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Post by Rod17 on Jul 27, 2014 15:34:37 GMT -6
Here is a short follow up to my wood pecker problem. Talked to several siding contractors who said wood peckers are a real nuisance in this area. I found a guy who does top-notch stucco & concrete work. He put a layer of concrete over the EFIS and then finished the surface with a very nice pattern and re-painted it, and it matched perfectly. Is been over a year and no woodpecker has been able to knock whole it in. I don't even see them landing on it any more.
For now, problem solved.
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Post by Rod17 on Feb 3, 2013 9:36:54 GMT -6
Ron
what do marten pay (average) for the ones you showed?
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 11, 2012 19:24:07 GMT -6
I have a bunch of MJs and I use waxed canvas cut to fit the jaws and trigger. It works perfect. Sorry it's not a direct answer about wire screen but, although I have used black steel screen with #3 and #4 Bridgers, I personally think its more trouble than it's worth.
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 6, 2012 18:49:45 GMT -6
Woodpeckers are protected and much of their activity is during the day when no one is home. On weekends, I am clearly prepared to "discourage" them, permanently.
I have read that hawk and owl models can help. Thanks
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Post by Rod17 on Nov 25, 2012 10:09:43 GMT -6
Recently moved to the suburbs of Chicago and have a woodpecker drilling holes in the EIFS (artificial stucco-like siding). Just paid a $$ to have it repaired before winter and within a few days, I have 3 more holes. Obvious answer is, come spring, to have it covered in stone to match the rest of the house. I looked on-line for ways to discourage this but little useful info. Any thoughts from the readers here?
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 30, 2010 17:20:00 GMT -6
check out American Traders (www.amtraders.com/ss-bindings.asp)
Their "A3 leather work binding" is great for bigger boots, pricey, but worth it.
Their traditional snowshoes are extremely well made -- but can't compare to new designs especially MSR (Mountain Safety Research) brand that has a full crampon running round the entire frame, a heel lift for steep climbs and binding that never come loose.
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 10, 2009 20:45:13 GMT -6
great job!! keep the pics coming.
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Post by Rod17 on Oct 28, 2009 21:19:15 GMT -6
I have the Garmin 76csx, mapping gps; its amazing. Sells for around $450. For another $80 bucks you can install an SD chip that contains topos for multi-state region. I have used it all over UT, WY, ID and MT and it is impressive. I have never had a problem synching the satellites no matter the weather, tree cover or in a canyon. I would get on with an altimeter.
Carry extra batteries.
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Post by Rod17 on Oct 25, 2009 15:28:12 GMT -6
nice colored coyote, indeed.
What's the frayed material to the lower right? hard to tell from the pic but, looks like unraveled cable - saw the same thing in your first pic. can you tell us what that is??
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Post by Rod17 on Oct 21, 2009 20:19:02 GMT -6
cable looks like its near chewed through at the mid point in photo and unraveled at the bottom left? what kind of cable was this?
How close was he to runnin' free??
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Post by Rod17 on Apr 24, 2009 19:59:57 GMT -6
yep...just like a crucifixion...you cant breathe with the weight of your body pulling down on your thorax. The Romans were masters of torture and placed a small triangular board called a stipe (think I have that right) - kind of like a seat under your butt - to keep your chest elevated just enough to breathe and keep you alive. They would also place a board under the feet so you wouldn't hang..again, keeping just enough weight off your arms and thorax to keep you alive.
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Post by Rod17 on Feb 20, 2009 19:46:20 GMT -6
Hi Steve, -- the beer idea works for me!
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Post by Rod17 on Feb 20, 2009 18:17:44 GMT -6
A recent thread questioned how the place of origin could be determined and much was posted regarding DNA etc. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has revolutionized nucleic acid analysis . However --- It is very easy to track the travel habits on anything or anyone - by the isotopic content of body water. This is being used now to determine travel habits of - oh, let just say "people of interest". The water in every locale has a unique composition of naturally occurring isotopes and this is directly reflected in the isotopes found in our cells. The turn over this isotope pool is slow and changes in travel (drinking local water) is reflected in a new isotopic profile. Any college chemistry lab could determine your point of origin with a simple biopsy (hair, skin, blood). Big brother knows where you are, where you've been and where your cat came from. So, always carry some bottled water from out of state. Randy
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 8, 2007 9:36:25 GMT -6
LB.....the other rifles have had work done on them including a Remington 700 in .308 that has a 5R-barrel, jeweled action, free-floated etc...Leupold 6-20 target scope. its very very accurate.
However, the .22-250, that I refered to is an over the counter rifle, nothing done to it and it can do sub-MOA at 300 shooting Hornady 50 gr Vmax moly coated.
My original post was simply to say, hey, Savages are great rifles for the price. Did I get lucky and find an outstanding stock rifle..you bet! Can I do this every trip to range..no...already explained that one.
Danny, you'll be paying the gas bill...0.5 inch group at 100 yards is no problem.
I wont say or post anything more about this, I know what I have done and I am not here to convince anyone either way...good shootin.
