hunting

[SillyChicken]

Yeah Beth, that would have really stunk to have lost the land... ya never know what will happen.

 

[Beth G.]

So sad but, so true

Weird part is it is still up for sale and I can't believe no one snagged it up! It was a super set up for deer. Surrounded by apple orchards on two sides, a huge swamp in the back, and a natural land shaped funnel. It also had Big Oak trees with lots and lots of acorns! Maybe if my health improves and it's still for sale in a year or so I will try again

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[Nambroth]

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I've never had the pleasure of shooting a 30-06, does anyone know if the kick is any worse (or less than) a 12 ga. shotgun shooting slugs? (we call 'em pumpkinballs around here, ahah!)

 

[Beth G.]

Depending on the shotgun itself they would be very close in kick. That is just my opinion not sure how others feel

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I've never had the pleasure of shooting a 30-06, does anyone know if the kick is any worse (or less than) a 12 ga. shotgun shooting slugs? (we call 'em pumpkinballs around here, ahah!)

 

[Ivywoods]

Beth G. :

Depending on the shotgun itself they would be very close in kick. That is just my opinion not sure how others feel

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I've never had the pleasure of shooting a 30-06, does anyone know if the kick is any worse (or less than) a 12 ga. shotgun shooting slugs? (we call 'em pumpkinballs around here, ahah!)
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A lot depends on the gun itself, but I would think it would be similar with the heavier load 30-06 and maybe less than a slug with the lighter load.

I haven't shot my 30-06 for a long time. It's a pre-64 Model 70 Winchester, so it has been retired with honors.

I do like shooting a .270, though, and with different loads you can get ballistics very similar to the 30-06 with the lighter load.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

no an 06 is a sweet shooting gun. Shot one for years, still do, very similar to a 12 gauge, not much kick at all, and I'm a little guy, 5'5" 120 pounds.
Nothing to it.
I also shoot a 300 win mag, now you need to have a grip when you let them loose. It'll rear up the front end of a shooting sled!

 

[Beth G.]

yeah man!!! I shot a 300 Win Mag only 1 time and never again!!!! I think my shoulder seperated from that thing!!! I may be rugged for a woman but, man I'm not Rocky Balboa!!

I'll stick with my .308 anyday over those big boys

Not only that call me a whimp but, I shoot a 20 gauge when I go hunting on state land. I've never ever had a problem taking down one but, then again with CT forest the way they are it's not like open huge valleys, open fields and rolling landscapes so that I guess wouldn't work if I ever get my Dream hunt and get the heck outta CT For some bigger game

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[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

Yep I only use mine when I am on a long range stand and need some knock down power at 300 yards or better. Being in south Georgia we dont have a lot of that anyway, mostly river bottoms and swamps where we hunt. If I ever get to go on my dream elk hunt though, It'll be perfect.

It was my dads and when he passed, I got it is the only reason I have one . The dang bullet looks like a milk jug stuck in the end of a 55 gallon barrel, one heck of a casing on those things!

 

[Ole and Lena]

Lots of people use too much gun. I'm considered a bit of a neanderthal by most of my cohorts, and a 30-06 is as much as I care to shoot. I really don't enjoy 180 grainers at that. If I ever get the chance to hunt elk or moose I'll just have to grin and bear it. Too much recoil will make you a bad shooter. If your game is smaller than an elk, a .270 or similar is the most gun you'll ever need.

A lightweight 12 ga with full power slugs is a lot of beast. If you can take that, a 30-06 is no problem.

I once shot a 458 win mag built on a compact, relatively lightweight bolt action. Uff da! Cinderblock didn't stand a chance, neither did my shoulder.

 

[Lordofchickens 86]

does anybody else enjoy shooting Tree rats ( gray squirrels) with a marlin model 60 22. i think it is funner the heck.