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Post by davet on Nov 22, 2022 15:08:29 GMT -5
Ok…so you experienced hunters….how many rounds of ammo do you take in the field? Not how many in the truck…in the camp…bu in the field?
My buttstock shell holder will hold 7 rounds of 45-70. That’s what I’m taking afield.
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Post by bushmaster on Nov 22, 2022 15:21:27 GMT -5
I take a box. You just never know.
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Post by moosemike on Nov 22, 2022 15:22:54 GMT -5
10
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Post by dougl on Nov 22, 2022 17:00:59 GMT -5
10
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Post by rusty on Nov 22, 2022 17:13:04 GMT -5
5
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Post by Loggy on Nov 22, 2022 17:32:26 GMT -5
I carry an loaded xtra 4 shot clip for my Browning X-Bolt so with 5 in rifle…9.
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Post by Dutch on Nov 22, 2022 22:24:08 GMT -5
I've always taken 10, but lately that seems excessive.
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Post by rs on Nov 23, 2022 5:29:55 GMT -5
Generally, I have 1 for the chamber, 3 -3 shot clips in my outer garment pockets and a 12 shot ammo belt holster and a box of 20 in my backpack.
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Post by muttleysback on Nov 23, 2022 6:55:04 GMT -5
Ok…so you experienced hunters….how many rounds of ammo do you take in the field? Not how many in the truck…in the camp…bu in the field? My buttstock shell holder will hold 7 rounds of 45-70. That’s what I’m taking afield. I usually load my rifle's magazine with what it will hold and that is what I take. Most times I shoot the rifle one time, then go pick up my deer. On rare occasions it has taken two shots, so I guess what I should take with me is two rounds? Often wondered why I carry extra crossbow bolts. Never got a second shot with that weapon. Never hurts to have a few extra along just in case, though.  |
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Post by rusty on Nov 23, 2022 7:03:26 GMT -5
That's the reason I carry five. It fills the mag and I count them when I empty the gun and put the shells in my pocket.
My youngest always liked his single barrel 243 better than any other gun he tried. He took a fair number of deer with it. But there were times that he'd play with the extra shells he carried in his jacket pocket and drive me crazy.
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Post by dougl on Nov 23, 2022 9:27:28 GMT -5
Generally, I have 1 for the chamber, 3 -3 shot clips in my outer garment pockets and a 12 shot ammo belt holster and a box of 20 in my backpack. Hey,you never know when you'll run into ISIS. |
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Post by Loggy on Nov 23, 2022 9:49:00 GMT -5
I know some hunters that use to carry xtra ammo for in case they get lost to fire shots to help locate them. Guess that could help. Now with gps, cells, satellite tracking devices etc likely less important.
We only ever had one hunter spend night in the woods & between DCNR search teams & PGC....luckily he was found next morning ok. He did fire some shots after dark but no one heard them. That was before cells.
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Post by timberdoodle on Nov 23, 2022 10:21:31 GMT -5
3 in my pocket, none in my gun till I need it loaded, which I usually don't but believe in being prepared. Plus I don't have to spend a bunch of time loading and unloading.
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Post by davet on Nov 23, 2022 14:54:38 GMT -5
3 in my pocket, none in my gun till I need it loaded, which I usually don't but believe in being prepared. Plus I don't have to spend a bunch of time loading and unloading. How many times do you leave the woods during the day? Me....once at lunch....once at dinner. |
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Post by timberdoodle on Nov 23, 2022 16:16:49 GMT -5
just once.... If I leave how many times can I leave? LOL
Sometimes I go back out then once again I leave once....sometimes I leave the woods walk around a field then back to the woods do you want me to count that?
Thought you would get me with that trick question HUH?
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Post by davet on Nov 23, 2022 17:53:01 GMT -5
just once.... If I leave how many times can I leave? LOL Sometimes I go back out then once again I leave once....sometimes I leave the woods walk around a field then back to the woods do you want me to count that? Thought you would get me with that trick question HUH? Ok…you leave once. What do you have…a lever rifle that holds 500 rounds?? |
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Post by Loggy on Nov 23, 2022 17:56:50 GMT -5
3 in my pocket, none in my gun till I need it loaded, which I usually don't but believe in being prepared. Plus I don't have to spend a bunch of time loading and unloading. How many times do you leave the woods during the day? Me....once at lunch....once at dinner. But Dave....saving 15-20 seconds to load/unload can really add-up in a lifetime!! LOL |
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Post by davet on Nov 23, 2022 17:58:43 GMT -5
How many times do you leave the woods during the day? Me....once at lunch....once at dinner. But Dave....saving 15-20 seconds to load/unload can really add-up in a lifetime!! LOL Never thought of it like that!! 🤣 |
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Post by timberdoodle on Nov 23, 2022 18:39:44 GMT -5
just once.... If I leave how many times can I leave? LOL Sometimes I go back out then once again I leave once....sometimes I leave the woods walk around a field then back to the woods do you want me to count that? Thought you would get me with that trick question HUH? Ok…you leave once. What do you have…a lever rifle that holds 500 rounds?? Ruger 257 Roberts Bolt Action is my go to when I went to.... Now I may carry it ...may not. But I usually do take it for a walk once during the season. If you can't tell I have no desire to shoot a deer any longer... I didn't even get a doe tag this year. The desire to kill has left me but good luck to those who want to do it...Enjoy your hunt! |
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Post by ridgecommander on Nov 24, 2022 7:12:55 GMT -5
Enough to fill the gun I am carrying and two extras. I will be taking a single shot Saturday so I will have 3 with me.
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Post by rs on Nov 24, 2022 7:56:03 GMT -5
Generally, I have 1 for the chamber, 3 -3 shot clips in my outer garment pockets and a 12 shot ammo belt holster and a box of 20 in my backpack. Hey,you never know when you'll run into ISIS. If I thought I would run into ISIS, I would upgrade those numbers to a combat load, although you never know with the porous Southern border we have these days. Once you run out of ammo, all you are carrying, is an overpriced walking stick. |
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Post by Loggy on Nov 24, 2022 7:56:40 GMT -5
If I were solely hunting deer...2 xtra rounds in coat pocket would be more than enough. Saturday...I will be also hunting yotes plus bear. If couple yotes enter my shooting range I may be glad having an xtra 4 shot clip as I'll be shooting till the last yote drops. On bear...well haven't killed one with a puny 6.5 so that xtra clip is more likely just insurance but nice having that xtra couple ounces in my coat! My sammiches actually weighs more!!  |
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Post by moosemike on Nov 24, 2022 8:28:39 GMT -5
That's why I carry at least 10. Once you fire that last round the gun is useless. I'd feel really stupid being caught in the Woods with a gun without ammo. And ever since that guy went wild in Wisconsin and started killing hunters I have made sure to have adequate ammo in case of a shootout with some nut
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