Went thru my gear this weekend and all seems to be ready to go. Only thing left to do is double check the guns and put a few odds N' ends in the vest. Might try TSS out of the 835, been a few years since she seen the woods and I've got the urge to tote it. Ordered a few diaphragms this morning, a couple CC Smokers and Hook's Executioners. The only thing else I'd might purchase will be more TSS, would like a few more pounds to have stashed away. The fever has set in.
About time for me to get serious and start getting everything together. Got my vest out and a few things in it. Got to clean the 500 and check her zero. Going to shoot the 11-87 once just to see what she will do, will go from there depending on the results from her. Waiting on a trumpet from KP. Ordered some hulls to have for inventory. Been wanting some strikers from Mr. Fowler but have held off, we will see how long that last as USMC0331 and kwild835 keep sending me pictures and soundfiles of what they got from him. Got a couple pounds of shot but will probably get some more as well just to have.
About time to get serious with the calling practice. Get on vest and go sit at a tree in awkward positions and get to calling.
We are 43 days out here in SC for private land!
We've still got months. Haven't gone through my stuff yet., nothing I really need that's not here. Getting close for you guys!!
My vest is good. I'll just add my inflatable dekes, a cushion and some snacks/water. I'm not much into call collecting, I'm an if it ain't broke, don't fix it kinda guy.
In September I stopped at Cabelas on the way home from the Hunting camp and as always I poked my head in the Bargain Cave. Saw they had a few turkey related items in the back and naturally went straight that way. There I found a DSD strutter with a stake, marked down to $17.00. I scooped it up and went to find the gentleman working that area to see if the price was correct, he said no - the tag had a red X on it - he then informed me that it would 10% off the lowest price. Bought it for 15 bucks and some change. The decoy was not used or damaged, it was a display model with no box or the plastic nuts to attached a fan. A steal!
Jim, I'm with ya. Those are the only calls I've bought this year. They are my favorites and the ones from last year have seen better days.
Quote from: dirt road ninja on February 06, 2018, 02:13:33 PM
In September I stopped at Cabelas on the way home from the Hunting camp and as always I poked my head in the Bargain Cave. Saw they had a few turkey related items in the back and naturally went straight that way. There I found a DSD strutter with a stake, marked down to $17.00. I scooped it up and went to find the gentleman working that area to see if the price was correct, he said no - the tag had a red X on it - he then informed me that it would 10% off the lowest price. Bought it for 15 bucks and some change. The decoy was not used or damaged, it was a display model with no box or the plastic nuts to attached a fan. A steal!
Jim, I'm with ya. Those are the only calls I've bought this year. They are my favorites and the ones from last year have seen better days.
Just saw those wings the other day. Need to get them in the mail!
Hang on to them, I'll see ya in a few weeks.
Quote from: dirt road ninja on February 06, 2018, 02:13:33 PM
In September I stopped at Cabelas on the way home from the Hunting camp and as always I poked my head in the Bargain Cave. Saw they had a few turkey related items in the back and naturally went straight that way. There I found a DSD strutter with a stake, marked down to $17.00. I scooped it up and went to find the gentleman working that area to see if the price was correct, he said no - the tag had a red X on it - he then informed me that it would 10% off the lowest price. Bought it for 15 bucks and some change. The decoy was not used or damaged, it was a display model with no box or the plastic nuts to attached a fan. A steal!
Jim, I'm with ya. Those are the only calls I've bought this year. They are my favorites and the ones from last year have seen better days.
I can't say I wouldn't have passed that deal up, I found a Cabela's strutter deke at the Harrisburg, PA Cabela's store about 5 years ago that was 19.99. Yeah I bought it, it was a return that didn't include the fake fan so I contacted the company that made them for Cabela's and they sent me the fan for free. I'll never pass up a good deal.
Not really a call collector but like learning new calls and always looking for one that might have that special juju in it. I do like trumpets and box calls so I buy them when I find something I like, but if I buy it then I plan to hunt it. Just picked up a tube call at a steal, been wanting one to learn how to use.
I've got a few box calls that don't hunt. Not that I wouldn't, just found one I really like.
I'm good to go. I have a few new trumpets with another from Cox on the way. Other than that I have a new satchel that I need to get used to. May can't come fast enough!
