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Title: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: foxpro51 on July 15, 2009, 10:05:51 PM
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Shooting Groundhogs in the next Zip Code. 6.5 x284 Caliber, 12 x 42 power nightforce. Rifle weights 20lbs.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: foxpro51 on July 15, 2009, 10:12:42 PM
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Ha Mutt, That Groundhog is in Longhair's front yard. Looks like 820 yards. Give it about 80 clicks up or 20  MOA OF ELEVATION. Wind about 6 clicks left.


Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: MCWALK on July 15, 2009, 11:09:02 PM
Earl Ive always heard that the spotter was actually a better shooter than the sniper... ;D ;D ;D...Just playing around guys!!!Nice rifle Mutt!!!Fill me in on that custom,what barrel,stock,action and soforth?..Nice equipment too!!!Zeiss, Leica,woo-weeee!!!
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 16, 2009, 09:04:51 AM
I'll tell you what guys, that was some kind of awesome hog hunting. Longhair, you are in big trouble buddy. There is a new sheriff in town and he is going to take away your long standing title. Ha Ha.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: Lookn4Fur on July 16, 2009, 09:59:14 AM
Muttbuster, I'm worried you may not get the shot off in time.  The hog will spook from the shine on Earl's head. ;D  LongHair has his mellon all covered up.........Tim
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 16, 2009, 10:13:06 AM
Earl will be wearing his Wyoming "shaggy" outfit. Totally concealed with the new and improved "go glare" cotton head gear.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: Trophiesonly on July 16, 2009, 10:31:11 AM
real hunter use black guns,you pittsburgh boys scare me with all those bright colors..... ;D
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: Lookn4Fur on July 16, 2009, 01:18:50 PM
Well then go get'em.  Wish you all the luck in the world.........Tim
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: longhair on July 16, 2009, 09:42:56 PM
real hunter use black guns,you pittsburgh boys scare me with all those bright colors..... ;D

You got that right TO !!!!!! ;)

Notice the team action there TO. They'll probably hunt from sunup to sunset with that "purrrrty" gun. ;D They ought to just keep the stools warm at the hotel.  ::)
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: longhair on July 16, 2009, 09:49:16 PM
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Shooting Groundhogs in the next Zip Code. 6.5 x284 Caliber, 12 x 42 power nightforce. Rifle weights 20lbs.

Hey Mutt, looks like you need some "lubracation" !!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 17, 2009, 03:53:36 PM
I know you like it Longhair, but you will never be able to paint your gun to match Earls. It's the "purple hog eater". One of a kind.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: longhair on July 17, 2009, 10:40:06 PM
I can see why earl uses that fancy rest........20 pounds !!!!!!!! :o There ain't no way I'd be lug'n that monster around just to shoot a hog. Guess we know where you're gonna be this week, in the gym work'n out. Sorry brother, my gun is "black". ;D (and a whole lot cheaper) ;)
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 18, 2009, 11:45:22 AM
20 lb guns help build strong bodies 12 ways George. It takes a 20 lb gun to kill a 20 lb hog. So that means we win! Ha Ha Ha.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: swarter2 on July 18, 2009, 12:54:01 PM
I guess MB is a fan of Barney from the looks of that gun.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: predator77 on July 18, 2009, 12:55:56 PM
You have to be secure in your manhood to shoot a purple gun. I am and I still shoot earth tones.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: foxpro51 on July 18, 2009, 01:28:55 PM
 Tried to shoot several groundhogs yesterday at around 1400 yards. After 40 shells we gave up. We did blow dirt into his face several times.

 We also ran out of clicks in the scope. Gun went back to my gunman for new bases so i can get more adjustment out of scope. LOL

By the way the bullet drops about 800 inches (66 feet) at that yardage. The wind kills you at that distance. If it was a deer we were shooting at

 1400 yards it would have been in trouble. A groundhog is on 18 inches by 4 inches standing. WHAT FUN.  About 1700 yards is 1 mile.

Yep. Used the purple gun.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 18, 2009, 01:56:26 PM
I like Barney, he's a cool dude. Very educational as well. I keep watching for him in the woods but he is too good. 100% nocturnal.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 18, 2009, 02:05:07 PM
T.O. You better give longhair a "trim" before next Saturday because if his hair gets in his eyes there is no telling how many sets of cross hairs he might see. Make sure you are always standing behind him.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: longhair on July 18, 2009, 08:57:56 PM
Now that's at least a two fold purpose for the hair.......natural camo and to swat the flies. The beard.........well.......when I retired I threw all the shaving stuff in the trash. Never did like to shave and now it's just "natural" camo. Although, when I went to the ZZ top concert and we were tailgating in the parking lot, one guy asked "why aren't you up on stage". ;D BTW, I've had my hair"trim" for the year. Next one is in the spring. ;)
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: longhair on July 18, 2009, 08:59:31 PM
T.O. You better give longhair a "trim" before next Saturday because if his hair gets in his eyes there is no telling how many sets of cross hairs he might see. Make sure you are always standing behind him.

I'm TO's cousin"IT" !!!!!!! :o
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: Trophiesonly on July 19, 2009, 12:27:01 AM
all i can say about you guys long range shooting is


indian make small fire and sit close
cowboy work azz off make big fire set far.

many a hog are killed with rimfires.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 19, 2009, 09:22:54 AM
T.O. Shad Lure Tackle shop in West Elizabeth is having a catfish contest that runs till the end of the month. Biggest cat wins $20.00 and a very nice wall plaque. The leader at this point is a 9 lb flathead. I went last night but no luck. If you can beat the leader you win. Where are all the big boy cats?
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: foxpro51 on July 19, 2009, 10:41:00 AM
TrophiesOnly. You need a sewercam after you shoot them with a rimfire.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: swarter2 on July 19, 2009, 09:43:05 PM
I like Barney, he's a cool dude. Very educational as well. I keep watching for him in the woods but he is too good. 100% nocturnal.

If you did not know, the original guy that played Barney was a, well porn star.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 20, 2009, 08:34:46 AM
How did you know that?
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: swarter2 on July 20, 2009, 04:44:03 PM
How did you know that?

When I was a criminal justice student in college it was one of the topics we discussed.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 20, 2009, 04:48:56 PM

Dave, are you trying to tell me that "Barney" is an ex-con? I'm horrified just thinking about it. Such a nice purple dude, "thing" it's true you can't tell a book by it's cover.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: swarter2 on July 20, 2009, 11:40:16 PM
The Barney we see now is a new guy.
Title: Re: Muttbuster in training for Groundhog hunt
Post by: muttbuster on July 21, 2009, 08:49:02 AM
No way Dave, you can't change the spots on a Barney.