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Post by lb on Jul 8, 2012 0:00:55 GMT -6
I don't know if I will be there. Maybe? When is it, August?
Gary has an inferiority complex. I promise you, when I was Hunt Chairman for over ten years, he always attended the hunts, usually with his regular partner, Don Jamroz. I can't remember a single time that those guys turned in an animal? Don placed on a State hunt once, but it was with Steinberger, a seasoned veteran. All Gary's success, such as it is, has been (I believe) hunting alone, (non contest) but since I don't keep track of him any more, I could be wrong? He's a total prick, BTW.
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Post by lb on Jul 7, 2012 12:02:31 GMT -6
On my return from Texas, in February, I made a detour in your 50 mile area for 20 minutes, one stand, one dead coyote and back on the road.
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Post by lb on Jul 5, 2012 10:11:54 GMT -6
That's true, but it's all over, so that area is still "not bad", compared to some others. LB
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Post by lb on Jul 1, 2012 20:15:59 GMT -6
I have been hunting all over that area for years, usually with my buddy Vic. That's why I think it's pretty good.
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Post by lb on Jun 28, 2012 20:37:00 GMT -6
Okay. <wink>
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22/250
Jun 24, 2012 15:34:33 GMT -6
Post by lb on Jun 24, 2012 15:34:33 GMT -6
Realistically, you have to expect damage, whatever you buy. Maybe you can find some surplus military FMJ and hope for the best?
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22/250
Jun 24, 2012 9:32:39 GMT -6
Post by lb on Jun 24, 2012 9:32:39 GMT -6
#1 22-250
#2 factory ammunition
#3 fur friendly?
That's a tall order, son. Actually, I have no idea?
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Post by lb on Jun 22, 2012 13:49:41 GMT -6
Coyote Paradise, McNeal, Arizona!
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Post by lb on Jun 20, 2012 23:36:35 GMT -6
Hey, I have no issues whatsoever with a 243. I have only used the 70 grain Ballistic Tip and that bullet works great bang/flop. The Ballistic Tip I use in 25 caliber is the 100 grain and it sounds like performance might be as you describe? Kills with authority with a pass through, not a lot of damage, (not guaranteed), but surprisingly little damage on a lung shot.
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Post by lb on Jun 20, 2012 13:00:36 GMT -6
That may be a good reason, down in south Texas. Assuming you have those 95gr. Nosler partitions? I could go a long time before a hog wandered into my stand, javelina maybe? Axis deer? About as likely as calling in a polar bear.
But, a bad shot, 22-250 or a 243 is still a bad shot and you may still have a runner. I'm not on board with the idea that a 243 will compensate for a fringe hit. In fact, it is my personal opinion that a 22-250 using a good 55 grain bullet will anchor a coyote with a less than perfect hit, better than a 243 with (for instance) a 58 grain bullet in a non vital area.
Just to be clear, a 243 is a great choice, but it's not (usually) a cartridge for the fur hunter.
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Post by lb on Jun 19, 2012 16:34:32 GMT -6
I thought the "one size fits all" solution to divers ingesting shot is something of benefit for the muck bottoms seen in the Mississippi flyway and other places? In western ponds primarily with sand and gravel, the lead shot tends to fall out of reach.
Then, solving a problem with (what?) 5% fatalities due to lead poison, with 10/15% cripples due to inferior steel shot and deformation.
I just don't know that these studies, based on "pretty sound science" are believable? But, we have to accept the findings and laws based on them as draconian.
I don't actually know the percentages? I just made them up, like a lot of grant funded studies.
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Post by lb on Jun 19, 2012 10:43:27 GMT -6
I might be a Neanderthal, but generally, have no interest in reinventing the wheel, ie: solid bullets, whatever their specific composition.
The idea that lead sinkers and bullets are contaminating the world is BS. It's a naturally occurring element, hardly rare. The steel shot hysteria which has made millions of shotguns obsolete, restrictions on 22lr bullets in the Sespi area, stuff like that are the result of junk science, kinda like GLOBAL WARMING. The public is being conned, on multiple levels. LB
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Post by lb on Jun 15, 2012 10:28:50 GMT -6
This is an apples and oranges comparison. Numbers taken are a direct correlation of the ground you are working. The objective in a contest, at a remote location is a lot different than working your own territory, without the contest BS.
If I give a man instructions on hunting coyotes, and he is a dipstick, is my reputation going to suffer when he doesn't do very well in a contest? Yeah, I said hunting, I don't trap. But I have been entering contests for over 44 years and believe I know a thing or two on what it takes to win. The contest is a lot different from recreational sport hunting or ADC coyote control. The only thing constant is that it involves coyotes.
Besides that, some very talented men have no desire to compete, or travel to some remote location while they are more concerned with making a living. The original question is quite different from the responses in the second half of the thread. Attempting to prove, one way or another, who is best or who is the best teacher is a lot different than discussing who is winning contests. Right now, winning a contest is pretty much a younger man's game, and he brings drive and talent and skill besides vast knowledge, which is kinda optional. In a few days, you are just skimming the cream off the top. A man in his own country learns to deal with the progression of the season and how to get the most of what he has, long term.
