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by BumbleFoot
February 28th, 2018, 1:18 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Drill and Tap 870
Replies: 35
Views: 19441

Re: Drill and Tap 870

The receiver thins out in its forward section where the barrel flange inserts into the receiver. If you were to mount a full-length picatinny or Weaver rail, the 2 forward screws would likely fall in that thin part of the receiver and arguably not have sufficient “meat” to withstand the recoil of ho...
by BumbleFoot
February 27th, 2018, 8:40 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: What's your favorite load?
Replies: 22
Views: 7768

Re: What's your favorite load?

That’s kinda gun-specific, but overall I’d pick a 2-3/4” load of 1-5/8 oz T-9s out in 12 ga. Most consistent performer, mild recoil and deadly...
by BumbleFoot
February 27th, 2018, 8:30 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Prayers for Sally
Replies: 31
Views: 8489

Re: Prayers for Sally

Prayers lifted.
by BumbleFoot
February 24th, 2018, 4:31 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: How far do you drive
Replies: 37
Views: 12120

Re: How far do you drive

50 miles. One way.
by BumbleFoot
February 23rd, 2018, 8:28 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Is the 20 ga 3” round obsolete for turkey hunting?
Replies: 23
Views: 10395

Re: Is the 20 ga 3” round obsolete for turkey hunting?

fastfreddy wrote: February 22nd, 2018, 1:50 pm With some of the 2 3/4 loads being developed now, there looks to be no need in 3" shell anymore.
Seems like that might depend on what someone’s “need” is. :dontknow:
by BumbleFoot
February 23rd, 2018, 7:25 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Ben Rodgers Lee (Ricky jo Bishops post)
Replies: 20
Views: 11615

Re: Ben Rodgers Lee (Ricky jo Bishops post)

Brings back some great memories. I’d remember more if it wasn’t for all the time I spent with his lead frame calls in my mouth. I bought dozens for 50 cents too. Early on, you had a choice of thick or thin latex. All single reed. Later double. No worries about air channels or trim/cut types. Simple ...
by BumbleFoot
February 4th, 2018, 5:48 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Slate call giveaway! Chris Brumfiel Turkey Calls!
Replies: 68
Views: 44869

Re: Slate call giveaway! Chris Brumfiel Turkey Calls!

devastator wrote: February 4th, 2018, 3:54 pm Wow a call give away and all i have to do is type in 4 numbers?Beats the chit out of busting my ass on the football pickum for 4-5 months.Thanks for the offer!!21-30.
Give the whine a break. You came in second!

101-110
by BumbleFoot
February 1st, 2018, 9:43 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Hal’s 2 1/8oz 20ga load
Replies: 81
Views: 32853

Re: Hal’s 2 1/8oz 20ga load

turkeyinstrut wrote: February 1st, 2018, 10:46 am
Reloader wrote: February 1st, 2018, 10:32 am It's going to be very interesting to see how long the lugs hold up in the autos mentioned.
What do you think the recoil could be compared to?
Just a hunch, but I’d say a “haymaker” from Iron Mike Tyson in his heyday... :shock:
by BumbleFoot
February 1st, 2018, 8:08 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Need some prayers
Replies: 18
Views: 4757

Re: Need some prayers

That’s hard. Prayers lifted for their peace and comfort during their sorrows.
by BumbleFoot
January 30th, 2018, 8:31 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 20 gauge choke
Replies: 13
Views: 5567

Re: 20 gauge choke

If an 870 with a 26” barrel and pushing >1.5 oz of TSS thru it, I’d take a Remington Super Full (0.572) to the woods. If I was card shooting, maybe an IC .555
by BumbleFoot
January 29th, 2018, 8:19 pm
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: How many QUITTERS are here.
Replies: 25
Views: 11446

Re: How many QUITTERS are here.

Nothing to it... I’ve quit several dozen times. Usually permanently. Seriously, key was finding something that meant more to me. Tobacco free now for >1.5 years. The nicotine receptors will fade steadily if you can just resist the urge for a “big fatty.” Take it a day, hour or minute at a time. What...
by BumbleFoot
January 27th, 2018, 8:28 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Best Shot Trap
Replies: 2
Views: 2045

Re: Best Shot Trap

Maybe not a complete design but here’s a good start from a thread a little less than 1 year ago..,

http://www.gobblernation.com/phpBB3/vie ... ap#p147725
by BumbleFoot
January 27th, 2018, 6:23 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Replacement Trigger for an 870 Express Magnum Shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 5392

Re: Replacement Trigger for an 870 Express Magnum Shotgun

I haven't done the trigger replacement so I can't help there. But here's another option if your interested. I've replaced four of mine and it was a big improvement. And easy to install. https://www.mcarbo.com/store/p/29-Remington-Shotguns-870-11-87-1100-Remington-Rifles-750-7400-7600-Trigger-Spring...
by BumbleFoot
January 21st, 2018, 6:35 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: SUMTOY Giveaway Time!
Replies: 134
Views: 40402

Re: SUMTOY Guveaway Time!

