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Title: Woods bumming gun
Post by: jdb on February 03, 2018, 05:54:01 PM
What's your woods bumming gun? If your just goofing off , checking trail cams or traps or shed hunting what's the gun you carry just in case something needs shot?
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Post by: kselkhunter on February 03, 2018, 06:00:16 PM
Marlin 336 or S&W Model 627. 
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Post by: KFhunter on February 03, 2018, 06:28:29 PM
g20 if no long gun
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Post by: 7mmfan on February 03, 2018, 06:51:14 PM
My Ruger 10/22 is what I usually bring. I've been on the lookout for a nice compact 223 or 22-250 lately. Something with a little more reach.
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Post by: Scheindogg on February 03, 2018, 07:14:44 PM
g20 if no long gun
:yeah:
That’s what I do

Even during modern I bring my Glock 20 as last resort
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Post by: cdriver on February 03, 2018, 07:24:28 PM
If I am not carrying a rifle I bring a Ruger Mk IV 22/45 pistol. Easy shooting and fairly accurate. When I am back in the world I carry a compact .45 or .38 snubby. I like my woods pistol to be one that is fairly impervious  to rain or rough treatment. Polymer frames and aluminum
parts help with that.
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Post by: buglebrush on February 03, 2018, 07:33:16 PM
XD .45 Tactical set up to shoot 45 Super with 255 Grain Hard Cast flat nose.
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Post by: yorketransport on February 03, 2018, 07:35:39 PM
For years I carried a 204 Ruger outside of big game season along with a 7mm TCU Contender for anything a little bigger. Ever since I had the little CZ 527 in 6.5 Grendel built though, it's been my go to walk about gun backed up with a Ruger Mk III Hunter.
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on February 03, 2018, 07:48:48 PM
My uber expensive pro built 6x47 rifle with a manners stock featuring a sponge camo paint job using rare and endangered sponge from the reefs of Zimbabwe.

Title: Re: Woods bumming gun
Post by: yorketransport on February 03, 2018, 08:13:39 PM
My uber expensive pro built 6x47 rifle with a manners stock featuring a sponge camo paint job using rare and endangered sponge from the reefs of Zimbabwe.

I knew you were an "old growth operator", out there checking trail cams and scouting in the back country while still being prepared to take a sweet instagram pic with your gear.
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Post by: kselkhunter on February 03, 2018, 08:14:41 PM
My uber expensive pro built 6x47 rifle with a manners stock featuring a sponge camo paint job using rare and endangered sponge from the reefs of Zimbabwe.
Are you sure it's not a 6.5 Creedmoor?
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on February 03, 2018, 08:49:18 PM
My uber expensive pro built 6x47 rifle with a manners stock featuring a sponge camo paint job using rare and endangered sponge from the reefs of Zimbabwe.
Are you sure it's not a 6.5 Creedmoor?

I'll have to check with my overpaid gunsmith.

It may take a while as he had some "legal" issues in Vegas.

Honestly, I haven't had the time to shoot the rifle. Photo shoots, shameless social media posts and my part time gig at the local fine dining establishment have taken their toll.
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Post by: Bofire on February 03, 2018, 09:30:13 PM
Does your every day carry gun count?
Carl
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Post by: ghosthunter on February 03, 2018, 09:30:29 PM
Two Bond Derringers in shoulder rig.
My pack around long gun is a circuit judge.
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Post by: JakeLand on February 03, 2018, 09:37:46 PM
marlin .22 bolt action when I'm not deer or bear hunting
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Post by: WA hunter14 on February 03, 2018, 09:40:55 PM
1911 10mm always.
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Post by: nocken n notchen on February 04, 2018, 09:33:33 AM
Bumming in Sep through Dec 7-30 waters goofing off 223 if I where to trap 221 fireball always .40
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Post by: b23 on February 04, 2018, 10:28:29 AM
Kel Tec PMR30  even loaded with a 30rnd mag and one in the pipe these things a crazy light weight.  Pack an extra mag and you've got 61 rounds of ammo.
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Post by: mountainman on February 04, 2018, 12:52:07 PM
329 PD
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Post by: Miles on February 04, 2018, 01:03:58 PM
SIG P320 compact in 9mm.
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Post by: BigGoonTuna on February 04, 2018, 01:23:46 PM
Just picked up a cz 527 carbine in 7.62x39, seems to be a perfect little walking varmint/light deer rifle.  Love that set trigger.
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Post by: Cylvertip on February 04, 2018, 01:27:21 PM
Glock 17 (115 fmj's) or 17L(115 solid copper +P+ Underwood Xtreme Penetrator) with two extra mags and one in the pipe.  52 lead or copper supplements ready for delivery. :tup:
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Post by: 700xcr on February 04, 2018, 02:10:43 PM
Marlin 1894C 357mag carbine or Springfield XDM 45acp.
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Post by: buglebrush on February 04, 2018, 02:19:13 PM
Glock 17 (115 fmj's) or 17L(115 solid copper +P+ Underwood Xtreme Penetrator) with two extra mags and one in the pipe.  52 lead or copper supplements ready for delivery. :tup:

