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Post by Carter Northcutt on Aug 22, 2004 20:30:18 GMT 12.75
[glow=blue,2,300]Of the rifles I have listed here which would be better suited for wild pig/hog, elk, black bear? .30-.30, .243, or 7.7 Jap[/glow]
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Post by threedogs on Aug 24, 2004 9:22:27 GMT 12.75
Take the Elk off the list
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Post by Carter Northcutt on Aug 24, 2004 17:50:18 GMT 12.75
Do you mean because these are not enough gun or what?
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Post by threedogs on Aug 25, 2004 8:57:44 GMT 12.75
YEP
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Post by shiloh on Aug 26, 2004 3:54:26 GMT 12.75
If I had to choose 1 round for all beasts, I'd opt for the 7.7mm. However, each round has its place depending on the gun, terrain, and animal. Hard to beat a lever action .30-30 in close cover, even for the elk or bear. The 7.7mm has more power and range on all, and would offer better oomph on the big game. The .243 Win is a good option, but a bit light for elk and possibly bear except at very close ranges and with excellent bullets.
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Post by Paws on Sept 7, 2004 2:48:00 GMT 12.75
So then you think my Red Ryder with the compass in the stock would not be appropriate for the Idaho GT? ;D
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Post by OLKoot on Sept 7, 2004 8:32:21 GMT 12.75
And as Zell Miller say's,Yah cant use spitballs under .45 cal either!!!!! The 30-30 and 7.7 are good for all the game listed.......
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Post by DaGriz on Sept 7, 2004 11:27:29 GMT 12.75
I've probably killed more deer with a .22 rimfire than most people have seen. BUT, that doesn't make it the proper caliber. Bigger is not neccessarily better either It all comes down to shot placement. most any caliber centerfire or blackpowder rifle will work for MOST north American game IF you limit your distance and choose your shots carefully!!! Additionally it depends on where you are hunting and how many other hunters are close by. When you shoot an animal in the lungs/heart area they DO NOT drop on the spopt. Sometimes they will travel for quite a distance before they die. If y=there are other hunters in the area you are prone to someone else finding your critter and taking it! Be senseable in chossing your firearm of choice and know your limitations!
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Post by Paws on Sept 8, 2004 5:50:50 GMT 12.75
What Griz says about game not dropping "right now"! Don't chase it or run it! Give it a chance to settle down and drop "before" you chase it into hiding or cover. Remember that everybody's adrenalin is pumping; especially your game. Getting excited and starting to chase it right after a shot may just cause you to lose it or spend the rest of the day tracking. Wait a few minutes after the shot keeping an eye on where the hit occurred and the direction the game moved off. Slowly approach the spot where the game was hit keeping your eyes and ears open. Watch for blood andhair. You can often determine where the hit was depending on the type, quantity, and condition of blood found. Odds are pretty good that if you follow this approach you will find your game not more than a few yards off having laid down to rest.
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Post by shiloh on Sept 8, 2004 5:56:51 GMT 12.75
Gotta agree. I've personally (live in the field) only seen 1 deer drop in its tracks, and that was a head shot. All the others have run off a short distance. If all is immediately quiet in the woods after the shot, the deer normally only travels a short distance and stops to see what spooked it, and to check its wound. I've seen a deer standing within sight of where I was when I shot it, licking the blood pumping from the wound. Within a minute, they lay down or collapse and there they will die quietly. But, letting out a war-whoop after the shot, or frantically running after the deer will certainly cause the deer to run as fast as possible, and even wounded deer can travel a long way before collapsing. --Shiloh
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Post by Carter Northcutt on Sept 8, 2004 6:29:46 GMT 12.75
So, you're saying that after I shoot a bear with my slingshot I can't let out a big ol' yell?
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Post by Paws on Sept 8, 2004 9:16:41 GMT 12.75
In that case Carter, we'll grant you an exception!
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Post by Carter Northcutt on Sept 12, 2004 5:43:27 GMT 12.75
Well thank you
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Post by Carter Northcutt on Sept 12, 2004 5:45:00 GMT 12.75
YEEEE - HAWWW!!
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Post by Carter Northcutt on Nov 18, 2004 12:45:34 GMT 12.75
The deer I shot with my .243 went down quick. I hit him in the shoulder. I was shooting Winchester Supremes 100 grain soft tips. There was no exit wound. Also, he was not dead. He had fallen and could not get up. I was worried that if I let him lie too long he would get up and run and I would lose him so I shot him one more time, in the neck, and he died instantly. I don't think this would be an efficient gun for bigger game. I still like it though.
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