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Legitimate question here. Wouldn’t the 1” circle be a disadvantage for the person shooting the larger caliber rifle? Specifically, wouldn’t a person shooting a .204 Ruger have an advantage over the person shooting a 30-06? The .30 cal is obviously bigger and the edges of the bullets could...

Not a gun name but… Rapala. Ra pa luh vs ruh paul uh ‍♂️

My next door neighbor is a large animal veterinarian here in Wisconsin. Every year in April, he has “Doc’s Nut Fry.” I’ve been invited a couple times. One of my guys lives close to where the nut fry is held and I approached him about going with me. When he seemed a bit cold to the...

Also in Wisconsin.

Where I am at In Wisconsin, if you have recreational land that is in a “forestry” program the DNR controls what happens with your timber harvest. Clear cut. That is what is prescribed for wildlife habitat. In the construction industry, if we disturb an acre (I think that is the magic number)...

I purchased an item from @BeeMaa. Arrived much earlier than expected. I’m sure he sent it while the check was still in the mail. I would not hesitate to buy from him. I’m reluctant to talk about watches with BeeMa; that’s a good way to distance yourself from $3-$4k. Item was as described...

There is a nice museum that features Richard Bong in Superior, WI. Also, a large bridge in the city is named for him. John

@brummerb1 sold me an item and went well out of his way to make it a convenient transaction for me. The item was as described and Brummerb1 was very responsive and a pleasant guy to deal with. No reservations at all with doing business with him. John the electrician

I was in Texas on a night hog hunt this weekend. Wearing my Tudor Black Bay, Pepsi.

Not great.

BeeMa, You can count me as cheesy.

Kurt, I think you are correct. I’m pretty confident that folks from other areas are not familiar with the “squeak.” Caddy cheese curds are fantastic. A few years ago, I lived across the street from the Yellowstone Cheese Factory in Cadott. We knew exactly what day they made fresh curds...

I’m going fishing in Juneau, AK this summer. It will be my first trip of this type. My friend has done this same trip several times and our situation is as follows. The fishing outfitters will pack and blast freeze the catch into 50 pound fish boxes that we will bring back as our two...

My cousin actually went on a hunt in Michigan with Ted Nugent. He had a good time and said that Ted was a good host. I don’t remember if he had a hunting show per se, but I remember Babe Winkelman on Saturday TV doing fishing shows. That would be a guy I could hunt with. John

I’ve entered that phase in my life where it really doesn’t matter what I’m trying to see or read… gonna need glasses.

Deewayne, Thanks for your thoughts. I do hear/read a fair bit about temperature sensitivity. I really don’t know much about it. Where I have always hunted, it has been between -20 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit and with factory ammo. I’m guessing it’s significance probably depends several factors.

Thank you guys for your responses. I can see how it is advantageous to have: -powders that cover several cartridges -alternate powders, predefined in the event you can’t get your primary powder -knowledge of which powders cover the above two scenarios, allowing you to buy in bulk -I would...

I worked up some loads using Varget and will be testing them soon to tweak a little for accuracy. I also have H4350 that I could use for the same cartridge and bullet weight. I’m not asking for advice, what I am curious about is what motivates you to try different powders? I’m certain that...

Tudor watches seem to be quite popular. I had to splurge myself. Thank you to several members here for helping me spend my money! And also for the really good advice. If I wear this turkey hunting, I will need to be sure my sleeves cover up it’s shine. John

I’m on a kick to get a Tudor Black Bay. However, my next will certainly be a Grand Seiko. Thanks to @Tanks !

You are a lucky man to have a wife who gets it… and gets you gifts like that. I am blessed with a fantastic wife as well. Very cool.

I had planned on bringing my R8 with a .375 HH and 30-06 to Africa. I have a .300 win mag barrel. BeeMaa has been helpful and insightful with my Blaser journey. He has politely and tactfully pointed out the value of NOT having a magnum and standard bolt head when in Africa. The situation...

I’m very interested in this topic.

