Search found 1280 matches

by howl
May 29th, 2017, 10:11 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Patterned a Federal HW 7. Roughly 17 pellets over load.
Replies: 4
Views: 2429

Re: Patterned a Federal HW 7. Roughly 17 pellets over load.

Kinda makes you wonder what size pellets, etc were in there. I've got some that are shakey and some that are packed tight. Whatever it is, it sure smokes 'em to forty out of my 20 ga. I can't comment on pattern because I only ever shot it at fifty.
by howl
May 28th, 2017, 10:46 pm
Forum: Calling & Competition Calling
Topic: Storage case FYI
Replies: 2
Views: 2472

Storage case FYI

$15, holds a half dozen pots, works for all other style calls too http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/plano-p ... atid=30720
Image
by howl
May 26th, 2017, 3:13 pm
Forum: Calling & Competition Calling
Topic: 3" and smaller
Replies: 12
Views: 6860

Re: 3" and smaller

Mr. Squealing Hen sure got it right on the Li'l Deuce! I keep one handy for my kids to play with when they ask to handle my other calls. I am going to have something real similar done up in an osage pot. That way I can use one without abandoning my snobbish sensibility. I think these 3" callers...
by howl
May 26th, 2017, 3:03 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Gas and miles driven during Georgia season
Replies: 28
Views: 9641

Re: Gas and miles driven during Georiga season

GLS, is that a turkey behind that hunter in your avatar? Whenever anyone asks me where to find a gobbler, I reply that sitting directly behind me is about the best spot in the woods. If that is available as a print, I'd appreciate a pointer to the source. I was hanging onto an old truck, but my wife...
by howl
May 13th, 2017, 11:56 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: 2017 N Spring Turkey Trip Gobblers Roost Beaver Colony
Replies: 9
Views: 2129

Re: 2017 N Spring Turkey Trip Gobblers Roost Beaver Colony

The predator would have to fit down the air hole or dig them out to get at them. A beaver isn't exactly defenseless, either.
by howl
May 13th, 2017, 11:53 am
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Gobblers on the limb
Replies: 62
Views: 27851

Re: Gobblers on the limb

Geebus. I don't think I heard 17 different gobblers gobble all total. Anyhow, I agree. Roost calling is low odds. I find I kill more by sticking to higher odds tactics and walking away from lower odds scenarios. If I mess up and get a response from the limb when I was thinking it'd flown down, I cus...
by howl
May 12th, 2017, 9:35 am
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Gobblers on the limb
Replies: 62
Views: 27851

Re: Gobblers on the limb

This site is a treasure trove of information. I have learned a lot about shotgun loads I would not have anywhere else just by reading old threads.

And welcome!
by howl
May 11th, 2017, 9:56 pm
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Gobblers on the limb
Replies: 62
Views: 27851

Re: Gobblers on the limb

There is at least one thread on here about this already. The general consensus is don't call to turkeys before they fly down.
by howl
May 11th, 2017, 6:18 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: Alpha Burley Pro 18" Boots
Replies: 12
Views: 5820

Re: Alpha Burley Pro 18" Boots

Bass Pro Redhead brand was my choice after giving up on LaCrosse quality. Thing about Bass Pro is the Redhead brand is an exchange at the counter warranty. I have not tried it yet, but I've seen people exchange Redhead items that were just worn out from normal use. Clearly this is most helpful if yo...
by howl
May 11th, 2017, 5:31 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: best bincolulars for $150
Replies: 25
Views: 10602

Re: best bincolulars for $150

Oh, and I can vouch for Leupold Yosemite in the 6x30. Perfect for in the woods use.
by howl
May 11th, 2017, 5:28 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: best bincolulars for $150
Replies: 25
Views: 10602

Re: best bincolulars for $150

On another note, a buddy of mine bought me a bino strap that holds them in the middle of your chest. I thought to myself...........junk, just gonna get in the way. Well, I was wrong, it's a must and it makes your binos very accessible. Kevin They also work well for keeping a call organizer handy.
by howl
May 11th, 2017, 4:08 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Scoped....
Replies: 26
Views: 6825

Re: Scoped....

