Gun Owning Smokers

[Fuma787]

Actually, I killed my first deer with a .244 Remington with open sights. It was probably 35 yards. I've also killed deer with a .222, .270, and a .30-06, the latter of which is my personal gun. All of these had scopes on them. I grew up hunting in San Saba Co., which is not far from you. There is a lot of brush hunting and some people there swear by a .30-30 with open sights. There are also a lot of long-range conditions and my dad once made a shot, standing, no rest, that dropped his target at over 400 yards with the .270 mentioned above. It wasn't a fluke - he was consistently one of the better marksmen and shotgunners I've ever met.

The .30-06 was a gift from him and he justified it with the thinking that it is versatile - one of the only guns that can be used anywhere on this continent. That's probably pretty accurate. It's too heavy for central Texas whitetail unless it's a clean neck shot which is what I try for. A scope simplifies this at longer distances.

I would imagine a scope is very useful in Texas. There seems to be a lot of open terrain down there (at least that's what I get from the looks of the hunting shows made in Texas that I watch) so having a scope makes sense. Here in NC we usually hunt from a tree stand or on the ground in the middle of a wooded area where the deer is no more than 60 to 80 yards away. So an open sight Mosin could do the job.

What more can be said about the .30-06. It is one of the best calibers ever created. It helped save the world in WWII (with a little help from a rifle called Garand).

[Diesel Grinch]

I hunt pheasant & deer. Here in NJ you can only use a shotgun. Rem 870. Looking to get into Bow for deer and then turkey & waterfowl shotgun. Also do black powder for deer, lots of fun.


DG

[badwhale]

I hunt pheasant & deer. Here in NJ you can only use a shotgun. Rem 870. Looking to get into Bow for deer and then turkey & waterfowl shotgun. Also do black powder for deer, lots of fun.


DG

Chris,

I'm sure you know this, but you could just get a choke for your 870 for turkey (at least). That's what I use (if I ever go out again). Might need that 10 gage for the waterfoul.
Of course, more firearms in NEVER discouraged

Will

[Irish79]

I have a Remington 30-06 that I used to take deer & a Maine black bear. And like Diesel Grinch, I sometimes take my flintlock out for deer. It's not always fun when you have the shot lined up and the powder won't go off in the pan. I also have a Glock 26 for cc, a Mossberg 12 ga, a Romanian AK-47 and the obligatory .22LR.

I really enjoy getting together with friends at someone's farm or mountain camp and blasting hand-thrown claybirds with the shotguns. We had a great trying to hit a thrown target with my buddy's Taurus Judge (.45 Colt & 410 shot).

I would like to own more guns, but budget constraints always seem to restrict more purchases. I haven't purchases anything since my Glock when I turned 21.

[mrtr33]

I own a Remington 870 Express 12 Gauge, and the obligatory Remington .22 with scope. I'm in the market for a 30.06, but I don't necessarily have to get the very best greatest most expensive one; I enjoy the Remington line, and that's what I'm familiar with.

Was wondering if any of you who own and/or have shot some 30.06's would recommend and why. Probably use it for target practice first, then later on down the line for game.

I'd love to one day get into longbows. Friend of mine (who's insane) hunts wild boar in Alabama or Florida or something like that with a longbow.

[Fuma787]

I own a Remington 870 Express 12 Gauge, and the obligatory Remington .22 with scope. I'm in the market for a 30.06, but I don't necessarily have to get the very best greatest most expensive one; I enjoy the Remington line, and that's what I'm familiar with.

Was wondering if any of you who own and/or have shot some 30.06's would recommend and why. Probably use it for target practice first, then later on down the line for game.

I'd love to one day get into longbows. Friend of mine (who's insane) hunts wild boar in Alabama or Florida or something like that with a longbow.

Well, what can I say?? The .30-06 is a beast of a round. If you have problems with your shoulder and don't like a rifle that brings an extra little boom to it. You won't like the .30-06. I once shot about 30 rounds straight, all different kinds of grains, with a pump action rifle. It was fun and I was just shooting some ammo an older gentleman I know named George wanted to empty so he could use the brass to make his own cartridges. It didn't bother me too much until the next day. My shoulder was a bit tender and I'm a big ol' boy. My buddy Adam, for example, (175lbs) will shoot a .30-06 two or three times and he's done. You gotta have some meat around your shoulder or you'll just be in pain. It's a good idea to get a pad for your shoulder if you're going to buy a .30-06. Unless you have a meaty shoulder. At least that's my opinion.

Could you imagine being a soldier in WWII and having to fire one of these things an outrageous amount of times. Those were men!

[mrtr33]

You gotta have some meat around your shoulder or you'll just be in pain. It's a good idea to get a pad for your shoulder if you're going to buy a .30-06. Unless you have a meaty shoulder. At least that's my opinion.

I appreciate the input. I'm a pretty good sized guy. I'd probably have to extend the stock anyways, due to my size. The extension on my shotgun is rubber.

I don't know if I'd shoot much more than a box or so at the gun range per visit. But I'm fairly sure I can handle it.

