Recent content by T.R.

I have hunted several deer species across North America with differing body weights. As an Air Force NCO my assignments took me to many interesting places. My shots rarely exceeded 125 yards even when hunting western mule deer. The myth is that big deer are harder to kill than smaller deer...

I have a friend who lives near Manassas, Virginia who annually shoots six or more deer per year. His CZ 527 is topped with a Simmons 2-7X scope zeroed for 100 yards. Ammo choice is Winchester Power Points featuring 123 grain soft tips. A deadly outfit, indeed! TR

I shoot squirrels with Remington 22 longs in my Henry lever gun. But my shooting distances rarely exceed 30 yards. TR

I can't tell the difference between this stag and a mid-size bull elk that I toppled in Wyoming. TR

I downed this red stag at a hunting preserve located in southern Ohio. TR

This red stag was taken in rough country during the winter. 30-30 is a keeper! TR

I have discovered that Winchester EXTREME POINT ammo produces a giant entrance hole but mediocre penetration. I will go back to plain Jane Power Point ammo because of much better penetration. - TR

Scores of axis deer escaped from a high fence ranch a few years ago and have established a growing population in the wild. I hired a guide to put me on a young doe for meat. It took several hours of quietly travelling through the thick forest to find them. The shot was taken at about 85 yards...

A good supply of 20 gauge slugs is difficult to find in my area. So I bought a CVA Hunter model in 44 MAG. This is a very accurate break action single shot rifle. I fitted it with a 1.5-4.5X Bushnell scope. Recoil is light and ammo is readily available. TR

Sam Fadala wrote a book titled, Successful Deer Hunting, which will answer many of your questions. Check eBay for this book. - TR

It is highly important to skin the carcass as soon as possible to prevent a sour taste in the meat. Hanging the animal with the hide on is not good. - TR

The 180's will produce a flatter trajectory for long shots beyond 150 yards. 200 grain bullets really hit hard for animals larger than deer. My Uncle Larry shot many moose and bears in Canada with his 35 Remington Marlin rifle back in the 1960's. Your Buckhammer will do the job for you! - TR

Many years back, I was scouting for a place to hunt deer within the Huron National Forest of Michigan. I had never driven there before but soon encountered a deer crossing yellow sign by the roadway. I stopped and walked back about 100 yards looking for a deer trail. Finding nothing, I...

I bought my Wicked Ridge 370 model for $480. from Bass Pro Shop last November. It will group inside a Dixie cup at 25 yards from a steady rest. - TR

This is a photo of a photo. I downed this dandy coastal forky when I was stationed at Travis AF Base back in 1991. I had to crawl and use hunting skill to position myself within shooting distance. Marlin 44 MAG did the job with just one shot; distance was about 100 yards. No exit hole which...