NCR Regional Rally... plans yet?

**glwilson** · 10-18-2011, 05:58 PM

How are plans coming along for next year's rally BnG?

I figure with the cold beginning to set-in and the season soon coming to an end for most of us (except the hard-core); the ideas might start to happen.

Just wondering... that's all.

**GIBBY** · 10-19-2011, 02:06 PM

I do not know what the overall plan is but my plan is to be there.

**glwilson** · 10-24-2011, 06:57 PM

Ummm... haven't heard anything from Dave lately...

Hope things are okay.

**biscuitsngravy** · 10-28-2011, 07:59 PM

All is well, friends! I've just been taking it easy for awhile, enjoying the change of season. I've also been preparing for winter, installing a new door and storm door.

Took my Drifter out in the dirt roads and looked for places to hunt deer during the black powder season in December. It handles real good on dirt/gravel roads. The Nomad doesn't handle well for me on dirt. But the Drifter is not as steady and comfortable on the blacktop as the Nomad although the Drifter is more nimble.

My five grandsons and their parents are arriving tomorrow night to visit. Gonna be hectic for a couple days for sure!

I'll begin planning the regional next week, although I have a good idea of what we'll do already. In the meantime, hang in there good buddies!

ponch · 10-28-2011, 09:28 PM

Didn't know you deer hunt. I had thought about doing the rifle season in January, we'll see what happens. I used to hunt when I lived in NY, but after we had our first, I pretty much took a long break. I am glad you are doing well. We still haven't done breakfast.

usranger74 · 10-28-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Didn't know you deer hunt. I had thought about doing the rifle season in January, we'll see what happens. I used to hunt when I lived in NY, but after we had our first, I pretty much took a long break. I am glad you are doing well. We still haven't done breakfast.

Deer

Kill them. Kill them all

ponch · 10-28-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Deer

Kill them. Kill them all

If they had rifle season in all of Iowa, I might try that. A shotgun is not a proper deer rifle.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-28-2011, 09:49 PM

Dave, glad to see you are doing good. Have fun with the family. Take care and ride safe.

**biscuitsngravy** · 10-31-2011, 10:28 PM

This is just a check to see if my signiture and photo come up.

**rayski271** · 10-31-2011, 11:52 PM

Checking my sig pic.

**bogatyrs** · 11-01-2011, 08:32 AM

I almost got two deer the other night, fortunately my car missed them! Ran right in front of me going about 65 mph.

Damn deer, stay in the fields.

Mike

**Top Cat** · 11-01-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

If they had rifle season in all of Iowa, I might try that. A shotgun is not a proper deer rifle.

WHAT?
I have to disagree with that statement.

I have a Marlin Slugmaster model 512 bolt action 12 gauge with a rifled barrel and 4X scope that is capable of taking a deer cleanly at 100 yards.

Unless you are shooting more than 100 yards some shotguns are just as accurate as many rifles.

ponch · 11-01-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

WHAT?
I have to disagree with that statement.

I have a Marlin Slugmaster model 512 bolt action 12 gauge with a rifled barrel and 4X scope that is capable of taking a deer cleanly at 100 yards.

Unless you are shooting more than 100 yards some shotguns are just as accurate as many rifles.

I have a Marlin .444 that consistently shoots .75-1" 5 shot groups at 100 yards from the bench. With Hornady 265 grain extended range bullets @2300 fps muzzle, 200-250 yards is possible. My .30-06 doesn't shoot as well despite my best intension. usually 1-1.25" 5 shot groups and that is with 165 grain Nosler ballistic tips @ 2900 fps muzzle only. I haven't found any bullets that shoot better in either gun, but I did try like hell.

My comment is based on the fact that I could shoot coyote all year with a high power rifle in the same places I am restricted to a slug gun for deer. It's dumb ass, but that's just my opinion. While not like the western states, I could see a 200-300 yard shot in some places.

**Top Cat** · 11-01-2011, 01:33 PM

I kinda figured that is what you were referring to Jim.
I just wanted to clarify. ;)
Here in NY where I hunt there are many shotguns made for deer hunting that do a fine job is all I was saying.

ponch · 11-01-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I kinda figured that is what you were referring to Jim.
I just wanted to clarify. ;)
Here in NY where I hunt there are many shotguns made for deer hunting that do a fine job is all I was saying.

It's worse than that. They do allow rifle hunting in the lower two tiers of counties that border Missouri, but only one season, in January when it's colder than sh!t and it's antlerless. I don't see the difference in the lower two tiers...When I lived in NY, I used to hunt in the catskill region in Delaware county and up north of Herkermer between Newport and Poland. Both areas are rifle, although the Herkermer location was just inside the northern zone.

I've been trying to get my brother interested again, as he still lives on LI, but I haven't been lucky in that. We also have property in Maine, so I could go there too...but it's still pretty far drive to shoot deer. I just never liked shotguns as a deer gun. I know they work, I just like dedicated best in class tools for a particular job. If I was hunting people, I might like a shotgun better. :)

10-18-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
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10-19-2011, 02:06 PM	#2
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10-24-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
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10-28-2011, 09:28 PM	#5
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10-28-2011, 07:59 PM	#4
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	All is well, friends! I've just been taking it easy for awhile, enjoying the change of season. I've also been preparing for winter, installing a new door and storm door. Took my Drifter out in the dirt roads and looked for places to hunt deer during the black powder season in December. It handles real good on dirt/gravel roads. The Nomad doesn't handle well for me on dirt. But the Drifter is not as steady and comfortable on the blacktop as the Nomad although the Drifter is more nimble. My five grandsons and their parents are arriving tomorrow night to visit. Gonna be hectic for a couple days for sure! I'll begin planning the regional next week, although I have a good idea of what we'll do already. In the meantime, hang in there good buddies!
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I kinda figured that is what you were referring to Jim. I just wanted to clarify. ;) Here in NY where I hunt there are many shotguns made for deer hunting that do a fine job is all I was saying. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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