My takedown in358 winchester will shoot 3/4”to 1 1/4” groups at a hundred yards consistently with handloads. About 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 with factory. I have a 2.5x5 Leopold mounted in low mounts on it. I would not hesitate to hunt elk or anything else with it out to 300 yards.
The so called experts say the deer see in the lower end of the light scale spectrum blues and greens greys and slacks. I am not sure how much credence I give that but I do know if you sit perfectly still while wearing a fluorescent orange vest they will walk right by and pay you no mind. As long...
I bought a pair of Big Bills merino wool green hunting pants and absolutly love them. They have replaced my much patched Woolrich pair. Only thing I miss is the Woolrich had shoestring eyelets down the calf you could tighten up to slide right into your boots. The BB are heavier weight and much...
I have been using my 1940 made custom Mauser 98 in 7x57 shooting 139 grain Hornady soft points. They make quite a mess of them. Great practice for big game season. I use the express open sights on it as I can’t bring myself to drill and tap it.
You should drop his name and contact info on the browning forum. Not many smiths will tackle a BLR trigger. I guess they are very touchy. When I bought mine you could literally hang the rifle from the trigger and it wouldn’t release. Measured 9lbs pull. Took it to Neal Jones in Erie Pa and he...
Thought I recognized it. I still wear my grandfathers Woolrich coat and pants from the 1930’s vintage. Nothing better has been made yet. The pants have patches on the patches but are still very warm. I love the back pouch for carrying a thermos of coffee or tea and a sandwich. Take care of it...
There are numerous books and articles but the truth is you cannot beat a deers nose. Hunt with the wind in your face and you will have much more succes that tying to beat a deers nose. Pack your hunting clothes in pine branches or leaves of a type that are found in the area you hunt. Shower...