Blackhawk has expanded its line of Knoxx Spec Ops shotgun stocks to include a 12-gauge hunting camo version as well as new 20-gauge offerings in tac black. All adjust for length instantly with the push of a button. Under recoil, the two-piece stock compresses a heavy spring, then bounces back, like a pogo stick, reducing kick noticeably, if not, perhaps, the full 80 percent the manufacturer claims. I put one on a 20-gauge 870 Express Jr. this spring, set the length of pull to a very short 123⁄4 inches, and went turkey hunting.
This past weekend I attended a demonstration given by a Civil War re-enactor who gave a blood-curdling example of what mid-19th-century artillery could do. His armament was an artillery piece called a James Rifle, so-called because it was invented by a Union General named Charles James, and because it had a grooved bore as opposed to a smooth one. James Rifles were scarce; they were made for only a few years, and the fact that this one survived and is still usable is something of a miracle.
I think that the James rifle would have been a nice piece of artillery to have on your side for wiping out opposing artillery bunkers and the like, but for stopping an artillery charge i would say a smoothbore with shrapnel canisters and a nice volley of muskets would be more efficient. The James rifle would be the equivalent of demolishing the target, unneccessay but nice at times, while shrapnel would simply put enough holes int he target to stop it in its tracks 95% of the time. Except for you are stopping 10-20 targets dead in there tracks, which would be 9.5-19 of the targets dropped, or one smoothbore would be firing the equivalent of 15 James rifels. But it is definitely a fine piece of artillery for the time.
Every fall I look forward to what I call “surprise bucks”; not necessarily the biggest deer, but the most unique specimens. Today’s nominee is this gorgeous piebald buck. Not sure where this buck was taken (as always, lots of rumors, but you know how that goes) or who the lucky hunter was…but this is surely one of 08’s prettiest whitetails.
About 10 years ago, I hunted a farm that I knew hosted a piebald (partially albino) doe. She was an old and wise matriarch that threw several all-brown fawns over the course of her life. One December evening I was in a stand overlooking an apple orchard when that deer wandered in, cut my boot tracks, and trailed them to the base of my tree. She gave me multiple shooting opportunities which I decided to pass….for no other reason than I just didn’t feel like killing her. That deer lived for at least three more seasons and—to the best of my knowledge—was never taken by a hunter.
Anyone else have encounters with a piebald or been lucky enough to shoot one?
I recently returned from the wilds of New Zealand, where things are done somewhat differently. For example, it is perfectly legal for shooters to own suppressed (silenced) firearms. In the USA, if you want to hang a can on the end of your barrel, you need a Class III license or else you go to prison.
Whenever I teach someone to shoot I stress the importance of keeping your right elbow up in the air so that your upper arm is parallel to the ground and you form a pocket for the butt of the gun. If you let the butt slide out onto your shoulder, or worse, your bicep, bad things will happen. This hideous photo shows just what those bad things look like.
Jeez, that makes my arm hurt just looking at it, i have had some pretty bad bruises from some pretty stupid things, (Trying to braek a golf ball with a sledgeghammer) but that one beats them all.
I had no idea there were turkies in Hawaii. Though my teacher that should the pic. to said he wouldnt turkey hunt if he was in hawaii, he would rather go to the beach or visit volcanoes. I guess he is a sciece teacher...
I live in a rural area. My dad and i gut are dear on the tail gate of his pichup, and hang them up in our equipment shed. We have never had any problems with stench or trouble with people thinking it is cruel to hunt. I take pics of my deer to school, and i explain that everything that is meat, was at one point running around, and it is just a part of life, it usually works.
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Review: Knoxx Spec Ops Tactical Shotgun Stock7
Blackhawk has expanded its line of Knoxx Spec Ops shotgun stocks to include a 12-gauge hunting camo version as well as new 20-gauge offerings in tac black. All adjust for length instantly with the push of a button. Under recoil, the two-piece stock compresses a heavy spring, then bounces back, like a pogo stick, reducing kick noticeably, if not, perhaps, the full 80 percent the manufacturer claims. I put one on a 20-gauge 870 Express Jr. this spring, set the length of pull to a very short 123⁄4 inches, and went turkey hunting.
I might look into one of these when i purchase my turkey gun. Thanks for hte review.
