Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 16, 2014, 12:29:17 AM
Can anyone give me some advice on, which gun to purchase, the loads, etc. ?
I typically purchase top of the line or close to it. I have an above average budget to put towards the purchase.
Post by: usmc74 on June 16, 2014, 05:08:51 AM
Which ever one you choose, make sure it is NW legal
I'm sure Sabotloader will chime in soon.
Post by: Bob33 on June 16, 2014, 06:25:19 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on June 16, 2014, 08:50:46 AM
On 1 hunt last year pulled up on elk 3 times and had to forego the shot because of this. I feel that with regular open sights I could have taken any of those 3 shots. Taking the peeps of and going back to open sights this year.
I will be putting the peeps up for sale later on. They are Knight stainless. But I think they are exactly the same as the Williams peep sight.
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Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 16, 2014, 01:58:12 PM
Since you're in Graham, head down to Big J's in Orting. He usually has a few Knights in stock and his prices are usually on par with anyone else. If he was more expensive you'd probably waste the money in gas vs what you'd save.
Great advice and thank you. I will go there.
Last year I got drawn for Multi Season deer, but I didn't buy the tag. I wanted too, but the guys at Cabelas and Sportsman Warehouse were not exactly freindly or very willing to help. They were cocky and gave very vague information. I said the heck with it. Ended up shooting a buck during the modern season on opening day. I told myself this year I'm gonna learn and get after it.
Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 16, 2014, 02:06:55 PM
If money is no object get a Knight Ultralite and Williams front and rear sights.
Thank you for the information. I appreciate the specifics.
Money is always an object, but I figure if I am gonna invest in a gun, I might as well get something higher end. It will probably be the last gun I ever purchase. I have a Remington 30-06 and a Remington 7mm. Those are the only 2 guns I own, outside of a few shot guns that rarely get used. I thought about buying a 300 weather bee, but I have 2 great rifles already. I guess I am supersticious when it comes to hunting.
Post by: Mfowl on June 16, 2014, 02:27:40 PM
Since you're in Graham, head down to Big J's in Orting. He usually has a few Knights in stock and his prices are usually on par with anyone else. If he was more expensive you'd probably waste the money in gas vs what you'd save.
Great advice and thank you. I will go there.
Last year I got drawn for Multi Season deer, but I didn't buy the tag. I wanted too, but the guys at Cabelas and Sportsman Warehouse were not exactly freindly or very willing to help. They were cocky and gave very vague information. I said the heck with it. Ended up shooting a buck during the modern season on opening day. I told myself this year I'm gonna learn and get after it.
Which Sportsmen's Warehouse? I bought a Knight at the Fed Way store years ago and the guy who helped me was nice and informative. They usually have several manufacturers guns on hand so you can compare side by side. I started with a Knight Bighorn but now shoot a Traditions Vortek. The CVA Accura is also worth checking out.
Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 16, 2014, 02:57:34 PM
Since you're in Graham, head down to Big J's in Orting. He usually has a few Knights in stock and his prices are usually on par with anyone else. If he was more expensive you'd probably waste the money in gas vs what you'd save.
Great advice and thank you. I will go there.
Last year I got drawn for Multi Season deer, but I didn't buy the tag. I wanted too, but the guys at Cabelas and Sportsman Warehouse were not exactly freindly or very willing to help. They were cocky and gave very vague information. I said the heck with it. Ended up shooting a buck during the modern season on opening day. I told myself this year I'm gonna learn and get after it.
Which Sportsmen's Warehouse? I bought a Knight at the Fed Way store years ago and the guy who helped me was nice and informative. They usually have several manufacturers guns on hand so you can compare side by side. I started with a Knight Bighorn but now shoot a Traditions Vortek. The CVA Accura is also worth checking out.
Puyallup store. They only carry 2 guns to choose from. Sportsman Warehouse went through some major changes. Federal Way was sold off, along with like 50 other locations. They had some financial issues from trying to grow to quickly. I heard they are actively trying to buy back several of the stores they sold off; now that they got their finances back in order. Those locations are now called "Wholesale Outfitters". I will Federal Way and see what they got. Thanks you
Post by: Mfowl on June 16, 2014, 03:02:35 PM
Since you're in Graham, head down to Big J's in Orting. He usually has a few Knights in stock and his prices are usually on par with anyone else. If he was more expensive you'd probably waste the money in gas vs what you'd save.
Great advice and thank you. I will go there.
Last year I got drawn for Multi Season deer, but I didn't buy the tag. I wanted too, but the guys at Cabelas and Sportsman Warehouse were not exactly freindly or very willing to help. They were cocky and gave very vague information. I said the heck with it. Ended up shooting a buck during the modern season on opening day. I told myself this year I'm gonna learn and get after it.
Which Sportsmen's Warehouse? I bought a Knight at the Fed Way store years ago and the guy who helped me was nice and informative. They usually have several manufacturers guns on hand so you can compare side by side. I started with a Knight Bighorn but now shoot a Traditions Vortek. The CVA Accura is also worth checking out.
Puyallup store. They only carry 2 guns to choose from. Sportsman Warehouse went through some major changes. Federal Way was sold off, along with like 50 other locations. They had some financial issues from trying to grow to quickly. I heard they are actively trying to buy back several of the stores they sold off; now that they got their finances back in order. Those locations are now called "Wholesale Outfitters". I will Federal Way and see what they got. Thanks you
The Fed Way store is back to a Sportsmen's Warehouse. You could also check out Sportco in Fife. They have a few different guns but they are lacking in the accessory department. Cabelas doesn't carry Knight and half there guns aren't even Wa legal.
Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 16, 2014, 05:28:12 PM
I believe no scope is 1 regulation?
Post by: Mfowl on June 16, 2014, 05:48:28 PM
What is legal vs not legal?
I believe no scope is 1 regulation?
Your gun must have an open breech (exposed to the elements.) Guns that shoot a 209 primers are not considered "open breech." Your gun will either need to shoot musket or #11 caps. Your gun must also have open sights, no scopes. Fiber optic beads, iron sights and peep sights are ok. Guns that are or have a NW legal kit include Knight Bighorn, Disc Extreme and Ultalite. Traditions Vortek NW Magnum. CVA Accura, Buckhorn, Elkhorn Pro to name a few. There are many others including a variety of flintlocks but I'm not familiar with those. I'm an inline guy myself.
Post by: SeeThru1987 on June 16, 2014, 05:54:26 PM
:hello:
Post by: lonedave on June 16, 2014, 09:56:15 PM
Dave
Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 16, 2014, 11:08:24 PM