Sidinman
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Probably my most favorite caliber to deer hunt with. Looks like an older model, what year of manufacture? That letter that starts the sn. will tell ya.
I have two Marlins and a Savage pump, that have grounded a lot of deer.
GLWS
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1 hour ago, DUKETN said:
may take a little bit. But just one will never be enuff. 
I know this to be a fact.
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On 12/2/2023 at 11:56 PM, Snaveba said:
Well, the 450 Marlin is so new, it doesn’t count in my book (LOL). If Marlin didn’t produce it for pre cross bolt safety guns, well…..
I know that in general, sub .40” is mid bore, but Winchester called their rifles chambered in.375 Win “big bore” so I’m going with that.
Otherwise, I guess I can say I have a pair of big bore (.444 & 45-70) a pair of mid bore (35 Rem & 375 win) although I have multiple rifles chambered in .35 Rem.I too have multiple rifles in 35 and 444, but no 45-70, and there is a 38-55.
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22 hours ago, DUKETN said:
I think i am in a good spot to ask this question.. Before i start i understand that 30-30 is superior to 45LC. I am in the market for a leveraction and trying to decide between the two calibers listed above. The main reason i would go 45LC is due to the fact i have a Vaquero in that caliber and would not need to add another caliber to my list...The Eastern woods here should i use it to hunt 45LC is gunna do the job. The 45LC seems a no brainer but am i overlooking any Real advantage by not going 30-30? like price,availability,scarcity,etc.
The 45 colt will work just fine up to near a 100 yds., more if you practice and know your weapon.
The 30-30 will have more ammo available at more places than 45 colt, but I'm sure you know that seeing that you own the Vaquero. As to the 45 colt round, it was a pistol cartridge mainly until recent years. From reading in the early years the brass wasn't strong enough for the extractors in rifles.
I have 2 rifles in 45 colt and 5 in 30-30 so I like both.
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Nice, but most consider the 375 to be a mid bore, like the 38-55 and 35 Rem.
There is another big bore, but unless you just want an expensive club I'd avoid it. The 450.
I don't even remember the last time a factory round was produced for it was.
Brass when you find it, is like $4 a pop, and the factory stuff that is floating around is going for about double that.
I'm a leveraholic also. Marlins. Winchester, Rossi and a couple Henry rifles.
Good luck in your search.
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Thank you, Sir.
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19 minutes ago, gregintenn said:
A lever rifle and cast bullet. That’s old school. I like it!
Thanks, that's all these two have seen in a Long time.
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I thought I was getting this in one post but it didn't work.
Any way, a couple days later on a different part of the farm, a very large hay field. Sitting up on the high end watching to the north I watched 8 does cross about 2/3 of way down, 225ish yds. according to the rangefinder. Then after they had crossed another comes out but much closer, 170, 175 yds. A minute later this nice 6 walks out, stops and begins eating leaves off of a low hanging limb. Giving me a frontal view with a slight quarter. I slide the Savage Axis in 6.5 Creed up and rest is across the handlebars of the 4-wheeler and send a 143gr ELD-x over a Heavy dose of 4350. Right in the left front shoulder and he dropped on the spot and never moved again.
Then a few days later I drop thi nice doe with a Savage 99 that I've been cleaning up for a friend. About 120 yds with 150 gr hot cor over a mild load of W748.
So I guess I've had a good season so far.
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Nice deer there forvthevson Greg, Congrats to him.
I started off the season Halloween afternoon, yes I'm in a cwd county. I've had this fela on camera for two yrs now. First time I ran across him in person and wanted him out of the local gene pool.
He came out about 80 or so yds from me on the right and walked across a small field. Went in behind a small grop of trees and paused, then came out and was wasn't wasting anytime doing so.
The ole JC Higgins in 35R scored again, a 200 gr cast over some 3031 connected. Double lunged and he wtill ran 100 plus yds.
Called him the devil deer with his 10" spikes.
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Sorry I had to size it down for this damn forum it screwed it up.
Let me try again.
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Game camera pic., do you see the cougar stalking the elk?
My apologies, posted from phone and didn't realize it came out so small.
Scroll down there is a larger version.
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Didn't know about the regulations, just personally thought it a bit smallish, but
like you said I'm sure it's been done... more than once.
Just like the 22 lr & 22 mag.
Let me see if I can get this Pic. to load.
My .32 cal. Squirrel rifle and my .36 cal. 1851.
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8 hours ago, Darrell said:
As it turns out, it's not legal for deer. I checked the regs last night and a muzzleloader must be at least 36 caliber. Darn it! I'm sure that a well-placed 32 cal ball will do the trick, and I know thousands of deer were taken with squirrel guns in the past. I guess I'll use my percussion 50 instead.
Break out that CVA!
I didn't know about
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I have a CVA Squirrel .32, it's pretty accurate and like you haven't shot it in a couple years.
Very fun, but as you say a pain especially compared to the .50 and .54.
Never thought about deer hunting with it though.
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18 minutes ago, 10-Ring said:
I have a Honda Rincon 680. It does everything that I need it to and does it well. Zero complaints. I've owned every brand out there and I don't want anything other than a Honda. I currently own a Polaris RZR as well, and would absolutely not recommend anything Polaris. Hondas require gas, a Polaris will need gas, as well as a repair at every outing. I went from a Recon 250 to the Rincon, two things that are a must on any future purchases are independent rear suspension and 4wd. The difference that the IRS makes is amazing, if you are riding in the hills or mountains it is simply a matter of safety.
I'm with ya on the Polaris, had one, and Never again.
Honda's are hard to beat.
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9 minutes ago, tacops said:
I think this link is the info you are looking for https://www.facebook.com/PossumTrotUSA/
Hope it helps.
Saw all that this morning and the reason for the question.
Was looking for some who may have visited, or live near by.
Looking for a centralized local for a long weekend gathering of shooters from around the eastern states for some shooting eating and bs'ing.
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1 hour ago, Grunt67 said:
Well, hello, you old coot. How the heck you doing. Miss you guys. I've heard of possum trot but can't recall where it is.
Take care bud.
Back atcha you ole coot... yourself.
Been doing pretty over here, Big Al left us over there.
How have you been?
Possum trot is north west of Knoxville. Scott County.
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Looking for info on the place.
From anyone who lives near or has ever visited the place.
I'm working on a gathering for next Spring, for some friends from around the country.
It says they have a couple ranges, 25, 50 ,and a 200 yarder.
Anyone been there or live near, what are your thoughts on the place?
Or do you know of somewhere similar that may be a better place.
Thanks.
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On 2/2/2022 at 10:14 AM, 221 Fireball said:
Take another look lever lovers.
I have 5 now, 3 Marlins and 2 Winchesters.
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Wish we were closer...
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Ok, "one" of my favorites a 1975 made 336 Marlin 35 Rem. Shortened to 16.5".
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I've seen 3 or 4 of them around here, $249- $259, and all with the black grips.
I like those wooden ones there downtown.
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My first car, 67 Mustang
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(JM STAMPED) MARLIN 444 $$1275.00
in Firearms Classifieds
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Made before '83 as no cross-bolt safety, my favorites.
I have an '87 and a '99 P model.
GLWS
RP