Re: What are you using?
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:29 am
My first deer was with my father's bring back SKS. When I moved to Illinois rifles were not allowed so used a Stevens 94C 12 gauge break open. That shotgun took several deer, turkeys and squirrels. I spent $40 on that shotgun and it served well for many years. I sold it to a youngster who needed something cheap and reliable. The lgs had one for $120, he got mine for $40.
Illinois opened to straight wall cartridges this year so I now use my Henry .357.
When I started hunting it was blue jeans, milsurp wool shirt, and now it is Thinsulate coveralls, electric socks, and a heated vest. I hate the cold since I was frostbitten at too much below zero training.
On the property I hunt is an electrical post near where I set the blind, I am seriously considering bringing my heating pad next year. I love to hunt, even if I don't get a deer, but I seriously dislike being cold for too long.
Illinois opened to straight wall cartridges this year so I now use my Henry .357.
When I started hunting it was blue jeans, milsurp wool shirt, and now it is Thinsulate coveralls, electric socks, and a heated vest. I hate the cold since I was frostbitten at too much below zero training.
On the property I hunt is an electrical post near where I set the blind, I am seriously considering bringing my heating pad next year. I love to hunt, even if I don't get a deer, but I seriously dislike being cold for too long.