The day I have dreaded for over a year took my best friend who was like a father to me. God called Ed Kelley home after 85 years. I met Ed in 1997 when I was a Lee cop after he had a heart attack. I checked in on him and we became friends going to gun shows and horse trading old .22s. I had the...
I have older Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x36 on both loaders. I have a 3rd one thats going on a rifle. Some say the Vari-x IIIs were some of the best they ever made......I agree!
100 grains of Blackhorn 209 with 245 grain power belts. I don't use pellets , etc as I prefer loose powder as it allows me to seat the bullet tight until the ramrod pops up making it the same every time
12/1/22 Tuesday. I decided to give it one last shot pun intended. I went in around 09:30 and still hunted for 4 hours and never saw a flag. Conditions were perfect with the leaves wet it was quiet. Well this is it for 2022 and heres praying for acorns. After 6 months I think the Docs are close...
I heve used the 870 canterlevared barrel in 12 gauge for years and last years buck was taken by my 11-87 in 20 gauge, also canterlevared Easier on the shoulder which matters not when hunting. I have used Barnes expanders in both to great effect. I have buddies who swear by their Savage 220s
11/14/22 Monday Farm Stand. 34 Degrees w/10 to 20 mph winds. My buddy Rich filled his gun tag and came out to spush the property. On stand late at 06:20 and got settled in. Turkeys were gobbling with little wind until around 9 and it picked up quick.
After Rich scoured the property for 3 hours...