The pellets you see here make up the content of a pre-production sample of Federal’s new Prairie Storm pheasant loads, a lead version of their Black Cloud. The normal looking shot is copper-plated 4s. They are mixed with “Flitestoppers,” which are also 4s but have rings around them that look like Saturn, or like WWI helmets. The white stuff is buffer, which helps the pellets keep their shape as they go down the barrel.
That new Flitestopper just seems deadly. Should also work great on turkey (Remington's 4/6 shot load works well). Not sure why I haven't done this before but I will put together some mixed shot loads to see how they pattern and work on upland birds.
With all due respect to the many great Marlins of the past, this rifle bears an uncanny resemblance not to them but to the cult favorite Winchester Model 71. Both rifles are lever guns that deliver Serious Thump—in fact, the ballistics for their respective cartridges are almost identical. The main loading for the 71’s cartridge, the .348 WCF, is a 200-grain bullet at 2,530 fps. The sole loading for the .338 Marlin Express (developed and loaded by Hornady) is 200 grains at 2,500 fps.
Devil_Dog - take a look at Williams Gun Sight. They have receiver and dovetail aperture sights for the 336. The peep screws in - can remove it if you ever want a larger "ghost" sized opening.
Can also get a fiberoptic front sight. They have a ghost ring fiberoptic aperture but it has a large diameter opening.
Don't be concerned by the material - the rears are high quality extruded aircraft aluminum and very strong.
My favorite type of fly fishing is sight fishing. Doesn't matter if I'm chasing trout with dry flies (or nymphs), or stalking tailing fish on the flats, to me "top of the game" is always about spotting a fish, then making the cast, and (hopefully) hooking up. As such, I honestly think the glasses I wear are as important as the rod, reel, line, and fly I use. After all, none of these things works best without the others.
Maui Jim copper lens work great in the streams I fish. Very light but the poly is easily scratched.
I picked up a pair of Orvis HVOs with glass lens. Heavy but very nice ... and cheaper than the Maui Jim's. I use cords to keep them from falling into the water and the hard case to keep them from getting damaged. Three seasons and counting.
With all due respect to the many great Marlins of the past, this rifle bears an uncanny resemblance not to them but to the cult favorite Winchester Model 71. Both rifles are lever guns that deliver Serious Thump—in fact, the ballistics for their respective cartridges are almost identical. The main loading for the 71’s cartridge, the .348 WCF, is a 200-grain bullet at 2,530 fps. The sole loading for the .338 Marlin Express (developed and loaded by Hornady) is 200 grains at 2,500 fps.
Seems like a great gun and round. Big wallop without a lot of meat damage. Lever guns are just plain fun. Receiver mounted XS ghost ring and front post would be nice, as would a slightly larger lever loop.
Fresh, hot biscuits, anyone? It’s hard for me to imagine a meal in any fishing or hunting camp without some of these tender, flaky morsels soaking up melted butter or swabbing a plate clean of that last bit of gravy. There have been days--and this might be one--when I’d kill for a good biscuit.
From a Southwick Associates Press Release: In an October 2009 survey, Southwick Associates asked anglers and hunters which type of organization they trust the most for accurate information regarding fish and wildlife conservation. The results of the monthly AnglerSurvey.com and HunterSurvey.com poll show that state fish and wildlife agencies are considered the most trustworthy source of conservation information among hunters and anglers.
I think the Michigan DNR is pretty straightforward with us and is doing the best they can under a tight budget. I am not happy with what our governor is trying to pull off, though. For years the Director of the DNR has been appointed by a bi-partison Natural Resources Commission. She (Dem. Gov. Granholm) issued and Executive Order allowing her to appoint the Director, which puts natural resources management under whichever political party that is in control. Trust will go down the tubes if that happens.
That might mean fastest, of course, and the Bugatti Veyron as the world’s fastest production car might qualify. Or it would have until I saw this online video of a new $2 million Bugatti being hauled out of a shallow lagoon in Texas a couple of day ago.
Seems the driver swerved to avoid a low-flying pelican. What a tragedy! I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, but I do know that my ultimate fish car--whatever it is--would (a) have been able to simply drive free of this predicament, and (b) wouldn’t cost $2 million in the first place. So a Bugatti is out.
What pelican? Some guys got video of the actual attempted water crossing:
http://jalopnik.com/5404403/exclusive-video-of-bugatti-veyron-actually-crashing-into-texas-lake
Hard not to get noticed driving a Bugatti. Sort of like trying to go on a low key date with Ann Margaret.
Last week, while rooting through the used guns in a sporting-goods store upstate, I chanced upon a Winchester Model 71 in very nice shape. “That rifle,” said the store owner, "belonged to Floyd Patterson.” Patterson, who died in 2006, was heavyweight boxing champion from 1956 to 1962. He was one of the best men, and one of the worst fighters, ever to hold that title. In any event, he had fine taste in guns.
The Model 71 was a modification of Winchester’s Model 1886, which has my nomination as the finest rifle ever built in America. Technically, the 71 was ...
