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by Driftless hunter
Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 7mm-08
Replies: 28
Views: 6860

Re: 7mm-08

I wanted a Marlin 30-30 but i Can't find any around here. I guess I have to wait until Ruger makes some. So I went to 7mm-08. Now I have a gun and can't find any ammo! might have to buty the first one I find. Thanks again for everybodies thoughts on the subject. When this topic came up, I noticed t...
by Driftless hunter
Fri Aug 27, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 7mm-08
Replies: 28
Views: 6860

Re: 7mm-08

I should mention the 7mm-08 is not a 7rem-mag and is often fitted with a barrel that prefers 140 and under. Not to say a heavier bullet won't work, but they were designed for siloette shooting with specific grains in mind. Of the top of my head it's goes like this due to speed capabilities. 7x57 =1...
by Driftless hunter
Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 7mm-08
Replies: 28
Views: 6860

Re: 7mm-08

* Sorry, accidentally posted the same thing a few times (making corrections). Didn't edit correctly! Don't know how to delete an entire post on the site?
by Driftless hunter
Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 7mm-08
Replies: 28
Views: 6860

Re: 7mm-08

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by Driftless hunter
Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 7mm-08
Replies: 28
Views: 6860

Re: 7mm-08

Just ordered a Savage 7mm-08 for my grandson to use for the upcoming deer season. Will be using it for deer and hogs under 150 yard shots. I prefer heavier bullets myself but was wondering if someone could recommend a good bullet weight to use. I never have used this caliber myself so any feed back...
by Driftless hunter
Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ruuut rooo
Replies: 27
Views: 4443

Re: Ruuut rooo

Proverbs 26:4 comes to mind.............."Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will also be like him" I am just an outsider (don't even own a crossbow) looking in - I see nothing wrong with one man liking the Micro platforms and another liking the Matrix. When I compare Exc...
by Driftless hunter
Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ruuut rooo
Replies: 27
Views: 4443

Re: Ruuut rooo

I always enjoyed the bunji episodes l watched from. The start l hope they don't sway too far from their roots. When they start African hunting ....they will loose me. I assume there is only so much to talk about and they have to keep coming up with new material to keep viewers it's the youtube way....
by Driftless hunter
Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Soft case for Mag 340
Replies: 6
Views: 2499

Re: Soft case for Mag 340

Just looking for a soft case for my mag 340. What would be better: the Octane crypt case or the new Tomb case? Anyone with first hand experience with one or both? TIA I don't have these cases, but the Octane Crypt case is listed as Micro case. the Tomb case is listed as a TwinStrike case. the Tombs...
by Driftless hunter
Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting Moose with a Crossbow??
Replies: 11
Views: 5056

Re: Hunting Moose with a Crossbow??

Having never fired a bow of any type at a Moose, I was wondering what broadhead and arrow set-up does one need to poke a large gaping hole in a critter of such a large and healthy dimensions? I hear tell that an average weight for a male Canadian Moose is about 1200 pounds. :wtf: Sure puts an Elk t...
by Driftless hunter
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T ...Can You Name This Critter????
Replies: 13
Views: 3784

Re: O/T ...Can You Name This Critter????

https://by3302files.storage.live.com/y4mVjBwVcjS4ogSTsZRjWoXp6TGUvE12hWXZYEsUymzrFu_JkcOeHJ9nhVH1YaKfRyg_IpuSBQtYEmCx8pzz-YsQgNiT0Fcml6H_sMoQkV5hMNOt0QGyDEZzHwfpQhag9szE_cHt59iauDK7uaRKq_l6kqkwxlqOYtrQgf2CFIRrd2zcTs7qgKtYbnOxgQq-GqB?width=900&height=502&cropmode=none This is what it becomes...
by Driftless hunter
Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Grim Reaper pro series
Replies: 8
Views: 2094

Re: Grim Reaper pro series

Just wondering if anyone has tried them? I have been using the spitfires and am fairly confident I had two open in flight last year. I don't want to band them and did some research on the new grim reapers but want to get any feedback you guys might have. I finally drew my 1st elk license in Wyoming...
by Driftless hunter
Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Buck vs Doe Droppings
Replies: 17
Views: 4139

Re: Buck vs Doe Droppings

If you want to have some fun with your kids or grandkids, take some chocolate covered raisons (you empty the box of raisons in your pocket ) with you when you take them out with you to teach them to learn deer signs, and when they are not looking throw them on the ground, and call them over to you,...
by Driftless hunter
Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: favorite gun manufacturer
Replies: 31
Views: 8428

Re: favorite gun manufacturer

What IF you could only HAVE ONE GUN???? In all honesty, that would be an easy choice. My Remington 870 12 gauge . If I want to hunt deer, turkeys, upland birds, & other small game, it would have to be shotgun. Plus, you didn't say we had to pick one barrel! :) I would really miss the rest, howe...
by Driftless hunter
Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: favorite gun manufacturer
Replies: 31
Views: 8428

Re: favorite gun manufacturer

Revolvers - Rugers Rifles - I think there as several good companies. If someone stole my Tikka T3, I would replace it with a Tikka T3x. They have excellent barrels, great triggers, & they shoot way beyond my ability. Weatherby Vanguard would be a good choice, too! If my house was on fire & I...
by Driftless hunter
Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What is this animal?
Replies: 18
Views: 4687

Re: What is this animal?

XB I GO wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:21 am
That feeder has 24” legs, it’s 36inches wide and 50 inches tall. That’s a pretty big creature.
Tweety would say, "that's a big puddy tat!"