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    Catskills Primitive Camping

    in Camping and Hiking

    Posted

    How about the headwaters of the Willowemoc, near Claryville? Follow Flugertown Rd. way up, into the back. It gets pretty rough. There are primitive state camp sites back there. There's also a trail head that will lead to Long Pond and a state lean to. 

    Don't know if Long Pond contains any fish, but the brooks and streams that comprise the head waters are teeming with native Brookies. Just a bit further downstream, Browns and Rainbows will be available as well. 

    I cut my teeth deer hunting around there in the early '70s. It's a really beautiful area.

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    Ok what am I doing wrong

    in General Chit Chat

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Steve D said:

    Cynthia

     If you are stand in the same place every time and ending up with those results I would say you need some assistance with your form. If you have an archery shop with a indoor range nearby I would go there....explain your problem and most archery shops will have someone there that can show you the correct technique. 

     The most important things are to have a good anchor point, and clean release. I wouldn't worry about accuracy or adjusting pins until you get that down. It is hard for first time archers and some help from someone with experience is the best way to get started. There is so much to take into consideration before becoming proficient. You should make sure the bow is tuned, have a good technique, anchor point, a clean release, and a sight that works for you.

     Find someone to get you started so you don't get frustrated in learning how to shoot. There are plenty here to help you but is pretty much a hands on situation.

    Regardless of where you hit on the target you have to get a good group first. Once you are able to shoot good groups it will be time to adjust the sight.

    I agree with everything Steve D has told you. Consistency and repetition is everything in archery. I would add, in case you're not aware, that an archery shot involves 7 steps. They are stance, nock, draw, anchor, aim, release and follow through. You should be mindful of each step for every shot until it becomes as natural as breathing.

    Good luck. It'll come, be patient.  

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    Knee deep in bathroom remodel

    in General Chit Chat

    Posted · Edited by eaglemountainman

    3 minutes ago, rob-c said:

    Well you’ve got me beat 10 fold with having to bust up concrete,  no thank you. My shower unit had been on back order a for weeks but did arrive  in one peace . That was my biggest hurdle waiting for that. I had to install a 2 inch drain for the shower pan  and had to replace the sub floor and a cracked  toilet flange also. And I agree on doing it yourself this way it’s getting done correctly. 

    Lots of satisfaction and piece of mind.

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    Knee deep in bathroom remodel

    in General Chit Chat

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, rob-c said:

    Oh believe you me , I’ve about had enough. The corners and cost cutting they did before me has doubled the amount of time I’ve spent on this . Just the plumbing that I’ve replaced (the correct way ) has been time consuming. Not to mention nothing is square or plumb. Getting the floor level and walls  plumb for the shower unit was a fun challenge ..

    Oh, believe me, I feel your pain. Just last week, I finished the third and final bathroom in my house. I started the demo the first week in January! I went through the exact same crap you did. Plus I had to chop up 3' each of the toilet and shower waste lines, under concrete deck, and redo them. Nothing plumb or square, wired for fire, uneven concrete deck, late delivery or damaged materials that had to be reordered. The granite vanity top showed up cracked, along with the back splash. It took over a month for the replacement to arrive. Then throw the wife's constant indecision into that mix!

    I can't believe these guys did this kind of work as a profession! I'm a retired IBEW #3 electrician. I'm glad I had the opportunity to watch and learn from the all the other trades over the years.

    The silver lining to it all this, is that by doing these projects myself, the money I save pays for my yearly hunts in Wyoming. It's all that keeps me sane.

    Good luck with the rest of your project. It looks great so far!

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    Sometimes My Kimber Montana 84M Doesn't Go Bang

    in Guns and Rifles and Discussions

    Posted

    I posted this in a couple of other forums. Thought I'd put it here as well.
     
    Any advice to remedy light strikes on a Kimber Montana 84M? I understand this is a common problem and that Kimber has a longer/stronger firing pin replacement spring. Anybody know if they charge for these or send them out gratis to rectify the situation?
    Also, I've read that Wolfe makes a replacement, but some say the spring diameter is too large to fit the bolt channel. Again, anybody have first hand experience?
    Lastly, is there a simple/easy way to measure firing pin protrusion on an 84M without the need for a special gauge that likely will see just one use?

    New gear

    in Turkey Hunting

    Posted · Edited by eaglemountainman

    Sent a Beretta AL-2 20 fixed i/c out to Steve at Rose Action Sports in Ky. He threaded the barrel and supplied 3 Carlton choke tubes. He did a great job.

    Researching now for ext turkey tubes. All suggestions welcome.

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    What's for dinner tonight?

    in Game Recipes / Cooking

    Posted

    I turned a mule deer roast into a Mississippi pot roast in the crock pot, along with mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife and I are doing intermittent fasting and the smell in the house all day was driving us both crazy. It was well worth the wait. Tomorrow for lunch, the leftovers will be turned into Italian beef (mule deer) sammiches on a baguette with melted provolone.

