything’s color-coded.” The third says: “Librarians. It’s all in alphabetical order.” The fourth says: “Construction workers. If you finish up with a few parts left over, they understand.” The fifth one says: “You’re all wrong; it’s Congressmen. No guts, no balls, no heart, no brain, and no spine. And the a**hole and the head are interchangeable.”

A few have been seen in brookfield the past couple years i believe a population is starting to become established.

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Goat tuff glue works great been using it for years the fetching tears before the glue bond breaks.

hahahaha i like the last part puttn. Blacks may not be as "tough" but blacks rarely maul they are killers. I actually brought my Mossberg 500 12ga with slugs our last trip up there strictly for bear protection.

Yea i like the marlins with the tube fed better but thanks for the suggestion, the 450 is a little more punishing to shoot also. Just wondering what types of bullets are safe in a tube fed mag.

So i have been thinking about getting a lever action for a while now and probably will before this years deer season. I have gotten into reloading and would reload what ever i decided to go with either a marlin 444 or 338 marlin express. I am aware that you cannot load tipped bullets in the tubular magizenes besides the Leverevolution line. So what kinds of bullets are safe to load in the 338 platform?

I second that i have had one for years and never had a problem with it.

Surprised me at first thought i was in the wrong place haha not bad once you get used to it

Good read Rob, i should have said the main purpose was for bear i made it sound as if it was just a general hunting cartridge. Sounds like anything from the 308 express up would be a good choice.

Larry thanks for the advice the gun i am looking at has the 18.5 inch barrel just for the added maneuverability and ease to carry. I plan on keeping all my shots under 100 yards so shouldn't really be a factor. I am also keeping my eye on the 308 marlin expresses but i am still not convinced that they give enough Ftlbs but it has 400 ftlbs on the 35 rem and 500 on the 30-30 which have killed alot of bear over the years much easier on the shoulder so it should be enough.

Thanks for all the input guys and Rob no offense but would u trust your bolt action 243 against a black bear who thinks you are on his bait site. I am looking at guiding black bear hunts in Quebec next year and want something that hits hard close and that i can get a couple bullets on target fast. Would also be tracking wounded/shot bears so i will be going with something a little bigger than a 243. I love my 06 but its not set up for close range like these guns would be.

Anyone on here own or ever shoot a marlin 444 or 450? Thinking about getting one to use for deer, bear, etc. My main gun now is a 30-06. Just wondering how they compare as far as recoil to the 30-06 and any experiences you have with them, Im looking at the model with the 18.5 inch barrel that is ported for the 444

I own one its a solid gun almost impossible to make it fail. what are u thinking of using it for?

nothing here yet either hopefully soon

hhahaha funny wdswtr we make maple syrup where i live but if a maple tree is in the way in my hunting spot sorry but its got to go hahaha. with a split like that in the top it probably would of ended up breaking off any way

Always a good feeling when you finally get something out of your garden, i got mine in late but things are just starting to produce. Good luck with the canning

I have used both ladder and hang on stands. still use some ladder stands but prefer the hang on stands with sticks or screw in pegs because i can set them at any height and they fit in at any angel. You can usually get a very good hang on at a good price compared to climbers also.

Looking good burmjohn what do u have growing there

I agree pygmy 223 is a little on the light side for deer and those would be about the only two bullets i would use on it also. didnt know u were limiting it to deer sized bullets. Since i went to Quebec bear hunting and was offered a position at the guides i have become interested in the Marlin express cartridges. Does anyone have any reviews on these bullets?

If the trigger is anything like the savage accutrigger it is a great trigger i have one on my 223 and absolutely love it, very crisp

223?? 1 in 9 twist haha

Yea i drew a cow tag and tagged out on the second day there. I did not use an outfitter we did a DIY hunt, we found a local when we went up to scout who was very helpful to us and pointed us in the right direction. My cow dressed at 475 lbs at 1.5 years old. What part of Vermont did you draw a tag for?

I won NH three years ago the first year i applied just dumb luck i guess. I thought Maine had the longest odds antler, maybe im wrong. I know that Quebec has the best haha

Well congrats on the tag i was in on that lottery also. It really is an awesome hunt they are an impressive animal