Videography, my next step to Sharing the Outdoors

Just trying to add a little pick me up to my blog I have been experimenting with videography. Granted my video's are taken from my cell phone and they are only about 30 to 45 seconds long it is still a start. I do have a palm corder which is about as small as a recorder I can get and does have a bit more quality than my cell phone but it is a little harder to record and hunt at the same time, which is one thing I want to accomplish and that is to get a hunt on film.

Through my connection with the Sportsman Channel via Michelle Sheurermann - Director of Communications (which by the way I still write a monthly short piece article for their enewsletter ) I was contacted by Jim Oberling a partner with Slate River LLC.

Anyway Jim had heard about a article I did for the Sportsman Channel and after reading and visiting my site realized he might be able to help me out. See his company makes camera mounts that are equipmented to be used in the outdoor hunting industry as well as other situations. After speaking to me I told him what my plans were and he gladly said he could help and sent me not one mount to try but two different mounts. Both mounts will work with either my trail camera or my palmcorder.

 First up is a Camera Arm with T-handle mount.

The T Handle mounting system was designed to be easily installed in any tree by providing an 8-inch long T handle to grab a hold of and an auger with a corkscrew tip and CNC machined threads. Once installed, the screw in T handle is very rigid so vibration is minimized.
The ball socket camera mount rotates 360 degrees and tilts as much as 45 degrees up and down so you can position your camera exactly where you want. (Camera not included.)

This one to the left is one I will like for my trail camera especially since I do most of my scouting/hunting on state land. The EZ-AIM Game Camera mount

The ball socket camera mount rotates 360 degrees and tilts as much as 45 degrees up and down for precise positioning. This allows you to mount your trail camera high on the tree and point it down minimizing sun problems. A high mount also keeps it out of the sight line of both people and animals for added security.
The base EZ-Aim unit works with all Trail Cameras and Video Cameras that have a standard 1/4-20 inch threaded insert on the bottom of the camera. If your camera does not have a 1/4-20 insert on the bottom of the unit, you will also need adapter kit 00-001833. The adapter requires a flat area on either the bottom or back of the camera that measures 3” x 1.75” or larger. The adapter kit retails for $6.95 each either from you dealer or from www.slateriverllc.com. ($6.95 includes shipping if ordered from the Slate River website.)

2 mounts from Slate River LLC. and my palmcorder soon to be put in use.

 More of a thorough review coming soon!

CVA and their new Blackhorn QR Breech Plug

Getting back to a older post about Quick Release Breech Plugs in CVA rifles having a problem when Blackhorn powder is used then you can rest because they have come up with a fix.

CVA To Offer “BLACKHORN QR BREECH PLUG”


CVA has announced that it will soon introduce a new version of its popular Quick Release Breech Plug -- or QRBP.   Unlike the original QRBP design, which was constructed for optimal performance with pelletized propellants, the new “Blackhorn QR Breech Plug” is specifically designed for use with BLACKHORN™ and other loose powder muzzleloading propellants.  “By offering QR plugs that are optimal for whichever type of propellant the shooter chooses to use, either pelletized or loose, we will keep everyone happy with the performance of their CVA gun,” said Dudley McGarity, CEO of Blackpowder Products Inc., the owner of the CVA brand.

CVA has made big news over the past couple of years with its patent pending Quick Release Breech Plug (QRBP) system.   The CVA QRBP is unique in that it is the only muzzleloading breech plug design that is easily removable by hand after shooting the gun – even numerous times.  The original QRBP, which is provided standard with each gun sold, has a flat face and very small flash hole.  When using pellets, this design makes the crushing of the pellets less likely and prevents too much fire (and pressure) from reaching the charge – both of which can lead to accuracy problems. 

