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Early tomorrow morning I'm driving over to the Southwest corner of Arkansas to hunt on my buddy's farm when modern gun deer season opens on Monday. He's been seeing a 10 point in one area, so I'll do a little additional scouting of fresh rubs, scrapes, and trails on Friday since I'll need all of the advantages I can get. I'll be using a trusty old Winchester Model 92 SRC in 44-40 with a silencer (saddle ring noise abatement system installed) for those long shots (up to 50-75 yards - maybe) and for those close shots (general vicinity of the stand) I'll give it a try with a trusty old companion 1st Generation Single Action in 44-40. If I don't get a good enough shot without the real chance of wounding an animal, I won't take the shot. The truth is, even if I don't get one, I get real enjoyment from hunting with the same guns as our forefathers as well as just being out in the woods. If I'm fortunate enough to get one, I'll post a picture.
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  • Permanently deleted user
    Sounds like you are in store for a good hunt. I like to take an old rifle out now and then also. Something about hunting with an antique suits me.

    Good luck to you.
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  • zipperzap
    I can't imagine hunting with a silencer.

    Don't suppose I ever will.
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  • guns-n-painthorses
    Yep, good 'ole 30-30 with iron sights. You have to get close.

    Got Guns?

    OhDeere1.jpg
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  • guns-n-painthorses
    quote:Originally posted by zipperzap
    I can't imagine hunting with a silencer.

    Don't suppose I ever will.


    I think he's talking about something to keep the saddle ring from clanking.

    Got Guns?
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  • needmyguns
    quote:Originally posted by guns-n-painthorses
    Yep, good 'ole 30-30 with iron sights. You have to get close.

    Got Guns?

    OhDeere1.jpg


    man can i come hunt with you nice group of deer a hanging[:)][:)]
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  • Old-Colts
    quote:Originally posted by guns-n-painthorses
    quote:Originally posted by zipperzap
    I can't imagine hunting with a silencer.

    Don't suppose I ever will.


    I think he's talking about something to keep the saddle ring from clanking.

    Got Guns?

    [:D][:D]

    Yep, I guess Zipperzap missed that one, too subtle!

    The silencer (Saddle Ring Noise Abatement System) is a leather thong wrapped around the saddle ring to prevent the metal to metal contact, therefore, no noise, until the SRC goes bang, hopefully.[8D]
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  • mateomasfeo
    quote:Originally posted by guns-n-painthorses
    Yep, good 'ole 30-30 with iron sights. You have to get close.

    Got Guns?

    OhDeere1.jpg


    Well all right!
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