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Thread Admin: codman (4-0-0)

Posted: 03/17/2006 at 17:58:05

Total Posts: 28

Thread Title: "GREAT AMERICAN DEER RIFLE CHALLENGE -- A SURVEY OF INTEREST"

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A number of forum members have been debating the merits of deer rifles and calibers. As expected claims led to challenges and challenges led to demands for a match. To settle the issue once and for all we are throwing down the guantlet. Got a deer rifle? Want to go for the gold? Here is the proposal: Late June 2006. Northern Virginia, close to Washington DC. Four contests: A)100 yards -- best average distance from X following three shots within 10 seconds each. B) 200 yards -- best average distance from X following three shots within 10 seconds each. C) best average distance from the X for all six shots (100 & 200 yards combined) and D) breaking an egg at 300 yards -- standing freehand (if more than one succeeds, the egg contest continues until all but the winner are eliminated). Bench is OK for A,B & C but no sandbags or mechanical shooting supports. Deer rifles only. No bullets under 100 grains. Open sites or scopes OK. Price: $25 per contestant to cover range and awards. Will try to arrange Barbeque with event -- NO ALCOHOL. Winners receive awards for best deer rifle in the United States short range, long range, overall and super long range. Interested. Let us know. Post your response on GUN TALK where a similar thread is listed. If interest is widespread we'll look for sponsors and firm up the details. This is a grass roots initiative -- no commercial control or individual profit will be permitted. WHO'S GOT THE BEST DEER RIFLE IN AMERICA?

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Seller: axolotl(45-0-0)

Post#11 - Posted: 03/25/2006 at 08:12:49

axolotl

A few years ago a local electrician fixed me a 3/4 hp reversible motor with a switch that determined the direction and a button switch that had to be held down for the motor to run and we set up a running boar type target that ran on an over head cable. We had it pulleyed to run about 8 fps which is about 5.5 mph. After shooting at it for a while with some friends we started varying the speed by releasing the button until it would almost stop then pushing it again to accelerate. Next we started acually reversing direction. Now that was a challenge, the closest thing i have ever done to real hunting on a shooting range. axolotl

Thread Admin: codman(4-0-0)

Post#12 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 05:50:58

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My father's cousins used to cut out a round peice of cardboard, draw a bullseye in the center and tape it on an old tire. Then they'd roll it down a bumpy slope, getting it bouncing and up to the speed of a running deer. Those boys actually hit the thing with their old 35's and 30-30's.

Former Seller: Joes Custom Guns(161-1-1)

Post#13 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 10:10:40

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80% of deer hunters use tree stands

We could also use those DUMMIE DEER like the DNR uses

Of coase we not all agree where to put the target on them

Some of the guys want to tract them after shooting

Former Seller: Yone(163-0-0)

Post#14 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 11:05:08

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Cyro-- I have a sporting goods store in Southern Utah. In 15 years we have never sold a tree stand. I can't imagine anything more boring. At my age I would have to install a fork lift on my 4 wheeler just to get me up there. Tks

Seller: tomon(36-0-0)

Post#15 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 11:22:05

tomon

Apples and Oranges, Guys.....You can't use them where Yone is, and where Cyro is, you have to. In Pennsylvania, the number is nowhere near 80%, but a lot of them are used.

Former Seller: Joes Custom Guns(161-1-1)

Post#16 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 11:29:56

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Yone...What are you going to do when you get as old as I am

Former Seller: Yone(163-0-0)

Post#17 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 11:36:57

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Cyro-- I am going to make sure my 4 wheeler stays in good shape. Tks

Former Seller: Joes Custom Guns(161-1-1)

Post#18 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 12:48:55

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I drive a POLARIS RANGER 6x6 cab, windshild wippers, heater,dump bed and winch

Hope to bring it out West this fall

Want to get me another Elk and Mule Deer

Seller: tomon(36-0-0)

Post#19 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 13:21:58

tomon

Boy, that's a LONG drive in one of them!! HEHHEHHEH!

Former Seller: Joes Custom Guns(161-1-1)

Post#20 - Posted: 03/26/2006 at 13:41:57

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Tom...My F150 helps it a long

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