“Some shooters reported that they were experiencing ignition delays when using Blackhorn in CVA guns equipped with the QRBP, and it became evident to us that what was the best design for pelletized propellants was not necessarily the best design for loose propellants,” McGarity explained.  “Western Powders, Inc., the manufacturers of Blackhorn, had received similar complaints, and the guys there jumped right on the problem and modified an original QRBP, giving it a concave face and a larger flash hole, and the result was flawless performance with the Blackhorn powder.  Then, Western provided the design drawings to CVA so that we could build the new plugs and offer them to our customers.  Due to Western Powders’ great efforts in the new plug design, we started calling it the “Blackhorn breech plug” and we ended up carrying the name over to the actual product.”

 

CVA’s new “BLACKHORN QR BREECH PLUG” will be available sometime in June  through CVA retailers and through www.cva.com.Western Powders will also offer the plug to its customers.
  

The part numbers are AC1610BH  for the Apex,

AC1611BH for the Accura V2, Optima, and Wolf. 

Laws and Regulations apply to Everyone

I really dislike people who think the laws and regulations concerning the outdoors don't apply to them. I have news for them and that is IT DOES. I don't know about anywhere else but in Connecticut you can not drive any type of all terrain vehicle on state land/public land. This idiot below thinks he is one of those people.

I went for a walk in the hoods and I see this sitting abandoned in the old road. I can only hope he blew his motor or something. Better yet I hope the DEP is waiting for him when he goes back out seeing as I called them. Yup, that is right I called them so to the idiot who was tearing up state land I hope you seriously get fined or something.

Obviously you can tell I don't stand for crap like this. State land has many purposes and that is not one of them. I would show you his license plate but that would be breaking the rules but no worries because the DEP has the number.

Snapping Turle verses Snow Shovel

Why did the chicken cross the road?

I don't know just as much as why would the Snapping Turtle cross the road?

I almost hit this guy as i was nearing my house. Fortunately for him I was paying attention to the road and I was one of those drivers who actually care about any animal that needs to cross the road. 

A near by neighbor that was coming home saw the snapper and saw me trying to coax it off the road came over and said this happens all the time. She had looked it up and found the best way to pick up a snapping turtle was with a shovel, because they can reach around almost to their tail. After scooping it up I placed it on the side of the road in the direction it was going. It obviously was mad even after placing it on the side but I'm pretty sure it was happy to.

Weekly plans for an Unstable Week

I hope everyone had a very nice and relaxing Easter Sunday, I know I did. Of course I ate more than I probably should have but what the heck.

3 generations of Kratzke's - In the middle my youngest Tyler standing next to my brother Steve and on both ends are Steve's boy's Cris & Steve Jr.

 It was a nice day all around. My brother brought mom and my brother's two boy's showed up on their motorcycles. We heard them coming well before they pulled up to the house.

My plans for the week pretty much depends on the weather which looks like what is below. I finished my shooting stand so I plan to take that with my .243 and the bore sighter from Laserlyte and the two different boxes of ammo for the rifle that were given from bulkammo.com. Obviously it all depends in what the weather is going to do. If I can sneak a couple of rain free hours on Tuesday morning or Thursday morning that would be good But, I might have to wait until Friday which looks good at least for now it does.

mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
apr 25 Showers 66° 53°	apr 26 Iso T-Storms 76° 60°	apr 27 Iso T-Storms 67° 58°	apr 28 Sct T-Storms 65° 49°	apr 29 P Cloudy 60° 43°	apr 30 Sunny 60° 45°	may 01 M Cloudy 69° 48°

Oh ya, I almost forgot I want to get out once or twice to see if I can get some trout for the freezer. The season is finally here but, I haven't been out yet. I almost forgot to that Wednesday I am taking a one day in service supervisor training class which means I will have Wednesday night off.

Happy Easter to all and the Great Outdoors

From my Family & I here at "Whitetail Woods"

A cold & wet Easter Egg hunt

Traditionally the town put on a Easter egg hunt for the kids every year the day before Easter and this year was no different except for the heavy coat and hats or umbrellas.

Tyler patiently waiting for the whistle

Just some of Tyler's competition

He did good this year and even though he dropped the egg with a magic number on it he still made out pretty good and the most important thing was he had a good time.

Shooting Bench made from Scrap

Well I accomplished a few of my to do items for today and one of them was a shooting bench that I can take to the farm where I have permission to shoot.

