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  1. Christophero

    So..... why a muzzleloading?

    When I decided to start deer hunting in 1986 I was already partial to rifles. Smoothbore shotguns, handguns and muzzleloaders were the only options. I didn't own a handgun, didn't want to tote a shotgun when the job called for a rifle, so I used a borrowed TC 45 caliber muzzleloading rifle...
  2. Christophero

    How many of your rifles have killed deer?

    Every muzzleloader I own, or have owned, has taken a deer or so, except the .32. Squirrels with that one. I'm with you, Eric, this dog hunts and enjoys using these tools as intended. Looking forward to your upcoming post when you share the success with the Isaac Haines rifle.
  3. Christophero

    New Turkey Hunter

    That was incredible. I've never gotten bit by the turkey hunting bug, but to read of your friend's experience makes me incredibly happy for him. That was as successful as hunt as many of us well seasoned hunters have had in a long time. Hurray for you for giving another person such a thrill...
  4. Christophero

    One I’ll remember

    Congratulations on a fine hunt, rifle and bird. I realize populations are down about everywhere but taking a newbie out can fire up someone else to enjoy what you enjoy, and become active in the conservation of the turkey population as well. It was sport hunters that have brought dwindling...
  5. Christophero

    Which caliber for squirrel rifle

    Years back I upgraded from the 22LR to a kit built T/C Cherokee in .32. That knocked them them out of the tree with aplomb. Head shots by far are the best, but a body shot on a large fox squirrel wasn't too bad, either. Way back I shot a few with the .36 1851 Colt revolver, too, but never...
  6. Christophero

    Spring squirrel hunting

    And if everyone and their uncle Charlie was out shooting every squirrel, as happened to all the passenger pigeons that flew by with absolutely no regulation, then overweening concern would be warranted. As the vast majority of squirrel hunters are dead, or nearly that way, the sport doesn't...
  7. Christophero

    Spring squirrel hunting

    I've opened them up in September with babies in the womb. Fact of life for wildlife, though some seasons help to mitigate it some. When hunting deer in December through early February it is likely there are babies in the wombs, as well, just not as developed. Missouri hosts a season that...
  8. Christophero

    Question about hunting coyotes in the Bighorn Mtns

    "The blm between Greybull, and cody has unlimited shooting space." Between Greybull and Cody is the Bighorn Basin, about 80 miles across. I've coyote called there in the latter 90's after the elk was butchered the day before. This is a mixture of private and public land, with row crops you're...
  9. Christophero

    Anyone else use the old Thompson Center Maxi Ball system bullets for hunting?

    Maxiballs are fine projectiles, they just don't expand all that much on thin skinned deer. I switched over to TC MaxiHunters years ago as they didn't pencil through as much but mushroomed out a bit more. If I had a bunch of Maxballs, I would use them. Might use the drill press and give a...
  10. Christophero

    A Couple Late Season Squirrels

    That is a very fine long gun you were using, good sir. Any self respecting squirrel should be pleased to meet the cooking pan due to the result of the smoke and fire that piece belches. Just flash them a quick view of that sweet walnut stained maple stock and they will be mesmerized. Glad...
  11. Christophero

    50 cal hunting bullet

    I dearly miss the original style T/C Maxihunter mold I lost in a move. That was a tack driver of a design and killed many deer for us from 20 to 175 yards. I should buy another one when available. Thing is, though, I've rarely seen animals drop dead right there with a roundball, heavy...
  12. Christophero

    Last tag filled with a flintlock!

    Glad for your success, in planning your second attempt, killing your quarry and using your Dad's rifle in the process. Would love to hear more about the load, the shot, tge elk's reaction and the pack out. WY is such an incredible state. You weren't far from the Medicine Bpw Mountains...
  13. Christophero

    4.35 miles!

    Gordon, I appreciate your style. As I age it is my strong intention to actively become less brusk and more enjoying of what this fleeting life has to offer. The fear of loss prompted my younger days to be bristly and more unpleasant than they should have been. This doesn't mean I have...
  14. Christophero

    Hunting with a percussion rifle

    I read an article years ago of muzzleloader mishaps. One told of this very occurrence that ended in a terrible fatality. Our modern caps may not lend themselves to leaving ignitable residue, but since learning of this I don't want to take that chance.
  15. Christophero

    Trade Gun rabbit

    In my early 20's. Inspired by Grandpa's stories, I was a rabbit hunting fool. Every chance, and even when I didn't have the time, I was stomping on brush piles and kicking tall grass and brier patches. The OP mentioned seeing the little black eye. That became a regular occurrence in my...
  16. Christophero

    Pa.Flinty only season?

    Dandy doe, Pipercub, and beautiful flintlock. Memories and meat made all in one well timed trigger pull.
  17. Christophero

    Muzzleloader season camp

    Everything is excellent about your post. Congratulations to your son on the successful hunt and for owning such a gorgeous rifle.
  18. Christophero

    Early antler drop/no fat

    SW Ohio, two of the does I took this year were covered in fat. Had a pile of data from one that rivaled the hogs I used to butcher. Agricultural fields keep them well fed around here. Though I didn't tag a buck the ones spied had both antlers in December.
  19. Christophero

    Started the new year with a bang....

    When my son, the Marine, was in Afghanistan during the war my prayers were constant for his return. Now, these years later he and I make good hunting buddies. Love it when he is successful and I can be apart of the experience. Glad for your time and enjoyment with your soldier son.
  20. Christophero

    .50 cal vs hog

    My, that was close in more ways than one.
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