I let my M71 go a couple years back to help keep the business going (sob). Shot 250gr Barnes Originals to 4" groups at 100 yards. Loved that gun. It is the only model that I would have accepted that kind of accuracy from. Still have a few hundred cases. Will someday get another one, but it will spend time in the field where it belongs rather in in a display case.
At the range all the old guys, like DEP, would wander over to admire it. Their eyes would brighten if I let them handle and cycle the action. No one took me up on the offer to shot it. Must have been that unforgiving steel recoil pad. Maybe it was just reverence for one of the greatest guns ever made.
Would like to find one with a shot out barrel and a bit of rust - wouldn't feel guilty converting it to .450 Alaskan. But I feel sad whenever I see one drilled for a side-mounted scope.
My M94 .356 Win Big Bore hit just as hard, shot 1" groups, and was fun to shoot, but it just never drew me in. The M71 is special.
That might mean fastest, of course, and the Bugatti Veyron as the world’s fastest production car might qualify. Or it would have until I saw this online video of a new $2 million Bugatti being hauled out of a shallow lagoon in Texas a couple of day ago.
Seems the driver swerved to avoid a low-flying pelican. What a tragedy! I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, but I do know that my ultimate fish car--whatever it is--would (a) have been able to simply drive free of this predicament, and (b) wouldn’t cost $2 million in the first place. So a Bugatti is out.
Might want to get a Carfax vehicle history report next time you are in the market for a Veyron.
Reminds me of a guy that drove his brand new Lotus Esprit from the showroom and went airborne over some railroad tracks. Broke the car (fiberglass) in half. Dumb and dumber.
For that kind of money I'd just get a Prevost coach and tow a Land Rover Defender (with the extra parts to keep it running) with a couple of Hobie Cat fishing kayaks strapped to the roof.
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Shotgun Shell Review: A First Look at Federal's New Prairie Storm Pheasant Loads21
The pellets you see here make up the content of a pre-production sample of Federal’s new Prairie Storm pheasant loads, a lead version of their Black Cloud. The normal looking shot is copper-plated 4s. They are mixed with “Flitestoppers,” which are also 4s but have rings around them that look like Saturn, or like WWI helmets. The white stuff is buffer, which helps the pellets keep their shape as they go down the barrel.
Both pellets and the buffer are loaded into ...
That new Flitestopper just seems deadly. Should also work great on turkey (Remington's 4/6 shot load works well). Not sure why I haven't done this before but I will put together some mixed shot loads to see how they pattern and work on upland birds.
Rifle Review: Petzal Tests the Marlin .338 MXLR65
With all due respect to the many great Marlins of the past, this rifle bears an uncanny resemblance not to them but to the cult favorite Winchester Model 71. Both rifles are lever guns that deliver Serious Thump—in fact, the ballistics for their respective cartridges are almost identical. The main loading for the 71’s cartridge, the .348 WCF, is a 200-grain bullet at 2,530 fps. The sole loading for the .338 Marlin Express (developed and loaded by Hornady) is 200 grains at 2,500 fps.
The rifle I got to try out is ...
Devil_Dog - take a look at Williams Gun Sight. They have receiver and dovetail aperture sights for the 336. The peep screws in - can remove it if you ever want a larger "ghost" sized opening. Can also get a fiberoptic front sight. They have a ghost ring fiberoptic aperture but it has a large diameter opening. Don't be concerned by the material - the rears are high quality extruded aircraft aluminum and very strong.
For Better Fly Fishing... Glass or Plastic?21
My favorite type of fly fishing is sight fishing. Doesn't matter if I'm chasing trout with dry flies (or nymphs), or stalking tailing fish on the flats, to me "top of the game" is always about spotting a fish, then making the cast, and (hopefully) hooking up. As such, I honestly think the glasses I wear are as important as the rod, reel, line, and fly I use. After all, none of these things works best without the others.
Maui Jim copper lens work great in the streams I fish. Very light but the poly is easily scratched. I picked up a pair of Orvis HVOs with glass lens. Heavy but very nice ... and cheaper than the Maui Jim's. I use cords to keep them from falling into the water and the hard case to keep them from getting damaged. Three seasons and counting.
Merwin: What Fish Pulls the Hardest?27
One of our readers last week had a good question: How hard can a fish pull? Or, as a corollary, what’s the hardest pulling fish for its size?
The short answer is that ...
Freshwater ... kings on the open water. Have lots of line and expect a few runs from the big ones. On the smaller side ... gills.
Rifle Review: Petzal Tests the Marlin .338 MXLR65
With all due respect to the many great Marlins of the past, this rifle bears an uncanny resemblance not to them but to the cult favorite Winchester Model 71. Both rifles are lever guns that deliver Serious Thump—in fact, the ballistics for their respective cartridges are almost identical. The main loading for the 71’s cartridge, the .348 WCF, is a 200-grain bullet at 2,530 fps. The sole loading for the .338 Marlin Express (developed and loaded by Hornady) is 200 grains at 2,500 fps.