 

This whole shooting stand I built with what I had laying around in my work shop including the left over spray paint I had on the shelf.

What is nice beside the fact that it really doesn't weigh much is the top lifts off and the legs will fold together and fit in the trunk or backseat of my car. I had an old bar stool kicking around so I cut a bit off the legs and there you go a stool .

• Top is 1/2 CDX plywood
• Legs are exterior window trim
• Leg Cross pieces are 1/2 CDX plywood
• One regular size door hinge
• Exterior screws
• ANY COLOR spray paint

So you know what comes next is I take my new shooting stand , my CVA .243 Apex, my Laserlyte Bore Sighter  that I need to do a review on and two different types of ammo from Bulkammo.com which I also need to review and head for the farm.

Stay tuned because I plan to do a write up on 4 different reviews in one with in the next few days depending on rain.

Choosing the correct sized Scope Covers

This has been something of importance for me ever since I started having scopes on all my rifles. I particulary like them because it keeps the optics clean and smudge free. Plus it keeps them from getting scratched and poked by branches while out in  the field.

Obviously scopes come in a variety of sizes so it is important to know what size you need and for what end.

At the diagram to the left you will see a basic scope and all the parts labeled as what they are called.

When you go to buy or order scope covers you will need to know the diameter of the objective lens and you will need to know the diameter of the ocular lens.

Now what I recommend for a scope cover is the flip open type that you can get from Butler Creek. Just follow the chart below and that will tell you what size you need. This is the style that I get but there is others.

• Flip open covers
•  Blizzard covers
• Multi Flex flip open covers
• Bikini covers
• Tiny Bikini covers
• Quick Detach covers

 

Fit chart for Butler Creek Eye / Ocular Piece Flip-Open Scope Covers

Size	Scope Diameter (in.)	Scope Diameter (mm)	Product #
02	1.225	31.1	20020
03A	1.300	33.0	20030
01	1.341	34.1	20010
03	1.388	35.3	20035
05	1.432	36.4	20050
07	1.457	37.0	20070
09	1.468	37.3	20090
09A	1.485	37.7	20095
10	1.516	38.5	20100
11	1.550	39.4	20110
13	1.570	39.9	20130
14	1.605	40.8	20140
15	1.66 x 1.45	42.2 x 36.8	20150
16	1.660	42.2	20160
17	1.675	42.5	20170
18	1.700	43.2	20180
19	1.730	43.9	20190
20	1.775	45.1	20200
21	1.70 x 1.42	43.2 x 36.1	20210
01	1.341	34.1	MO20010
02	1.225	31.1	MO20020
03A	1.300	33.0	MO20030
03	1.388	35.3	MO20035
05	1.432	36.4	MO20050
07	1.457	37.0	MO20070
09	1.468	37.3	MO20090
09A	1.485	37.7	MO20095
10	1.516	38.5	MO20100
11	1.55	39.4	MO20110
13	1.570	39.9	MO20130
14	1.605	40.8	MO20140
15	1.66 x 1.45	42.2 x 36.8	MO20150
17	1.675	42.5	MO20170
18	1.700	43.2	MO20180
19	1.730	43.9	MO20190
20	1.775	45.1	MO20200
01	1.00	25.4	MO30010
02	1.221	31.0	MO30020
02A	1.181	30.0	MO30025