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I had a new vest picked up this weekend, a Nomad in my favorite color Bottomland. I ended up not buying it as I had ordered a bow at the same place. It seemed like it was well made but might be a little warm. I'll likely have to get some type of vest as mine has seen it's better days.
What bow ya ordered?
I ordered a PSE Beast ECS. Probably not for everybody. It's a longdraw bow but I'm only a 29" DL. I just like long ATA bows. It's basically their new target bow with their standard size ECS cam. It doesn't come in anodized target colors like their Shootdown. I ordered in charcoal gray, first time I've had a bow that wasn't all black in many years.
Started looking hard at the Elite Rituals.
I like the looks of the Ritual. I get to see a lot of new bows when I take my son to bow tournaments. I also liked the looks of Prime Logic and Bowtech Realm X. I'm fond of smooth drawing bows that will hold steady for me. That's what I liked about the bow I ordered. I was surprised that shop had a Beast on the shelf. It won't be a big selling bow and likely not stocked in many shops. It was a RH model and I shoot lefty. I shot it anyway. It was about the same as their new target bow. I've grown partial to PSE the last few years since my son started shooting for them.
If I wasn't gonna shoot a PSE I would be looking at Elite, Prime and Bowtech. I like all of those bows.
I got the Bowtech reign last year. The bow shoots. Before that I shot elite also great bows. Prime was good too but I hated the handle. As a bow instructor I don't use or show any low grab the handle grip. More of a push in the throat area. Same way I shoot recurves and longbows. That prime grip though just didn't suit me. Shot very good though.
Billy shot a real nice one this fall w a new Prime. Maybe he'll post a pic
Where I have no experience with the Prime, the string grooves worry me. They look narrow.
Haha thanks Mike I don't mind showing this guy off pretty proud of him. I got the Prime Centergy last season and I love it. When I went to my pro shop I had no intentions on Prime didn't really know much about them. I shot all the new bows and was pretty set on Mathews Halon. Then the guy goes have you seen the new Primes I said no but what the hell I'll shoot one. When I shot it my eyes lit up. Do yourself a favor and give em a shot. Awesome bows and there engineering is second to none. All personal preference though. Here's the buck I shot with it this season.. 141" gross 136 7/8" net.
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Nice deer!!
Great buck Babs, do not think the three I killed can be added up to match that brute. Not a bow guy though I have considered it many times, dirt road may eventually break me down. They just seemed really high and I have not been able to figure out why they cost so much, but I am not that smart either.
Congrats on a stud.
If I get serious in the buying mode (after turkey season), I will definitely shoot them all. Lately i've been setting up my muzzleloader. Been years since I fooled with it. Got it ready to start load development, just need the weather to let me get to the range. Premeasured 2 loads this week, with any luck I'll get to shoot a few this weekend.
Nice buck!
Shot the 935, 835, and 11-87 20 gauge today. All are good to go next month. Also shot the muzzle loader for awhile, still needs much more load testing, but round 1 went well.
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A man purse in MO bottomland, it really brings out the color in my eyes
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Trying to get the vest packed and ready. Got everything except need to find my bottomland hat and get my thermocell out the car. Getting close to the 30 day mark!
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Y'all know Donald plans on killing birds, anybody that carries two Turkey totes must melt the barrels on them.
Quote from: dirt road ninja on February 12, 2018, 09:57:15 PM
Y'all know Donald plans on killing birds, anybody that carries two Turkey totes must melt the barrels on them.
Them Louisiana hunters come ill prepared for killing so I help them out!
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I thought about that after I posted. We will put them to use again in a few weeks. That was my first time using one, I'm a fan.
That was an action packed afternoon. Really the whole trip was action packed.
Quote from: dirt road ninja on February 12, 2018, 10:16:31 PM
That was an action packed afternoon. Really the whole trip was action packed.
Hopefully opening weekend this season will have the same action. Looking forward to it.
Shot 3 of the turkey guns Sunday, 1 of which is my cira 1993 835 mossy. She has been retired for a few years, but is going make a couple appearance this season. Also wanted to try and post a pic that is normal looking, still figuring out imgur.
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Man she is a beauty and glad to hear she will be back in action some!
Loaded a pile of shells this weekend.
22 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz 9's
20 12 gauge 2 1/4 oz 9's
5 12 gauge 2 1/4 oz 8.5's
A few of the 12's are for friends.