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 7, 2007 23:35:14 GMT -6
Trappingcoyotes38
I agree with everything you said - great post. As you correctly stated, the dramatic improvement in stock rifles (barrel and bedding) and the improvement in factory ammunition makes this kind of shooting possible.
Most rifles are capable of shooting close to a MOA, most shooter are not.
Heres the general scenario. Guy goes out and buys a $600 Savage, great. Then says, jeez, I only have $100 buck left for a scope..so, he buys poor quaility scope, cheap rings and bases. Picks up one box of factory ammo shoots a few shots, make a few minor scope adjustment...shoots a 1-2 group (usually 3 or 4 shots) at 100 yards and says "good to go". I have seen it 1000 times. Fine, for the average deer hunter, 1.5 inch groups are fine.
But then they call BS on someone who shoots alot and is compulsive about precision. So be it.
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 7, 2007 18:40:42 GMT -6
Heres some more info (in addiiton to what I posted under the original .243 post).
Accuracy and precision doesnt just happen; it takes alot of work and thought.
I have several rifles all capable of sub-MOA at 300 yards and that shouldnt surprise anyone. Most guns can shoot better than the operator. And I have no doubt there are many on here that can shoot better than me. I have no formal rifle training..everything I know and do has been learned from books, internet, the school of hard knocks and lots and lots of trial and error.
Heres how I set up a new rifle. First, you have to have a good scope. My .22-250 has a Burris Signature Select with the Ballistiplex reticle. I buy at least 8-10 boxes of different ammo (different manufacturer, different wts, some moly, some uncoated , etc). I 'll easily put 6-10 boxes of ammo through a new rifle and I keep a little notebook of every shot I take. I usually shoot at least 7-10 shots per group when trying to identify ammo it likes..and does not like. The barrel is cleaned and allowed to cool between all groups. In general, I can usually tell aftr 10 shots whether the gu like a particularly ammo and I am always amazed at how finicky some rifles can be.
Once I find what ammo that a gun likes, I will fine tune my scope to that ammo. I am not satisfied with 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards. I have a good mechanical rest, I work hard on breathing, position, check weld etc..all the basics of good shooting. I can typically get a good rifle to shoot a ragged hole at 100 yards..thats 7-10 shots...with all the holes touching. Yep..it can sometime take days, weeks to get everything just right. With a scope that can be adjusted in 0.25" clicks this should be fairly easy at 100 yards.
I have several ballistic programs that I run the loads through and I adjust the scope (windage) to the yardage I will shoot, based on info from the program. Most programs today compensate for altitude, temperature, humidity etc etc.
From the 100 yard position, I move to 300 yards with a clean and cool barrel and start over.
Now, can 0.5 " groups at 300 yards be done everyday?..of course not. In my orginal post, I never hinted that I could do it with every group. Wind is a clearly a big factor and the shooter has to know what a load is and is not capable of. However, with a 5-10 mph wind, and a knoweldge of ballistics, the average shooter should be able to compensate for a slight wind and still shoot sub-MOA. With practice and a well tuned rifle, sub-MOA shots are easily possible and should be the norm..not just a rarity.
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 7, 2007 17:57:01 GMT -6
I am the guy who posted the "0.5" group" thread with my Savage. Sorry you all cant do it.
I placed a much longer post and my thoughts on thread of the original .243 post. Check it out.
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 7, 2007 15:55:15 GMT -6
Been gone for a few days and I see theres a little stir on here.
I was the guy who posted that my SAVAGE 12FVSS in .22-250 shot a 0.5" (yep, 0.5"), 3-shot group at 300 yards. Can I do it evertime?..No, of course not, wind etc are all factors. It does, however, demonstrate the inherent accuracy of this particular gun and a specifc load.
As usual, someone jumped on this chit like I just insulted his mother. Don't read too much into these post and don't put words in my mouth. I have shot many, many 0.75 inch group at 300 yards with this this rifle. Its really not much of a feat with good ammo, good scope, a good rest and PRACTICE.
At 100 yards I have put several shots throught the same hole...yep...PRACTICE...good ammo, good scope, good rest..did I mention Practice??
I will agree that it is rare to find an out-of-the box rifle that shoots this well..but they exist.
Some like to "call BS" on these kind of acheivements 'cause they can't or havent done it. It just comes down to practice. I am sure that the guys, like me, who shoot regularly dont find anything special about this.
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Post by Rod17 on Nov 29, 2007 21:53:05 GMT -6
Take real hard look at the new Savage line..then take another real hard look at the new Savage line. I have a 12-FVSS in .22-250 and the thing is a tack driver right of the box. Shoots 0.5 inch group at 300 yards..
For the price Savages cant be beat. Not the prettiest guns but they shoot as good or better than guns costing 2-3x as much.
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Post by Rod17 on Jan 21, 2007 12:13:48 GMT -6
Lots of good information about .17s and other smallbore wildcats at CoyoteGods forum. Evrything you want know is there.
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