Fit chart for Butler Creek Objective Flip-Open Riflescope Cap Cover

Size	Scope Diameter (in.)	Scope Diameter (mm)	Product #
03A	1.300	33.0	30030
03	1.34	34.0	30035
04	1.095	27.8	30040
05	1.387	35.2	30050
07	1.429	36.3	30070
09	1.485	37.7	30090
10	1.500	38.1	30100
11	1.54 x 1.34	39.1 x 34.0	30110
12	1.76 x 1.53	44.7 x 38.9	30120
13	1.530	38.9	30130
15	1.558	39.6	30150
17	1.612	40.9	30170
19	1.646	41.8	30190
20	1.700	43.2	30200
21	1.735	44.1	30210
23	1.760	44.7	30230
25	1.800	45.7	30250
26	1.820	46.2	30260
27	1.840	46.7	30270
28	1.890	48.0	30280
29	1.919	48.7	30290
30	1.960	49.8	30300
31	1.998	50.7	30310
33	2.043	51.9	30330
34	2.100	53.3	30340
39	2.220	56.4	30390
40	2.250	57.2	30400
43	2.310	58.7	30430
44	2.360	59.9	30440
45	2.410	61.2	30450
46	2.430	61.7	30460
47	2.461	62.5	30470
48	2.500	63.5	30480
51	2.575	65.4	30510

Almost time to mount Velvet Antlers

Remember back in August last year I did a post called "Velvet 8 point buck early" and what had happened was in short I was able to get these velvet antler with minor road rash.

I had contacted a near by Taxidermist and he honestly said if I wanted to save money (like who doesn't) that I should just put them in a freezer for at least 6 months.

At the end of 6 months take them out and check them often. If they don't start to smell from thawing then they have been freeze dried. So it has been six months so as soon as I get a whole day where I am home I'll take them out and see if they are done.

I decided I wanted to mount them european style. I've never seen velvet antlers mounted european style so I thought it would be cool.

I actually got this repro off ebay for only $24.99 and thought I made out seeing as others I have seen are more than that. It even came with instructions on how to do it.

I plan to make a nice angled wood that will hold the mount and be able to hang on a wall in my den. Below you can see a picture of what I want to make, I just haven't decided what type of wood I want to use.

 So that is the plan, it will be coming together soon.

Shoot a lot, Get a Palm Protector

I recently had the privilage of trying out what I think is a handy little item and one that well deserves the title the Palm Protector from BK Palm Protecot.

I very much like this and think it should be a good seller. It will definately save your palm. I was using a piece from an old leather belt for awhile but I like this because it can go right on your finger and when you don't need it you can flip it around to the other side of you hand which makes it ready for the next load.

Glastonbury Range does not open for at least another month

Fresh information right off the telephone this morning. I tried calling just like your suppose to and kept getting a busy signal which was normal but then finally it rings ha it's my turn.

me - Hello, I would like to reserve a spot for this weekend at the range.

dep - Did you get this information from the website?

me - Yes I did.

dep - I'm sorry but that was a mistake, the range will not be open until at least mid May.

me - Ok thankyou click I hang up the phone.

me again - !@# $%^&  that just figures, !@# $% ^%$&*

So don't bother calling!

Glastonbury Range opens for 2011

I have been waiting for them to open so here finally is the information for 2011.

2011 Reservations and Information

Details regarding the operation of the Glastonbury Shooting Range for the upcoming season have not been announced. The Department anticipates an opening date no earlier than the weekend of April 23/24.  Further information will be posted on the agency website and through a general news release as soon as it becomes available.  Please check the website within the next several weeks for additional details.

• No fees are required. Ammunition, firearms, or targets are not provided.
• Phone reservations are accepted between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday at the Eastern District Headquarters (860-295-9523). No reservations can be made before 9:00 AM.
• Reservation time slots are 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Reservations will be honored for no more than 10 minutes into the time slot. Walk-in shooters may be accommodated as space becomes available.
• Reservation requests cannot be left on voice mail or made by E-mail request. Those requesting a reservation must speak to a receptionist.
• Due to high demand, individual shooters will be limited to 1 reservation per weekend and 2 reservations per month, unless using the range on a walk-in basis.
• Shooters will be required to show proof of firearms training such as a Conservation/Education Firearms Safety certificate or equivalent, valid firearms hunting license, valid pistol permit, police credentials, or military identification. Those who cannot produce such qualifications must be directly supervised by a qualified person at all times.
• There are ten (10) covered shooting positions available. A maximum of 3 shooters per bench will be permitted.
• The range may be closed without notice in the event of severe weather or staffing issue.
   

