Huntng with milsurps 2013 edition

[jmoore]

Anywho, here's a few more that attracted my attention since my last update:

You've killed more deer than I've seen this year! But it seems to be a factor of the failed mast crop. Nobody in the area is getting much activity.

[jmoore]

Still no deer, but the woods were exciting today:

[vintage hunter]

Looks like you've had a bit of rain up there judging by how high and fast that creek is running. I didn't do any good today either, obviously they had better sense than I did and found a dry spot out of the wind to hole up in.
I got a nice 8 point yesterday before this front came in but had to pitch it. It had been shot in the right shoulder at the blade joint and was full of infection. Best I could tell from the angle of the wound it was either sharply quartering away from or facing the shooter. This is why I avoid such shots.
Had he been healthy I guesstimate he would've went 200 pounds or a little better. What a waste.

[jmoore]

Looks like you've had a bit of rain up there judging by how high and fast that creek is running.

Somewhat upstream of the photo above, but typical of how that creek normally appears.

And that's just one day's rain! Earlier in the week it was normal, or maybe a little low.

Calling "uncle" at this point. Our lease just isn't going to produce this year, and the alternative Natonal Forest land is closed for deer almost all of December. (Did see one big one in the NF for about 2-3 seconds on Saturday, but it disappeared before a good aim could be established.) Time to break out the .22s.

[Aragorn243]

Over here, we have a minimum calibre for shooting deer, 7mm ( iirc ) ... so most milsurps will be sufficient.
No deer where I shoot but I made sure I had more than 7mm ... try 590 !! This is the result. Overkill??? mebbe Still hunting with milsurps !

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That seems a bit restrictive. Lot of 6mm and 6.5mm' s out there more than capable of shooting deer.

[xa-coupe]

That seems a bit restrictive. Lot of 6mm and 6.5mm' s out there more than capable of shooting deer.

Yup, there are a lot of restrictions that are just plain silly.

[Aragorn243]

I've done the vast majority of my hunting with a 243 Savage which is a 6mm. Isn't a better deer cartridge out there in my opinion.

We must use a centerfire cartridge. I don't think there is a size restriction but I'd have to look to be sure. That in my opinion is a little too lenient. Some calibers just are too light for deer.

[vintage hunter]

I bet that comment about there not being a finer deer cartridge than the .243 has started many a heated argument.

[Aragorn243]

I bet that comment about there not being a finer deer cartridge than the .243 has started many a heated argument.

Probably has yes. I've shot deer with a 303 Brit, 356 Win, 300 Savage and dozens with a 243. Seen dozens more along with a 6mm which is almost identical. I've been able to compare damage with a few others including the 270 and 7mm mag I'll stick with the 243. At the opposite end, I'll never hunt whitetails with a 270 or a 7mm mag. I like deer meat too much.

[vintage hunter]

No worries bud, I have a Model 70 HB target/varmint .243 and a Remington 600 Mohawk 6mm and hold both in high regards but I've also killed slews of deer with cartridges ranging from .222's .223's and .30 carbines up to cannons like 45-70 and .458 Win Mag. As long as shot placement is right one kills as good as the other. I share you views on the .270 and 7mm Mag, though not on the basis of meat destruction. The most destructive round I've ever shot was the .444 Marlin with 240gr factory loads, It will leave a hole coming and going as big as your fist. No joke.