2019-20 Hiunting Season
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ManrisFrack
6.5 Creedmoor
I've used those for decades. The guys that introduced me to hunting had been using them for years before that. They're good - too good sometimes. Your feet sweat easily and being rubber, they don't dry out. I fire up the boot dryer after every hunt with them. But... even with damp feet, your toes don't usually get numbingly cold. I've taken to using the heat packs for days like Saturday. Even if I sweat a little walking in, the heat packs will allow me to sit all day.
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
Mickey guys, what do you use for traction? I have a pair, but the soles are almost complete worn out, and aren't good for snow anymore.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Thanks gents.
ManrisFrack
6.5 Creedmoor
Can't say I've had that problem. My uppers are cracked up pretty bad and I doubt they're totally waterproof anymore but they were used when I got them 20 years ago.
If I'm doing any more walking than just into and out of a stand location, I'll wear something lighter.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Yaktrax maybe?
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
Maybe. The ones I have aren't big enough to try.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Congrats to everyone who has come home with something so far.
My year started off crappy. My hunting buddy, my daughter, is too busy this year with getting her master's degree and work to go with me. That's ok. That's more important anyway. Then the property I've been on.... the guy was leasing. He moved. Landlord had me take my stands out 2nd week of bow season. I have a place to go but can't go opening weekend because the owner has his buddies from the city up that weekend. The rest of the season is good.... as long as his handyman is going to be there.
Opening day, I put the dog out about 4:30. That wind was whipping. I said f it and went back to bed. About 930 I finally got to use my new hitch rack.... to transport a doe for a friend of mine.
he was able to get me permission to sit on that property yesterday. Sat in the blind about 5:30 until after 4. Stopped counting squirrels by 2 PM. Other than that, didn't see a thing.
I'll have Thursday and Friday though at the horse farm with the handyman. Saturday is early T-day dinner with daughter and her bf family. Then hopefully Sunday.
My year started off crappy. My hunting buddy, my daughter, is too busy this year with getting her master's degree and work to go with me. That's ok. That's more important anyway. Then the property I've been on.... the guy was leasing. He moved. Landlord had me take my stands out 2nd week of bow season. I have a place to go but can't go opening weekend because the owner has his buddies from the city up that weekend. The rest of the season is good.... as long as his handyman is going to be there.
Opening day, I put the dog out about 4:30. That wind was whipping. I said f it and went back to bed. About 930 I finally got to use my new hitch rack.... to transport a doe for a friend of mine.
he was able to get me permission to sit on that property yesterday. Sat in the blind about 5:30 until after 4. Stopped counting squirrels by 2 PM. Other than that, didn't see a thing.
I'll have Thursday and Friday though at the horse farm with the handyman. Saturday is early T-day dinner with daughter and her bf family. Then hopefully Sunday.
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
Shot this 8 pointer in Orange County around 8:45 AM yesterday morning.
The rifle is chambered in 243 LBC. Weighs 8 1/2 lbs as pictured. Fixed magazine of course.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
I thought no one hunted animals with those only humans. I built a 6.8 SPC for deer hunting too. Why not prove the asshole liberals wrong?!!
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Not for nothing but there are some good looking bucks in this thread.
Nice deer, Dan!
Nice deer, Dan!
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Dont remember for sure, think they were 9.5 or 10 but didnt realize I need wides in my shoes at the time. That was back around '96 I think.What size Mickeys?
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
That's a monster there! Seems like morning is the best time this year. Anything seen or taken on my property has been before 9:00.
My buddy was in Franklinville for opening weekend. Said it was the worst in recent memory. I think they took one deer between half a dozen guys.
I've been hunting with an AR15 for 3 years now. The last two years with a 450 Bushmaster. I always make sure to post a picture of the deer with an AR15 laying across it on Face Book , just to prove the AR15 critics wrong.
Down here, there's no one pushing them like decades ago. My buddies and I hear very few shots opening day. The buck in the photo wasn't scared in the least. I sit on a boulder, chair height. He didn't care.
Dan
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
Good man. I like your style.
mca90guitar
.357 mag
Shot a 6 point sat evening. Pretty slow day and no one else saw much moving.
BMF JK
.44 mag
Just got back from camp and I must say it was a rather disappointing opening weekend.
I managed to get a nice doe Saturday morning at 7:30 . Had a little spike annoy me around 10 am . That was it !
The highlight of the weekend besides our traditional clam bake was my buddy had a few turkeys shit on him ! Haha While getting into his stand in the dark he knocked a bunch of turkeys off their roust . I never would’ve believed it if it wasn’t for the shit all over his jacket .
All in all it was a fun weekend but the lack of deer was a bit of a downer . Usually opening weekend we would have 4-5 hanging between the three of us . Hopefully things turn around this weekend.
I managed to get a nice doe Saturday morning at 7:30 . Had a little spike annoy me around 10 am . That was it !
The highlight of the weekend besides our traditional clam bake was my buddy had a few turkeys shit on him ! Haha While getting into his stand in the dark he knocked a bunch of turkeys off their roust . I never would’ve believed it if it wasn’t for the shit all over his jacket .
