hunting

  1. M

    Pros and Cons of Tactical and Hunting Stocks??

    {Yes, I've done a lot of searches and reading, but found nothing quite on topic) I am considering a custom build in 308, Surgeon action and DBM. I'm interested in the pros and cons of a tactical (say, A5) stock vs. a hunting stock (say, HTG or HTG adj). I currently own hunting rifles. I...
  2. jroberts

    Hunting & Fishing sc+georgia hog hunting

    i am looking at taking a bunch of friend to south carliona or georgia to go hog hunting this fall....i was looking on the internet and theres so many places i was wondering if anybody had any experence with any outfitters down there.... thanks Jonathan
  3. N

    Hunting & Fishing Exotic hunting in Tx black buck my 1st

    I had an opportunity to head down to the Spanish Gourd Ranch in Bracketville Texas this past weekend with single.shot from here on the hide. Last January we were allowed to go down and harvest one doe and while I was hunting I saw a black buck and got the exotic fever and started saving pennies...
  4. skinney_7

    Hunting & Fishing hunting with a can

    Any of you hunters out there do any hunting with suppressors??? big game, varmints, or predators.
  5. oldgrayone

    Maggie’s Colorado to Ban Fox Hunting

    Some gay guy by the name of Peter Cotton is trying to get PETA to stop fox hunting. Here is a pic from the field showing a hunter with a pile of fresh kills that has been showing up on front pages all over the state to help him in with his fight. This is dirty pool at it's best.
  6. C

    Hunting & Fishing Alaska Bear Hunting

    Hello All, Went bear hunting on the Copper River, saw lots of wildlife and shot this bear with a Desert Tactical Arms 338 Lapua Magnum...not a big bear but the memories will last a lifetime! Shot these rifles out to 1100 meters...using Black Hills 300 grain Sierra Matchkings. GREAT rifles...
  7. D

    Best barrel, K98 / hunting?

    A buddy of mine called me last night and wanted to know what was the best barrel for him to buy? He want's to build a 300 Win Mag, using a Mauser K98 rec. he has. He wants a medium weight barrel, not to heavy so he can carry it. (And not to expensive, he's not rich.) He also need's to know how...
  8. S

    Hunting Loads - .280AI

    Looking for any advice on loading a .280AI for Berger VLD in 140gr, or any other bullets suitable for hunting Thanks
  9. M

    Rifle Scopes New rig for coyote hunting.

    Ive got a Remington VS in .223 Remington. Im 100% sure its gonna be a .223AI for the 75gr AMax bullets. I need some help deciding on some stuff. Heres the things I know for sure 23" Brougton 5C barrel (Standard Remington varmit contour) painted black Fluted bolt PAI bolt knob PAI recoil lug...
  10. N

    Hunting & Fishing Tactical rifle as primary hunting rifle?

    Anybody of you using you tactical rifle as your primary hunting rifle? I have primary hunting rifle in 30-06 weighing 8lbs, but Im considering building a 308 using either a McMillan Sako Varmint or A-5. Im just considering the weight issue. It will weigh around 11-12lbs with everything. Im...
  11. HOOFER

    Hunting & Fishing i want to go hog hunting in texas, any ideas

    hey guys, well im just finishing up the last few months of my tour in the lovely city of mosul. upon redeployment, i was thinking of going to texas on a hog hunt, i never hunted hogs before. but think it would be fun. any one have any outfitters they know of. the best ive found was 150...
  12. T

    Rifle Scopes 1 in hunting glass

    I have a browning a-bolt that is a freak of nature. It is a 7wsm that will shoot 162 amaxes into groups that you will call me a lier on if you saw them. It weighs upper 5s lower 6s with no glass. I have been running a burris 4.5-14 fullfield on it. Ok hunting scope. I want a great scope on...
  13. BgBmBoo

    Hunting & Fishing Time for a little wolf hunting!

    Here ya go.... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090503/ap_on_re_us/us_wolves_recovered
  14. T

    Question on hunting gun performance

    I'm new here, so here goes... I've got a Rem 700 ADL 300WM sporter type rifle with light barrel and synthetic stock. All "stock" except for self adjusted trigger ("breaks like glass" at a very light weight). Has a cheap 5-20x50 scope and a bipod. I've got maybe $600 tops invested in whole...
  15. GardDog

    Hunting & Fishing Sierra SMK's for Hunting

    Sierra does not advocate using their Matchking bullets for hunting. I've harvested several whitetail deer using the 168 gr SMK over 42.8 grains of R-15. Anyone else use SMK's for hunting? This 6pt was taken last November in TN using a 168 gr SMK.
  16. popeyecop

    Hunting & Fishing hunting for the blind

    I have a step son who was blinded when he was 7yo. he is now 12yo and would like to go deer hunting with me. Im from Illinois and can only use slug guns. Im trying to think of a way that i could be his eyes for him while he hold the gun. any help please....
  17. M

    Rifle Scopes Opinions on S&B 1.5-6x42 Zenith as hunting scope

    What is your opinion of the S&B 1.5-6x42 as a general propose hunting scope on a M14 style rifle??? I am torn on the idea.. owning a 3-12x50 PM11 I know the quality is there. But I am just not sure about it on the M14.. What do you think?? merlinn
  18. RidgeRebel

    Sniper/ hunting rifle

    Hey guys I'm new to the site. I am interested in you opinions on a rifle. I am looking for rifle to build up that would serve as a tactical rifle but still be semi practical for packing around the hills to hunt elk. I was considering a Rem XCR compact tactical in 308. Any thoughts?
  19. A

    Hunting & Fishing NV Scope Recommendations for Hog Hunting?

    I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but here goes anyway. A friend of mine is thinking about picking up an NV scope for hog hunting. Does anyone have any recommendations or things to stay away from? Thanks.