I promised myself I would behave better and not be snarky on the forum. But…oh well, here it goes. Can you imagine the “Stitch and Bitch” sessions if Ontario Hunter takes up crocheting? I’m sorry! I just can’t get that vivid mental image of you, surrounded by a bunch of Blue Hairs, telling...

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Different vein of the travel topic but here goes. As a contractor, I have 11 electric scissor lifts that we haul almost weekly from job to job. They stay active or idle on jobs for various periods of time, for various reasons. We have been using the One Key app from Milwaukee tools...

https://www.duluthpack.com/ I go to the Duluth Pack store in Duluth, MN often. I love the bison leather duffles and briefcases. They also have canvas and leather options. Can’t find a way to justify the price, but they sure are beautiful and well made right in Duluth, MN. Someday… I will...

Very Nice! BeeMa is persuasive!

It sounds like the general consensus is yes, wild hog can be eaten with a few important things to consider. A game warden I know was pretty much against eating it, just too much downside for what can be easily bought in the store. The assumption there is that store bought pork has a higher...

I have breakfast at 6:00am every Friday with a friend at Perkins. One day a few years ago, there were two girls, one drunker than the other in the booth immediately adjacent to ours. The really drunk one was Face Timing some other person and full on having a conversation, through the screen...

I have heard that wild hogs are great table fare. I have also heard they can be full of bad nasty things and should either be cooked to death or not eaten at all. What does the group think?

I have been intrigued by all the watch discussions on the AH forum. It made me dig out a watch I received from my brother in law for standing up in his wedding. It isn’t an expensive Swiss watch, but it means a lot to me in that my brother in law certainly had no money and this was a very...

Just curious what is the length of pull?

Thank you, I will check it out. John

FNG? I assume you are in the construction/contracting industry? Welcome. John the Electrician

I have everything you should need, including primers; except for projectiles. I’m sure we can figure out something. John

When I get to the point of completed handloads, I plan to do some load development at my home. I intend to shoot groups at 100 yards, trying to find hunting accuracy and checking velocities. I have a small field and swamp for my backyard, I do need to build a backstop. I own a backhoe so...

Congratulations on the sale. It was an interesting package to me.

JohnD29, thank you. I am aware that I will receive a variety of commentary, but this is what I was hoping for. As a beginner, I didn't know there were dedicated depriming dies that do not reshape the case. I can see the advantages in that. You (and others) have provided your thoughts on...

That looks great! High level of craftsmanship!

Amazing. Even your apology is condescending. I am being very thoughtful in the words I am choosing. John

It seems like some of the responses were from people who didn’t even read what I wrote. I invite you to reread what I first posted. I am a beginning reloader, I feel I made that pretty clear. I asked for some insight as to what you folks do for processes and procedures related to hunting...

I have pretty much all the basic equipment I need to reload. Long story short my brother and I were halves on the equipment and I bought out his half. The thing is, he was the brains behind our reloading. My question to the group is, if I am not concerned with precision long range shooting...

Thanks for all the information everyone. The .375 Nosler Partitions I have are old new stock. I’m guessing pre any hardening processes. It looks as though I am on the hunt for some 300 grain swift A frames or some 300 grain Trophy Bobded Bear Claw. That being said if anyone has any to...

My grandpa grew up on the Depression as well. He used to say the same thing. He also said “You talk like a man with a paper ass.” Grandpa didn’t impress easily. John

Toby, Regardless of what section you put the dick measuring thread in, it should have R8 in the title. R8 and dick measuring seem to go hand in hand.

Welcome to the Forum. Lots of things to learn on this site, lots of good people here too. Hope you have a wonderful safari. John

In my line of work, I buy a fair amount of trucks. For what you are describing I would look to the Ram 3/4 ton Tradesman. I have had them in 5.7 and 6.4 Hemi engines. Good experience with both, but don’t expect good mileage. The good: It starts every time The 4 wheel drive works every...

Randy, I’m curious is it a potato peeler that you carry around with you? . When you get back to my area, you will have to give me a call. John.

I will take it PM coming. John