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Predator Hunting => Predator Hunting => Topic started by: grizz747 on September 26, 2017, 08:19:04 AM
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First of all thanks for the add, I am excited to be a part of this group. I hunt the north central and north west parts of Pa. My question is which weapon should I take? I usually set up about 30-40 yards from a corner on the edge of a field. I have a 17 WSM and a 12 gauge 3 1/2" Browning BPS. Last year it seemed like I had the wrong weapon(.17 WSM) and that I would have been better off with the shotgun most of the time. I usully call at night.
Thanks
Scott
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:) :) :) Scott, I believe you've answered your own question ??? ??? ??? however, if you change your setup maybe you will hafta rethink what you choose...I'm not being a smarta$$ but; weather, moon, wind, and time of year all come into play. But foremost is scouting and verifying the critters are there.. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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What species are you hunting?
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Usually Reds and Grays.
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It may suit you better to use the shotty. Grays usually don't have any problems committing to the call. Red's can hang up on you sometimes. I'm from north west pa, what parts do you usually hunt over here?
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Sounds like you need to take both 12 gauge in hand 17 wsm by your side.
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Foxhound I have a place at Pymatuning and I also belong to a place in Potter County. My youngest daughters are 7th and 8th grade, a son in 12th and a daughter in college. I am just beginning to get sometime. I am originally from SW Pa. 32-20 I hear you but I am trying to keep it simple(and light).
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Grizz. I used to carry a savage model 24 combo gun .22 hornet/12 ga. It kept things pretty simple, but not light... Pymatuning isn't too far away from me. Let me know if you ever want to get together for a hunt.
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Will Do Foxhound. Good luck this season.
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Good luck to you too Grizz.
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I don't mean to raise the fur on to many backs but an AR works up close and personal not to mention pretty good at long range, also now legal in PA.
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:) 32-20 just curious what AR are you going with and what do you have on it for sights? 8)
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>:( >:( >:( jaspr1, what are you doing son ??? ??? ??? ??? it's an AR-15 that shoots .223/5.56 and the "sights" are glass :P :P :P :P you knew that :-X :-X :-X :-X now iffin you were Lil Goose you would buy an AR-10 shooting .308/7.62X51 ::) ::) ::) ::) OH yea with 1000 yd glass on it!! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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I just ordered an AR. I'm jumping on the band wagon. Can't wait to try it out.
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I've seen you shoot..... you may want to wait till they approve FULLY AUTOMATIC weapons!!
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Thanks Jake. I am returning all my gifts I just bought for you. ;) ;) ;) ;)
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:) You People :P :P :P :P Why do we have to beg to find out what AR? You know like make,model,cal. and any other info that would shed light on why you chose that one... ::) ::) ::) ....don't be shy we're going to make fun of you no matter what...because Goose and I are in charge of the comics section on this forum... :o :o :o.... 8)
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Lol. Ain't that the truth.
Specialized Dynamics Custom AR-15
223 Wylde
Forged upper and lower
18" Stainless barrel with 1 in 8 twist
Elftmann Skeleton Pro Trigger
Precision Arms MII SPR Brake
Custom Paint Job
Leupold VXR CDS scope
I wanted the 25 nosler caliber because I heard nothing but great things. Same with the 6.5 Grendel however I panicked at the ability to buy factory ammo easily. The hot caliber right now seems to be the 6.5 Creedmore however I understand that would have to be in the bigger AR10 platform plus a little large for fox. ;D ;D So I decided to go with a caliber that has plenty of options for someone who does not reload and I actually do not have a 223. I do have a 223 WSSM.
I also was going to build my own but since I am not very knowledgeable in that department yet I figured I would build one and continue to educate myself until I feel comfortable to take on that task. I am also still very indecisive on what I like versus the money for what I like.
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Jasper1, I mainly use Rock River AR parts with Geissele triggers, leupold optics 4X12 area with adjustable objective so I can control focal points 50 yards to infinity or woods to field with one outfit. I believe quality parts result in quality results. This year I will be running a 204 Shilen barrel on the AR platform when in Coyote territory and a suppressed 17WSM Bolt Gun when hunting near home in south east PA. Hopefully this lights a spark into the AR platform one rifle multiple use.
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:) 32-20 thanks for the info ;D it's interesting to hear what everyone is using and why.... ;D shows there's more than one way to skin a cat :o :o ......................... 8)
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:o :o :o "it's interesting to hear what everyone is using and why" .....baseball bat cause I like'm close ::) ::) ::) ::)...."shows there's more than one way to skin a cat"...Lily ain't gonna like that :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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Would you guys care to show some pics of theses builds??
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As soon as I can.
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Why do we have to beg to find out what AR?
You know like make, model, cal. and any other info that would...
Jaspr, I've had AR for some time to hunt Montana years ago. So I didn't jump on the band wagon.
Smith & Wesson .223
Off the shelf, did not build it.
shed light on why you chose that one...
Why? I had stock in Smith & Wesson.
It fit me, I liked it.
so I purchased a Smith & Wesson.
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I don't mean to raise the fur on to many backs but an AR works up close and personal not to mention pretty good at long range, also now legal in PA.
Not trying to be a jerk, but what does the gun being an AR have to do with it?
Won't a bolt action .17 "work up close and personal" as well as an AR in .17?
To me the question was more about yardage the Op could cover...having a shotgun when they hang up, or having a hard charger come in while he was holding a scoped rifle.
I'm glad the AR guys got their wish and can now hunt with them, but in reality, there was a lotta fur taken with bolts or pumps before ARs became legal and will be after.......
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Yes true, but the original question was what to use 17WSM or 12 Ga. both have their limits. Just pointing out that one single firearm in this case an AR would cover both ends of the spectrum long range and short range. I noted AR as I don't know of any major small arms manufacture that produces a semi auto in a short action (223) as of today.
Personally 98% of my hunting will be with a manually operated firearm the other 2% will be just because I can.
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:) :) :) :) If you are young with good eyes and a steady hand take the 17...iffin your shakey take the 12.. ::) ::) remember shot placement is the key with the 17.. :-X :-X :-X :-X