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  1. I should drink less when I respond to these...

    I should drink less when I respond to these posts. Yes, I read his post as an automatic when he's using a pump. My bad, write it off as the new guy being a drunk dink.

    That being said, if his...
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    The average person cannot do this for the length...

    The average person cannot do this for the length of time you require with no outside intervention. There are simply too many variables at stake - weather, terrain, time of year started (defines...
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    Forget squirrel stew, the thing will be tough as...

    Forget squirrel stew, the thing will be tough as hell and full of bones. Best bet use for squirrel (IMHO) is to dust it with flour or corn starch and pan fry. An adult man would need 3 red squirrels...
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    For metal on metal, with or without pins/rivets I...

    For metal on metal, with or without pins/rivets I have used JB Weld with good results. I've even bulked up the JB Weld and ground that down as the handle slabs right on the knife itself. Not really...
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    I'm sorry, what was the thread question again? Oh...

    I'm sorry, what was the thread question again? Oh yes, "ethical hunting." Ethics, like laws, are what defines us as both individuals and groups. Without individual ethics, or social contracts, there...
  6. If you take the fore end off you'll see a small...

    If you take the fore end off you'll see a small square block welded to the underside of the barrel. Connected to this is the piston assembly that cycles the action, around that is a huge spring that...
  7. You're asking a lot from a single rifle; huge...

    You're asking a lot from a single rifle; huge difference in a squirrel gun and a big game (moose) rifle. For simplicity you really can't beat a simple bolt action - easy to operate and anyone can...
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    I would suppose it all depends on the job, but I...

    I would suppose it all depends on the job, but I like (in no particular order) ....

    2" Barr Quarton framing chisel with wooden maul
    Single bit Michigan axe
    Gransfors Broad axe
    T-handle auger...
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    More n00bs from Maine

    Born and raised in the mountains of western Maine. My idea of a vacation is a week roughing it with whatever I can pack in with me. Not a huge fan of hiking, I prefer to get where I want to squat and...
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