Make no mistake about it. I HUNT with my guns and they get used. I don't own safe queens!I like the two Ardesas. I would have no problem getting them dirty.
Make no mistake about it. I HUNT with my guns and they get used. I don't own safe queens!I like the two Ardesas. I would have no problem getting them dirty.
I don't own any dang safe queens either, a terrible thing to do! Mine are mostly wall queens.Make no mistake about it. I HUNT with my guns and they get used. I don't own safe queens!
I have carried one of Dick Casull’s 5-shooters that was made in Western Wyoming in his namesake cartridge for well over 30 years now, whenever a serious backup is required. I have options for less serious situations, but believe constant familiarization and practice with whatever backup one chooses is critical.Like I said in another thread if asked if I carry a 44 mag handgun while hunting. I would carry a tank if I could
Plenty of signs posted.Old joke in Alaska....what do you call somebody that carries a pistol for protection from a grizzly?
Bear T*rd
But it is better than nothing, I guess, so I carry one.
We've got plenty [sometimes too many] of those buggers where I live. When I'm concerned, I hunt w someone slow and fat. When bear hunting I carry a 300 unmentionable. I plan on trying the ML this spring so I will have my 44 mag for dessert. Like a 30-30 ballistically but better than bare [bear?] hands. My Ruger has a 7 1/2" barrel which is really handy for hanging your toilet paper roll on. Takes practice to wipe and shoot at the same time, but it can be done. Or so I've been told. SWOld joke in Alaska....what do you call somebody that carries a pistol for protection from a grizzly?
Bear T*rd
But it is better than nothing, I guess, so I carry one.
Well, if I have to shoot at a charging Griz, I will definitely need wiping afterwards, no doubt about it.We've got plenty [sometimes too many] of those buggers where I live. When I'm concerned, I hunt w someone slow and fat. When bear hunting I carry a 300 unmentionable. I plan on trying the ML this spring so I will have my 44 mag for dessert. Like a 30-30 ballistically but better than bare [bear?] hands. My Ruger has a 7 1/2" barrel which is really handy for hanging your toilet paper roll on. Takes practice to wipe and shoot at the same time, but it can be done. Or so I've been told. SW
Kinda lends a whole new meaning to "swiping between shots".Well, if I have to shoot at a charging Griz, I will definitely need wiping afterwards, no doubt about it.
Seems like you are missing a dedicated round ball gun.My pursuit of a complete, any big game, hunting stable of ML percussion guns is complete. Guns are tools to me. My goal was to have a tool for each job. My only addition will be a Renegade barrel Hoyt rebore to 54 cal 1:38 twist 24" when Mr Hoyt starts taking jobs again. No new stock, it will just swap back and forth with the 21". Why, you may ask? Because I have been left unsupervised and I do what I want.
From left to right:
58 cal 1:38 twist 24" Hoyt rebarrel in a WMC stock Maxi ball 580 gr conical
54 cal 1:38 twist 26" CVA Mountain Stalker in a Frontier Hunter laminate CVA Deerslayer 425gr conical
54 cal 1:48 twist 24" CVA Frontier Hunter CVA deerslay 375 grain conical
54 cal 1:38 twist 21" Hoyt rebarrel in a WMC stock No Excuses 485 gr conical
50 cal 1:32 twist 21" Ardesa Hornady Great Plains HP-HB 385 gr conical
50 cal 1:32 twist 21" Ardesa Hornady Great Plains HP-HB 385 gr conical
50 cal 1:32 twist 24" Traditions Pioneer in a CVA Frontier Stock Hornady Great Plains HP-HB 385 gr conical
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I have a T/C Hawken 50 cal I built in the 70's that I have killed deer and pig with RB and a 45 cal Kentucky gun my Dad built that I inherited.Seems like you are missing a dedicated round ball gun.
IMHO.
I am just one of those heathens.....Ahem…. Not a single 45 express rifle in the mix. Tisk tisk…
Make one up. Complete stocks with lock, stock and triggers can be had for 175 to 220 if you watch for the, barrels for 100-150 with all hardware and another 200 for Mr. Hoyt to bore and cut to your spec.I like the Thumpers, would be my choice if being sent back in time.
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