Petzal: The James Rifle66
This past weekend I attended a demonstration given by a Civil War re-enactor who gave a blood-curdling example of what mid-19th-century artillery could do. His armament was an artillery piece called a James Rifle, so-called because it was invented by a Union General named Charles James, and because it had a grooved bore as opposed to a smooth one. James Rifles were scarce; they were made for only a few years, and the fact that this one survived and is still usable is something of a miracle.
I think that the James rifle would have been a nice piece of artillery to have on your side for wiping out opposing artillery bunkers and the like, but for stopping an artillery charge i would say a smoothbore with shrapnel canisters and a nice volley of muskets would be more efficient. The James rifle would be the equivalent of demolishing the target, unneccessay but nice at times, while shrapnel would simply put enough holes int he target to stop it in its tracks 95% of the time. Except for you are stopping 10-20 targets dead in there tracks, which would be 9.5-19 of the targets dropped, or one smoothbore would be firing the equivalent of 15 James rifels. But it is definitely a fine piece of artillery for the time.
BuckTracker: Pretty Piebald!15
Every fall I look forward to what I call “surprise bucks”; not necessarily the biggest deer, but the most unique specimens. Today’s nominee is this gorgeous piebald buck. Not sure where this buck was taken (as always, lots of rumors, but you know how that goes) or who the lucky hunter was…but this is surely one of 08’s prettiest whitetails.
About 10 years ago, I hunted a farm that I knew hosted a piebald (partially albino) doe. She was an old and wise matriarch that threw several all-brown fawns over the course of her life. One December evening I was in a stand overlooking an apple orchard when that deer wandered in, cut my boot tracks, and trailed them to the base of my tree. She gave me multiple shooting opportunities which I decided to pass….for no other reason than I just didn’t feel like killing her. That deer lived for at least three more seasons and—to the best of my knowledge—was never taken by a hunter.
Anyone else have encounters with a piebald or been lucky enough to shoot one?
That is a nice buck even if it wasnt pibald, but add that uniqueness in and that is truly a trophy. Congratulations.
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding and Cooking Morel Mushrooms45
My family always goes out a few times a year, especially while turkey hunting. We just frie em up and bread them with flour. Yum!
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding and Cooking Morel Mushrooms45
My family always goes out a few times a year, especially while turkey hunting. We just frie em up and bread them with flour. Yum!
Petzal: Silence is Golden53
I recently returned from the wilds of New Zealand, where things are done somewhat differently. For example, it is perfectly legal for shooters to own suppressed (silenced) firearms. In the USA, if you want to hang a can on the end of your barrel, you need a Class III license or else you go to prison.
That rifle looks crazy, and i was just wondering if that is as fast as sound. I just learned it is 765 fps
Petzal: A Cautionary Hematoma Tale72
Whenever I teach someone to shoot I stress the importance of keeping your right elbow up in the air so that your upper arm is parallel to the ground and you form a pocket for the butt of the gun. If you let the butt slide out onto your shoulder, or worse, your bicep, bad things will happen. This hideous photo shows just what those bad things look like.
Jeez, that makes my arm hurt just looking at it, i have had some pretty bad bruises from some pretty stupid things, (Trying to braek a golf ball with a sledgeghammer) but that one beats them all.
Trip Report: Hunting Turkeys on Hawaii's Big Island14
There's more than marlin in the Hawaiian Islands. F&S Deputy Editor Jay Cassell recently explored this little-known tropical turkey paradise.
To book a hunt on the Parker or Kealia Ranch, call Jon Sabati at (808) 896-0972 or send him an email.
I had no idea there were turkies in Hawaii. Though my teacher that should the pic. to said he wouldnt turkey hunt if he was in hawaii, he would rather go to the beach or visit volcanoes. I guess he is a sciece teacher...
The 11 Most Accurate Factory Rifles of 2007 and 200824
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Neighbors Feud Over Backyard Deer Butchering49
From Dallas/Fort Worth CBS 11 News:
A Lewisville family is angry that their neighbor is skinning game animals in their back yard.
"I don't want to see it. I don't want to see it at all," Frank Hlatky said. "You can't get rid of that stench."
Santos Garcia is a long-time hunter and says he's been processing meat in his back yard for years. . . .
I live in a rural area. My dad and i gut are dear on the tail gate of his pichup, and hang them up in our equipment shed. We have never had any problems with stench or trouble with people thinking it is cruel to hunt. I take pics of my deer to school, and i explain that everything that is meat, was at one point running around, and it is just a part of life, it usually works.
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