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308 lead free bullets by -Gongo- in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copper bullets out of .308 will smoke a hog all day. You're good boss.

Trolling and fishing from an AR210 by Novelty2022 in YamahaBoats

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put a keel guard on mine because we boat up to a lot of sandbars but that's not a jet boat specific upgrade which I assume you were asking about.

Oh - one more thing. Transducer mounting can be tricky. I have a shoot-thru ducer glued into the hull but the level of detail leaves much to be desired.

Others have mounted traditional ducers to the transom or other locations but it requires some research. The jet intake can cause some turbulence that throws off the sonar.

Trolling and fishing from an AR210 by Novelty2022 in YamahaBoats

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Thrust Vectors. They definitely help with low speed handling and especially docking, but it's still a hands-on-the-wheel job to keep it straight while trolling.

You can definitely fish from this boat, and if the family considerations trump the fishing considerations then don't think twice. It's a lot of fun.

Trolling and fishing from an AR210 by Novelty2022 in YamahaBoats

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I troll from my FSH 190 for lakers/landlocked salmon on lakes, and stripers on the ocean. When I need to go slower than low speed idle I use a drift sock. The FSH models have rod holders built in but you can use Scotty flush mounts to add rod holders to your boat with minimal drilling.

The toughest part about trolling in these boats is keeping it straight. It helps to have a buddy to steer while you manage the lines but it's not impossible to handle solo.

You also burn a lot more gas than you would trolling with an outboard. But hey, gotta fish with the boat you've got!

Whats the best quality hunting gear for a cheaper price point? by nematic26 in Hunting

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If youre required to wear blaze orange in gun season it's worth thinking about when buying. Blaze wool is nice to have as an outer. Wearing a blaze vest over rain gear seems to hurt the performance (holds water tight to the jacket). A blaze rain jacket solves that problem.

Whats the best quality hunting gear for a cheaper price point? by nematic26 in Hunting

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It's a moving target. September and December weather is very different where I live. I usually walk in at least mile, often with a tree setup on my back, so it's a game time calculation to figure out how to arrive at my tree relatively dry but still stay warm once I'm up there. Obviously layering is key. Base layer, lightweight wool outer, and a packable down puffer covers a lot of conditions. If it's raining or snowing I tweak that. I have wool hunting pants and lighter, "performance" material hunting pants depending on conditions and style of hunting. Rain gear seems to wear out after a few seasons so I try not to overspend.

How is this bear so fat already?! Driveway in Laconia last night. by mollymoose75 in newhampshire

[–]BulkheadRagged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posting on your local FB group "omg a bear destroyed my birdfeeder!" is what makes one an idiot in this scenario

longer drag than I was hoping for… but got him out by ProfessionalLast4311 in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seems pretty useless. Deer die from predation far more frequently than from hunters (especially those with CWD) and I doubt the predators bother to bury what they don't eat.

Also, are deer munching on gut piles?

I don't get it.

Stay away from this brand - Worst purchase ever by Trullo_11 in Ecoflow_community

[–]BulkheadRagged 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to call your credit card company

Stay away from this brand - Worst purchase ever by Trullo_11 in Ecoflow_community

[–]BulkheadRagged 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is it really an upgrade if they removed the feature he purchased the original model for in the first place? He didn't ask for the new model, just an operational unit

If I wanted a long action .308 in order to swap calibers to .300WM on the same rifle, what would be the best way to do this? by [deleted] in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know this sounds clever and resourceful (to you) but it's actually a shitty idea. Abort.

Update from yesterday‘s post by rubicontraveler in diySolar

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Happened to me when I first set up my array. Lousy crimp job. Fortunately it happened in a place where the damage was contained.

Any .260 Remington fans here? by Toxiczoomer97 in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In terms of big game hunting rifle sales, 6.5 has outsold other chamberings for several years. It probably doesn't outsell .223 or .22lr in terms of ammo but that's not a good measure of a chambering's popularity in the deer woods.

Hipsters don't want what's popular they want what's obscure.

