Recent content by bls8433

I first started carrying a handgun in Wyoming when bowhunting elk. I begin with what I had. A Ruger GP100 revolver in .357 mag. Even with 'bear loads', It felt light in griz country. I moved to a Glock 20 with HardCast 200gn Underwood loads in a Kenai chest holster after a lot of research. With...

Very cool rifle and still useful for hunting game. I have a Winchester 1886 lever in 33 WCF and hoping to harvest a deer with it.

Glock 20 chambered in a Kenai chest holster for quick access.

If we are talking just deer. Most shot with different 30.06's But favorites change every year as I like to switch it up. 30.06 7mm-08 300 Savage 30-30 .243 Win 33 WCF (1886 Winchester lever action)

Yes, the action feels rather odd at first but I like the uniqueness of it and it shot 'lights out'. (When my eyes were sharper.)

I would say it was about 1977 if I recall.

I have not run accross many of these Browning Challengers. I purchased a Challenger back in 1974 and found it was very accurate. It ended the lives of a number of varmints. I believe yours has the original poly grip/stock. I was in college and stupidly left mine on the dash for an extended...

My dad purchased this Springfield/Stevens model 85 back in the late 30's. I used it growing up on the farm. Squirrels, blackbirds and striped gophers where the main targets. It had very fine sights and my record was 8 spriped gophers from the hood of my 65 Chev with 8 shots, all head shots. I...

I've run the Marsupial for the last several years and pleased with it. Before choosing it, I checked out all the options and this one was best for me(I expect new models are always improving). Marsupial was not so bulky and gave room to carry my Grizz handgun underneath with a chest holster...

Bladder for me too along with a small water bottle with electrolytes. I find that I keep more hydrated with the bladder as it is more convenient to take small sips while walking.

I am putting in my first food plot this year(about 3 acres). I grew up on a farm and have access to a tractor but won't be using any typical farm equipment. I will be using no-till methods. This 3 acres has some CRP, woods and cropland surrounding it. I would suggest spending some time...

I have a squirrel problem as well and any removed by my pellet rifle are quickly replaced. I found this item below which looked like a great idea. CO2 plunger. Fasten to a tree, add a little peanut butter and feed the fox/coyotes as the squirrels drop to the ground. Unfortunately has been made...

For bowhunting in Grizzly territory, I moved from a pack holster that left me without the gun unless I had the pack on. I ended up with the Kenai chest holster for my 10mm Glock 20 with a Marsupial above for the ranging binocs. Once I got used the the bulk in front, I was pleased with it. It...

I have an older pair of rangefinding Leica 8X42's. I also found the clarity of the good glass can trump a higher power plus wider view. and less eye strain. I enjoy the combined functions a lot but features in rangefinder technology/software change much faster than glass improvements. It can...

Amazing buck. Congrats!!