Recent content by sprucansailor

Hi, I am new too, but I have been listening to the Predator Hunting Talk Cast. They are Free Podcasts that you can get from ITUNES if you use it. I am not sure if they are available elsewhere.

I have an 1891/30 Infantry Rifle and M44 Carbine; both are the 7.62x54R round. What are your opinions on using these rifles to hunt Coyotes and possibly hogs? I am pretty sure the round is powerful enough for pretty much everything but I have no idea about actual use during a hunt. I would...

Thank you everyone, I appreciate the welcomes! Thank you Papi, not making my decision any easier! ROFL I can get one, if I do not like it sell and buy another. Hehehe. For some reason, the 22-250 just sounds cool.

Welcome to the forum! I have already learned a ton! I have read a ton of good reviews about the Hunter Safety Course offered by Dougs Wilderness Adventures in Santee. It is very affordable as well, 20 dollars IIRC. I plan on signing up for the one in May.

I am on the Bunker Hill.

Thank you for the warm welcome! I look forward to starting and maybe meeting some people! What do you think about a 10 year old going through the hunter safety class? Too young to actually complete it?

Hello, I was referred here from the San Diego County Varmint Callers. I am due to return from deployment soon and would like to get into predator hunting and maybe an occasional pig. The problem is I have no experience with hunting and only 22s and 7.62.54Rs. I keep bouncing between...