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  1. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Is this a trophy caliber Norway?

    Man I've been killing rats like crazy this year (all the fires pushed them into more rural and urban areas). I think we have an opportunity to establish a B&C minimum for rats. I'd go with skull measurement like bears.
  2. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Arkansas Public Land Black Bear

    Sounds like you had a great hunt and you learned from it. I enjoy hearing from people who really appreciate the meat. Yeah it has to be treated differently in the kitchen, but man it's good.
  3. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Perfect magnification ?

    I have never experienced this on a good scope, but on crappy ones it's hard to say (there are so many other candidates for POI shift it's too hard to isolate the issue). Moral of that story is buy high quality optics. 50x seems a bit much for me (though it might be nice on my varmint gun), but...
  4. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    How do you sight in your guns?

    My range does not allow prone shooting for safety reasons, so I shoot from a bench using my typical backpack in front and an adjustable bag (that I also use for precision shooting) in the back. I can dial it in to the point that the gun will sit on a target at 200 without any issue, then it just...
  5. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Black Wolf Down

    How does wolf taste?
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    .308 vs Black Bear Skull (nope, I don't reccomend this)

    I used a 165 grain Nosler Accubond. I am pleased with the setup both from a trajectory and terminal ballistics standpoint. I'll admit that part of the story is me not using hearing protection for this one shot. I am normally pretty strict about it because you don't get lost hearing back. The...
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    .308 vs Black Bear Skull (nope, I don't reccomend this)

    The only pic I took that really showed how big he was happened to be when we were packing him out. He was in an IMPOSSIBLE spot to photograph when I dropped him. Also, I should note he was pretty lean as he was JUST starting to get into the berries, but that said here you go.
  8. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Bows for women

    My wife with short arms runs the Matthews Avail. Your fiance sounds like she has a pretty decent draw length though, so her options will be much less limited. The Eclipse looks great though.
  9. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    .308 vs Black Bear Skull (nope, I don't reccomend this)

    I got my bear back and it's just barely able to be measured a half an inch back and I'd have lost some valuable width. I have to wait 60 days to get it measured but my taxidermist put it at 20" 1/8th. Shot placement was through right the eye.
  10. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Cat at Close Range

    That is so cool. I get followed by them all the time, but I never see anything but a flash of tail. Thanks for sharing.
  11. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Perfect magnification ?

    Honestly I am way more concerned with the low end of the magnification spectrum. My dream scope would be an FFP 1-8 with a decent reticle, but I have never seen it. 2-7 is on my go-to hunting rifle, 3-15 is on my precision rig.
  12. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    2019 MT Bear

    That is an awesome bear. Nice photos too; I wish I had done a better job with mine. Was he fat, or lean? What are you most excited to cook with him? *I am a moron. I did not realize when this happened.
  13. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    RIP, Mr. Gore

    Bummer. The man has saved my butt at least once.
  14. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Rifle for the ranch.

    Iron Sights and Short. Lever actions are a great choice as is the mini 14. I like the Ruger GSR myself. The only drawback to that gun for that purpose is that it is LOUD. Can't wait till my can gets out of suppressor jail.
  15. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Posting from a hospital bed

    Get well.
  16. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Wapiti Testicles aka Rocky Mountain Oysters

    Honestly, it's in my top 3 favorite things to eat from an animal (heart, and tongue being the other two). The squeamishness is standard culinary xenophobia; we have pretty names for most of the other cuts that disguise the fact that we are eating a hunk-o-critter. We even TRY to do with with...
  17. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    What's your non-popper dove recipe?

    Simple way to cook ANY* bird. Spatchcock the bird to flatten it in a pan. Place an unhealthy amount of butter between the skin and meat around the breast and legs. Dust with with spices (I like fresh sweet paprika myself). Roast at 350 till done. Deglaze the pan with red wine and do a...
  18. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Meat Eater Weatherby

    I'll turn my own wrench when I can. If it requires a metal lathe, then I'll get a pro involved.
  19. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Meat Eater Weatherby

    I'll bite. Cooling: How many shots do you need to take down an animal? Cooling might be good at the range, but other than that it's just for looks. Weight Reduction: I'd rather have a stiffer barrel than cut weight. Both of these things can be accomplished through different mechanics...
  20. RG_Adult_Onset_Hunter

    Meat Eater Weatherby

    I never could get on board with a spiral fluted barrel. I need my guns to be ugly enough to scratch up climbing through hellholes looking for bears. The functional aspects of the gun look pretty good though. I like the three position safety and the prethreaded barrel. But with a bit of knowwho...
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