What's your reasoning for going extreme penetrator vs hardcast Outdoorsman?   I love the penetrator rounds, but when it comes to performance on big game the hardcast has a long and proven track record.  I'm skeptical the lighter penetrators will outperform the Outdoorsman when it comes to smashing  bones.  Not a wide enough meplat.  Anyhow, just curious what your reasoning was.
Title: Re: Woods bumming gun
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 04, 2018, 02:53:41 PM
I like your thinking.  I've always had a saying that you never know when you're going to come across something that is better off dead.  I carry around a number of different pieces depending on the time of year.  Usually either an SP101, an old Mark 1 (nostalgic for me), 10-22 or my A-Bolt in 243.
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Post by: huntingfool7 on February 04, 2018, 07:18:34 PM
Shotgun
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Post by: hunter399 on February 04, 2018, 08:45:56 PM
Always a ar15 ,backseat of truck,or over my shoulder ,getting firewood or checking trail cams ,etc.
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Post by: jjness11 on February 05, 2018, 09:16:32 AM
I just picked up a Glock 20, but now I have a wild hair to get a threaded 22 with a suppressor! Mainly want that for during archery season.
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Post by: jasnt on February 05, 2018, 10:00:43 AM
Either my ar or 22 revolver
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Post by: AWS on February 05, 2018, 10:36:38 AM
It used to be a Marlin 1894CL in 218 Bee when edible critters were on the list, now it's a Glock 19 for SD no need to kill anything I can't skin or eat.

Now it is a 222 Rem when pelts are good. Light loaded ammo in it for rabbits.
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Post by: WSU on February 05, 2018, 10:46:07 AM
Unless I'm hunting I typically don't have a gun. 
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Post by: Squidward on February 05, 2018, 10:50:29 AM
New England 223 single shot
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Post by: Special T on February 05, 2018, 11:14:39 AM
New England 223 single shot
How does it shoot? I've talked to guys with those guns that said they shoot great, and others said they couldn't get them to group.

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Post by: bhawley76 on February 05, 2018, 11:40:32 AM
Pmr 30
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Post by: 7mm ed on February 05, 2018, 01:14:51 PM
ruger Blackhawk 357 mag or my glock 23 gen2
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Post by: Matth on February 05, 2018, 04:44:01 PM
I pack my Browning buckmark 22 auto loader.
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Post by: bigdub257 on February 05, 2018, 05:35:13 PM
Pmr 30
:yeah:60 rounds and very lightweight!
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Post by: TRD1911 on February 05, 2018, 05:38:13 PM
Glock 20 or Marlin 45-70 govt
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Post by: fish vacuum on February 05, 2018, 06:14:59 PM
10 millinator
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Post by: Cylvertip on February 05, 2018, 06:50:29 PM
Glock 17 (115 fmj's) or 17L(115 solid copper +P+ Underwood Xtreme Penetrator) with two extra mags and one in the pipe.  52 lead or copper supplements ready for delivery. :tup:

What's your reasoning for going extreme penetrator vs hardcast Outdoorsman?   I love the penetrator rounds, but when it comes to performance on big game the hardcast has a long and proven track record.  I'm skeptical the lighter penetrators will outperform the Outdoorsman when it comes to smashing  bones.  Not a wide enough meplat.  Anyhow, just curious what your reasoning was.