What to bring:

* Proof of firearms training (Conservation/Education Firearms Safety certificate or equivalent, valid firearms hunting license, valid pistol permit, police credentials, military identification)
* Eye & ear protection
* Paper targets
* Tape, stapler, or tacks to attach target to cardboard backing
* Ammunition
* Spotting scope or binoculars

Revision and the "Sawfly Military Eyewear System"

• SUPERIOR BALLISTICS: High-impact system exceeds ANSI Z87.1-2010 and military ballistic impact requirements for spectacles (MIL-PRF-31013, clause 3.5.1.1) and goggles (MIL-DTL-43511D, clause 3.5.10)
• FLAWLESS OPTICS: Precision manufactured interchangeable lenses ensure distortion-free vision, full side-impact protection and anti-fog performance.
• COMMS-COMPATIBLE ARMS: Lean, extendable arms guarantee the utmost comfort, equipment compatibility and stay-put fit. Thinness ensures hearing protection and headsets work as designed while the overmolded underframe provides shock absorption and grip.
• COMFORT NOSEPIECE: Engineered for enhanced comfort, retention and durability. Soft durometer nosepad provides added cushioning and grip.
• SECURE RETENTION: Secure-snap retention band clips firmly into frame, keeping eyewear in place during high activity missions
• RUGGED DURABILITY: Eyepro that lasts, performs and protects through all the rigors of combat — in a lightweight package that’s just 1 1/4 ounces
• TWO SIZES: Two sizes with adjustable arms to ensure perfect fit and optics.
  • Regular: fits most head sizes
  • Large: hat sizes 7.5+
• PRESCRIPTION READY: Optional Rx Carrier available (also compatible with Desert Locust and Bullet Ant goggles). Click here for more.
• APEL APPROVED: On the U.S. Army Authorized Protective Eyewear List (Regular and large sizes).

I have to say these are very comfortable to wear. Once I put them on it was like I was not wearing anything. I immediately noticed that everything appeared to be much clearer and even though the sun was out and it was a bright day I had no eye strain.

I was very impressed with these glasses.Revisions has certainly cornered the market on this eye wear and do a great service by providing these to our military and police.

http://www.revisioneyewear.com/

Blackpowder guns and a nice Sunny Day

Yesterday was another fum outing with my son and I. But, first before we went out I had to clean my blackpowder revolver which was way overdue. Nobody to blame but myself. If some of you don't know I have a working replica of a 1860 Colt Army .44 just like what the Union used during the civil war.

1860 Colt Army .44 blackpowder revolver

 I truly love to shoot this gun, it is a lot of fun because they are not that accurate much past 20yards so you can set up cans and water jugs and stuff like that only if you keep it cleaned properly.

I had to take the whole thing apart. It seems that when I cleaned it last I must have done a quickie on it and I'm paying for it now.

I was not happy with myself because blackpowder even substitute blackpowder can not be to forgiving on the lazy shooter.

I had to clean everything from the nipples to the wedge pin but I'm happy to report she is up and ready to shoot.

Next step---------Loading, that is always fun.

That was not the only gun we brought out either. I took one of my favorites the CVA Wolf and brought that one. That was my first modern inline muzzleloader I ever had and I still have a fondness for it today for some odd reason it just fits me to a tee.

 It is a 50 caliber with a 1:28 twist and 24" of blued barrel. For sighting I have a Konus Pro 3-9x40 on it and the last time I shot it which was last summer I was shooting a tad high on center at 100 yards.

What I did here was just run 2 clean dry patchs down the barrel to clean out any rust preventative and dust.

I put a 100 grains of BH209 down the bore (which is my favored BP now) and then placed a Barnes T-EZ Spitfire 250 grain saboted bullet with a ballistic tip.

My first shot considering I had a crappy rest was very good. Take a second to see the short video.

One thing I did realize though and that is I need a proper shooting table to I can get a good rest while shooting. I am just going to have to work on that.

Where did CT DEP stock Trout?

Here is a pdf of all the locations so if you want you can print them out by following the link I have provided only if you all save me 2 or 3 for when i go out. Just kidding!

