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03-20-2016, 07:11 PM
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Hit The Lottery Today
I've seen some cool things in the outdoors, but today I got to witness a moment that happens a lot but is seldom seen by people. I went out in the country to maybe pluck a shed, get the dogs some excercise and vaporize a gopher or two. I got all three goals accomplished but scored a bonus prize I couldn't have hoped for on purpose.
As I crested a small hill I saw a group of nine mule bucks just off the road. Two had shed both sides, one had one antler and 6 had both. The group saw me coming and walked away from the road as I approached. The one antlered dude walked with his head cocked to one side like he was off balance. He started shaking his head and I knew what was coming. I reached for my phone to try to get video of it, but that antler flipped into the air before I was ready. No video, but I did pick my first shed of the year. Look close and you can see the wet blood.
So I'm wondering if I can hit a jackpot twice in one day. I had my Savage Axis out to foonswap a few gophers and although I was 38 for 46, I know I can do better. The trigger on that sucker is just dismal. The vast majority of its shooting has been coyotes called to 50 yards or much less. For that I guess I don't notice the crappiness of the trigger, but on gophers from 150-200.....well that stiff junker just isn't the best. Now about 3 years ago a member from Medicine Hat offered to sell me a Rifle Basix trigger for that gun. Maybe it was Timney... either way, he had a replacement for a pretty good price. I'm hoping that guy sees this and contacts me. I was gonna call you, but somehow I deleted that pm, and never could remember who it was? I guess I'm not that fussy, if anyone else has one let me know please.
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03-20-2016, 07:25 PM
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Nice find buddy
Good to see you out and about again
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03-20-2016, 07:37 PM
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Good for you to see something that rare. Most of the bucks I've been watching still holding on to their head gear.
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03-20-2016, 07:39 PM
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I lurk occasionally Fly.
I saw some pretty cool stuff last month too. Was working up around GP, and saw some wild boars. Please nobody flood my inbox. I picked a couple of known killers in the area to feed the info to. Haven't heard any good news from them yet, but last time I gave some pig info to forum members it resulted in some bacon in the ground. Silly buggers never posted pics here though....
I've never tried putting up a video here so let's see if this works. More cool stuff from Alberta's wild country...
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03-20-2016, 07:41 PM
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Yeah that last post works. Touch the image to go to video.
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03-20-2016, 07:57 PM
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Thats a cool video. Amazing how animals adapt to humans eh.
Nice find on the fresh shed
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03-20-2016, 08:04 PM
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as per the fox is that dijon or frenches ? I have always done better with Frenches - just say'n
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03-20-2016, 08:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ishootbambi
I saw some pretty cool stuff last month too. Was working up around GP, and saw some wild boars. Please nobody flood my inbox. I picked a couple of known killers in the area to feed the info to. Haven't heard any good news from them yet, but last time I gave some pig info to forum members it resulted in some bacon in the ground. Silly buggers never posted pics here though....
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I don't know if that's the best description of me.... I'm gonna be honest and tell you that I didn't work at all Jan or Feb, and finally got back at it this month....so I haven't had a chance to act on that particular PM about porkers. I wish I could. I've been asking around though, and haven't heard anyone come back with a solid sighting. I'm hoping in a couple weeks to wrap up my job, and then I'm going to go search where you pointed. And should I connect, I will be sending bacon your way! I have a good friend who is a FishnWildlife guy, so going to check with him on it, he'd have heard something for sure.
And nice score on that shed! Have never seen that happen myself.
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03-20-2016, 08:08 PM
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Have you tried working on the trigger using the you tube video?
I did and it is 100% better, not perfect but better.
It was awhile back so I cannot remember which video it was.
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03-20-2016, 08:43 PM
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Savage Axis trigger fix, and yes it is an improvement
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03-21-2016, 02:30 PM
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Sounds like a great day. Must have been pretty cool to see that mulie fling is headgear off. I have always said how cool it would be to witness a buck or bull doing that. Awesome.
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03-21-2016, 04:38 PM
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Fox Vid
French's all the way! . Cool video
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03-22-2016, 01:37 PM
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Cool day out... My claim to fame is seeing a antelope chuck a horn..Too bad I was in the middle of the block.. Nice to see you back
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He didn't say anything about cleaning the garage and cutting the grass....
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03-22-2016, 03:42 PM
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Nice find
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03-22-2016, 03:48 PM
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I recommend a Timney replacement. I have heard of people cutting springs and such in the Axis to lighten the pull. I dont think its a safe route.
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03-22-2016, 09:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bergerboy
I recommend a Timney replacement. I have heard of people cutting springs and such in the Axis to lighten the pull. I dont think its a safe route.
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Have you heard of any malfunctions?
WDF
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03-23-2016, 06:19 AM
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Lil bugger will have a upset stomach after that processed food maybe carry a bunny in your pocket for next time ..cool vid bambi thanx for sharing
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03-23-2016, 09:51 PM
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Well, I ran up to my friends place where I hunt deer. Of course it snowed 5 inches the night before I arrived making that shed hunting trip an effort in futility. Shed count remains at one....but I got to yank a backwards calf out of a cow, milk a cow to bottle feed her twins until they get it figured out, jam some needles into a few and pretty much get covered in blood, snot and cow crap. My friend appreciated the help, and today on the way home I found an absolutely epic gopher patch. I'm talking infestation of biblical proportions. Ran out of ammo or I might still be there.
On the fox...I'm not quite as ninja as it seems with my fox whisperer technique. There is a family of five hanging out at an industrial site. The workers there have been going through 50 pounds of hotdogs a month for a year now. My ham and cheese was likely a nice treat, but not out of normal for that animal. Most of the time I prefer to leave wild animals wild, but these guys have been habituated to people for a while. They likely have not eaten a mouse for a long time.
Now about my trigger situation, I have done some adjustments already, but it's a lipstick on a pig kinda deal. It plain and simple sucks. I knew it was a long shot to find the guy that made me the offer, but worth a try. Off to the Google machine to order a new one I reckon. Thanks anyway fellers.
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