Brians Surplus

Search results

The #1 community for Gun Owners in Indiana

Member Benefits:

  • Fewer Ads!
  • Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership
  • Discuss anti-gun legislation
  • Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section
  • Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses
  • Discover free outdoor shooting areas
  • View up to date on firearm-related events
  • Share photos & video with other members
  • ...and so much more!

    • Register Log in
    1. two70

      Do Cell Cameras Spook Mature Bucks?

      I've seen enough reactions to know that even regular cameras do spook deer sometimes but I think it depends on the situation and particular deer. I often see does and young bucks that come right up to cameras to sniff and lick them. I've also had a few mature bucks that have reacted poorly when...
    2. two70

      Two hunters who shot grizzly 24 times share their stunning story of survival…

      I have read reports of rifle hunters that were killed by bears where the rifles were found unfired with shattered stocks and barrels bent from bears swatting it out of their hands. While maintaining vigilance at all times sounds good in theory, much of bear country in Alaska is incredibly thick...
    3. two70

      Ruger LC carbine in 10mm

      Yes, at that price they are getting into Stribog territory for a simple blowback carbine instead of roller delayed and unproven mags. Of course, like others have said, the price will probably be down close to that range after the new wears off.
    4. two70

      Do Cell Cameras Spook Mature Bucks?

      Of late I've seen a couple YouTube videos asserting that cell cams spook mature bucks and that the hosts had little to no photos of mature bucks when using cell cams. Has anyone else noticed this? I run the Cuddelinks system so my cell cams are placed in easy to access areas with the feeder...
    5. two70

      Car guys: intermittent vibrations

      My wife's old Venza had issues similar to those described by CMonk that would come and go seemingly randomly and it ended up being the hub bearing.
    6. two70

      Seng season

      Any one else hear Yakety Sax playing in their heads while reading that?
    7. two70

      Arkansas Veteran/Youth waterfowl hunt

      I'm not aware of any states that give veterans preference in any draws but can tell you that Nebraska has over the counter archery (including crossbow) antelope and muzzleloader deer tags good for either whitetail or mule deer. Both can be had for very reasonable prices and public land is...
    8. two70

      Trump 2024 — The second term

      Considering that no one and certainly no candidate is perfect, I find it concerning that so many decide to equate those candidates that do not agree with them perfectly as some degree of evil. I find it even more concerning that so many cannot distinguish true evil from simple disagreement.
    9. two70

      Nashville Shooter's Manifesto (Language Warning)

      How about we put the blame where it truly belongs, on the people that commit these heinous acts? Evil exists and blaming inanimate objects, whether its liberals blaming guns or conservatives blaming medications, is just giving a pass to those that choose to commit evil. Nor does it do anything...
    10. two70

      your 'special' lure

      My go to when fishing farm ponds or other shallow water is a Kelly's Striper in red/white when the sun is bright, purple and white during low light or wine and white when it is overcast. I always had more luck with the Thinfin than any of the Wiggle Wart variations.
    11. two70

      Is it ethical to hunt deer with a 223 or 5.56x45mm

      My comment was meant to be more along the lines of a bigger caliber is not always better than a bullet comparison within the same caliber. I only replied to your comment because you were talking about shooting hogs and gave me a good opening to tell my own hog stories. The 50 grain Barnes TSX is...
    12. two70

      Is it ethical to hunt deer with a 223 or 5.56x45mm

      I've killed two mature boars with live weights over 200 lbs. both shot in roughly the same area where the back of the skull joins the spine. One was shot with 50 grain TSX from a .223 and the other was shot with 140 grain Fusion from a 6.5 PRC. The 50 grain TSX shattered the spine and exited...
    13. two70

      Youth deer rifle suggestions

      I would think that the goal for a kid's first rifle would be to make it as easy to shoot as possible while still hitting as hard as possible on the business end. I'd rule out a lever action or a .44 mag in any form. While the recoil is pretty mild, I've yet to see a .44 that was very impressive...
    14. two70

      2024 Deer Season

      It's always been around but has become more prevalent with larger deer herds and people are also becoming more aware with both social and old media coverage. It is usually pretty hit or miss as well, devastating some areas and leaving others untouched as shown by the map on the DNR's website...
    15. two70

      Brand Loyalty, Why Or Why Not?

      I disagree, t-bones and porterhouses are enhanced strips plus enhanced fillets and are much better than the sum of the parts. The bone gives both the fillet and the strip much richer flavor than either have separately. The fillet also benefits from the little bit of fat on the strip. The bone...
    16. two70

      Interesting Videos- Ethical Hunter Challenge

    17. two70

      Brand Loyalty, Why Or Why Not?

      I stopped reading right there. T-bones and porterhouses are the only cuts that qualify as steaks. Tomahawks get half credit, they at least look cool and still have a bone. Everything else is pretend steak.
    18. two70

      2024 Deer Season

      Very few deer that contract it will live long enough to be harvested by hunters. Those that survive are perfectly safe to eat.
    19. two70

      Where To Stream Yellowstone?

      It's unfortunate that the risk doesn't appear to be paying off. I would prefer to see more westerns or at least good, non-woke, non-super hero films than the same old propaganda, sequels, remakes and general crap that is being released today.
    20. two70

      Reviving a Wildcat: 6x61mm Brogne

      The belt was popularized by the long, slender .375 H&H which had such a shallow shoulder angle that the belt was needed for sure headspacing. It proliferated from there because the .375 H&H was the most readily available large case to base new magnum cartridges upon and because shooters came to...
    Top Bottom