Good Luck!

Trout Stocking Maps

 

The Inland Fisheries Division has created a series of maps showing the locations where trout are stocked.  Maps for a number of trout stocking sites across the state are listed in the table below.  When additional maps are ready they will be added to this list. Springtime trout distribution generally begins in early March and continues through the end of May. More than half the year’s trout are stocked prior to Opening Day.  All map files are in Adobe Acrobat.

< Click Here >

Look out Trout, Here I come

I will say though I usually wait a couple of weeks until the big day of fishing season has calmed down . That is usually when I don't worry fighting for a spot because it is elbow to elbow.

April 12, 2011

Connecticut Ready for Opening of Fishing SeasonOver 386,000 trout stocked for Opening Day
DEP to stock Trout Parks on Opening Day, families encouraged to join in & help

Winter has finally left us and now it’s April. Is the gear ready? Have your license? Made the plans to meet up with family and friends? Opening day of trout fishing season is Saturday, April 16^th and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has the state’s rivers, streams, lakes and ponds stocked and ready.

Share the experience – take someone fishing. The Carlone boys show off their 2010 Opening Day catch. Introduced to fishing by their father, these boys will enjoy a lifelong interest in the outdoors and the relaxing experience of fishing. DEP encourages all the state’s experienced anglers to introduce someone new to the stress-free experience of fishing.

Since early March, nearly 387,000 trout have been released into over 100 lakes and ponds and 200 rivers and streams throughout Connecticut and are now awaiting the state’s many anglers. DEP’s spring trout stocking effort will continue through the end of May and when completed, DEP expects to have stocked over 650,000 catchable size trout.
"Opening Day is an exciting time for Connecticut’s many trout anglers, and they can look forward to exceptional fishing this season," said Dan Esty, DEP Commissioner. "The fish are in excellent condition, nearly all of our trout waters are stocked and anglers can enjoy a wide range of fishing options. Additionally, Opening Day is a special time for many families, the traditional first time to get outdoors together after the winter."
Among the best places for families to fish on Opening Day are the designated Trout Parks. "Trout Parks are easily accessible, have picnic areas and other amenities nearby, and are stocked frequently so that there are plenty of trout for children, families, and novice anglers to catch," said Bill Hyatt, Chief of the Bureau of Natural Resources. "And as an added feature, families will be able to help stock trout at eight of the Trout Parks on Opening Day. We have found that these stockings are a real highlight for many families."
All eleven of the Trout Parks have already been stocked by the DEP. The areas that are scheduled to be stocked again on Opening Day are Black Rock Pond (Watertown), Chatfield Hollow State Park (Killingworth), Southford Falls State Park (Oxford), Stratton Brook State Park (Simsbury), Wharton Brook State Park (Wallingford), Mohegan Park Pond (Norwich), Valley Falls Park Pond (Vernon) and Great Hollow Pond/Wolfe Park (Monroe). All the remaining Trout Parks will be re-stocked shortly after Opening Day.
DEP will again have Keney Park Pond (Hartford), Lake Wintergreen (Hamden), Bunnells Pond (Bridgeport), Mohegan Park Pond (also managed as a Trout Park) and Upper Fulton Park Pond (Waterbury) stocked with trout for Opening Day. These waters are being managed as "Community Fishing Areas". This pilot program was begun in 2006 as part of the "No Child Left Inside" initiative, and is intended to enhance fishing opportunities in Connecticut’s major population centers.
Trout Parks do have special regulations, a two trout per day creel limit. As many other specially managed areas including Trout Management Areas, Trophy Trout Streams, Sea-Run Trout Streams and Wild Trout Management Areas also have special regulations, anglers are advised to consult the new 2011 Connecticut Angler’s Guide for the current fishing regulations that apply to the waters they plan to fish. The 2011 Angler’s Guide is now available at Town Clerks Offices, many DEP offices and at tackle stores selling fishing licenses. Anglers can purchase their fishing licenses online or at particpating town halls, DEP field offices and fishing tackle vendors. Both the Angler’s Guide and the online licensing system can be accessed on the DEP website at: www.ct.gov/dep/fishing.
Trout anglers will soon have a new convenience available to them on the DEP website, maps of a number of the state’s trout streams and rivers showing the many stocking and access points. DEP expects to have these maps available online by the end of April.
DEP also reminds anglers that the invasive freshwater alga Didymosphenia geminata, known as "didymo" or "rock snot", was recently found in the West Branch Farmington River. Additionally, zebra mussels have expanded their distribution in Connecticut. Anglers are asked to take proper cleaning precautions to avoid spreading these and other invasive plants and animals to new waters. Anglers will find information specific to didymo on signs posted along the West Branch Farmington and Farmington Rivers, and information specific to zebra mussels will be posted at waters known to have zebra mussels and at other areas with suitable zebra mussel habitat. Invasive species information can be found in the 2011 Angler’s Guide and on the DEP website (www.ct.gov/dep/invasivespecies).

