Author Topic: Vintage Hunting with the 1873 (Read 323133 times)

hammer1 · « **Reply #220 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:32:16 AM »

Ive had a issue this year with raccoons, had one raiding the wifes bird feeders. I was instructed to be the other shooter on the grassy knoll. A rather large female took one from the cz 512, 22 mag. Another one was circling my pond, for no known reason. My 50-70 sharps with a 450 gr. Bullet made a interesting conversation piece of it. Both shot in broad daylight, midafternoon. Havent seen any woodchucks this year, which is a bit odd.

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #221 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:24:24 PM »

Howdy
Here is my 73 in my little blue mule .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #222 on:** October 23, 2014, 08:52:24 PM »

Howdy
Rifle season opens in a couple weeks . I have a week of vacation to take . Have plans to camp for the week .

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cpt dan blodgett · « **Reply #223 on:** November 02, 2014, 02:58:33 PM »

Good luck on the hunt and congrats on having vacation to take as that implies being employed. Did you get on at the mine 4 miles from your door.

I just acquired a Miruko 73 RB short rifle in 44-40. Just starting loading, want to get a decent CAS smokeless load for it then branch out to BP. I have 100 rounds starline brass and 300 enroute from TOTW. Don't want to load them with BP until I have fire formed them to the chamber. That should give a bit more powder capacity vs the straight taper they are when new.

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #224 on:** November 02, 2014, 08:04:02 PM »

cpt Dan
I work for the County water now . I tried getting on at the local Coal Mines but no luck . They prefer 21 year old workers over 52 year old workers . Good luck with your new Rifle , have you tried Trail Boss . It works real good for a smokeless load .

Dirty Brass · « **Reply #225 on:** November 03, 2014, 08:59:58 AM »

Rowdy it is good to see you are still actively engaged in vintage hunting. It's been awhile since I've stopped in here - but I still shoot my BP rifles now and then. I'm planning on using either the 1866 or the 1873 in 44-40 for a day or two this season for deer. I've set aside the 45/75 and 45/60 for now - but just temporary I assure you.

Best of luck during your week of camping and hunting!

cpt dan blodgett · « **Reply #226 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:46:10 AM »

Have not tried TB, I have a bunch of Nitro 100, AA2, AA5, AA7, and 2400 around the house. Given the data that I can find the only way I will be able to get to original 44-40 velocities is using holy black. I have schuetzen 2F and 3F and Olde Eynsford 1.5 and 2F

Reading through a lot of stuff on the CAS City Forums sounds like the best bet for fouling will be the OE vs Schuetzen. I am basically too cheap to come of the dime for swiss and the OE seems to be within a gnats behind of the quality of the swiss.

Don't know if I will ever hunt with the 44-40 because it is really hard to get drawn for a hunt here in AZ. Having said that there is some discussion of a Hog hunt in conjunction with the SASS Convention in San Antonio 7-11 Jan or there abouts. There will then be the 73 44-40, 92 44 mag (carbine and rifle), 94 32 WS (dads rifle and sentimental favorite) 95 30-06 conundrum.

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #227 on:** November 05, 2014, 08:48:15 PM »

cpt dan
I have my ammo ready for hunting . I have a box from last year loaded with Swiss , and a box loaded with Triple 7 .When I get sit up at camp Friday will see which one performs the best .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #228 on:** November 11, 2014, 05:23:57 PM »

Howdy
The 44wcf did an Excellent job on a very big Buck . This is the largest Buck I have ever killed . The State Biologist aged it at 4 1/2 years old . It has a inside spread of 20 1/2 inches . This is a 10 pointer . Will post pictures later .

Coal Creek Griff · « **Reply #229 on:** November 11, 2014, 05:33:50 PM »

Congratulations, Rowdy! I'm looking forward to the photos.

CC Griff

dusty texian · « **Reply #230 on:** November 11, 2014, 06:11:47 PM »

Congratulations Rowdy ! That is great news! Look forward to seeing some pics. Nothing like Traditional Hunting!,,,DT

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #231 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:35:22 PM »

Howdy
Here is the pictures .

Cliff Fendley · « **Reply #232 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:57:46 PM »

Really nice Rowdy. Congrats.

Coal Creek Griff · « **Reply #233 on:** November 12, 2014, 08:15:48 PM »

Wow! NICE!

CC Griff

King Medallion · « **Reply #234 on:** November 12, 2014, 10:09:24 PM »

That's a dandy!

dusty texian · « **Reply #235 on:** November 12, 2014, 10:26:26 PM »

Great job Rowdy! That is a Top end buck! ,,,,,,DT

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #236 on:** November 13, 2014, 08:34:42 AM »

Howdy
I was holding the barrel of my rifle against the rack so you can get an idea of it's width .

Dirty Brass · « **Reply #237 on:** November 13, 2014, 04:37:07 PM »

That there is one dandy buck Rowdy. Can you give some specifics such as range, weather, hunting method, etc. ? I'd love to hear more about the hunt.

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #238 on:** November 13, 2014, 07:12:40 PM »

DB
He was at 65 yards standing broadsided . The 44wcf took out both lungs and he was down in 20 yards . I fired 1 shot and it hit the right spot . The weather was nice temp was mid 30's and I was hunting from a stand about 15 foot high .

cpt dan blodgett · « **Reply #239 on:** November 13, 2014, 07:52:47 PM »

Fantastic Buck. So much for 44-40 not being enough gun for deer!! Actually shot placement and a realistic appraisal of capabilities of rifle, round and the man behind the rifle all lead to a humane kill and some good eats.

Congrats, even though I have a slightly green hue

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Author Topic: Vintage Hunting with the 1873 (Read 323133 times)

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