471-480
I’m feeling lucky cause that’s my girlfriends weight...
by BumbleFoot
January 19th, 2018, 6:58 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: 12 ga 2 3/4” tss loads
Replies: 4
Views: 4442

Re: 12 ga 2 3/4” tss loads

The first load I came up with back in '06 with the 9s was a 2-3/4" 1-5/8 oz 12 ga load for my brother's old Wingmaster. It was a gun he won in the 80s in a biggest deer contest. Anyway, he killed two with it the next spring in TX that were much farther than polite company will talk about when ...
by BumbleFoot
January 16th, 2018, 7:49 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: 20 ga. 1-5/8 TSS vs. Same in 12 ga.
Replies: 26
Views: 15128

Re: 20 ga. 1-5/8 TSS vs. Same in 12 ga.

Since originating this post several months ago, I’ve loaded and shot a few 1-5/8 oz loads through my 12’s. Let’s just say I’m back in love with the big bore. Simpler loads, more balanced and consistent patterns than those I was getting by trying to squeeze the same amount of shot through a sub gauge...
by BumbleFoot
January 14th, 2018, 1:23 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Mossberg 4 Sale
Replies: 14
Views: 5226

Re: Mossberg 4 Sale

It’s the one exception to the rule: “You won’t notice it when you shoot a turkey.” :blackeye: Yes you will...
by BumbleFoot
January 7th, 2018, 5:04 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Carlson .555 for rem 870 21 inch barrel?
Replies: 8
Views: 3703

Re: Carlson .555 for rem 870 21 inch barrel?

Been down that road. Go with the .575 nonported. .565 and .555 nonported choke patterns in a 21 inch barreled 870 20 gauge were blown pretty bad in my experience. .575 shot lights out. More than tight enough. That’s consistent with my observations of a .555 constriction as well, unless you’re shoot...
by BumbleFoot
January 7th, 2018, 1:57 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Carlson .555 for rem 870 21 inch barrel?
Replies: 8
Views: 3703

Re: Carlson .555 for rem 870 21 inch barrel?

A lot could depend on what shells—especially shot type and total weight—that you plan to use.
by BumbleFoot
January 7th, 2018, 12:53 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Any Downside to...
Replies: 3
Views: 1683

Any Downside to...

Any downside to shooting a short shell in a long chamber? In a shotgun, mind you :oops: How about a 2-3/4” TSS load out of a 3-1/2” chambered 12 ga? With some of the relatively slow-burning powders used in hand loads, might it have implications for wad seal and performance? Other considerations???
by BumbleFoot
January 7th, 2018, 11:45 am
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Bad luck
Replies: 9
Views: 3739

Re: Bad luck

:thumbright: Now let that be a lesson to you...
by BumbleFoot
January 3rd, 2018, 8:12 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Anbody Remember When
Replies: 24
Views: 6749

Re: Anbody Remember When

MAK wrote: January 3rd, 2018, 12:56 pm You guys are young'uns - 1973 - 12 ga. - 2 3/4 in Remington Wingmaster with #2 shot Remington Green hull - i believe they were labeled Magnums, but my mind is slippin..........

I still have one Activ shell - they were AWESOME
Me too. Exactly one. Must be >30 years old.
by BumbleFoot
January 2nd, 2018, 7:56 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Anbody Remember When
Replies: 24
Views: 6749

Re: Anbody Remember When

Yep any ole high brass shells would do. And, a tricked out shotgun had a vent rib with a plain mid-rib bead to aid aiming.
by BumbleFoot
December 16th, 2017, 10:37 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Hal’s new Lil Zip 1260fps 1 5/8oz load
Replies: 10
Views: 6221

Re: Hal’s new Lil Zip 1260fps 1 5/8oz load

Alright...so 1260 fps > 1100-ish fps Can someone who paid attention in physics class tell me “what do it mean” in practical terms? A little more energy, less drop, greater lethal range, more thump fore and aft... Yes, all of those things. The "zippier" load has the same penetration at 81 ...
by BumbleFoot
December 15th, 2017, 8:43 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Hal’s new Lil Zip 1260fps 1 5/8oz load
Replies: 10
Views: 6221

Re: Hal’s new Lil Zip 1260fps 1 5/8oz load

Alright...so 1260 fps > 1100-ish fps

Can someone who paid attention in physics class tell me “what do it mean” in practical terms? A little more energy, less drop, greater lethal range, more thump fore and aft...

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