That's a snapshot of my opinion. Others are free to disagree but it won't change my opinion. LB
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Post by lb on Jun 10, 2012 19:36:12 GMT -6
Not fur friendly, the 70 gr. NoslerBT
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Post by lb on Jun 10, 2012 17:29:21 GMT -6
I own and use several chamberings that I consider adequate for coyotes. The 223Ackley will work with the right bullet. I also use 22-250Ackley, 6mm Remington, 243Winchester, 243Ackley, 25'06Ackley and the new one is 22-243Middlested, which has only put down exactly one coyote since I acquired it. The main thing, once you select a good cartridge is selecting a good bullet. In .224", good bullets begin with 55 grain, 52/53 are bare minimum, in my opinion. In 24 and 25 caliber, you have a lot more leeway, hard to go wrong as long as killing a coyote is concerned. The big deal is finding one that kills with minimum pelt destruction, if you are interested in those things? I find that a heavy bullet tends to hold together, pass through with an exit and have a lot less destruction than the light frangible bullets. I like 100 grain in 25 caliber and 87 grain in 24. Maybe 75, in some rifles?
Whatever, but just if you have not been paying attention, I do not like a 223, (which I own) for coyotes and I'm not a big fan of 17 caliber either. (which I do not own)
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Post by lb on Mar 9, 2012 0:30:20 GMT -6
Thanks for the support, trappnman. I appreciate it.
I know my comments are out of line, don't know what got into me? I apologize if I have offended anybody. I was thinking that New York people, (in general) have a hell of a lot to learn. By experience or by listening to advice, but I went way overboard and they did not deserve the disrespect just because they don't really know a lot, to tell the truth.
Sometimes I try to interject some controversy, hoping to stir up a little interest; intentional, in this case but still not justified. I admire these men's enthusiasm, don't let me discourage you, and I don't think I did, for a minute. Peace. LB
edit: Gerald Stewart is a friend of mine and I "believe" he told me that he testified at trial and Dennis Kirk was convicted of stealing Johnny Stewart sounds. I'm not absolutely positive, maybe somebody else heard about it?
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Post by lb on Mar 7, 2012 22:40:00 GMT -6
Are you kidding me? Have you ever killed six on a stand, twelve in a day, and been at it for 48 years? I have earned the right to tell you when something is incorrect, or not and you are barely entitled to an opinion on the subject.
Never mind, bud. I'm just yanking your chain. Don't worry about it, K?
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Post by lb on Mar 7, 2012 16:11:31 GMT -6
Yes, I see. You very tactfully disagree.
The fact is, anybody can blow a hand call and have a coyote respond. I have seen a child honk on a call and have a coyote jump up and pay attention. That does not mean that the way to entice educated coyotes is to blow long drawn out notes. Sorry, it's incorrect, not personal preference.
I offer advice, in good faith and if you choose to blow it off, I am not offended, in the least. I want to point out, at the risk of being an old foggy, that I have been killing coyotes since well before you were born, and experience is valuable. I promise, everything you do has been handed to you for practically nothing. I used to operate a decoy with string and rubber bands. I used to haul a 8 track tape deck and an automotive battery before there was any electronic Foxpros, and I still make my own lights for night hunting because there is nothing on the market that is better.
You know, now everything is camo'ed but you wouldn't believe how difficult it was, back in the old days to find ANYTHING in camo, much less everything. I still don't need a flashlight that is hard to find, when I drop it.
We never had cameras like you are using, new hunters able to afford equipment that simply wasn't available, in the 60's. Hell, your eastern coyotes. You should thank us for driving some of them out of California, of you wouldn't ever have seen them until fairly recently. I'm not kidding. Who ever heard of coyotes in New York back when I started? Nobody, because there weren't any. And, here you are explaining (arguing) what's "correct" to me. Okay, okay, you are right, I'm just a crazy old man don't know what I'm talking about.
If that coyote fussed like he did, hit with a 22-250, Jarrod probably needs a better bullet, or it was a bad shot? No offense. LB
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Post by lb on Mar 3, 2012 21:07:21 GMT -6
I don't want you boys to think this is negative. This is a couple suggestions, observations.
First, I don't know the caliber of the rifle, or where the coyote was hit, but he jumped around way too much. You probably need a little more gun because a fussing coyote is a huge distraction and you want him down and dead and able to deal with a second animal.
Okay, you called the coyote but, you are blowing on that call incorrectly. A rabbit has very small lung capacity and they cannot scream for very long. It's better to use short blasts, and a lot of them rather than long drawn out notes. It's kinda like you might hyperventilate, quick breath and short blast, rapid fire.
I thought the information about the bipod was very good, that tilt feature is very important. Good quality video, held my attention. Good job. LB
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Post by lb on Feb 23, 2012 17:42:08 GMT -6
Yes, the drought had a large effect although it rained pretty good one night.
The oil exploration rigs setting off those propane explosions under that steel plate was mentioned as a possibility. As I said above there was so many orange and black sensor cords laid out, it's hard to estimate but we are talking about a lot of cord. The 4X's and pickups were everywhere and they had the troops actually walking out there with the box devices, whatever the hell they did? We could drive AN HOUR from one ranch to another and it was same old, same old. The coyotes were definitely shy and never saw a cat. Cold calling didn't work, had to locate and work what there was. LB
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