All in all it was a fun weekend but the lack of deer was a bit of a downer . Usually opening weekend we would have 4-5 hanging between the three of us . Hopefully things turn around this weekend.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
ok .. what one of you missed .. lol ..
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
my friends 14ys old boy used dads 6.5 creed AR and got a 7pt .. last night his grandpa used the same gun and got a 6pt .. kids dad is flipping back n forth with his 458socom AR and 270win bolt .. .. puttin meat in the freezer ..
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
243 LBC, that's a new one on me, I had to look it up. What made you choose that over the Grendel or even the 6.8? Either way, it does the job.
Beautiful buck by the way!!!
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
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The 6mmAR
The 6mmAR is a 6mm cartridge designed to function and shoot out of an AR-15. The cartridge was designed primarily to shoot high B.C. 6mm match bullets for "across the course" highpower rifle competition at 200, 300 and 600 yards, although it has many other applications. The chambering for the cartridge was designed primarily to shoot 6mm bullets at high velocities, and to provide significant ballistics and wind drift advantages over the standard AR-15 .223 chambering.
pjzwtl
.308 Win
One of my sons and his buddy’s got this guy on a drive yesterday
Cleck
.308 Win
I didn't get anything opening day. Went out on Saturday and only saw 1 4pt fork head and let him go. I wanna see him get bigger
Cleck
.308 Win
The last two years, I've been using my Salomon hiking boots for hunting, no insulation, feet would get cold on a day like Saturday morning.
Got my first pair of Irish Setters when I needed some steel toes for chainsawing. Expensive, but worth it. I got a killer sale, only paid like $100 for a pair that's normally $130+
Decided to look at them again for a dedicated winter/hunting boot, wanted some insulation. Stay away from the Vaprtrek's, they fall apart prematurely. Was looking at the Trail Phantom and another set, ended up going w/ the Gunflint II for about $150. They were immediately comfortable. 1000g of insulation, great treads on the bottom. Thought they'd be too clunky, but they actually weren't. Weren't heavy at all and kept my feet warm all morning. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a pair. I didn't even wear wool socks, I wore regular socks I wear every day.
Also, what I looked for over the other boots was the stitching of the sole/toe area. Some were glued, but these are definitely sewn. That got my vote. I needed these to hold up not only when I'm in the woods, but also when I'm out snowblowing. I tend to do a lot of driveways before I get any calls, so I need something to stay warm and dry and give me good traction.
Gunflint II | Irish Setter
Insulated waterproof boot that features a larger toe box to encourage better circulation in the cold. Extreme conditions are no match for this top-notch performer. Shop now at Irish Setter!
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Yes, it does. We made that mistake last year of transporting our deer up to NF's house after gutting them. Had to use the propane heater to warm up the garage a bit to make it work.
Twogunwilly
6.5 Creedmoor
Half a dozen bucks running around the house including a real stud 8 pointer and the only deer that wanted to see my 450B was a button buck that was just too damn cute to shoot, although he is a fat lil bastard.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Horse traded my 6.5 Creed for deer season to my buddy. Safe to say he's a last minute kind of guy. Just finished mounting his steal of a deal Vortex on it....
Thanks, I had a 243 WIn many years ago that I sadly let go. It always dropped deer in their tracks. When I read about the 243 LBC, the idea of having near 243 Win performance in an AR15 intrigued me. I was using a 90 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip @ 2900 fps out of a 22" barrel. That's pretty solid 250 Savage performance right there. I can get 2850 fps out of a 95 grain bullet but I need more load development there. Huge bullet selection with 6mm's too.
The 6.5 Grendel didn't have enough velocity for me and less sectional density than the 243 LBC. Same goes for the 6.8. Recoil is nearly non existent in the 243 LBC. I saw the deer go down through the scope when I fired.
Dan
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
I love my Salomon sneakers.The last two years, I've been using my Salomon hiking boots for hunting, no insulation, feet would get cold on a day like Saturday morning.
Got my first pair of Irish Setters when I needed some steel toes for chainsawing. Expensive, but worth it. I got a killer sale, only paid like $100 for a pair that's normally $130+
Decided to look at them again for a dedicated winter/hunting boot, wanted some insulation. Stay away from the Vaprtrek's, they fall apart prematurely. Was looking at the Trail Phantom and another set, ended up going w/ the Gunflint II for about $150. They were immediately comfortable. 1000g of insulation, great treads on the bottom. Thought they'd be too clunky, but they actually weren't. Weren't heavy at all and kept my feet warm all morning. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a pair. I didn't even wear wool socks, I wore regular socks I wear every day.
Also, what I looked for over the other boots was the stitching of the sole/toe area. Some were glued, but these are definitely sewn. That got my vote. I needed these to hold up not only when I'm in the woods, but also when I'm out snowblowing. I tend to do a lot of driveways before I get any calls, so I need something to stay warm and dry and give me good traction.
Gunflint II | Irish Setter
Insulated waterproof boot that features a larger toe box to encourage better circulation in the cold. Extreme conditions are no match for this top-notch performer. Shop now at Irish Setter!
Yes, it does. We made that mistake last year of transporting our deer up to NF's house after gutting them. Had to use the propane heater to warm up the garage a bit to make it work.