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Wisconsin Deer Hunter Fends off Wolves with Walther PK .380
American Hunter ^ | September 30, 2015 | Jon Draper

Posted on 10/02/2015 6:34:24 AM PDT by SJackson

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To: yarddog

On their website, it looks like you can buy mandrels and tips separately?

http://www.cratex.com/cratex-cones/


61 posted on 10/02/2015 8:45:36 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: Squantos

I had a PP in .2LR which was a fine gun. It was not the sport model, just a regular PP in .22. It was about as accurate as one could be made and was generally reliable.

I later bought a Hungarian copy which was nearly as accurate and more reliable. Since it only cost $115 and came with a spare mag, I did not worry about carrying it in a pocket.

I liked the little .22 FEG so much that I got a .380 which is also reliable and accurate. It too came with a spare mag.

The gun that I usually stick in my pocket while roaming the woods or just my back yard is a Unique Model L, .22. It is smaller and lighter than the Walthers yet has the same length barrel.

The little Unique has never jammed or failed to feed but about once in 50 rounds it will fail to ignite. Cocking the hammer again, it always fires on the second try. I wish it were 100% but I can live with it. It is such a neat gun in every other way.


62 posted on 10/02/2015 8:47:17 AM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: smokingfrog

Thanks.


63 posted on 10/02/2015 8:48:13 AM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: IMR 4350
Can't disagree. Were this a calf or a dog, you'd have had trouble convincing the DNR there was a legitimate attack without bite marks, or a dead dog or calf. Now they're endangered again.

I'll note that I do consider the American Hunter credible, so I posted it, however I can't find it repeated anywhere.

64 posted on 10/02/2015 8:48:59 AM PDT by SJackson (Everybody has a plan until they get hit. Mike Tyson)
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To: driftless2
I'm wondering if the guy didn't encounter some little larger coyotes.

All the coyotes I see are lean and some also look mangy, except one.
On my bicycle on a forest preserve trail, in the distance. The bicycle usually spooks them, but this one did not move, at about 50 feet I became concerned, and made some noise. The critter was beautiful!Full figured! Shiny fur! Oh my!

Then it turned and I could see the fluffy cat in its mouth!!!

This one had a special diet!

65 posted on 10/02/2015 8:52:30 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (BINGO!)
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To: tumblindice

Since by your quotes around “accidentally” it appears you likely agree with me, please assist in stamping out the use of “accidental discharge” whenever it is used inappropriately, which is 99+% of the time.

The proper term is negligent discharge.


66 posted on 10/02/2015 8:54:35 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

It must have figured that if it follows people, it will find yummy pet food (that is, pets that will be food).


67 posted on 10/02/2015 8:57:36 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: Squantos

Given that, if I were you, I’d keep one or two G18 mags in the car “just in case”, maybe just with FMJ. Lots of additional capacity for not much cost/space.

Just an idea . . .


68 posted on 10/02/2015 9:01:58 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: null and void
I favor the .45 m’self.

I stepped on a wolverine a while back... Before that was done, that wolverine took 4 of the 6 that Colt had in it (missed with 2) and was still coming - I finally beat it to death with a stump. That particular adventure is when I started carrying a carbine whenever I was in the woods...

Pistols are fine and all, but they aren't as effective a defense as one might think.

69 posted on 10/02/2015 9:10:37 AM PDT by roamer_1 (Globalism is just Socialism in a business suit.)
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To: SJackson

Wisconsin DNR will probably deny there were wolves. Maybe it was just dogs that looked like wolves. Also there are no mountain lions either. People should not worry they will say. : ) CHOMP!


70 posted on 10/02/2015 9:33:18 AM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: DUMBGRUNT
The few coyotes I've seen in my area looked pretty small and not very threatening. But they are there in numbers now. We (the wife and I) can hear their yipping at night at times.

I'm sure a wolf or two has ventured into my county, but if there was a population, it would have been announced.

71 posted on 10/02/2015 9:37:44 AM PDT by driftless2 (For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion)
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To: culper jr
Why would he call the DNR to report it?

Because if no one calls the DNR, they will be able to say that no such attacks have been brought to their attention.

We went round and round with the DNR here over cougar, and they said there were no cougar--until someone dropped one on their doorstep (literally). If you don't report it, it didn't happen, and all the bambi/brother bear people will continue to project la la land.

An amazing number of people don't get the fact that out in the boonies, there are things that look at you as just another item on the hot lunch menu.

72 posted on 10/02/2015 9:48:26 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: null and void

LOL! I saw the exact same “Oh sh*t, I’ve had it” look on a red fox once from a tree stand. I was laughing so hard he was safe...and gone.


73 posted on 10/02/2015 9:50:44 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: SJackson

“In the market for a bigger gun.”

I’ll bet he is.


74 posted on 10/02/2015 9:54:06 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: SJackson

Please add me. Thank you.


75 posted on 10/02/2015 9:54:41 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: FreedomPoster

Agree but If you can get back to your car it should be for the rifle or shotgun.... but yes my gear bag in the truck has spare pistol mags as well.... if ya buy those 33 round G18 mags make SURE they are glock factory......NOT shear brand....


76 posted on 10/02/2015 9:55:01 AM PDT by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

There are plenty of wolves up there.

And the coyotes here in DuPage have pretty much lost the fear of people now. When we walk the dogs Mr Springield is always with us.

L


77 posted on 10/02/2015 9:58:10 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: yarddog

Check for crud around the firing pin, if you haven’t already. One little flake of gunk could be enough to cause the malfunction (insufficient force to ignite the primer). Old/excess lubricant could do it also, and in cold weather just about anything not rated for arctic use will tend to gel.


78 posted on 10/02/2015 10:09:11 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Squantos

There are some Korean knock-offs out there that are good, but yeah, the Scherer ones are complete crap.


79 posted on 10/02/2015 10:14:54 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: tumblindice

Any one who carries a Glock with one in the tube is silly and dangerous. This is why I carry a XDM-.40 cal. and my mouse weapon is the XDs 9mm. As for A D’s KEEP YOU BUGGER FINGER OFF THE TRIGER and use a high grade holster. I do not carry Israeli and never will.


80 posted on 10/02/2015 10:16:16 AM PDT by lostboy61 (Lock and Load and stand your ground!.)
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