The Penetrator seems to have most of the characteristics of the hardcast from the research I did, plus you get the hydraulic action coming off of the side flutes.  One of the videos I found showed them shooting a 380 with Penetrator and the flutes caused a 2x2 X though the ballistic gel.   
Title: Re: Woods bumming gun
Post by: buglebrush on February 06, 2018, 12:12:07 PM
Glock 17 (115 fmj's) or 17L(115 solid copper +P+ Underwood Xtreme Penetrator) with two extra mags and one in the pipe.  52 lead or copper supplements ready for delivery. :tup:

What's your reasoning for going extreme penetrator vs hardcast Outdoorsman?   I love the penetrator rounds, but when it comes to performance on big game the hardcast has a long and proven track record.  I'm skeptical the lighter penetrators will outperform the Outdoorsman when it comes to smashing  bones.  Not a wide enough meplat.  Anyhow, just curious what your reasoning was.

The Penetrator seems to have most of the characteristics of the hardcast from the research I did, plus you get the hydraulic action coming off of the side flutes.  One of the videos I found showed them shooting a 380 with Penetrator and the flutes caused a 2x2 X though the ballistic gel.

Well, it'll be interesting to see once they're deployed on animals.  I definitely see it in regards to tissue damage, but not on bones.  Wish we could shoot solid brass flat nosed bullets.  Back before those were illegal they were the gold standard. 
Title: Re: Woods bumming gun
Post by: GBoyd on February 07, 2018, 08:30:13 PM
Rossi 12 single shot, with a few rounds of 7 1/2 game loads and a couple of 00 buck.

I carry it around when scouting and running my dog in the timber around here. I've knocked down countless grouse and rabbits with it. The buckshot loads are for when I encounter a lion or bear. It will happen someday.
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Post by: Calvin Rayborn on February 07, 2018, 11:01:45 PM
Two Bond Derringers in shoulder rig.
My pack around long gun is a circuit judge.

I'd have to see a pic of that!
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Post by: Biggerhammer on February 07, 2018, 11:05:32 PM
Two Bond Derringers in shoulder rig.
My pack around long gun is a circuit judge.

I'd have to see a pic of that!

Same here! I wouldn't even use a Bond Arm anything as a slip sinker on a Sturgeon fishing rig.  :chuckle:
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Post by: Calvin Rayborn on February 07, 2018, 11:11:20 PM
Sportsman '48. 12g

Keep it cool...Keep it old-school...
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Post by: huntingfool7 on February 08, 2018, 06:23:31 AM
Rossi 12 single shot, with a few rounds of 7 1/2 game loads and a couple of 00 buck.

I carry it around when scouting and running my dog in the timber around here. I've knocked down countless grouse and rabbits with it. The buckshot loads are for when I encounter a lion or bear. It will happen someday.
A well fed shotgun can take anything that walks or flys.
Title: Re: Woods bumming gun
Post by: Squidward on March 27, 2018, 08:05:44 AM
New England 223 single shot
How does it shoot? I've talked to guys with those guns that said they shoot great, and others said they couldn't get them to group
Sorry I missed your question. I've had this rifle for about 25yrs and have shot a ton of lead through it. it has always shot really nice. I like it for shooting off grouses heads. Squidward
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Post by: jackmaster on March 27, 2018, 08:26:08 AM
I have had my sons youth 20 ga pump under the backseat of my pickup for literally years , it's all beat up and always works😊 I bought him a new Remington wing master 870 express for his come home from combat present, plus he out grew that little 20 ga but it sure is nice to have when I am deer huntn and see a grouse when I am driving :tup:
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Post by: fly-by on March 27, 2018, 10:59:37 PM
Grandad's 11-48.

2 rounds of 7.5s up front, backed by 2 round of 00 buck.

Cut off the 1950's Polychoke and had it cut to 20" and threaded.
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