-
Recovering from an awful hunting season
I’ve only briefly considered it because of how much less exaggerated my buck fever feels holding a rifle vs at full draw… but no, I don’t think I will😅- cbang65
- Post #16
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Recovering from an awful hunting season
I went out and shot my bow this evening, and confirmed that without realizing it. Some target panic and slapping the trigger on my release. So it’s back to basics I suppose. As far as the slug gun is concerned, I will probably have some one who knows better than me dial it in. Then again, it...- cbang65
- Post #11
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Recovering from an awful hunting season
Thanks Ben. I’ve been kicking around that idea as well. In truth, I haven’t practiced to the degree that I should with my bow; maybe a dozen shots once or twice a week in the couple months leading up to the season. Certainly going to change that. We’ll see if my feelings change later on as far...- cbang65
- Post #3
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Recovering from an awful hunting season
Hi All, I’m in need of some advice. This season has been an especially difficult one for me in terms of failure. Deer season here in Michigan kicked off 10/1, and it’s been a rough go from the start. Opening weekend of bow I missed a doe, the following day made a poor below-my-stand-downward...- cbang65
- Thread
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Pot is not legal in CO or anywhere else in the US.
Now, forgive me if this is ignorance, but can't all federal drug law be disregarded because it's a power not explicitly listed in the constitution and therefore is reserved for the states? If the federal gov. were to push a suit all the way to the SCOTUS wouldn't it end up ruling in favor of the...- cbang65
- Post #11
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Boyd's for a Ruger American?
Glad to hear it. I've heard they are pretty sturdy because they are stuffed full of epoxy... glad that rumor is true. And the recoil isn't too bad on it, it's just that stock is so light, and my scope isn't too big. Tops out at about 7.5lbs scoped,I'd just like a little more heft because I do... -
Boyd's for a Ruger American?
I'm not not totally inept with tools, but DIY for this sort of project makes me nervous. -
Boyd's for a Ruger American?
Hi all, I've been thinking about restocking my do-all Ruger American Standard. It's still got the flimsy plastic stock it comes with, and I'm wanting to replace it with a Boyd's At-one stock. Only trouble is I'm not sure if the extra cash to get it pillar and glass bedded is worth getting on top... -
2019 Goals: What are you shooting for?
I've only been back into hunting consistently the last 3 years (big into HS sports in school). And I haven't seen a buck on the hoof since I've been back into it. Got a doe early archery season last year, I'd like to get a buck the same way this year. Trouble is, the property I hunt doesn't hold...- cbang65
- Post #76
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Let’s hear hunting stories with the kids
What about stories AS the kid? My 2nd or 3rd hunt ever at about 13 years old. Late gun season and it was COLD. My uncle and me were bundled up in the shed with a heater going overlooking a bean field. A would-be 8pt. (4x4 as you westerners call it) had a broken off side, comes out into the...- cbang65
- Post #3
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Recurve advice for elk.
Many a man have killed elk and deer with a 50lb-60lb Bear Grizzly... not the prettiest bow but as far as nice recurves go, they're hard to beat for the price. Especially if you buy newer ones that allow for use of a Fast Flight string... -
Pick Two Hunts or Adventures
17 and 24 no question... I've wanted to hunt AZ for some time now, just haven't made it happen. Haven't had an opportunity for moose yet either, feels like a no-brainer.- cbang65
- Post #17
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
AR 15 and 10 type rifles
Other food for thought: assuming all hoped for gun control measure were taken in the next 5 years. If in this instance we still maintain the 2nd amendment as a right to own firearms, how do you manage 320+ million individual's right to own said firearm? Without a registry of owners, violations... -
AR 15 and 10 type rifles
I fear this debate is seldom simple... and I'd argue that it's only going to get more complicated as my generation becomes old enough to hold office. Personally, I think giving up the right to own any of the firearms that are currently legal in the U.S. is a mistake. We've largely struck a... -
used rifles (and shotguns)
Most of my shotguns are off the used rack... I almost prefer them that way. Already broken in. I don't have experience with used rifles or handguns though, not sure how I'd feel about them. I would think the rifles would be fine, assuming they're free of any obvious damage. But the handguns I... -
Any saddle hunters on HT?
Price has been what's kept me out of the game as well. I've been considering a saddle for a couple years now and have just recently gotten the cash to get one (if I can be convinced lol). -
Any saddle hunters on HT?
Thanks for the input! I'm aware of the saddle hunting forum and have done a little snooping but felt like I should put some feelers out here as well. Is the Ropeman the carabiner type item that tethrd has on their setup? My size tends to vary seasonally between 220 and 250lbs, so I'm a little... -
Ranking 10 Common Bolt Action Hunting Rifles Under $750
I've already got an American in .30-06... I could always use an excuse for a new gun so it sounds like a Patriot in 6.5 manbun might be the ticket for my student budget. -
Ranking 10 Common Bolt Action Hunting Rifles Under $750
Whats the general consensus on the Patriot? Everything I've read online seems too good to be true at the price point so I figure it probably is... Fluted barrel, recessed crown, fluted bolt, pretty checkered hardwood stock, etc. On paper it looks like Mossberg hit a home run. -
Any saddle hunters on HT?
Hi all, I know this is a mostly western hunting platform, but for you midwest guys, how many of you hunt deer out of a saddle/ tree sling? I'm seriously considering picking one up for the 2019 seasons, but I'm a little gun shy because they're expensive. Any thoughts? Thanks.