Congrats on the bird and thanks for the chuckle. Truth is what makes those birds so tough is its usually two of them working together to mess with you. Sometimes three!
by howl
May 10th, 2017, 9:56 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Need a fresh idea for these birds. They come in & don't show
Replies: 14
Views: 5255

Re: Need a fresh idea for these birds. They come in & don't

Might be a symptom of overcalling or setting up where they can see you before coming in range, but that's just conjecture. If you know where he's going, tell him to assemble at the high point. Be there to greet him. You have to know where the meeting spot is, though. Funniest thing happened to me th...
by howl
May 10th, 2017, 8:45 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Dad's First Merriam's
Replies: 6
Views: 1887

Re: Dad's First Merriam's

That's livin' right!
by howl
May 10th, 2017, 8:40 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Replies: 14
Views: 4776

Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call

There's still one on there. Anyhow, if you have time it might be best to try some before buying. What suits one person might not always suit another. There's some well regarded box call makers whose calls I, having tried them first hand, don't think much of. My opinion only counts for me. Other peop...
by howl
May 9th, 2017, 8:47 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Replies: 14
Views: 4776

Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call

There's Doug Camp Unfair Advantage on ebay right now.
by howl
May 9th, 2017, 7:11 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Gander Mountain Liquidation Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 2450

Gander Mountain Liquidation Sale

Might have to see if they have any cheap Bobwhites. Or not.
by howl
May 9th, 2017, 7:46 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: T10s?
Replies: 27
Views: 10309

Re: T10s?

That's something! The single I have appears to need to be dirty, but not too dirty. These .410s are riding the edge, I guess. A shot trap is next before another gun for me. About T10s vs T9.5s: I got in a couple more pounds of 9.5s yesterday. A pellet from both the first pound I got and these latest...
by howl
May 7th, 2017, 9:38 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: T10s?
Replies: 27
Views: 10309

Re: T10s?

True. A fella could go nuts trying to track all the variables.
by howl
May 7th, 2017, 5:19 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: T10s?
Replies: 27
Views: 10309

Re: T10s?

Well, that takes care of that. The 9.5s I have measure in diameter as the same as lead 9.5s. I went by this chart: http://www.hallowellco.com/shot_size_chart.htm If 10s are 420/oz vs 9/5s at 365/oz, then I'd expect to get maybe an extra 10 in the 10" ring. I only got ~80 in the 10 when I tried ...
by howl
May 7th, 2017, 3:08 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: T10s?
Replies: 27
Views: 10309

T10s?

Where's the reports on bird done in with TSS #10s? I'm thinking about doing a Yildiz .410 with no work done except bending the barrel. Need encouragement!
by howl
May 6th, 2017, 12:40 pm
Forum: Calling & Competition Calling
Topic: Gobbler, jake diaphragms
Replies: 15
Views: 10857

Re: Gobbler, jake diaphragms

You won't get the croaks and chirps right without a call tuned for it. You can get in the general area, but when you're trying to match a bird or sound like one he knows, you need a properly tuned caller.
by howl
May 6th, 2017, 9:31 am
Forum: Calling & Competition Calling
Topic: Crow calls. Best of the best
Replies: 43
Views: 24903

Re: Crow calls. Best of the best

I went to Mike Batteys Wildtalker game calls website, and can't for the life of me figure out how to actually buy one of his crow calls. :scratch: Does anyone have a contact e-mail or phone number for him? Last time I had an exchange with him was through facebook. This is not a comment on crow call...
by howl
May 5th, 2017, 4:53 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Flintlock fowler with TSS for turkeys
Replies: 48
Views: 14087

Re: Flintlock fowler with TSS for turkeys

Looks like fun!
by howl
May 5th, 2017, 3:03 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: thoughts on red dot mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 5374

Re: thoughts on red dot mounts

So, does the speedbead mount hold zero or not?

Go to advanced search