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Offline Dave Marsh

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #700 on: May 08, 2019, 04:28:15 AM »
My house is in the middle of 3 1/2 acres of woods of which I would conservatively say is 50% ash.  They are dying at an alarming rate.  I had to cut 8 big ones last fall as they were close to the house.  It is sad to see them go as they are great trees.  I have a fireplace so I can burn some but I have a ton all ready and more are dying.   :'(

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #701 on: May 10, 2019, 02:24:39 AM »
Here in Maine I can't see how those bugs could have survived in the north and western part of the state.  Just hoping.  I live in the "tropical" SE part.

Wildlife scientists were tagging young moose and found, ready for this, 40,000 ticks on one.  I guess all were similarly afflicted.  It's a wonder any of them survive and most don't.

😳 40,000! I went looking for morels tonight after work and had 5 of them just getting dug in. Those are the 1st ones of the season here. I was hoping we might not have any this year as we generally have them before now.

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #702 on: May 10, 2019, 11:20:15 PM »
I have a theory, actually a bit more than a theory, concerning the why and how of the US tick problem and diseases they carry.  I absolutely cannot see any reason for the existence of those little devils.
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #703 on: May 11, 2019, 03:33:15 AM »
I have a theory, actually a bit more than a theory, concerning the why and how of the US tick problem and diseases they carry.  I absolutely cannot see any reason for the existence of those little devils.

I would be interested in hearing your theory... Or you can PM me if you think that would be more appropriate.

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #704 on: May 12, 2019, 01:01:20 AM »
I would be interested in hearing your theory... Or you can PM me if you think that would be more appropriate.
Mike


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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #705 on: May 15, 2019, 09:43:18 PM »
More freerange chickens   less ticks.

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #706 on: May 16, 2019, 01:26:33 AM »
Some very beautiful rifles gentlemen. Here is a 32 built by Dennis Priddy.












That Ashe has a unique grain.  Nice Rifle.  Maybe we can get back on track about squirrel rifles...
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #707 on: May 20, 2019, 04:56:16 PM »
Regarding recoil, I usually concentrate so much on the target that I really do not notice either recoil or noise.  I DO notice the cloud of gray smoke hiding the target!

Hanshi, I too am interested in your theory.  I was a biologist working with wetlands and wildlife for many, many years, and have noticed rises and falls in the tick population, as with animal populations.  Never considered any correlation between the two.

I used to have an old sock with powdered sulfur in it, and just tapped it against my lower legs and feet.  Once or twice I would find a tick on me, but it was a rare occurrence.  Here in Ohio, I may have to start using that old sock again, as last year I did find a couple trying to sample my blood.
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #708 on: May 20, 2019, 10:13:54 PM »
Craig, I remember way back that some folks would dust themselves with sulfur using an old sock.  While ticks weren't as big problem back then, chiggers were.  Chiggers could be a worse misery than poison ivy.
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #709 on: May 21, 2019, 01:22:00 AM »
My squirrelster rifle is currently in production over at the fine folks with Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading. Can’t wait to join the ranks of the Flinty Squirellers!! :D

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #710 on: May 27, 2019, 06:08:01 AM »
My Jack Garner .40 caliber







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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #711 on: May 31, 2019, 04:57:26 AM »
Got the .32 cal JP McCoy out today.  Great day to be out.




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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #712 on: May 31, 2019, 06:26:59 AM »
Nice job! I like it.

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #713 on: May 31, 2019, 10:11:57 PM »
Very cool, Neven; I'd sure love to get out and pop some bushytails.
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #714 on: June 03, 2019, 04:13:58 AM »
Thanks going back out Monday morning before it gets too hot wishme luck

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #715 on: June 03, 2019, 03:27:05 PM »
What state has squirrel season open this time of year?
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« Reply #716 on: June 03, 2019, 08:10:08 PM »
Missouri is open.

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #717 on: June 04, 2019, 01:13:54 AM »
Oklahoma opened May 15th... If you can keep your powder dry while swimming to a good squirrel spot.

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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #718 on: June 04, 2019, 08:10:01 PM »
Here is a picture from this fall.  Mine is nowhere near as pretty as most of the ones posted.  Great shooter and I am not afraid to walk around the woods with it though. 
.36 cal with some character. It looks like it was someone's  first attempt at a build with the couple imperfections it has.  It was the right price at the time and has bee a blast to shoot.  Holds it's own on the Woodsman Walks too.



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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #719 on: June 04, 2019, 08:57:24 PM »
A "working gun" that apparently works well for you.
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #720 on: June 05, 2019, 12:07:38 AM »
That rifle looks pretty good to me.  It doesn't take fancy to be a fine hunting rifle.
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« Reply #721 on: June 06, 2019, 02:25:53 PM »











My first “build”. .36 smr

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« Reply #722 on: June 06, 2019, 03:34:35 PM »
My Judson Brennan .36 Poor Boy




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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #723 on: June 06, 2019, 07:09:13 PM »
Kentucky's spring season is open.
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Re: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!!
« Reply #724 on: June 06, 2019, 10:13:30 PM »
Those are two "gawjuss" (Southern for "gorgeous") rifles.
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