GoodCheer said:
Get it bored out to a 54 and go squirrel hunting! :rotf:
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Get it bored out to a 54 and go squirrel hunting! :rotf:
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You know, forty years ago my brother would cut grooves across little critter heads with his .54 Renegade. I shot a .45 Kentucky and we called days spent in the boonies "head huntin". Nowadays we's better off with with 12 ga's!
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hanshi
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Barking never worked for me; but I think it was because of my misunderstanding the concept. I tried to sound a good "bark" to no avail. :rotf:
Later I was told one had to sound like a nut in order to attract them; I told him I already thought that was what I was doing. :idunno:
All seriousness aside, I don't recall if I ever barked one or not; just prefered to shoot them outright. Worked very well, too.
Later I was told one had to sound like a nut in order to attract them; I told him I already thought that was what I was doing. :idunno:
All seriousness aside, I don't recall if I ever barked one or not; just prefered to shoot them outright. Worked very well, too.
Given my triple heart artery bypass operation last week, IDK if I'll be able to ever use them again, but I long ago voted with my wallet for 2 Seneca caplocks - a .36 for small game/Squill (as mandated by my state), and a .45 for Deer (as also mandated by my state).
I shoot T/C Maxi-Hunter conicals in the .45 and .350" PRB's in the .36 - both of which are accurate to a fault.
The .45 is the upper rifle in both pics below.
I shoot T/C Maxi-Hunter conicals in the .45 and .350" PRB's in the .36 - both of which are accurate to a fault.
The .45 is the upper rifle in both pics below.
AZbpBurner
54 Cal.
Take time to heal before deciding to give up on shooting. My Dad had a triple bypass in 1990 & after about 6 months, there wasn't much he couldn't shoot, although he was never a fan of extreme recoil from either pistol or rifle.Pete44ru said:Given my triple heart artery bypass operation last week, IDK if I'll be able to ever use them again, but I long ago voted with my wallet for 2 Seneca caplocks - a .36 for small game/Squill (as mandated by my state), and a .45 for Deer (as also mandated by my state).
I shoot T/C Maxi-Hunter conicals in the .45 and .350" PRB's in the .36 - both of which are accurate to a fault.
The .45 is the upper rifle in both pics below.
And about those Squill (Squirrel/Quail Hybrid distantly related to the Jackalope) you can actually whack them with a tennis racket if you have a dog that can flush them towards you, since they don't gain altitude very quickly :rotf:
:metoo:Let the bi-pass slow you down only for a while to heal. After a quad bi-pass, I was back at the range within 6 months shooting low recoil 22's. I am now 18 months after bi-pass and shooting anything I want to shoot. Take it easy for a while and you will be good to go! Its all good.
sleeperNY
40 Cal.
Don't give up at this early stage in your recovery. I am just 7 mouths out of double bypass and aortic valve replacement. I also had some complications in the first month after surgery but I have been out the last couple months shooting my 54 and 50 cal. rifles with no problems. I still get tired fast now but I am getting better now so I don't see any more problems in the future.
Good luck to you'
Jim
Good luck to you'
Jim
about 7 years ago I had 2 heart attacks and some stints put in my heart
took me about 6 months to get back in the saddle
took me about 6 months to get back in the saddle
hanshi
Cannon
Never had any heart problems/surgeries but plenty of broken bones, and joint surgeries. My BIL has had heart surgeries and has a pacemaker. Surgery of that ilk will allow one back in the saddle a whole lot quicker than broken bones or shoulder surgeries. The shoulder thingies sidelined me for over two years; but they were unusually bad.
I, too, had a heart attack that resulted in 2 stents, about 14 years ago, and had a pacemaker installed in 2014.
My current problem is sudden deep plunges in my blood pressure after very little effort (like walking) that are low enough to be life-threatening.
My doc's are working on resolving the issue, and I hope they get a clue ASAP.
Thank you all, for the encouragement - I can assure you all that it's taken in the spirit it was given. :bow:
My current problem is sudden deep plunges in my blood pressure after very little effort (like walking) that are low enough to be life-threatening.
My doc's are working on resolving the issue, and I hope they get a clue ASAP.
Thank you all, for the encouragement - I can assure you all that it's taken in the spirit it was given. :bow:
PA16th
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:hmm: Ever consider a smooth bore?
Pete44ru said:
Hopefully, you'll tolerate the treatment well. I've had three open-heart surgeries, a total of 14 bypasses. My first one was when I was 33, second at 42, and the last one at about 60. One minor heart attack, second time. But I've recovered nicely and now am 72 YOA and can shoot, fish, and raise all the hell I want to.
So don't get discouraged. Likely, it will take a little time so don't overdo it.
AZbpBurner
54 Cal.
Were you aware that, on this forum, you can only discuss modern technology meeting certain specifications?Pete44ru said:
Is your pacemaker either: hand crank, wind up or steam powered? :idunno:
Personally, I'd hold out for steam, but it would need to be equipped with a suitable steam whistle. :rotf:
Went to check on a friend, who had a pacemaker installed so many years ago that I suspect it runs on radio vacuum tubes. Granddaughter answered & said he was unavailable, that he had to go to the shop to get his battery changed.
Apparently you can occasionally feel a little twinge when it kicks in?
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