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    Shop Projects

    in General Chit Chat

    Posted

    Not exactly a shop project, but I'm in the middle of a complete bathroom remodel, after a total gut down to the studs and deck. The money I save doing it myself will pay for another Muley hunt in Wyoming this year.

     

    Reloading

    in Reloading

    Posted

    Reloaded for about 25 years. Had to ditch all my equipment when my first marriage shit the bed. Looking to get back into it after a 12 year hiatus. I have been searching for an RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit for almost a year now. Everyone is either out of stock or charging gouging prices. In the mean time, I've picked up a few die sets in 257 Rob, 7-08, 260 Rem, 250 Sav and 300 Sav,  and claimed a 5x3 space in my wife's studio. Also sniffing around for a power powder trickler/scale and a power case trimmer.

    Vintage Hunting Photos (Good Old Days)

    in General Hunting

    Posted

    On 7/20/2018 at 4:27 PM, Doc said:

    So many of these old pictures remind me of a time when hunting was a lot less demanding and represented a time when people "just hunted". No farming activities to train deer to make themselves concentrated and more available for easier hunting. We hunted the deer as we found them and did not try to train or program deer to behave in ways that we needed to take advantage of. There was less reliance on the efforts of some product designer trying to negate necessary skills. Many of the pictures in this thread were taken at a time when landowners did not post their land and there was free access to anyplace you were fit enough to walk. You could still-hunt without constantly stepping out in somebody's backyard. The bow seasons were known for rare and almost non-existent encounters with other hunters. Deer created real patterns that would stay stable without armies of people (hunters and non-hunters) interrupting them (except for gun season). Public lands were the domain of hunters, and not throngs of birdwatchers, hikers, and mountain bikers. State lands were not treated like shooting ranges. Deer hunting success was measured by body volume and/or the number of antler points and not some crazy intricate system of antler measurement. The 10 point buck was the talk of the neighborhood, and the mystical 12 point that everyone claimed to see but nobody ever got was what kept everybody out there trying. And probably the best part of those days was that there was no fighting and arguing over methods and seasons and equipment. The rules and laws and seasons were set and there was no constant loud combat about changing them. Hunting was a part of the rural culture, and never had to be defended. It was just something that a farm-kid was expected to become involved in. Even the teachers in school were known to have taken off an occasional opening day of deer season along with nearly all male high-school juniors and seniors. It was an unwritten day off.....not like today where you are practically spit on for taking the life of a critter.

    I began hunting in the last days of those times depicted in some of those pictures, and I feel quite privileged to have known that kind of hunting. I have seen a lot of changes since those days, and I often wonder where those changes and future changes will lead the activity in years to come.

    Great post, Doc. And thanks to First-light for reviving it.

    I agree wholeheartedly with every word and long for the days in the '60s and '70s, when I got my start with my dad and grandfather. Back then, I carried a rifle, a knife, a hunk of rope and a ball compass that was pinned to my Pa. tuxedo pocket. And blissfully ignorant of the technology that was to come, I always managed to have an absolute blast chasing unconditioned deep woods deer.

    A Look into Shotguns, Chokes, and Shot Size for Snowshoe Hare Hunting

    in Small Game and Predator Hunting

    Posted · Edited by eaglemountainman

    Slightly off topic and I apologize. I've recently decided to get back into small game hunting, particularly bunnies, partridge and pheasants. I also decided that I want my 20ga to be my everything gun. The problem is that it's an old Beretta AL-2 with a fixed  I/C tube. So, I decided to send my barrel off to be threaded for interchangeable chokes. After some searching on the interwebs and some very favorable reviews, I landed on Steve Rose at Rose Action Sports in Ky. For $170, including return shipping, he's going to cut the threads and supply Tru-Chokes in I/C, Mod and Full. The chokes alone go for $20 apiece on the internet. I'm thinking that's a very reasonable price. I might also look around at some extra tight turkey tubes. Any suggestions for those would be more than welcome. 

    I'll be sure to follow up once I receive the barrel back and get a chance to pattern each choke. Again, I didn't mean to hijack. I would not be offended if the post was deleted. I just thought there might be others interested in doing the same.

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    This Is What Your NRA Thinks Of NYS

    in Gun and Hunting Laws and Politics Discussions

    Posted

    23 hours ago, The Jerkman said:

    GOA, FPC to name a few. I recommend belonging to all three. Even though I disapprove of the NRA leadership. But I am still a life member from years ago

    #ThankYouForLessOverzealousModding #WeDemandUnlimitedLikes
    #WeDemandADislikeButton
     

    Thanks, Jerkman for the info. I'll be doing some research. I know that I don't want to send anymore money to the NRA, unless and  until they make a major change in their administration.  

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