im ready for deer hunting this year

chrish · 08-31-2008, 03:05 AM

been busy and ive got deer hunting on my mind for this season, so tomorrow i might get ol betsy out and do some shooting.
herse some stats on the gun, and some pics to boot
name/brand TRADITIONS PUSUIT XLT/thumbhole in stock. all Stainless steel barrol
bought year: summer 2006 at Bass pro shop, main store in Mo
type-muzzleloader/inline
cal-50
cap size: 209 primers also T/C triple 7 primers being used.
twist-1 in 28 with a 27 inch barrel, 28 inch with the muzzle flash
over all length and weght: 43 and 1 half inch at almost 9 lbs with scope
powder charge: 100 grans black powder
AMMO: sabot 45 cal/w plastic carriage, Thompson/center SHOCKWAVE, 250 grain bullit
heres the gun i got in 06

heres he buck i got in 06, but we didnt even hunt the winter of 07 due to the ice stormes on the hunting dates.

and the bullits

Handgunner101 · 08-31-2008, 03:23 AM

I'm chomping at the bit myself. Been using my dads 1936 model 94 the last few years but no longer feel comfortable dragging it through the woods given it's now worth about 1500 bucks. Long story about why I didn't have my own rifle. Anyway...just put a new Remington 770 on layaway. Now before I get the replies on this gun...I already know full well what I bought, it's a budget rifle and I'm fine with it. I'm looking forward to taking everyones money for first buck (everbody kicks in 5 bucks). This year it's all mine!

Pumpkinheaver · 08-31-2008, 11:23 AM

I can't wait either. Archery opens here in 2 weeks!!!!!!

Joe Brainard · 08-31-2008, 04:30 PM

I got an early start on deer hunting. My brother-in-law gave me a crop damage tag from the farm that he works on, so he and I went out and sat for an afternoon, I shot a doe (The tag is only good for does.) Going to be butchering her up this afternoon.

PSLMAN · 08-31-2008, 05:54 PM

I haven't hunted in several years, but last year i picked up a '95 Spanish Mauser scout rifle project that the previous owner didn't quite finish.

It has a nice piece of walnut on it but it has a cheap no name scope and the barrel needs to be shortened a bit more (23 inches now but will be 18 inches soon.)

it still comes to the shoulder fast and smooth and sure makes me want to sit in a cold stand on a frosty morning waiting for a nice buck to come along.

chrish · 09-01-2008, 12:21 AM

didnt do to bad shooting it today, got my shots in a 4 inch circle but i need to shoot it alot more and really get used to the gun.

two-70 · 09-01-2008, 09:55 PM

I am so ready, me and my wife has gotten out and got the rifles and muzzleloaders sighted in and ready to roll, bought a new TC Triumph and it is a very fine shooter, and my new CVA Optima Pro with the 29" Bergara barrel is fine shooting as well, just eager to get in the woods

Merlin45 · 09-08-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by two-70

I am so ready, me and my wife has gotten out and got the rifles and muzzleloaders sighted in and ready to roll, bought a new TC Triumph and it is a very fine shooter, and my new CVA Optima Pro with the 29" Bergara barrel is fine shooting as well, just eager to get in the woods

Ponca City, ya say? My wife grew up there. howdy. Neighbor! Got a CVA Hunterbolt Magnum in .50 cal...Just got home from da gun store....had to get some 209 primers. Hopin to hook up with Scotty, and git a deer this year. Happy hunting!

08-31-2008, 03:05 AM	#1
chrish Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IOWA Posts: 379	im ready for deer hunting this year been busy and ive got deer hunting on my mind for this season, so tomorrow i might get ol betsy out and do some shooting. herse some stats on the gun, and some pics to boot name/brand TRADITIONS PUSUIT XLT/thumbhole in stock. all Stainless steel barrol bought year: summer 2006 at Bass pro shop, main store in Mo type-muzzleloader/inline cal-50 cap size: 209 primers also T/C triple 7 primers being used. twist-1 in 28 with a 27 inch barrel, 28 inch with the muzzle flash over all length and weght: 43 and 1 half inch at almost 9 lbs with scope powder charge: 100 grans black powder AMMO: sabot 45 cal/w plastic carriage, Thompson/center SHOCKWAVE, 250 grain bullit heres the gun i got in 06 heres he buck i got in 06, but we didnt even hunt the winter of 07 due to the ice stormes on the hunting dates. and the bullits Last edited by chrish; 09-01-2008 at 09:42 PM.

08-31-2008, 11:23 AM	#3
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,378	I can't wait either. Archery opens here in 2 weeks!!!!!! __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

08-31-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
Joe Brainard Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: From Rhinelander Wisc. Posts: 105	I got an early start on deer hunting. My brother-in-law gave me a crop damage tag from the farm that he works on, so he and I went out and sat for an afternoon, I shot a doe (The tag is only good for does.) Going to be butchering her up this afternoon. __________________ You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.--Gospel of John 8:32

09-01-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	I am so ready, me and my wife has gotten out and got the rifles and muzzleloaders sighted in and ready to roll, bought a new TC Triumph and it is a very fine shooter, and my new CVA Optima Pro with the 29" Bergara barrel is fine shooting as well, just eager to get in the woods __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

08-31-2008, 03:23 AM	#2
Handgunner101 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mi Posts: 115	I'm chomping at the bit myself. Been using my dads 1936 model 94 the last few years but no longer feel comfortable dragging it through the woods given it's now worth about 1500 bucks. Long story about why I didn't have my own rifle. Anyway...just put a new Remington 770 on layaway. Now before I get the replies on this gun...I already know full well what I bought, it's a budget rifle and I'm fine with it. I'm looking forward to taking everyones money for first buck (everbody kicks in 5 bucks). This year it's all mine!

08-31-2008, 05:54 PM	#5
PSLMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rheas Mill, Arkansas. Posts: 259	I haven't hunted in several years, but last year i picked up a '95 Spanish Mauser scout rifle project that the previous owner didn't quite finish. It has a nice piece of walnut on it but it has a cheap no name scope and the barrel needs to be shortened a bit more (23 inches now but will be 18 inches soon.) it still comes to the shoulder fast and smooth and sure makes me want to sit in a cold stand on a frosty morning waiting for a nice buck to come along.

09-01-2008, 12:21 AM	#6
chrish Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IOWA Posts: 379	didnt do to bad shooting it today, got my shots in a 4 inch circle but i need to shoot it alot more and really get used to the gun.