New dugout. . . .

The flood this spring made a big washout in our field. Nash and I concocted an idea and a couple weeks ago and went and notched a dugout into the side of the bank. :) It's pretty dang cool, we've got a fireplace and everything! The haybale has a hole dug in it for storing firewood and such. It's really fun to hang out in!

Ben

A few pics of this fall.....

Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted! We've had a pretty good hunting season so far... Nash got a whitetail doe with his recurve bow, Mom got a nice 4x4 mulie, and I got a 6x5 mulie with lots of character... with my Mauser! :)









Now we just need to get Dad and Nash a buck!

Ben

Tuesday 12 mile hike

On Monday afternoon, Nash and I decided we wanted to walk over to Blood Creek, which is 6 miles one way. So, we put some sandwiches and water in our packs, got two of our dogs, Cap and Sandy, and headed out first thing Tuesday morning. Of course we took rifles, I took Dad's Browning BL-22 and Nash toted my Remington 121. :) Here are a few pics.







We got to Blood Creek, and during the flooding we had during the spring, Blood Creek, which used to be a few puddles mostly, is now a nice sized little creek, with a waterfall. :)



We messed around at the creek for an hour and a half or so. Cap and Sandy were rooting around and then Cap started barking treed up a big cottonwood tree. Then Sandy joined in. We looked around and there were coon tracks and holes in the tree, so we've no doubt there was a coon up there.

Good boy! :)



After that, we packed up and headed for the house. Oh boy, 6 miles in 96 degrees!



All in all, we had a big ol' time! :)

Ben

A few pics of some coon hunting ventures

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted but we've been doing some coon hunting and dog training. First, Nash caught two young coons in his box trap. We hoisted them up in a tree and let the pups "tree" them. It was really good for them, because me and Nash went on a hike and Cap started chopping up a cottonwood tree that had coon tracks all around it. :) Here's a few pics.

There's Cap jumping up at them.



And here's Tug.




And then last night, we went out for a few hours to try and tree an ol' ringtail. Unfortunately, the moon was very bright(you could have read a book) and the coons just weren't moving. But, a good time was had by all. :)



Ben

Long time, no post!!!

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted! Alot has happened since I did, we had awful flooding, no phone or computer for 33 days in May and June, and we've been on several prairie dog hunts, catfishing excursions, and period scouts since. Oh yeah, Nash and I shot pickup load of carp in our front yard!! Here are some pics. :)













Ben

My K98 is getting close!

I've been working on my K98 Mauser alot lately, and it's coming along well. I cut off the stock and bondoed the holes from where me and Dad cut out the bolt disassembly and the hole for the old German sling. Then I kryloned it tan and green camo. Now all it needs is a safety, trigger, .220 Swift barrel, drilled and tapped for a scope, bases, and rings and it'll be done!! :D




The pround owner!

That wonderful Mauser claw extractor.


Thanks for looking!

Ben

My flintlock smoothbore is done!!

Wow, it's been to long since I blogged last! But I have my smoothbore done! I finished browning it and it looks great! It's a Fusil De Chasse .62 caliber, with a 44" Colrain octagon to round barrel, L&R lock, and a heck of a nice stick of walnut! It was assembled "in the white" by Tip Curtis of Tennessee.
Here are some pics.







Of course Nash had to shoot it too!



It patterns quite well at 25 yards with 60 grs. of #5 shot and 70 grs. of FFg. I'm going to try to get my turkey with it this year. We went yesterday, saw two and heard some gobbling, but they wouldn't cooperate.

~Ben

The Spitfire is here!!

I got my new Foxpro Spitfire yesterday! I am very pleased with it. It is very well built with some killer sounds. I can't wait to go call some coons and coyotes with it. It has some great features. If this is Foxpro's "low-end" call, I can't imagine what a Fury or Prairie Blaster is like!



Ben