What's your preference?

Bopeye · August 16, 2006, 11:00:27 PM

I know this doesn't really fit here, but I thought I would put what I like. I like shotguns.
I used M-16's and such in the military, but shotguns have always been my deal.

Here's my new "go to" gun for coyotes and although I haven't "blooded" with it yet, I do look forward to it. It's an American Arms 10 gauge double barrel. It shoots a 3 1/2 inch shell. It has a little kick to it, but I really like it so far. Did I mention it's like carrying a 55 gallon drum.....a little heavy, but that's alright. I can use the exercise.

FinsnFur · August 16, 2006, 11:06:29 PM

:shck:
Your a bigger man than I James. That thing would rock my world and my teeth when it went off.

Bopeye · August 16, 2006, 11:27:53 PM

It's not as bad as you think Jim. It's heavy enough that it keeps some of the recoil down.
Coyotehunter1's dad is a gunsmith and he worked it a little for me to suit my needs.

I shot clay pigeons with it the other day and didn't do too bad. A few boxes of shells and I was feeling it though.

I guess I might be trying to cover up for other shortcomings.

Well, moving right along........

Jimmie in Ky · August 16, 2006, 11:59:15 PM

And old Gerry Blair thought he was hell on wheels with old moose dick

I will stick with my dinky little twelve pump thank you very much. It kills enough trees to suit me just fine

I have to say that out of all the rigs I have, my favorite is my old 788 in 22-250. Barrel is getting a bit worn after all these years but she just feels so gooooood

Jimmie

THO Game Calls · August 17, 2006, 10:34:34 PM

Well, I was glad to see a few shot guns pop up. I was starting to feel like a red headed step child. I like my 12 ga. Shoot #4 buck and it seems to do the ttick. When I have to carry a rifle. the 243 gets the nod.

But for where and how I hunt, I just feel comfortable with a shotgun. The only question I have to answer most days is - which one today LOL.

AL
THO Game Calls

Rich Cronk · August 22, 2006, 07:07:51 PM

I just shoot my old Mauser.

Rich Cronk · August 22, 2006, 07:11:46 PM

It ain't real fancy but I did most of the work myself.

Bob D · August 22, 2006, 08:25:24 PM

Nice looking rifle and pretty good shooting there Rich! So if you miss , you know it isn't the rifles fault!

K_NINE_KILLER · August 30, 2006, 03:24:10 PM

I'm going to be starting this year off with a fairly new rifle. I bought one of the winchester model 70 Ultimate Shadow rifles in 223 WSSM. I did scare a couple of dogs with it back in March but I have yet to bring blood with it. Thats going to stop in about a month though.

Jeb · August 30, 2006, 08:36:14 PM

Mossbergs new Tactical turkey in 835ultimag 3 1/2 Mag. Havent had it long enough to bloody. Warning: DO NOT SHOOT THIS FIREARM IF YOUR TEETH BLEED EASY OR HAVE NOSE BLEEDS. THIS FIREARM WILL KICK THE CRACK OUT OF YOUR @SS.

I put a Buckkicker buckshot choke on it. Nice patterns out to 50 yards. Even with the kick I love this shotgun !!
Jeb

FinsnFur · August 30, 2006, 11:13:56 PM

No, I don't have gingivitis, but I think it'd still make my teeth bleed.
Nice set up ya got there Jim. I think everyone should have at least one world rocker in their arsenal, and that baby would definitely rock ones world.

bigben · September 04, 2006, 05:42:56 PM

I have a russian combo gun .223/12ga. it kicks like a mule. It has a simmons pro diamond turkey scope on it. so far everything that I have pointed it at has died. I also built a mossberg500 with a tactical stock on it. It has a red dot scope on it and is the same gun I killed my first predator by calling.

slagmaker · September 29, 2006, 02:01:39 PM

I am shooting a savage Model 111E in 22/250 topped with a tasco high country scope. Want a better scope but till I get the money I will keep using the one I have.

Looking to add a lightforce light to it. That may be next week. Keep your fingers crossed that the money comes in

Dan Carey · September 30, 2006, 09:15:17 AM

I started off with a 222 Remington back in the early 60's, thought I needed more power so I went to a 22-250. Later the same year I went to a Custom 25-06, stayed with that caliber for almost 20 years. As I got older I dropped back to a 223 Remington for several years. I'm now shooting a 221 Fireball and a 17 MACH IV for short range and have a 257 STW for some of the big canyons I call here in AZ. I've always had an ongoing love affair with Varmint rifles and have more than a few.

FinsnFur · September 30, 2006, 09:33:13 AM

Welcome to the site Dan.

lankrod · October 05, 2006, 04:35:10 PM

Interesting reading here. I usually carry my old faithful Rem. 11-87. Have had it for almost 20 years, and shot lots of game with it. It's only a 3" gun, but 4Buck still knocks em down. I hardly ever carry a rifle, but when I do, it's my Savage in 204 Ruger. Love that Accutrigger. Haven't bloodied it yet - I'll probably wish I had got something a little bigger than the 204. Time will tell.

TA17rem · December 25, 2006, 05:46:45 PM

I have some 221 F.b. and 223 DPMS, 22-250, 22-250 ackley, but my maine go to gun for coyotes is the 17 Rem. with 1-9" barrel shooting 30 gr. Golds...

Bopeye · February 17, 2007, 09:12:03 AM

I was wondering if the newer members had seen this? Maybe they'd like to put their 2 cents worth in......

CypressSlough · February 17, 2007, 10:24:19 AM

I use an Encore 22-250 topped with a 5.5-16.5x44 Nikon Monarch for the rare opportunity I get to make the long shot. Most of my hunting keeps the range at 75 yds. or less. For that I use a 16" HBAR AR15 topped with a 3.3-10x44 Nikon Monarch. In the South, we don't have the problems with thick fur or big dogs or cats, and you gotta love the fast follow-up shot. Brian

FinsnFur · February 17, 2007, 11:24:05 AM

Where you from Brian?

What's your preference?

Rich Cronk

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