Hunting and Fishing Thread - With Poll

[Randy Stewart]

They the dirt pile, but nobody had shot a weapon with that size caliber before. No biggy.
My brother-in-law has a .44 automag that I've shot before and that was the biggest. It was better than the .357 he had.

[db]

Way back when I was a cop (Not a COP, as in process mapping, but a cop as in flatfoot), my service revolver was a Strum-Ruger 357 mag. (carrying 158 grain copper jacketed hollow points). The local deputies had to carry 38 specials. On several occasions I was called to assist them with a car/cow or car/horse collisions. Because of Humane Society complaints, they were forced to shoot the animal between the eyes with a low grain semi-wad cutter. After several shots, they would call us. We would take our 357s and place it just behind the animal’s ear and end the misery. It made a mess, and we were told it was inhumane, but it was sure more humane than trying it the way they suggested.

[Mike S.]

Ya gotta use enough gun ( a problem that Stew should never again have). Whoever suggested those .38 loads was a dummy. Regardless, 'tis vastly more inhumane to shoot the darn thing several times and only wound it than to kill it immediately with a bit of a mess. Anyone who complained is putting their prissy sensitivities to a little blood and mess over the interest of minimizing the suffering in the animal. Funny thing is, this is often the mindset of the animal-rights folks I see and read about. Go figure.

[Mike S.]

Since Randy has shared with us what his newest "toy" is in the area of hunting, fishing, and related paraphanelia, why not take the thread in that direction for awhile?

My latest "toy" is a Ruger Super Redhawk revolver (6-shooter) in .44 Magnum. I topped it with a 2x scope to help my aim as someday I'd like to take it deer hunting, but until I get enough practice for that it is just plain fun to shoot. After 50 rounds the hand starts to get sore, but it is still fun.

Next?

[David Hartman]

Originally Posted by Mike S.

Since Randy has shared with us what his newest "toy" is in the area of hunting, fishing, and related paraphanelia, why not take the thread in that direction for awhile?

My latest is a 1945 Mosin-Nagant M44 carbine (7.62 X 54R), with a folding bayo and a 20" barrel it's capable of punching through concrete blocks, putting 5 rounds in a 2.5" spread at 100 yards, and belches a foot long flame from the barrel with every shot. Lots of fun!

So far with it, I now have 2 M-N's and 2 WWII Mausers and am just beginning to have fun collecting these Mil-Surps.

[Craig H.]

David:

My latest is a Mosin-Nagant, as well, stamped 1939. I couldn't tell what the emblem was on the reciever was, but my gunsmith tells me its a hammer and crescent. 1939 in Russia? Wonder what stories it could tell...

If anyone knows where I can get a correct stock, bayonet, and cleaning rod, let me know. The stock on it was sporterized (@!!*%#).

I have had this one a while, so it is getting time to splurge again!

Craig

[David Hartman]

Originally Posted by Craig H.

David:

My latest is a Mosin-Nagant, as well, stamped 1939. I couldn't tell what the emblem was on the reciever was, but my gunsmith tells me its a hammer and crescent. 1939 in Russia? Wonder what stories it could tell...

If anyone knows where I can get a correct stock, bayonet, and cleaning rod, let me know. The stock on it was sporterized (@!!*%#).

I have had this one a while, so it is getting time to splurge again!

Craig

Craig, The symbol your looking at is the Soviet hammer and sickle. As far as stocks, etc. you might try Tennessee Gun Parts at www.tngunparts.com - the last time I visited their site they were offering the parts your looking for.

[Craig H.]

David:

I sent them an email, and they are asking for dimensions. This looks real good. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the link!

Craig