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  1. Ron.C

    Best insole for ball of foot pain

    I had a similar issue with my Hanwag Trapper tops. Tried a couple different insoles, nothing worked. What did work was playing with the lace tension across the top of my foot. What I found is in softer soled boots like my old Alaska's, I can snug up quite a bit more and go all day. Stiffer...
  2. Ron.C

    Slug vs Buck shot

    On very rare occasions, I carry a defender style shotgun when solo bowhunting elk when Ive seen fresh griz sign. For me, it's slugs. And if I ever have to shoot I wouldnt stop until the gun is empty. By the time I'd be shooting, any gains offered by a shot pattern would be negated. The only...
  3. Ron.C

    Pork fat vs beef fat

    Another vote for pork fat in sausage, beef fat for elk/deer ground. I also prefer pork fat with my bear ground. I'll take a bear burger over deer/elk any day of the week
  4. Ron.C

    Feedback on Whitetail Shot

    OP, Bad shots happen. Many have been where you are now, few will admit it. Best you can do is be honest with yourself about what you could of done different and learn from it. That said, don't make the mistake of thinking the outcome would have been any different with a different/faster/better...
  5. Ron.C

    First Banded Bird

    Really depends on where you hunt. Lots of sea ducks out beyond the estuaries, and they are not heavily hunted at all ( I only know a couple guys that do).
  6. Ron.C

    First Banded Bird

    Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia in a tidal estuary
  7. Ron.C

    Insoles…expensive mistake??

    If you have foot issue and are serious about finding some relief, I highly recommend seeing a podiatrist and having custom orthodics made. I'm also flat footed, but one foot is worse than the other. Although some worked better than others, no off the shelf product worked well enough that I felt...
  8. Ron.C

    Black Bear distress call. Rabbit or fawn?

    I try calling every year here on Vancouver Island and it's very hit or miss. I really think most of it depends on the individual bear and less on the particular call. oh ya, watch your six.
  9. Ron.C

    First Banded Bird

    Shot my first banded duck today. A hen mallard that was banded in Aug 2022 near Pilot Station, Kusilvak Alaska.
  10. Ron.C

    Feedback on Whitetail Shot

    12 hours, no way you double lunged him. Since it was quartering away, my guess is you might have clipped one lung "maybe" and paunch hit him.
  11. Ron.C

    2024 show your dogs success

    wasn't much of a shoot, only got a few birds. But my dog's impatience while I set up was pretty clear
  12. Ron.C

    Best 308 Bullet

    Have to agree with those above that have already eluded to shot placement. That said, what is best 308 bullet for whitetail at 100 yards???? How many deer have been killed in the last 60 years with cheap Remington core lokts??? pretty hard to pick a "best bullet" in this scenario when there...
  13. Ron.C

    Osso Bucco

    I did osso bucco from the shanks on my last elk. Was amazing. My wife the recommended we try it in her instapot (basically a small pressure cooker). Was even more tender. I'll never grind elk shank meat again. I cut mine by hand with a fine blade bone saw, cleaned up the ends and didn't...
  14. Ron.C

    Pump shotguns- Who is manufacturing the best?

    I use a Browning BPS for waterfowl in saltwater estuaries, and I think its the best pump shotgun on the market. Reliable, silky smooth action and durable. That said, I'ts not a gun I'd want to lug around on upland hunts.
  15. Ron.C

    Different bullets for cow elk

    "Just wondering opinions between a 7RM with 140 ttsx and a 6CM with 108 eldm?" Normally I'd say whichever you shoot best and shoot heart lungs (I just hate ruining shoulder meat). But since your concern is keeping it from getting to the adjacent private property, I'd go with the bigger of the...
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    • Post #27
    • Forum: Elk
  16. Ron.C

    Boot problems

    I agree 100% with bat-caves post. Sounds like you have heel lift. Before you shitcan the boots, Google heel lift and lock lacing techniques. Couple this with a thin poly liner sock under a merino hiking sock. Last ditch is leukotape, but I always prefer to try lacing techniques first. this...
  17. Ron.C

    best general purpose STEEL shot-size for combo of big & small ducks?

    I think it really depends on how far you expect to shoot and how well you actually shoot. I use cheap Winchester 3", #3 1 1/4oz steel with mod choke. I hunt salt water estuary typically from a layout from early Oct to end Jan. The majority of birds are widgeon, teal and mallard. Get some...
  18. Ron.C

    What Factory 7MM08 Bullet for Elk?

    I've had great results with my 7mm-08 shooting Barnes 140gr TTSX on deer, bears and elk
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    • Post #11
    • Forum: Elk
  19. Ron.C

    Lighter recoiling elk rifle

    I shoot a 7mm-08. Its worked very well on elk, bear, and deer. Very manageable recoil. I now handload but have also shot factory 139 gr hornady whitetail ammo and they shoot great. I've taken a number of deer and 2 bears with the hornady's and I would not hesitate to use them on elk...
    • Ron.C
    • Post #20
    • Forum: Elk
  20. Ron.C

    Windproof rubber raingear

    Agree with whats being said above. Rubber rain gear is a closed layer. And it can feel very cold and clammy if its snug fitting. It doesn't breath and will not allow wind to penetrate. That said, rubber rain with bad cuffs, collar and closures will allow both water and wind inside. I use HH...

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