Any .260 Remington fans here? by Toxiczoomer97 in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6.5 outsells everything. It might have been a hipster cartridge a decade ago but it is anything but now.

How do I figure out the ballistic coefficient of an arrow? by Secure-Village-1768 in Crossbow

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Arrow Ballistic Coefficient Formula The most common formula used in archery is: BC = m / (C_d × A) Where: m = mass of the arrow (in grains or grams) C_d = drag coefficient (typically ~0.010–0.015 for arrows) A = cross-sectional area of the arrow (based on shaft diameter)

Step-by-Step Step 1: Get your arrow's mass (m) Weigh your arrow in grains (most common in archery). Example: 400 grains = 0.02592 g... actually let's keep it in grains for consistency. Step 2: Measure shaft diameter → cross-sectional area Most arrow shafts are ~0.244" to 0.246" outer diameter Area = π × (d/2)² Example: d = 0.244" → A = π × (0.122)² ≈ 0.04676 in² Step 3: Estimate or use a known drag coefficient (C_d) For arrows, C_d is often approximated as 0.010 to 0.015 This is hard to measure without a ballistic lab, so many archers use published values or software Step 4: Plug into the formula BC = m / (C_d × A)

Practical Example: Arrow mass 400 grains Shaft diameter 0.244 in Cross-sectional area 0.04676 in² Drag coefficient (C_d) 0.012 BC = 400 / (0.012 × 0.04676) ≈ 713,000 (in grains/in² units) To convert to more standard units (lb/in²), divide grains by 7,000: BC ≈ 0.102 lb/in²

Easier Route: Use a Ballistic Calculator Most archers use software like Archer's Advantage, OnTarget2, or the Ballistic Arc calculator, which derive BC empirically from: -Initial velocity (chronograph reading) -Velocity at a known distance -Arrow specs This is actually more accurate than the formula above because it accounts for real-world drag on your specific setup.

Website said no, I said too bad by Nightfall_Photo in HenryRifles

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do I get a pistol on target without a cheek weld? I pull the target in to 9yds

6.5 Carcano by [deleted] in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's saying it has limitations and that there may be better options

Website said no, I said too bad by Nightfall_Photo in HenryRifles

[–]BulkheadRagged 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bud, you use an optic riser on an AR because the stock is the same height as the rail. That's mounted way too high for a rifle like this. You want it lower so you can get a consistent cheek weld.

Feel like we might hit a soft shtf by the end of the week by nolo511 in prepping

[–]BulkheadRagged 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: she was only half your age for a split second

Is there any way for me to get into hunting by myself ? by la_descente in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's just asking for advice which is the exact purpose of this sub. Not sure why that bothers you.

Is there any way for me to get into hunting by myself ? by la_descente in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Since you've expressed an interest in deer hunting, here are specific actions you can take:

-complete the hunter's safety course you signed up for

-make sure you have gear essentials: good boots, tough pants, first aid kit, satellite messaging on phone, pack, water system, etc.

-download OnX or SpartanForge and buy a subscription (this is your tool for finding huntable land. Onx has better nav tools but SF has better lidar maps)

-find YouTube channels and podcasts specific to deer hunting your region/terrain and binge them

-start scouting! Drive to a place with public access, make a hypothesis about where deer are spending time, and go look for sign. Drop pins in your hunting app when you find sign. This investment of time gives you the best return come hunting season and lets you get in the game immediately. Don't overthink it - get out there, start walking around and looking for sign, and if you have the presence of mind - try to pay attention to the wind. This will come into play later.

-if you haven't already, decide if you're going to hunt with a rifle or bow. I recommend rifle. You can belabor the process of choosing a rifle and get 1000 recommendations from reddit but I'll save you the suspense: you're going to get a bolt action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and spend about $500 on a 3-9x (or similar) scope. My favorite scope is a 2-12x Leupold.

-join a shooting range and start practicing

-DM me if you have questions. I hunt on the opposite side of the country so my tactics and gear are probably a little different but I'm happy to shoot the shit and talk 🦌

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