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Post by Foggy on Aug 17, 2017 20:04:37 GMT -6
Today I put out two game cameras. Have not had any out for a few weeks. Better see what kinda deer I got. Also moved a couple of box blinds as detailed in my Foggy land thread. Had a good day doing odd jobs at my land.
Then.....tonight I decided I will never shoot my old Remmy 721 in 30-06. Kicks like a mule. So I took the Leopold scope from this gun and put it on my old Savage 99 in 308 Winny. A gun and cartridge I am fond of (except the trigger is pretty crunchy).
So now I got a decent scope on this old 99.....and upgraded the sling to a Montanna number I had on another gun. Also got an old mount with see-thru bases.....but they are closely coupled to the barrel.....so not too shabby of a set-up. Kinda like the looks of this kit.....and the Leo 3x9x32 is gonna be a nice addition to a good old gun. The Leo replaces an old TV screen Redfield scope......a scope I never really liked too well....and it's more or less obsolete. This gun is a real tack driver......so some to the long-range situations I now have should stay in play. I laser bore sighted this set-up.....and will need to shoot it at my range pretty soon. Just bought 60 more rounds on sale at MFF for $13 / box......so I got enough ammo to start an uprising. FORE!
What are you doing to get ready???
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Post by smsmith on Aug 17, 2017 20:25:03 GMT -6
What are you doing to get ready??? Got my stands moved, shooting bow, hoping I don't need to put on the pumpkin suit and enter the war zone this year.
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 17, 2017 20:31:24 GMT -6
I have to move a few stands. Have to remove a stand thats crushed by a busted tree.
Thats mainly it now. Wanted to fish more this summer, but as always, my list just never shrunk enough. Maybe next year.
I cant believe I am saying next year..... where did summer go again. WTF!
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Post by Foggy on Aug 17, 2017 20:39:00 GMT -6
kinda had to bust my fany this year with all the work I had to do. First I had allot to clear and play pick-up-sticks after the logging. Then lots of prep for plots. then new small cabin, deck, electric, and tv stuff to do. Also place rock around all the building perimeters. Then food plot work .....etc etc. Then moved most of my blinds due to the logging and change.
All I really waned to do was coast a bit this year.....alas. Still found time for golf. FORE!
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Aug 17, 2017 20:47:19 GMT -6
2 and 3rd Spraying of the food plots are done. Over seeding some plots with Brassica is done. We have the shooting lanes for about 20 stands done already, about 30 to go. But I got a bunch of help this weekend so we should get most of them done. Need to finish mowing some trails for easier access. Need to switch out some of the cameras the next few weeks and we should be good to go. And I need to get the go ahead to start shooting my new bow with my new sight with my new arrows with my new broadheads ASAP.
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 17, 2017 21:15:50 GMT -6
2 and 3rd Spraying of the food plots are done. Over seeding some plots with Brassica is done. We have the shooting lanes for about 20 stands done already, about 30 to go. But I got a bunch of help this weekend so we should get most of them done. Need to finish mowing some trails for easier access. Need to switch out some of the cameras the next few weeks and we should be good to go. And I need to get the go ahead to start shooting my new bow with my new sight with my new arrows with my new broadheads ASAP. I hope your shoulders are good enough to let you hunt this fall Mo. Look forward to seeing more videos from your hunts.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Aug 17, 2017 21:17:32 GMT -6
2 and 3rd Spraying of the food plots are done. Over seeding some plots with Brassica is done. We have the shooting lanes for about 20 stands done already, about 30 to go. But I got a bunch of help this weekend so we should get most of them done. Need to finish mowing some trails for easier access. Need to switch out some of the cameras the next few weeks and we should be good to go. And I need to get the go ahead to start shooting my new bow with my new sight with my new arrows with my new broadheads ASAP. I hope your shoulders are good enough to let you hunt this fall Mo. Look forward to seeing more videos from your hunts. Oh I am hunting brother! If I have to throw rocks at them with my left hand, I am still hunting! LOL!
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Post by sd51555 on Aug 17, 2017 21:43:48 GMT -6
I'm gonna try to get out this weekend and shoot the bow. Gotta have it looked over at the shop first. It's been a few years. Also got my next trip up figured out, so it's time to start planning that trip. I have a buddy to help then, so it'll move a little faster and maybe just be kinda fun.
Move stands Spread 18 bags of lime Spread 6 bags of gypsum Check cams one last time Spread some late rye
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 17, 2017 22:10:07 GMT -6
I'm gonna try to get out this weekend and shoot the bow. Gotta have it looked over at the shop first. It's been a few years. Also got my next trip up figured out, so it's time to start planning that trip. I have a buddy to help then, so it'll move a little faster and maybe just be kinda fun. Move stands Spread 18 bags of lime Spread 6 bags of gypsum Check cams one last time Spread some late rye You are smarter than I am. I cant stay away from cams.
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 18, 2017 0:21:34 GMT -6
Safety alert.
Now's the time to check and replace old straps on stands that have been out in the field. I went to check a ladder stand last year and the strap had broke. Also, we had a local who didn't check his straps prior to season. He climbed into his stand opening morning and it gave way before he strapped in. He broke his back.
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 18, 2017 0:24:04 GMT -6
I hope your shoulders are good enough to let you hunt this fall Mo. Look forward to seeing more videos from your hunts. Oh I am hunting brother! If I have to throw rocks at them with my left hand, I am still hunting! LOL! You a lefty?
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Post by Tooln on Aug 18, 2017 0:38:49 GMT -6
MO A Xbow maybe in your future.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Aug 18, 2017 4:12:26 GMT -6
Oh I am hunting brother! If I have to throw rocks at them with my left hand, I am still hunting! LOL! You a lefty? No Lefty. Cross bow will never happen.
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Post by badbrad on Aug 18, 2017 6:19:17 GMT -6
I'm done as of last weekend. Ready to go. I probably won't go in the woods again until I hunt. I may check cams labor day weekend if it is right before a rain. But that would be it. If I can't do it before a rain I won't do it. I know they are there. No reason to educate them more.
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Post by Reagan on Aug 18, 2017 6:30:21 GMT -6
No Lefty. Cross bow will never happen. I think Bullwinkle says the same thing.
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