Numbers and types of trout stocked for Opening Day and list of the Trout Parks.

The following species & sizes of trout will be stocked for Opening Day, 2011:

61,900	brook trout	(10-11 inch)
195,500	brown trout	(10-11 inch)
7,100	brown trout	(12 inch)
9,600	tiger trout	(10-12 inch brook/brown hybrid)
91,600	rainbow trout	(10-12 inch)
19,200	rainbow trout	(12-14 inch)
2,100	surplus broodstock	(3-10 pound trout)

The following is a list of the designated Trout Parks in Connecticut, approximate stocking times are given for the areas scheduled to be stocked on opening Day:

Trout Parks	Opening Day stocking time
Black Rock State Park* (Watertown)	10:00  am
Chatfield Hollow State Park* (Killingworth)	10:00 am
Day Pond (Colchester)\
Mohegan Park Pond (Norwich)*	8:30 am
Kent Falls State Park (Kent)
Natchaug River (Eastford)
Southford Falls State Park* (Oxford)	8:30 am
Stratton Brook State Park* (Simsbury)	8:30 am
Valley Falls Pond (Vernon)*	11:00 am
Wharton Brook State Park* (Wallingford)	8:30 am
Wolfe Park – Great Hollow Lake* (Monroe)	10:00 am
*Stocked on Opening Day

Good information for Sighting in that Favorite Hunting Rifle

Now this I think will help me as well. I can sight in a gun but it still takes me longer than some. Check this out and visit "Slammer Hunting Innovations" and tell me what you think.

Tomcat Target Introduces Sighting-In for Dummies

I desperately do not want to miss, so I spend the time to make sure I know exactly where my rifle shoots. Besides that I enjoy shooting. Sometimes the sighting in of a rifle can be a chore, but as of today, that is a thing of the past. With the introduction of the TomCat Target and the Click Stick Pro by Steppin' Wolf Productions and Slammer Hunting Innovations, sighting in a rifle has become a quick, efficient project, because the Click Stick Pro provided in the TomCat Target eliminates the guesswork.

The Click Stick Pro is an L shaped measuring tool with the increments in one eight inch, one quarter inch and one half inch. This is the adjustment increments which you find on every scope in the USA. By far, the greatest number of scopes in America have the ¼ increments for windage and elevation. This means that one click of the scope adjustment moves the point of impact of the bullet one quarter inch at one hundred yards.

Lets say that you shoot your rifle at one hundred yards and the bullet hits 3 inches high and 4 inches to the right. Do you know how far to move your windage and elevation adjustments to put the next bullet in the bull's eye? By placing the apex of the Click Stick Pro at the top of the bullet hole in the target and squaring it with the windage and elevation lines of the target it tells you immediately to move your windage 16 clicks to the left and the elevation 12 clicks down. After making the adjustments, your next shot should be right on target! The TomCat Target including the Click Stick Pro effectively makes your sight in a two shot deal, providing your rifle has been bore sighted or shot on paper up close before the 100 yard sight in.

