Recent content by oldillini
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Rifle Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice for 2023
Was thinking about taking my 1980's M70 Winchester 30-06, but went to the range this morning for some "practice". A few shots through my Tikka 7 Rem Mag reminded me why it will be in the truck this fall. The Tikka loves 160 gr Federal with Nosler Partitions or TSX. -
Ape hangers?
You lay that down unexpectedly and you may well have fatal puncture wounds.- oldillini
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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SOLD _ Kuiu Super Down Pro Hooded Jacket _ Large / Verde
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SOLD _ Kuiu Super Down Pro Hooded Jacket _ Large / Verde
or Sale One (1) Kuiu Super Down Pro Hooded Jacket. Size is a Large. Verde pattern. This was originally purchased in 2019 from Kuiu. Worn only a total of no more than 10 days on 2 separate elk hunts. I cannot see any stains, snags or rips. The jacket was typically worn under a windproof shell... -
Examples of elk absorbing shots and not acting hit?
My last bull, a nice 6x6, was pretty tough. Only 40 yards to my left he came into a small meadow with 6 cows in tow. Surprised the heck out of me since the wind was not in my favor in that direction. By time I got my Tikka 7RM to my shoulder and settled on a shot, he was 95 yards out. First shot... -
Sometimes it’s ugly
You were lucky to salvage any. Few years ago put an arrow in an antelope and like yours it wasn't a good shot. After dark we abandoned the watch. Next morning we came back in time to run off a bear that was having breakfast. There was a coyote about 30 yards away waiting its turn for a bit... -
Things dogs eat …
Ouch, that had to suck. So far, our dogs have avoided things of sentimental value. But our springer has a liking for cardboard, in particular the tube out of a roll of toilet paper. Not sure how he does it, but he will pull the tube out with minimal damage to the paper.- oldillini
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- Forum: Hunting with Hounds
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Anyone made the switch from a compound to crossbow?
I have a crossbow, but it never even went to the woods in 2 years. Still loving my compound. Had shoulder surgery 4 years ago and with help of great surgeon and excellent PTs, I was shooting again in 6 months. I am sure your doctor knows what is going on, but I have always looked for a second... -
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FS: Turkey Hunting Books _ SOLD
I have three (3) turkey hunting books for sale. All in very good condition. "Tom Foolery 2000" ... Earl Groves "Turkey Hunter's Bible" ... Ray Eye "Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies" ... Ray Eye All three are yours for $20 TYD ... just enough to cover USPS shipping and my gas to the post...
