T Bone
Well-known member
Good shootin Chopper! Was it that old beat up Ruger 77? At first sight, a person knows its been well used!
Chopper's Call-n-Shoot
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bigtusker
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That be the one!
Ruger Model 77 in 30.06. Bought it in 1985. Couldn't even begin to try and count the number of hogs I've killed with that thing.
Ruger Model 77 in 30.06. Bought it in 1985. Couldn't even begin to try and count the number of hogs I've killed with that thing.
Calif. Hunter
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Well, I killed one with it, too.
KeithE
New member
Ok, Before I approach the missus about this hunt that takes place on her birthday, is this date set in stone or still negotiable. You know the older I get the more tender my ears are, that and theres not much ass left to chew off.
bigtusker
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Well, it's up to the group but we can switch it to the 23rd & 24th. I don't have a problem with that. I would suggest you all talk about it real fast and set it in stone. If a date can't be agreed upon that will allow all 5 guys to participate, then someone is out of luck. If the other 4 agree to change the date, I'm cool with that.
Calif. Hunter
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Either date works for me. I know that Dan (Anaconda) has a very good chance at winning a trip that weekend in a sales contest at work, so he probably would not make it. If changing the date makes it easier for him and Keith to make it, then I'm all for it!
T Bone
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I don't want to stick a fork in Keith's hunt.... I've got the 9-10 off already. 23-24 doesn't work for me. I have to cover work that weekend for a co-worker.
If it works for everyone else, go for it! I say base the date on when most people can make it.
If it works for everyone else, go for it! I say base the date on when most people can make it.
bigtusker
New member
Let me pose a couple questions to all of you.
1. Who is very proficient in calling?
2. Who has their own calls? mouth or electronic.
At this point, I'm inclined to go for the first date we have set. Calling song dogs is an art aquired over time. I know T-bone has extensive experience in yote hunting and he has already made arrangements to get off work.
1. Who is very proficient in calling?
2. Who has their own calls? mouth or electronic.
At this point, I'm inclined to go for the first date we have set. Calling song dogs is an art aquired over time. I know T-bone has extensive experience in yote hunting and he has already made arrangements to get off work.
KeithE
New member
I talked to the missus today. I got the thumbs up for the 9th and 10th. The only snag is work now. I'm pretty sure I can get Friday off,but if not I'll come up after work and just hunt one day. I've got a rabbit in distress call that i'm told works real well, but have never tried it. Looking forward to hunting and getting together with all of you guys again.
KeithE
New member
oh yeah, I'll be bringing my new Rem 700 in .223 and my new Beretta 12 ga auto. I've got a bunch of the Winchester white box ammo for the 223. 40 gr, Are these to light of a bullet for the yotes? I've got some 4 buck for the shotgun,i know thats heavy enough.
either weekend i wont be able to commit until closer to the hunt. i will do my best to make either weekend but the way things are at work this time of year i just dont know.plan on me though as you know ive been known to slip in at the last second
T Bone
Well-known member
Sounds like we're on for the 9th-10th!
I have a couple mouth calls that work well.
Keith the white label 40 grain ammo works great on dogs.
When shooting the buck shot don't get too tight of a choke as it will do bad things to the gun....I use IC or modified choke, it kills dogs out to 75 yards.
I can be in Hollister between 10-11 am Friday. Call all day Friday and Saturday and head home Saturday night. This is gonna be fun!
I have a couple mouth calls that work well.
Keith the white label 40 grain ammo works great on dogs.
When shooting the buck shot don't get too tight of a choke as it will do bad things to the gun....I use IC or modified choke, it kills dogs out to 75 yards.
I can be in Hollister between 10-11 am Friday. Call all day Friday and Saturday and head home Saturday night. This is gonna be fun!
Calif. Hunter
Active member
I'll bring my CZ-527 in .223, and a shotgun. I have a bunch of OO buck, but I don't think I have any #4 buckshot.
Calif. Hunter
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I checked and I do have 2 boxes (50 rounds) of 2 3/4 inch #4 buck loads. So if Tim or anybody want to bring their shotgun, too, no need to buy any more.
I think I will bring the mini-14, too - it should be fun on some closer shots!
I think I will bring the mini-14, too - it should be fun on some closer shots!
bigtusker
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I may need some help with re-stocking the cabins firewood supply while you guys are there. Any objections?
Calif. Hunter
Active member
Not from me - do we need to bring any tools? I don't have a chain saw...my wife scares me enough when she enters the garage.
bigtusker
New member
I have saws if need be. I think I have enough wood lying around the ranch that we can just load up and haul to the cabin.
T Bone
Well-known member
you know we're good for some work! You don't even need to ask, its as good as done.
KeithE
New member
No problem Chopper. Be glad to help out any way I can while we're there..
