Search results

  1. N

    Waterfowl clothing

    This is just my opinion, but I think there is a lot of things your money is better spent on than a fancy $500 jacket. Waterfowling can be a lot of things to different people, but I'm guessing since you mentioned a wading jacket I'm going to assume you are like many of use who hunt mainly shallow...
  2. N

    Fixed Blade vs Replaceable Blade Knives

    I think you missed a huge portion of hunters here. Myself I use folding blades if I can get them. I do have a fixed blade boning knife which I use as needed, but it's my folding knife that is the most important. I've never owned, but have tried the replaceable blades. I'm not impressed with them...
  3. N

    Awesome Deal

    Oh my good lord! Just a few years ago you were hardcore to buy an over $500 bag. Now they are knocking on the door of $1000. I'm never getting ahead in this world am I.
  4. N

    Muzzleloader suggestions

    I'm not sure what tools you are referring to, but there's nothing special a Knight takes, or really any rifle today. For almost any inline, the only thing you really need to take apart on a regular basis is the breech plug, and all of them today are hex head. Everyone has a socket set, and every...
  5. N

    Muzzleloader suggestions

    If you were looking for a simple break open muzzleloader, I don't understand why anyone would choose a CVA Optima over a Knight Vision. I've owned a Vision, and they are insanely accurate for $200. There are good Optima's out there, but no other rifle has as bad a reputation for poor quality...
  6. N

    Doves

    I didn't try hunting them, but it looked lackluster here in eastern SD. Maybe they are bunched up somewhere, but it isn't by me. Too many geese around for me to bother with doves this year.
  7. N

    Did any of you guys go directly into big game hunting as opposed to small game hunting first?

    I don't think there is anything wrong with starting with big game, but starting out in a tree stand for deer is probably not the way to introduce new hunters. Even now with all the drive in the world, including pictures of big bucks on the property, sitting in a stand is at best meditative...
  8. N

    Following Elk

    For sure. If you are rifle hunting you can get to 200 yards of them without too much fuss. Even 100 yards wouldn't be out of the question in the right conditions. I don't think you are ever going to sneak up to within 25 yards of an elk. Maybe if it were only 1 or 2 of them with a howling wind...
  9. N

    Arrow tuning spine tests

    I've been working hard the last couple of weeks getting my arrows as perfect as I can. I had been shooting a fixed crawl with great success, however, once I realized how much quieter shooting split finger was I wanted to try my best to get the same accuracy that way. It took a week of daily...
  10. N

    Waterproofing Muzzleloader

    Tape works good, then lower the hammer on it. If you carry capped, I don't use anything. I fit my nipples to the caps so they are basically waterproof as is. As extra insurance, an old method is a bit of ear wax on the nipple as a sealer, then put the cap on.
  11. N

    Game Cart Recommendations

    I never really noticed. All I know is dragging a whole deer out is way easier when pulled in a sled. Tougher by hand, best with two people. Borderline insane on a game cart unless on rock solid ground.
  12. N

    Game Cart Recommendations

    I have a game cart somewhere. I only used it twice. Maybe someone knows something I don't, but trying to use a wheeled cart in woods is god awful. The only senarios I can see a cart usefull would be wide open oak woods, or maybe a short drag to some kind of a foot trail. Any kind of dirt, or...
  13. N

    To Non Residents Considering Wyoming Moose Preference Points

    The more I look into it, the more I kind of want to now. Less than a 10 hour drive from my house. There's a very real chance I'll be giving these guys a call next year.
  14. N

    Alkaline batteries in trail cam???

    Another thing you could look into is rechargeable batteries, however, they probably don't make sense if you only have a single trail camera. They come with some drawbacks. The biggest is battery life. They do not have the same capacity as an alkaline AA or a Lithium AA. I also find they will...
  15. N

    Blackhorn 209 vs other Powders

    Kinda. Hodgdon owns the brands of BH 209 and 777. They know anyone who won't buy BH 209 will buy 777. They really have the USA market by the balls. They did sell Goex, who is now owned by a rocket company. Still made in USA. Just saying.
  16. N

    Federal judge sides with hunters

    This is sad but true. I've brought the issue up a few times with people, and often I'll get an admittedly understandable question of "why not just ask the landowner?" I don't think a lot of people understand just who actually owns states like Wyoming. You aren't asking farmer jim to hunt his...
  17. N

    Lids. WTF

    I'm guessing most people fall more into one of two categories. Those who compartmentalize everything, every item has a spot. The other is those who fit things where they fit best. I'm guessing those who like lids are more the first category. Myself, I prefer one big open bag, I'll stuff it as I...
  18. N

    Blackhorn 209 vs other Powders

    There are way too many variables to say with certainty BH209 will be faster. It was slightly faster in that one load. I've shot plenty that 777 was faster. As for smoke, if you don't already like it, you probably never will.
  19. N

    Blackhorn 209 vs other Powders

    What is regarded as "best" is way too loaded a question. Those who only care about maximum performance probably aren't even shooting a muzzleloader powder, they are in the realm of real smokeless powders. Those who want to extend their hunting season into a muzzleloader season with as minimal...
  20. N

    Blackhorn 209 vs other Powders

    It is less corrosive than any other BP substitute. It does have less smoke, but a lot of us consider that a downside. The fouling thing is true, although depending on what you are shooting, you may or may not benefit from swabbing between shots. For sure it is easier to manage than others. As...
View older results

Latest posts

Featured Video

Stats

Threads
351,642
Messages
3,705,980
Members
80,386
Latest member
Gwin57

Latest Articles

Top