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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Nov 23, 2015 14:26:17 GMT -5
LOL, I can't imagine this. I have to be one of the worst shots at something moving. If this was all I had to use, I might as well just take my camera. ...but I'm happy for you. Totally different behind the dogs. Once they jump the rabbit and they all stretch their legs that bunny comes back around on the average 50+ yards in front on the dogs. He's usually just hippoty hopping down the trail. I'm batting 100% with the .410 this year. I did have one yesterday though that they circled in some type of cane. This stuff was 12 foot tall. I bet they circles in there 5 to 6 times. All if a sudden they came quiet right in front of me. I knew that ol bunny was sitting there somewhere. Well when they finally jumped him he came tearing outta there like his tail was on fire. Only one I had to put effort into shooting this year. The key to shooting the .410 is to forget it's a .410. Don't be intimidated. Well now span, we know that you are just good ...period. This fella uses a .410 pistol. I'd have better luck hitting in over the head with the pistol. LOL Hey, I'd love to go sometime.
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Post by span870 on Nov 23, 2015 15:28:21 GMT -5
I'm trying to put a hunting Indiana group rabbit hunt together. Probably after deer season. The more the merrier. I'm thinking atterbury or somewhere convenient for all. That or maybe Wilbur wright f&w area.
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Post by stevein on Nov 23, 2015 18:05:14 GMT -5
Jump shooting and hunting over dogs are two totally different games. When me and my brother had our packs we never bothered to shoot on the jump. If that rabbit could shake 6 hounds and dodge shot from 2 to 6 hunters he deserved to live. The sound of the pack hot on a bunny was a reward in itself. If you are ever lucky enough to hunt with a beagle that retrieves it is awesome.
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Post by span870 on Nov 23, 2015 18:50:10 GMT -5
I have one that retrieves. Problem is I can only run her with only two of my dogs. My black and tan will rip it from her and eat it. My pup will steal it from her and chew the living tar out of it. Guys tell me to break em from it but to me they are running to catch and kill it. Why would I want to break em of it. You just have to grab it before they get there. My pup you literally have to pry its mouth off it like a pit bull. Don't think the pup would eat it. Seems he just wants to chew it and make sure it's dead. My old man wants zero to do with em after they are dead. He will sniff it and walk away. If he sees one sitting he'll bark at it until it runs. He won't jump it. They all have their own little intricacies. I usually run with my killers. It makes for a faster pack.
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 23, 2015 18:58:03 GMT -5
I have one that retrieves. Problem is I can only run her with only two of my dogs. My black and tan will rip it from her and eat it. My pup will steal it from her and chew the living tar out of it. Guys tell me to break em from it but to me they are running to catch and kill it. Why would I want to break em of it. You just have to grab it before they get there. My pup you literally have to pry its mouth off it like a pit bull. Don't think the pup would eat it. Seems he just wants to chew it and make sure it's dead. My old man wants zero to do with em after they are dead. He will sniff it and walk away. If he sees one sitting he'll bark at it until it runs. He won't jump it. They all have their own little intricacies. I usually run with my killers. It makes for a faster pack. Try trading your pups favorite treat for the rabbit when he has one. Maybe he will learn to drop it when he sees his favorite treat.
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Post by span870 on Nov 23, 2015 19:09:56 GMT -5
Oh no. This is beyond normal. I have one that'll eat it given the chance. If I tell him no he'll drop it. This one I literally have to pry his mouth open, hold him with one hand, and snatch it away. If I'm not quick enough we have to start all over again. I refused to break him of it because like I said I like the run to catch. I like to let them chew on any we kill for a bit anyway. Let's em think they caught and killed it.
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Post by crisiscowboy on Nov 25, 2015 0:21:33 GMT -5
I guess its only fair that I tell you guys what mine is. My fav is my Great Grandfather's savage .410 pump. Love that gun and it has taken many rabbits. I dropped it the other day an broke the butt plate and messed up some wood on the stock. I have decided that it's time to retire the gun. I just picked up an 870 express 20 gauge with a 26 inch barrel. It hasn't had a single round shot through it yet. Maybe tomorrow I will break it in. Thanks for posting all the replies! From a few of the posts I now want to try and find a blackpowder shotgun and give that a try!
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Post by drs on Nov 25, 2015 5:13:17 GMT -5
My grandfathers Winchester Model 42 410ga. I like using my Stoeger "Up-lander" S/S .410 3" gauge #5 shot for Rabbits. Haven't hunted Rabbits in several years, though.
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Post by budd on Nov 25, 2015 7:48:41 GMT -5
My all time favorite on snowshoe hare is Sony HDR-XR550 Handycam...LOL. When I run cottontail the first hour or two I shoot with the camera then switch over to the 410 Super Comanche pistol. Every winter myself and a couple buds make the trip to Indiana cottontail hunting and every year we all try bringing the same type, gauge of gun. The all 410 pistol trip was my favorite!!! Our hare population up here is low so I haven't killed one in the last two years, before then I would kill one a year with a pistol.
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Post by firstwd on Dec 2, 2015 21:30:24 GMT -5
I haven't seriously rabbit hunted for many years. Back in the day I lived off an H&R Topper model 410 with 3" #5 shot.
I too had a beagle that would retrieve. She was extremely quick and it took two seasons with my old girl to get her to quit over running the track. She was fun because she would actually bring the rabbit back to whoever shot it if we were spaced properly.
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Post by drs on Dec 3, 2015 5:20:49 GMT -5
I haven't seriously rabbit hunted for many years. Back in the day I lived off an H&R Topper model 410 with 3" #5 shot. I too had a beagle that would retrieve. She was extremely quick and it took two seasons with my old girl to get her to quit over running the track. She was fun because she would actually bring the rabbit back to whoever shot it if we were spaced properly. I also had, and still have, a single shot H&R Topper Model 58 .410-3" shotgun. Bought it back in 1969, always was able to bag several Squirrels & Rabbits with this light weight shotgun, #5 shot.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Dec 3, 2015 16:32:16 GMT -5
I haven't seriously rabbit hunted for many years. Back in the day I lived off an H&R Topper model 410 with 3" #5 shot. I too had a beagle that would retrieve. She was extremely quick and it took two seasons with my old girl to get her to quit over running the track. She was fun because she would actually bring the rabbit back to whoever shot it if we were spaced properly. I also had, and still have, a single shot H&R Topper Model 58 .410-3" shotgun. Bought it back in 1969, always was able to bag several Squirrels & Rabbits with this light weight shotgun, #5 shot. It's almost time for you to start shooting squirrels again, yes?
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Post by drs on Dec 4, 2015 5:34:47 GMT -5
I also had, and still have, a single shot H&R Topper Model 58 .410-3" shotgun. Bought it back in 1969, always was able to bag several Squirrels & Rabbits with this light weight shotgun, #5 shot. It's almost time for you to start shooting squirrels again, yes? YEP!! Infact, I plan to go this morning (Friday) and Saturday. However, I am taking my CZ-457 .22 LR, going to sit in my tree stand, as they were all around me there during Deer Season. Got another spot but there is no tree stand, sort of a blind looking down a low area.
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Post by single_shooter on Dec 13, 2015 22:52:43 GMT -5
If I'm running dogs or in open turf I use a 10 inch Contender pistol - for heavier cover I use either my Stoeger SxS 28ga or my 1187 20ga - if it's open and I want a long gun I use my Verona O/U 28ga. (when it won't get scratched up)
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