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    Best caliber for short to medium range woods hunting?

    Uh, nowhere has it been stated that the 30-30 outperforms any specific caliber. The discussion is on a good caliber for hunting "timber". 30-30 fits the bill and will do just fine. So would my '06. And even a .308. But we are talking about timber....timber to me is thick cover with a...
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    Best caliber for short to medium range woods hunting?

    Huh, I have seen heavy blood "trails" (if you want to call it a trail leading to 20 yards from where the critter was hit) from a .50 patched round ball from a muzzleloader, and I'm pretty sure its moving slower than a 30-30. Never really thought about wind drift though.....probably because...
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    Best caliber for short to medium range woods hunting?

    30-30 with a Remy Corelokt has killed elk, deer and other big game since 1939, before all of the lightning fast plastic tipped bullets were even on the scene. I agree that with a 150gr soft point, it's an amazing timber rifle.
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    Flinters - lets see ‘em.

    I only have a percussion at the moment. I am planning on building a flinter soon. Good to know that there are still people out there that appreciate the old ways.
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    Favorite style/type of fishing and favorite place to do it ?

    I enjoy ultra-light fishing for trout, panfish or just about anything that will bite. From throwing 1/16 oz spinners to wacky rigging small plastics, even the smallest fish is a fight.
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    Any decent ice fishing around Denver?

    As stated, even up in the north, most of our lakes and ponds are open water due to the warm weather recently.
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    Best caliber for short to medium range woods hunting?

    You mean to tell me that you harvested all of those critters wearing jeans...... Geez, I thought a hunter must wear the latest and greatest camo pattern to hunt. Honestly, I wear carhart pants and a flannel while deer/elk hunting during muzzleloader season. I wear the same, but with an...
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    Which caliber to get

    Another great caliber that nestles between the two calibers listed and would be a great compromise would be 30-30. Lighter recoiling than the .308, better trajectory than the 45-70, and can be had in single shot, lever and bolt actions. Ammo is available everywhere. Plenty of potency for...
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    Which caliber to get

    Harvest or not, your hunts will always be a success making memories. And that is more important than anything else.
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    Which caliber to get

    Gibbs or Navy Arms manufacture a 45-70 Enfield.....if you want a bolt action.
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    10/22 barrel recommendations

    That's a win win!
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    10/22 barrel recommendations

    I would check out Kidd. They have everything you need for your 10/22. My Kidd modified 10/22 was a tack driver and I never had any issues with it.
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    10/22 barrel recommendations

    What's wrong with the factory barrel?
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    7mm vs 300 win vs 338 win

    My vote goes to 30-06. Although the magnum cartridges are powerful and "fast", an elk will fall with standard long action or short action cartridges. Here are some very wise words from the man himself....
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    Which caliber to get

    Lol. Gotta love the internet and how things are portrayed. I knew you were being sarcastic.....as was I.
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