I have a model 1894 Winchester in 25-35 with a serail number 175186, so about 1899? I had it checked out by a gun smith and said it is in shootable condition. Is anybody reloading on of these and your recommendations.
I drew a November any white tail tag for area 157. I primarily hunted private land, going out for 6 morning hunts and 4 evening hunts. I have hunted these same private lands in the past and would see 25 to 40 white tail deer on the morning hunts. I did not see 1 white tail deer period. I also...
I have been working on a load for my 405 Winchester. I found that 1 shooter was using Varget MIN 55min and max 61 gr and by chance I had a little left over so I gave it a try. What a good surprise I had with improved fts 58 grains got me 2270 fts. IMR 4895 and 4064 at 56 grains got me 2060 to...
I made the mistake of purchasing the camohunters sling and the company is a scam. They had a deal buy 2 get 1 free, well I got 2 and no 3rd one. They first said they would send the 3rd sling and then said no but if I would purchase again they make sure I got it. They gave me the run around for...
I have been working on getting use to an 1895 405 Winchester and I have to say it is an amazing round. It belongs to a good friend of mine and after I get my eye fixed, I know 150 yards is very doable. Off a rest I could keep them under 2 inches at 100 yards before it got a cloudy eye. He loads...
I have a chance to purchase a Steyr Mountain rifle in 25-06, with a Leopold VXII scope and have know idea what they are worth? It is about 96% and had about 30 rounds through it. Thanks for your thoughts.
I spend several days on the ice every year and have multiple areas mapped and GPS marked. I gave up trying to drill hundreds of holes all over and focus on areas I have seen bait fish. The problem is the bait fish are on the move under the ice and so the walleyes, perch, crappie, and trout in...
After kind of bragging about killing elk, I go to eat tag soup this year. I did hunt 12 days and the only elk I was able to see were on private land I could not access. I did get to help 2 other fellows fill there cow tags, so I still got to get my hands bloody. So I hunted pheasant with my...
I over the years I have went home with, no socks, t-shirt, shorts, a pant leg or two and stuff I can not remember. I have to say at 70 I am more prepared than i was at 20-50