The rifle I got to try out is ...
Seems like a great gun and round. Big wallop without a lot of meat damage. Lever guns are just plain fun. Receiver mounted XS ghost ring and front post would be nice, as would a slightly larger lever loop.
Why Southern Flour Makes the Best Biscuits18
Fresh, hot biscuits, anyone? It’s hard for me to imagine a meal in any fishing or hunting camp without some of these tender, flaky morsels soaking up melted butter or swabbing a plate clean of that last bit of gravy. There have been days--and this might be one--when I’d kill for a good biscuit.
For some reason food seems to taste better when cooked in the South, too. I'll take mine with sausage gravy, thank you.
Discussion Topic: Do You Trust Your State Fish And Game Agency?25
From a Southwick Associates Press Release:
In an October 2009 survey, Southwick Associates asked anglers and hunters which type of organization they trust the most for accurate information regarding fish and wildlife conservation. The results of the monthly AnglerSurvey.com and HunterSurvey.com poll show that state fish and wildlife agencies are considered the most trustworthy source of conservation information among hunters and anglers.
I think the Michigan DNR is pretty straightforward with us and is doing the best they can under a tight budget. I am not happy with what our governor is trying to pull off, though. For years the Director of the DNR has been appointed by a bi-partison Natural Resources Commission. She (Dem. Gov. Granholm) issued and Executive Order allowing her to appoint the Director, which puts natural resources management under whichever political party that is in control. Trust will go down the tubes if that happens.
Merwin: Saltwater Bugattis (and Other Ultimate Fishing Cars)15
The other day, Joe Cermele did a post about turning his new truck into a fishing machine, which got me thinking about what might be the ultimate fish car.
That might mean fastest, of course, and the Bugatti Veyron as the world’s fastest production car might qualify. Or it would have until I saw this online video of a new $2 million Bugatti being hauled out of a shallow lagoon in Texas a couple of day ago.
Seems the driver swerved to avoid a low-flying pelican. What a tragedy! I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, but I do know that my ultimate fish car--whatever it is--would (a) have been able to simply drive free of this predicament, and (b) wouldn’t cost $2 million in the first place. So a Bugatti is out.
But how about a ...
What pelican? Some guys got video of the actual attempted water crossing: http://jalopnik.com/5404403/exclusive-video-of-bugatti-veyron-actually-crashing-into-texas-lake Hard not to get noticed driving a Bugatti. Sort of like trying to go on a low key date with Ann Margaret.
Petzal: Winchester's Wonderful Model 7133
Last week, while rooting through the used guns in a sporting-goods store upstate, I chanced upon a Winchester Model 71 in very nice shape. “That rifle,” said the store owner, "belonged to Floyd Patterson.” Patterson, who died in 2006, was heavyweight boxing champion from 1956 to 1962. He was one of the best men, and one of the worst fighters, ever to hold that title. In any event, he had fine taste in guns.
The Model 71 was a modification of Winchester’s Model 1886, which has my nomination as the finest rifle ever built in America. Technically, the 71 was ...
I let my M71 go a couple years back to help keep the business going (sob). Shot 250gr Barnes Originals to 4" groups at 100 yards. Loved that gun. It is the only model that I would have accepted that kind of accuracy from. Still have a few hundred cases. Will someday get another one, but it will spend time in the field where it belongs rather in in a display case. At the range all the old guys, like DEP, would wander over to admire it. Their eyes would brighten if I let them handle and cycle the action. No one took me up on the offer to shot it. Must have been that unforgiving steel recoil pad. Maybe it was just reverence for one of the greatest guns ever made. Would like to find one with a shot out barrel and a bit of rust - wouldn't feel guilty converting it to .450 Alaskan. But I feel sad whenever I see one drilled for a side-mounted scope. My M94 .356 Win Big Bore hit just as hard, shot 1" groups, and was fun to shoot, but it just never drew me in. The M71 is special.
Merwin: Saltwater Bugattis (and Other Ultimate Fishing Cars)15
The other day, Joe Cermele did a post about turning his new truck into a fishing machine, which got me thinking about what might be the ultimate fish car.
That might mean fastest, of course, and the Bugatti Veyron as the world’s fastest production car might qualify. Or it would have until I saw this online video of a new $2 million Bugatti being hauled out of a shallow lagoon in Texas a couple of day ago.
Seems the driver swerved to avoid a low-flying pelican. What a tragedy! I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, but I do know that my ultimate fish car--whatever it is--would (a) have been able to simply drive free of this predicament, and (b) wouldn’t cost $2 million in the first place. So a Bugatti is out.
But how about a ...
Might want to get a Carfax vehicle history report next time you are in the market for a Veyron. Reminds me of a guy that drove his brand new Lotus Esprit from the showroom and went airborne over some railroad tracks. Broke the car (fiberglass) in half. Dumb and dumber. For that kind of money I'd just get a Prevost coach and tow a Land Rover Defender (with the extra parts to keep it running) with a couple of Hobie Cat fishing kayaks strapped to the roof.
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