For each scope which has not been bore sighted, I always shoot first at 25 yards, to make sure that the point of impact is on the target. Then, I take the Click Stick Pro and place the apex over the bullet hole on the ¼ measurements, square the tool with the windage and elevation lines on the target. I read the number of clicks to move the scope adjustments in the proper direction, but with it at 25 yards, I follow the instructions on the Click Stick Pro which reads...25 Yards equals total X 4. If I should choose to shoot at 50 yards, the instructions are on the Click Stick Pro and they are simple..50 Yards equals Total X 2.

With rifle ammunition at an all time high, the TomCat Target with the Click Stick Pro by Steppin' Wolf Productions and Slammer Hunting Innovations, will save you money and time and help assure that when the shot of a lifetime presents itself, you will be ready.

Contact:
slammer hunting innovations, Black Rock, Arkansas (870) 809-0822 or www.slammerhi.com 

April morning Walk in the Woods

Just a few pictures from my walk in the woods.

Moved the camera to the very edge of the swamp.

End of Swamp, I think they are crossing here?

The lone mushroom!

HA! I new they were here........

It's not deep but deep enough to get out of the rain.

This boulder just seems out of place.

Lyman’s Introduces new “Ideal Model™” Sharps Rifle.

NEWS RELEASE

Lyman Products • 475 Smith Street • Middletown, CT 06457 • Tel: 860.632.2020

For Release: Immediately
April 2011

Lyman’s “Ideal Model™” Sharps Rifle is a unique variation on the
popular single shot design.

Lyman – a leader in the field of reloading and bullet casting – introduces an elegant
Sharps style rifle. Scaled down in size and weight, the design is a superior, single
shot hunting rifle in the renowned .38-55 and .22 Hornet chamberings. Named the
Ideal Model, the rifle’s streamlined lock profile and vintage-style laser engraving are a
Lyman exclusive and unavailable elsewhere. Further, Lyman’s proven tang sight and
globe front sight combine with the rifle’s double set triggers to deliver the full measure
of accuracy this premium rifle offers.

Most important among the exclusive features of this single shot are the Lyman
specified bore dimensions. Defined by Lyman’s ballistic laboratory, the bore is
optimized for both cast and jacketed bullet performance. Additional specs include:
Overall length: 42”, Rate of Twist: 1/18, Weight: 6lbs, Barrel Length: 26”. The rifle is
manufactured exclusively for Lyman by Chiappa Firearms, Italy.

Other Ideal Model exclusive premium features include: Custom Lyman Tang Sight
With Target And Hunting Apertures, Precision Lyman Globe Front Sight With Inserts,
Distinctive Streamlined Receiver Profile and a Bright Finish Receiver with Vintage
Style Laser Engraving.

The Lyman Ideal Model .38-55 Win (#6003855) and .22 Hornet
(#6000022) Sharps Rifles, as well as all Lyman products and brands, are
available nationally through firearms and sporting goods dealers and mail
order companies. Pachmayr, TacStar, Trius Traps, A-Zoom Precision
Snap Caps, Butch’s Gun Care, Uni-Dot and Targdots are also Lyman
brands.

Ideal Model .38-.55 Win (#6003855) $1595.00
Ideal Model .22 Hornet (#6000022) $1595.00
Now Available!

For more information or to request Lyman’s newest full line catalog online visit
www.lymanproducts.com or contact:

High resolution images and additional press release copy can be downloaded from
our ftp site.
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Password: shooter

Lyman Products Corp. 475 Smith St, Middletown CT 06457 • 860-632-2020

Another rare find at the Free Shed

Went to the transfer station over the weekend to get rid of our recyclable and other crap and my son Tyler wanted to look for books in the free shed so we did. As we were looking I just happen to catch my eye on a cover that looked like an old cap lock and this is what I found when I picked it up.

Dated June 1957

Wow I thought as I picked it up. I started to carefully browse through it and to my surprise it was in pretty good shape except for the usual aging. This is going to look good in my den library. It was so odd to see rifle ads that were for sale and to know it costed more to fill the tank in my car right now than it costed to buy a 8MM rifle back in 1957, ain't that funny.