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« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2009, 10:56:27 AM » |
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My son has killed lots of animals with his .223, with just factory loads. I haven't seen much difference in stopping power from the .243. He has knocked down whitetail, big pigs, axis and even an Auodad. i know they are not recommended for the larger game, but a well placed shot will stop about anything in the hill country.
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« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2009, 11:22:51 AM » |
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My son has killed lots of animals with his .223, with just factory loads. I haven't seen much difference in stopping power from the .243. He has knocked down whitetail, big pigs, axis and even an Auodad. i know they are not recommended for the larger game, but a well placed shot will stop about anything in the hill country.
HA... shows how little you know. You need at least a 300 Win Mag to knock down whitetails in Texas.  |
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« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2009, 06:07:11 PM » |
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heck a well placed shot from a .22 will knock down most anything in Texas.
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« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2009, 08:13:02 PM » |
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heck a well placed shot from a .22 will knock down most anything in Texas.
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« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2009, 08:28:53 PM » |
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Personally, I have killed all my deer with a Remington 700 .270 w/ 130 grain. From 20 yds to 400 yds, all over Texas, never had a complaint. As far as archery, the Mathews Monster is just what the name implies. Have had one for about two months and it is a fine bow. Took a shot on a 130+" @ 50 yds, and if it wasn't for me misjudging the distance, would have been no problem. Don't leave without a range finder now.
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« Reply #20 on: November 07, 2009, 01:32:59 AM » |
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I might be looking at the new Bowtech Destroyer 350.
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« Reply #21 on: November 10, 2009, 01:33:12 PM » |
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i love my 25-06 its one of the best guns i have ever had
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« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2009, 07:26:10 PM » |
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ive had some pretty good luck with my ak47
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« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2009, 07:28:07 PM » |
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AK's are okay for deer if they are as wide as a barn or less than 30 yards away.  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2009, 07:29:58 PM » |
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i know |
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« Reply #25 on: December 07, 2009, 03:23:27 PM » |
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Ruger M77 .25-06 (inherited from grandpa) thus name rip2506. gun loves 115gr. win supreme. Has never missed. All deer dropped in tracks including big South Tx, buck. guide was telling me the gun was too light. Tried Hornady SST's got complete pass throughs on two deer opening weekend but deer traveled a bit 20-25yds. Gun does not group as well with SST's so my confidence is not there for longer shots.(Found out SST's group very well, it was just the shooter ME!)
Old Marlin (Ward's Westernfield) 30/30 when in the tree stand or still hunting. Love that gun. Interesting how I got it. was trying to buy a 30/30 a couple of years back on the day after Christmas and my i.d. was expired.DPS office closed for the holidays so I was headed up 62 towards Buna when a friend called and I told him the story about wanting to buy a gun, he said heck I have one I will give ya. I said where are you, he said not in town but my wife is home in Bridge City. Needless to say I hauled butt to B.C.
Gun shoots great. Under 1" at 100yds. cheap ammo 150gr win. Has alot of wear and character on the stock. Although he said he pops.. did not hunt much.
Model 70 win. in 300wby mag. doesn't get much field time although it is the best shootin of the bunch.
Rest in Peace .25-06!
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« Reply #26 on: December 07, 2009, 07:51:41 PM » |
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I killed a doe with my 30/30 off a ladder stand the last weekend of doe season she was 30 yards away and the guns light enough that I shot freehanded and she fell over without taking a step...of course I hit her right under the ear because it was almost dark and wasn't gonna chase her.
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« Reply #27 on: December 08, 2009, 03:27:52 AM » |
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I use A .270, pretty cool, but last month i went on hunting with my friends the classical way. Bow and Arrow. Pretty cool  |
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« Reply #28 on: December 09, 2009, 04:29:55 PM » |
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I use A .270, pretty cool, but last month i went on hunting with my friends the classical way. Bow and Arrow. Pretty cool Classic? You used wooden shafts, flint arrowheads, etc.? |
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« Reply #29 on: January 08, 2010, 08:18:52 AM » |
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300 Win Mag Remington Sendero.
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