dbHunterNY

I've been aware it's out but haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

luke did you tell them how you shoot a biscuit and asked them what they thought about that?

still enough snow here. I'd like to go on some public bow only land to look for some though.

I don't but it's good to know as I hang around many who do.

didn't know there was a over abundance of deer there. they'll never do that in this county I'd hope. numbers aren't too high here I don't think.

despite the cold, I think this year will be a good one for turkeys in my area.

this first one was relatively tame. they get crazier.

I don't watch any religiously but I have watched all those mentioned plus some others like life below zero and ultimate survival Alaska.

I was thinking what wtnhunt just said.

The American Pickers TV show airs Wednesdays on the History channel. Tomorrow (1/15) at 9pm the pickers/hosts Mike and Frank show up at a place belonging to some cousins of mine. I think they bought some things like old cigarette machines and some other stuff. Check it out!

was just on and will be on Tuesdays at 9pm eastern time, on National Geographic channel. a local guy "tuffy" is one of the hosts. he was actually at my bachelor party. one of my uncles I believe showed up a couple times for a second. I believe all the cabins were built locally around here.

lol...don't ya love it. heck one day, a while back, my wife asked me what the sticker on a business door meant. asked what "whiffy" was. I haven't let her forget it. lol

yea I don't know... could work well. we'll see how they pan out. I never liked the FOB design this is a little different though.

the striker fire design of a glock is more simple compared to say a hammer gun. if you get a Beretta, one thing you should definitely practice is making it second nature to take that decocker/safety switch off and then shoot. you can't just shoot like a DA/SA Sig, striker fire gun, or hammerless revolver. some will say there aren't any safety's on a glock either, yet technically there are more (3). they're simple though and built in so people like the guns. you should still be proficient dropping and loading a new mag, clearing jams or misfed rounds. more so in places like here in NY or other places where mag capacities are smaller. if you're put in the horrible position and must fire on someone then you better be able to fire a 2nd follow up or more, accurately and well within a second. packin requires a lot of preparation and discipline. more than just shooting paper targets at a range. all I'm saying.

better glass helps but you can just use the ones you would normally for hunting.

great job! yea I'd say it's on the large side of average. I've seen bigger here but not by much.

they're not all the same. however, I've got them and I'm telling you that they won't do you any good compared to a good set of binoculars. I hardly ever use mine. there are many types of pullers I've got one that is basically just a sheet of rubber. it's got leather too for waxing a string. http://www.highcountryoriginals.com/whackerseries.html Lancaster archery sells one similar too. http://www.lancasterarchery.com/aae-arrow-puller.html

you should get the most speed out of your setup at 65 lbs (5 grains per lb of draw weight) but keep in mind your bow might be slightly louder at the shot. I think it's all relative, the deer is hearing it regardless.

keep it turned down to 65lbs. use a scale at a shop. they shouldn't charge you for something that quick. then if your draw length is 28.5" or less you're arrows spine is fine.

your arrows are too light for 70 lbs. what's your draw length?

I meant I hope it was NOT a big buck. just picked up on that looking at the thread again.

A big deer got hit in the road right in the middle of the rush hour traffic tonight. it was dark so I couldn't see if it had pedicels where it may have shed antlers, but the deer was huge. it was paralyzed in the hind quarters so it was flailing around on up on its front legs in the center lane. hope cops or DEC came along quick to dispatch it. hope it was a big buck. late at night we've seen giants cross in that one spot. good thing it wasn't me that hit it either.

another thing you can get the sportsman in a 22" barrel that'd be much better than the 26 or 28" versions. mcnett grip tape with break up that all black if you're worried and still come off with no sticky adhesives.

semi-autos are very reliable these days and can cycle anything. I went with a pump because it was cheaper and even more dependable. both auto systems you mentioned are good ones. whether or not to shoot a 3.5" depends on the specific gun. many times 3.5" loads I find get blown out and don't produce any better patterns than 3". however, if you can get a load that doesn't in 3.5" then that's a lot of pellets to work with.

didn't shoot a decent buck but haven't in a while... I passed a few and had a good one just out of range. filled the freezer with a couple but it's not the same as shooting something with bone on it's head. I think it's been so long.