I was more looking for manufacturer recommendations. Again, thanks for the feedback.

[Diesel Grinch]

Chris,

I'm sure you know this, but you could just get a choke for your 870 for turkey (at least). That's what I use (if I ever go out again). Might need that 10 gage for the waterfoul.
Of course, more firearms in NEVER discouraged

Will

My 870 20 gauge is getting close to 30 years old. It's also rather unique in that it has a 12 gauge stock matched to a 20 gauge barrel.

Every once in a while I think of getting something new. Then I pull it out to clean and I remember how well it's done for me over the years.


DG

[gifters]

My 12 gague is also an 870, I use the factory 26" vent rib barrel for everything.

Throw in an extra full choke ready for turkey, improved cylinder and your ready for deer.

Although my 870 did have a couple Failures to Fire, it was the first time I took her out, I was shooting clay pigeons, the first shot went off without a hitch click boom, the next shot click.... silence... hmm pump it, click.... At this point I'm just kinda like then , so I remove the barrel, the fore end, and trigger group... nothing looks wrong put it back together and take it back to the firing line, click boom haven't had a problem since

[EGQ]

Just a Glock for me -- G22, also .40. Some target shooting, but no hunting -- thinking about something to kill rabbits -- those vermin have been trashing my landscaping for the last few years. I suspect the neighbors may not approve of me opening fire...

Growing up, I had a neighbor that used a rifle to shoot chimpmunks. Any suggestions for shooting rabbits at relatively close range? Anyone have a recipe for hasenfeffer?

[badwhale]

My 870 20 gauge is getting close to 30 years old. It's also rather unique in that it has a 12 gauge stock matched to a 20 gauge barrel.

Every once in a while I think of getting something new. Then I pull it out to clean and I remember how well it's done for me over the years.

DG

You know, after I posted about the choke, I thought "mabye its not automatically a 12 gauge"...

Just a Glock for me -- G22, also .40. Some target shooting, but no hunting -- thinking about something to kill rabbits -- those vermin have been trashing my landscaping for the last few years. I suspect the neighbors may not approve of me opening fire...

Growing up, I had a neighbor that used a rifle to shoot chimpmunks. Any suggestions for shooting rabbits at relatively close range? Anyone have a recipe for hasenfeffer?

High tech sling shot? That might be fun...
Pellet Gun? I got one at a (made in China) tool sale for about 20 bucks.
22LR with a silencer?... no no better not recommend that.

Will

[Eville]

I imagine a .22lr or a 22 mag would be sufficient. 410 if you aren't a very good shot.. I don't have any experience with it though.

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[UptownCigar]

I have many guns and enjoy shooting. Don't usually smoke when I am shooting, not that good of a multi-tasker. Love to talk about both though.
Bruce

[SmokingDuringMLS]

I own a Mosin Nagant M91/30, that has a bubba'd up paint job. Also a Saiga 7.62 that I am in the process of converting.

[Day Drunk]

I am new to the forum and seen Gun Owning Smokers thread.

I have a few cigars thanks to my neighbor and fellow member on here "kingbeefy"
I also have a few Glocks (which imo are the best ;) Colt AR, Tac 870, and a M&P .357 snubbie
Don't shoot a lot just collect...hopefully I will collect a decent amount of cigars too

[bigwhiteash]

I had an 870 that absolutely REFUSED to fire Winchester shell. Maybe one of ten would fire.

Now I hunt turkey with a Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag. Even killed a few deer with 3" #1 buckshot through it.

I have a scoped Remington 700 in .270 for the rifle shot.

Bowtech Guardian 70# and CSS Encore 60# compound bows for when I feel like throwing sticks at deer, or possum, turkey, whatever!

And I have an older S&W .357 wheel gun with a 6" barrel that I have on my side anytime I'm hunting.

[Kenyth]

I would imagine a scope is very useful in Texas. There seems to be a lot of open terrain down there (at least that's what I get from the looks of the hunting shows made in Texas that I watch) so having a scope makes sense. Here in NC we usually hunt from a tree stand or on the ground in the middle of a wooded area where the deer is no more than 60 to 80 yards away. So an open sight Mosin could do the job.

What more can be said about the .30-06. It is one of the best calibers ever created. It helped save the world in WWII (with a little help from a rifle called Garand).

Yeah, what's wrong with the good ol' 30-06, or the newer .380 cartridges? Outside of grizzly bear and moose, it should take any North American game out there.

Magnum rounds are of questionable value to me. If you want to shoot fireballs, get a flame thrower. A fireball means you're wasting powder, making a lot of noise, and getting extra recoil, for nothing. The only time I can think of where that's desirable is in a weapon used for show. I guess it could be used in self defense to scare the shit out of an attacker without actually shooting him.

Ah well, my two cents. I guess making big booms is fun. There's entertainment value right?.

[Kenyth]

My brother has one of those monstrous revolvers. The thing looks like it could amputate a limb, not to mention what it would do to the target!

[FactoredReality]

I just finished my display rack / cabinet for my collector rifles.