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Posted Thursday at 03:55 PM Tentatively sold pending funds, FFL transfer, logistics, zombie apocalypse, etc.

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Tentatively sold pending funds, FFL transfer, logistics, zombie apocalypse, etc.

Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker in 30-06. Gun does have some scratches as this was my primary deer rifle from 2010-2017. Gun comes with Leupold Vx3 3.5-10x10, Leupold Alumina Scope caps, Browning Rings/bases, 2 Extra mags (3 total), Browning sling, owner's manual, and ammunition ( 29 Rounds of Barnes TSX 150 grain, 30 rounds of Remington Core lokt 150 grain, 13 rounds winchester deer season xp 150 grain, and 53 rounds of Nosler ballistic tip 180 grain) $1,000 with buyer paying FFL transfer fees. Willing to travel up to 1.5 hours from the Corning/Painted Post area.

Remington 870 SPS SuperSlug Pump Shotgun -This gun features an extra heavy, 25.5" barrel, 1" in diameter with longitudinal flutes for reduced weight. There are 6 Parabolic Ultragon rifling grooves with a 1:35" twist. Swivel Studs are built-in, a Weaver rail is included, and it is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. SuperCell recoil pad included. This was my primary deer shotgun from 2010-2016. Killed many deer with it from 5 yards to 150 yards. Gun comes with Nikon Slughunter 1.65-5x32 scope, Leupold rings, Quake claw sling, and ammunition (30 rounds of Lightfield 2.75" Hybrid Exp and 8 rounds of 2.75" Remington Accutips") $700 with buyer paying FFL transfer fees. Willing to travel up to 1.5 hours from the Corning/Painted Post area.

Marlin 1895 SBL in 45-70 with factory ghost ring sight. Very clean, mark free gun with less than 50 rounds down the barrel. Comes with 32 rounds of Hornaday Leverevolution in 325 grains and original box with manual. $700 with buyer paying FFL transfer fees. Willing to travel up to 1.5 hours from the Corning/Painted Post area.

Marlin 1895 SBL in 45-70 My father in law passed away unexpectedly last month, and after helping my mother in law sort through his stuff, I came to the conclusion I need to downsize. Gun hasn't seen the woods in 5 years and was barely used to begin with. Bought it to use on a Canadian black bear hunt that went belly up. Then was looking at trying to do a moose hunt until my wife got preggo with #1, and it's been downhill as far as hunting time since then. I bet the gun has less than 50 rounds through it.

Anyone ever sell a gun online? Was looking to sell one of mine, and found a place (Guns.com) that would do an appraisal based on pictures. They came back with a fair offer, but I haven't seen any reviews of others going through the process which makes me leery. Thoughts?

I also do not split the pelvis or rib cage. My arms are long enough that I usually just reach up and rip the esophagus out. I could care less how high I get it as long as it comes out.

8X is my main go to just due to short travel distance, but I also do a yearly trip up to 5C. I like to bounce around into 7R, 8S, 8T, 8W, 8P, 8N, 8G, and 8H before the season is over as well. I put a few miles on the truck every year.

wish Browning made a big loop BLR. Trying to get my paws (with gloves) through that little lever just doesn't work.

They're open in Horseheads and Henrietta

For me it's more time in the woods before the season. I didn't spend nearly enough time scouting this year and it showed in how hard it was for me to get a deer. I found one nice spot where I put my dad the first two weekends and he took 2 nice does. After that, they grew wise to it and wouldn't cross close enough for a muzzleloader shot (primitive weapons only zone). I did find another spot on that piece of public that showed promise, but I haven't figured out entry and exit where I don't boot everything out of the bedding area.

I'm in the process of switching my CVA Accura V2 over to a Blackhorn209 setup with Barnes TMZ sabots. Ordered the breach plug, powder, etc. Noticed I'm about out of my 209 primers (been using CCI primers for a number of years mainly because that's what I found at the store). In your opinion, how much does the primer matter? Someone told me that CCI's burn really hot, but I'm never had an issue in my CVA or older TC Omega. Wasn't sure if it was worth trying to mix and match with the new powder or if I'm trying to tackle too many variables at once.

Big shark week fan (Discovery channel's version...not my wife's), pretty awesome video. Not sure I'd have the stones to hop in the water with one un-caged like that. Shark looks like she's preggo, so that might be why she's so docile?

How I feel about the final weekend of gun and my empty freezer...

2.5

to quote the old man, "just grip it and rip it if it feels right"

Anything with a decent body size to it. I don't have many days to hunt, and my freezer is mighty empty right now.

Neck roasts for days!

I'd be interested to know how old he was. I'm guess 4+? Any chance you are going to age him?

Under those circumstances, I'd go 308 due to ammo availability and wider selection unless recoil sensitivity is a high concern. 6.5CM is definitely gaining popularity, but I wouldn't go for bear with one. That's not to say it won't kill a bear with proper bullet and shot placement. I just wouldn't do it.

Are we talking deer/bear only? Estimated shot distance?

I'd shoot.