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Offline burntmuch

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New Huntsman
« on: December 21, 2008, 11:31:44 AM »
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Just picked this up. Bought it from Buckhammer. Put my t-hole stock on it. Its got the Hubbards 5/8s breechplug. Mounted a burris 3x9 bal pex, 250 grain shockwaves & xtps over BH209. Gonna have to wait till next year
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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2008, 01:35:53 PM »
Looks good! Be sure to give us a report when you shoot it.
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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2008, 01:52:03 PM »
Im gonna try & shoot it after Christmas. If the temps make it over 10 degrees.
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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2008, 03:36:50 PM »
I know what you mean, was down to 4* F hear today. We have been snowed in for 3 days, except for yesterday afternoon for a few hours after the plow went by. Snowing and blowing all day today, huge drifts to plow when the wind ever deceides to settle down. We might see a plow tomorrow, might. Guess that is the price we pay to live in the boonies. Just checked, the temp has climbed back up to 10* F now. Have the next two weeks off, but didn't plan to spend it being snowed in.

I hope it warms up for you, and me too.
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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2008, 12:16:42 AM »
We've got the cold here on the U.P., but you lucky southerners got the snow :D ;D.  In fact, we have less snow on the ground now than we had two weeks ago.  It rained the last two days of ML season and turned everything to a sea of slush and then froze.  It's great for bird and bunny hunting 'cause you can run on top with small snowshoes.

Merry Christmas

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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2008, 12:51:14 AM »
Been a weird year for sure so far. 12 inches of snow -11 windchill. Ive got a long driveway My tractor & plow wouldnt make it thru the drifts, I had to pay a guy to plow me out. ML season is over. Late doe season starts today south of me. I got Picky this year so I got a empty freezer  Gotta get out & shoot a doe
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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2008, 04:37:10 AM »
Central Maryland's weather report

It's still muzzleloader season here and I loaded up the truck last night, thinking at the time, "Man, it's kinda cold and the wind is coming up."

This morning, I got out to the State Park, got out of the truck and loaded up - the whole time thinking that it's REALLY cold.  Temperature was 15, but the wind was roaring through at 25-35 mph.   I walked out into the field that I have to cross to get to my spot.   By the time I crossed that field (about 1/4 mile), I was shaking.   

I no sooner got to my spot than I turned around.  I couldn't feel my fingers, the wind was cutting through my three layers (silk underwear, heavy shirt, and heavy coat - two pairs of pants) and I knew that I might be in trouble if I stayed.

If I were 25, I might have stayed, but at 65, I have to take better care of myself.

(As I was pulling into my parking spot, I watched a 6-point buck hauling butt across that first field.  He passed  from my right to my left and I bet I watched him running for over 1/2 mile.  Didn't seem to be chasing anything or running from anything - he was running just for the joy of it.)
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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2008, 05:03:35 PM »
Quote from: tmccray45 on December 22, 2008, 04:37:10 AM


(As I was pulling into my parking spot, I watched a 6-point buck hauling butt across that first field.  He passed  from my right to my left and I bet I watched him running for over 1/2 mile.  Didn't seem to be chasing anything or running from anything - he was running just for the joy of it.)


He was probably headed to Florida where it is warm. ;D

I spent 2-1/2 hours plowing the driveway Saturday and another 2-1/2 hours again today. :'( Man, the snow was hard to push today, some of it was 4 feet deep and packed in from drifting. I have an old IH Farmall Super "C" with a plow on the front. Slow but sure. ;) At least the road plow went by today so we could get out for a while, cabin fever was setting in. Both my kids are home from college and I think they were going a little stir crazy being snowbound.

Burntmuch,

Where are you located? Sounds like you may be from the Northern Lower? I plan on getting out for the late doe season after Christmas too, if I can stand the weather. I used to hunt in -30 F weather in the late bow season when I was stationed in the UP, but that was 25 years ago when I was in my early 20's. No way could I do that today, the old circulation just don't work as good as it used to.

Is your camo laminate forend one from H&R/NEF or from one of the aftermarket stock companies? I could have gotten them from H&R a few years ago, but wanted the cinnimon for my stainless and they never got any in stock.





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Re: New Huntsman
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2008, 05:14:18 PM »
Im in Montrose. 20 min North of Flint. Im not sure if the forend is factory or not. . It looks nice with the Thumb hole though. Late season bow is tuff for sure. I love it though. Nothing better than being in the woods in the winter. Especially when the deer are yarded up. I can still handle the cold, its getting harder every year though. Just seems like its getting harder & harder to get out there. Ive got a 15mth old boy at home, who likes me being around.
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