Today I enjoyed the outdoors. I chose to carry......

[WrongHanded]

Out again up around 8,000' for what turned into a 4.5 mile wander.




Looking over more of the burned area. The problem originated somewhere below that far peak almost behind the burned tree. Colorado's largest wildfire.



I took Karen along, with some Swift A frame handload.




Some spots escaped the flames.


Pretty sure these are Black Bear prints.



It doesn't look much like it did last January, but I had a good time.

 

[WisBorn]

Out again up around 8,000' for what turned into a 4.5 mile wander.

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Looking over more of the burned area. The problem originated somewhere below that far peak almost behind the burned tree. Colorado's largest wildfire.

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I took Karen along, with some Swift A frame handload.

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Some spots escaped the flames.
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Pretty sure these are Black Bear prints.
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It doesn't look much like it did last January, but I had a good time.

Looks like a nice place to get lost for a while
44 mag?

 

[Sin Nombre]

Damn cool!

 

[WrongHanded]

Looks like a nice place to get lost for a while
44 mag?

Yep, .44 mag. The load is a 300gr A frame over 21.0gr of 300-MP. It's not exactly Buffalo Bore velocities, but 1250+fps out of that barrel is probably enough for most anything I'll run into.

 

[WisBorn]

Mrs.WisBorn is wondering about my choice of get away destination for the week.


we are enjoying the Smokies with a little snow and low 30s for temps.

Carried my 442 and 415 this week.

 

[Weflyfast]

 

[WisBorn]

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That is a beautiful Winchester

 

[bannockburn]

Weflyfast

I second the notion! That's definitely some nicely figured wood on that Winchester of yours!

 

[Weflyfast]

Weflyfast

I second the notion! That's definitely some nicely figured wood on that Winchester of yours!

Thx- I just finished fitting it- that is a 80's vintage 94 44 mag trappers model with the first run lighter barrel- it's a dream to carry.

 

[WisBorn]

I hope I don't bore you with a second post this week.
Saw lots of wildlife today. Deer, Turkey, and this little Bear.

Enjoyed Cades Cove. A must do in the Smokies.

 

[Pudge]

Stayed low today, saw some deer, lots of their tracks, some fox, turkey and bobcat tracks. The dogs, who love snow, are not fans of having to break through the crust with every step.

 

[WisBorn]

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Stayed low today, saw some deer, lots of their tracks, some fox, turkey and bobcat tracks. The dogs, who love snow, are not fans of having to break through the crust with every step.

What model/cartridge is the Ruger

 

[Pudge]

.22 Mag cylinder in the Single Six.

 

[WrongHanded]

Another day at around 8,500' with the weather closing in.


Same .44 as last time, with different "shoes".


I quite like carrying in a SafePacker when there's a good chance of snow or rain.


And there certainly was some snow in places.


Of course, there's always the chance of truly big animals. That requires an appropriately powerful firearm.




Despite looking quite wild, I wasn't really all that far from human activity. This is the out of season campsite I was skirting round all afternoon.

 

[Mars5l]

Pre-superbowl hike. I should be excited since im pretty much in Tampa but not a football fan.

 

[WisBorn]

Pre-superbowl hike. I should be excited since im pretty much in Tampa but not a football fan.

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The hike is definitely more fun than a football game

 

[WisBorn]

Why do we walk 2 1/2 miles up and down mountains on narrow rough trails to watch water fall off a cliff and the same 2 1/2 miles back out?

Abrams Falls Cades Cove


OWB carry my Taurus 415 41 mag.

 

[1976B.L.Johns.]

Why do we walk 2 1/2 miles up and down mountains on narrow rough trails to watch water fall off a cliff and the same 2 1/2 miles back out?

Be thankful that you can!

I like this thread!!! Just have to remember to take pictures when I am out and about.....

 

[WisBorn]

Be thankful that you can!

I like this thread!!! Just have to remember to take pictures when I am out and about.....

I am thankful that I can still hike and walk for my health.
When hiking I find that the journey is as rewarding as reaching the destination.

 

[If1HitU]

Some very nice picture here thanks all for sharing.

 

[Pudge]

It was a pretty day, but the snow was better than a foot deep and had a crust that would support about 125lbs (see the dog pic), but no more, and if you look at the 3rd image, it got steep when the trail turned left. Took the M65.

 

[Mars5l]

Just a windy 72 degrees here in Florida.

 

[bannockburn]

Pudge

Your photo of your Model 65 reminded me of the long hikes my brother and I use to take through the snow. I carried my Ruger Speed Six in a shoulder holster while my brother carried his Browning Hi Power in an IWB holster.

 

[WrongHanded]

Just a windy 72 degrees here in Florida.

Mentioning the temperature is just mean.

 

[WisBorn]

Hiked to a few waterfalls in Cashiers NC area this week. Carried my 442 and bear spray!

Had a great time!!!