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How Many is Too Many?
#6010439
11/04/15 04:11 PM
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TexFlip
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I'm heading out in the morning for deer camp. Started getting my stuff together last night and deciding on what guns to take. Narrowed it down to 5 rifles and 2 pistols. Remington 700 in 223, 300BO, and 6.5 CM, 308AR, AR-15 with 300BO and 223 uppers, my carry pistol and a 22 pistol. How many guns do y'all take with you to camp.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
#6010442
11/04/15 04:14 PM
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Pinky3169
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I just need 1 rifle and 1 pistol...
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/04/15 04:15 PM
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pertnear
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I usually only take one & usually a .270. If I have a problem or break down there is a spare rifle already at camp. And of course, I can always shoot a deer the next weekend if necessary.
The North has double last names. The South has double first names.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/04/15 04:20 PM
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Las Colinas Hunter
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Don't feel bad, I have 3 ready to go in the case - 308, 7-08, 7MM RUM, will take AR Suppressed SBR, 22 suppressed pistol and 10-22 and carry gun - 9MM.
My wife asks if I'm going to war, and my response is "better to be prepared". A few years back, I made it all the way to camp 2 1/2 hours away and realized I left my rifle's bolt in the safe. That was my only rifle I took with me. After that experience I always take a backup.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
#6010462
11/04/15 04:24 PM
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jmh004
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
#6010463
11/04/15 04:24 PM
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Wilhunt
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Usually one, a 30-06...may take a 243 just to be on the safe side.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010493
11/04/15 04:40 PM
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Usually just my 30-06 and 9mm. I keep hoping that one day a hog will walk close enough to my stand to use my 9mm on it.
If I think my wife is going to hunt, her 22-250 and her .380 will accompany us.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010512
11/04/15 04:49 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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As many as I have room for.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/04/15 04:56 PM
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I only need one rifle and 1 round, but then, I "aint skeered" of the dark
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010532
11/04/15 05:00 PM
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MoBettaHuntR
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Less is more. I know guys who can't help but load the entire truck when they go hunting, so much extra effort and junk in your way.
-Those who say money can't buy happiness never bought a dog.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 05:02 PM
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Don't forget all the ammo for that arsenal. I only need one rifle and 1 round, but then, I "aint skeered" of the dark I'm gonna carry the daughters single-six with ratshot in it on my hip...cause I am. These blinds on this new lease are mostly ground blinds, and the opposite of "tight".
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010541
11/04/15 05:05 PM
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If you stop somewhere to eat, etc., make sure you don't have all kinds of hunting/shooting stickers on your truck. It just means "weapons cache here" to a smash-and-grab thug/meth head.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: TexFlip]
#6010543
11/04/15 05:06 PM
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DQKN
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I end up taking AR 15, 30-06, 243, and a 12 gauge, but I hunt about 15 minuets from the Mexican boarder(south of ozona down pandale road.) never know if I will ever be in a gun fight.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 05:09 PM
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TexFlip
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If you stop somewhere to eat, etc., make sure you don't have all kinds of hunting/shooting stickers on your truck. It just means "weapons cache here" to a smash-and-grab thug/meth head. I don't stop when I'm riding solo. When the wife and kiddo are riding with me I gotta go to Buc-ees, stop for kolaches, pee breaks, etc. I point it West and set the cruise control.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
[Re: Creekrunner]
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11/04/15 05:15 PM
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Don't forget all the ammo for that arsenal. I only need one rifle and 1 round, but then, I "aint skeered" of the dark I'm gonna carry the daughters single-six with ratshot in it on my hip...cause I am. These blinds on this new lease are mostly ground blinds, and the opposite of "tight". That makes sense, never know when a side arm will come in handy, I'd just have a hard time carrying 3-4 rifles to the stand LOL
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
"Don't trust everything you read on the Internet"- Abraham Lincoln Dennis
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 05:15 PM
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Take my old trusty Rem 270 for deer, 17HMR for coyotes and others critters and 410 shotgun. If I want to chase some quail around.
Born to Hunt/Fish
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010562
11/04/15 05:16 PM
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Always take my Rem700 .223, Win70 .270, Shotgun, S&W M&P Shield 9mm, and Savage .22
Never know what opportunities might present themselves!
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010585
11/04/15 05:27 PM
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Dalee7892
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Take along 223 AR, 243, 270 or 308, 12 ga, 45 side arm. Carry one rifle and side arm. Used to take one rifle, trip and fell down knock scope off, learn to take backup.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010628
11/04/15 05:44 PM
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MarkE
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WOW....I guess you have to play with your toys at some point. Sounds like some of you have shootout fantasies with getting into some gun fight or something out here in the "Wild West"....
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010639
11/04/15 05:51 PM
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I take one rifle that I intend to use, and another as a backup. All the others stay in the safe. No way I'm leaving anything more than what I need outside my safe.
While I always take ammo as well, I have backup boxes in my trailer for those times when I, or a friend, should forget to bring it.
If you are transporting that many firearms in your vehicle, I would strongly suggest you never take your eyes off it. Too many sad songs played around these forums from those who have lost firearms to thieves. Just like prostitutes working a truck stop, I can assure you there will be thieves out there this weekend looking for opportunities.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 05:54 PM
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WOW....I guess you have to play with your toys at some point. Sounds like some of you have shootout fantasies with getting into some gun fight or something out here in the "Wild West".... Well, on some ranches along the "reever"...but still, you'd be up against full-auto.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 06:05 PM
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I take my 7-08 for the deer, my 9mm on my hip, my AR because I'm in South Texas, and my 12 gauge for dove and Quail if we get bored.
If you want some friendly advice, get a haircut and take a bath. You wouldn't get hassled so much.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 06:34 PM
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I usually take a bolt action for deer hunting, either an AR10/15 for pigs, and my 44 magnum revolver for 50 yard and under shots.
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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#6010711
11/04/15 06:38 PM
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Re: How Many is Too Many?
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11/04/15 06:40 PM
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TexFlip
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I get bored taking the same rifle to the stand every hunt. I'll be at the ranch for 10 days and we have a variety of animals. I usually will take a suppressed Blackout with subs and a full power rifle to the stand along with the supressed 22 pistol.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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