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Topic: First Ptarmigan for 2010 |
longwalker
Replies: 6
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Forum: Small Game Hunting Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:06 pm Subject: Re: First Ptarmigan for 2010 |
Fishing has been good. Salmon by net and rod & reel. Trout by rod and reel. Today, caught my first Grayling ! Tricky little guys, about 40 miles from town. The past 6 weeks, we have had a lot of rain. ... |
Topic: First Ptarmigan for 2010 |
longwalker
Replies: 6
Views: 7845
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Forum: Small Game Hunting Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:53 pm Subject: First Ptarmigan for 2010 |
The Ptarmigan are flocking up and moving out of the mountains. Tricky little guys. They are already starting to change colors. Their tail feathers are changing to brown. The seasons are about to chang ... |
Topic: Hey guys. |
longwalker
Replies: 13
Views: 5005
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:30 pm Subject: Re: Hey guys. |
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for your return to a happy home are in our minds and words.
Longwalker |
Topic: Ruger 10/22 |
longwalker
Replies: 2
Views: 4111
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:38 pm Subject: Ruger 10/22 |
I just bought a used 10/22. Stainless steel 0.920 diameter barrel with spiral hammer forged finish and a laminated wood stock. After cleaning it up I took it to the range and found it to be a very goo ... |
Topic: Reloading bullets |
longwalker
Replies: 25
Views: 17355
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:03 pm Subject: Re: Reloading bullets |
May I suggest, visit your favorite sporting good retailer that handles reloading supplies. Look at what supplies they have and buy a reloading manual. Don't buy a Barnes manual if you are going to use ... |
Topic: equipment and supplies |
longwalker
Replies: 7
Views: 4816
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:40 pm Subject: Re: equipment and supplies |
If you have the ability to go to a retail store your in like Flynn. However I find myself in the position that powder and primers must be shipped HAZMAT. meaning an additional $100.00. HAZMAT, HANDLIN ... |
Topic: Gun cleaning |
longwalker
Replies: 66
Views: 51110
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:08 pm Subject: Re: Gun cleaning |
I still use simple green for all the above mentioned reasons. I am somewhat more careful now regarding the amount of lubricant I use. The colder it gets the more things seem to get hung up. Especially ... |
Topic: unsafe at any speed |
longwalker
Replies: 11
Views: 10998
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:49 pm Subject: Re: unsafe at any speed |
I'm sure tires would have made a difference. One would have thought though a typical driver in the USA would encounter rain and snow once and a while. So just supplying the cheapest tires because it c ... |
Topic: What weather forecast to believe |
longwalker
Replies: 14
Views: 7616
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:21 pm Subject: Re: What weather forecast to believe |
Nation Weather Service is the best as far as I an concerned. The website is good and it allows you to see what is happening. Then you can make your own predictions based on your experience !
www.nw ... |
Topic: unsafe at any speed |
longwalker
Replies: 11
Views: 10998
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:14 pm Subject: unsafe at any speed |
Some of us will remember the Ralph Nader campaign to kill the Chevrolet Corvair. I'm here to start a campaign of my own. The Suzuki Forenza is a dangerous car in any amount of snow and ice. I just ret ... |
Topic: First Deer!!! |
longwalker
Replies: 14
Views: 8695
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:54 pm Subject: Re: First Deer!!! |
Isn't it great !
longwalker |
Topic: First Caribou Hunt |
longwalker
Replies: 11
Views: 12265
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:42 pm Subject: Re: First Caribou Hunt |
Still not much snow here. Caribou are said to be about 15 miles out of town. On the east side of the Kuskokwim river. I will most likely take a trip on Saturday to see If I can find them. Many people ... |
Topic: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
longwalker
Replies: 650
Views: 287040
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:19 pm Subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' threa |
Revolver hunting,
I would suggest a Ruger Super Redhawk, 44 magnum. You should be able to find grips to fit your hand. I like to factory grips. It is easy to shoot with or without gloves. If you ... |
Topic: Caliber Suggestion |
longwalker
Replies: 32
Views: 24395
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:30 pm Subject: Re: Caliber Suggestion |
I'm sure you could use a 22 hornet, not that I am recommending that. The point should be take what ever rifle you are capable of shooting well. If thats a 243 you should be very very good. It's not t ... |
Topic: Hunting Knifes |
longwalker
Replies: 130
Views: 72718
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:57 am Subject: Re: Hunting Knifes |
I had a Coleman folding knife with a nice blade for field work and a saw blade. The up side it was very strong and cut through the pelvis nicely with little effort. I might add it did a great job on t ... |
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