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I won't handle snakes but I know this. Their neck/head is more flexible than one would think, and if you're going to pick them up you have to know what you're doing. One guy picked up a rattler at what appeared to be a proper spot right near the head, and it promptly turned his head and bit...

I'm still waiting to hear about the Rattlesnake attacks! (Seriously) In that same area (Tortilla Flats), is Canyon Lake. There's an island there that I'm told is infested with Rattlesnakes. However, I do not know this to be true, as I was afraid to step foot on the island! We used to more...

Nice! Where we used to camp was on up through Hell Canyon from Tortilla Flats. I think that road might be closed at the moment?? And snake encounters? Vettepilot

Sounds like a nice hunt, except for the snakes!! I'm from Arizona, where was this exactly? Also, more about the snakes please?? I used to boat camp a lot at Apache Lake in the Superstitions. Luckily, no snake tales... Vettepilot

Holy smack! Too funny! I saved it! Vettepilot

If you're wanting to hunt with a muzzleloader, it has to have a screw in breech plug, as mentioned. If you just want to play with black powder, then learn how to load 45-70 cartridges with black powder. It's easy, but there are procedures and cautions. Brand new muzzle loaders can be had for...

Very well said 74. I think you are on point here. There's a lot to this right here. As a kid, over the course of 10 years I had spent most of my waking time traipsing all through the Dragoon Mountains near my home town. I explored dam near every nook and cranny of that entire little mountain...

Hmmm... While there is virtually NO doubt that our government sinfully hides a ton of stuff from us, I don't understand why they would care about hiding Bigfoot info. The CIA?? Is Bigfoot spying on us, or secretly working for the government by spying on hunters and hikers?? Do they carry...

I have some 30.06 brass that got oversized/bumped back way too far. In order to save it, here's what I'm going to do. First, I will anneal the brass. Then, I have some cast bullets that I am going to seat to jam length. I will load them with a reduced charge of a fast powder, and fire form...

Whatever you get, as far as fitment for him, have a look at Boyd's Stocks. I have several of them, and have been very happy with them. Price is reasonable too. Vettepilot

Too bad you can't do AR-15 actually. (Canada) Light, adjustable to fit, and come on--> anything from .223 to frickin' 50 Beowulf just by changing uppers!! I used to hate them, but learned to love 'em. Very cool guns, as it turns out... With an AR, if ranges were short to moderate, I would...

Hmmm... I was going to say 243. I've got a couple and it's a cool caliber when used for what it's good at. Excellent for Antelope, for example. But if you are a hand loader, I've really got to say 30.06 believe it or not. Why? Because it's so dam versatile and the gun will work for him for...

Well, I started on a 22 rimfire, and must recommend it for cost, fun factor, no recoil, and no fear factor. It's only about 100 bucks to grab one. You want to toss a bunch of rounds downrange to practice, and nothing is better than a 22 for that. Do get her into the AR15 once she's doing...

Ok, thanks. I'll leave. Manybe one quickie. A good, explosive type 30 bullet in 150--> 168 grain? (In case 125's won't feed in the semi-auto) Thanks! Vettepilot

Ummm... asking what the best bullet for 300 WSM is in a Best Bullet for 300 WSM thread is high jacking?? All I did was add one qualifier... Vettepilot