BOB MEETS Buck's 428

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David Martin

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I went predator calling this morning and introduced Bob to Buck's 428 Selector. This meeting required some encouraging from my Rem. 1100 and his teeth were no match for the knife. DM
 
Mr. Martin

Sir, nice looking Bobcat you got there. The Bobcat was my High School Mascot, we had a stuffed one in a glass case by the main office. Your 1100 worked really well, what kind of load did you use?
 
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Nice cat David. Could be a bit of money there. Just got the October Fur-Fish-Game magazine last night and it had the latest fur prices posted in it. Here is what they said about bobcats.

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Nicely done David! Beautiful coat on that one. Good shooting, one less Cat to invade the chicken coop.

Nice Selector as well ;)
 
RickJ said:
Mr. Martin

Sir, nice looking Bobcat you got there. The Bobcat was my High School Mascot, we had a stuffed one in a glass class by the main office. Your 1100 worked really well, what kind of load did you use?
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Rick, Thank you.
I've been using nickel plated 'F' buck, a 1 7/8 oz. load in 3" cases at 4 1/2 drams. The payload holds 52 pellets and they pattern best in my IM choked barrel. The Full is too tight. The last thing he saw was me raising the gun and he paused for a look. DM
 
gedlicks said:
Nice cat David. Could be a bit of money there. Just got the October Fur-Fish-Game magazine last night and it had the latest fur prices posted in it. Here is what they said about bobcats.

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Gedlicks, Fur season is not in here, yet so, I cannot take his pelt. He's shedding badly which causes me to think he's starting to put on his winter coat. We've not seen fawns in several years here and we're losing chickens. So, I've been on predator control. When we start noticing fawn again, I'll be deer hunting. Thanks, DM
 
Doug_86 said:
Nicely done David! Beautiful coat on that one. Good shooting, one less Cat to invade the chicken coop.

Nice Selector as well ;)
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Doug, Right you are. Yes, I really enjoy Buck's 2 bladed Selector. There were so many blades Buck made for those one can easily find one you like for any task. Plus, the handle width needed to accommodate the 2 blades gives a great feel in the hand. Yes, I was so surprised at viewing his beautiful coat. It's so striking. Thanks, DM
 
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David, Whats the difference between the V52 and the model 428? In 'The Story Of Buck Knives' it indicates the V52 came out in 1991 yet my model is a + 1991 made.

as always Thanks :)

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Doug, Buck's 428 Selector first shows in their 1987 catalog. It was the 1st Selector. It holds '2' blades. One blade was installed permanently and was a slip lock ( always a clip blade). It's other blade was removable in the fashion of your V52. This model was dropped in 1990 and the V52 was brought out shortly after. I saw it still in stores by 1994 in the discontinued stock. So, these made quite a stir in their 8 years. I modified mine so now Both blades lock. I really like this design and options of 2 blades. DM
 
Nice Bobcat David! So, what kind of call did you use? Did Bob respond quickly or did you call for a long time? I'm guessing he didn't come crashing in with the reckless abandon of a hungry coyote. I've gotten a few trail cam pics of them, but no success calling them.
 
Tony, Thank you.
I usually start my predator calling sessions off using sounds from my mouth. No blown call of any sort. A bird, rodent, squeaky rabbit or crow. Most of these are short range as I don't want to blast away to find something was nearby. Then proceed on to various other sounds (wooden reed calls) of medium range. What happens to be in season. A fawn in distress, jack rabbit, puppy whine, ect.. I don't call in a Bobcat every year though I call a lot but when I do he usually comes slipping in when I'm giving them the squeaker. They are so secretive I suspect they slip in look and leave without me ever seeing them. Most of the time I'm alone and I can't look everywhere. DM
 
Nice cat.

If I actually try to hunt predators, they won't come within a mile. However if I sit down under a tree at dawn opening day of spring turkey season near a creek where I put the birds to bed, blow a few soft clucks, I'll have every varmint in the county is in my lap within five minutes.
 
Nice cat.

If I actually try to hunt predators, they won't come within a mile. However if I sit down under a tree at dawn opening day of spring turkey season near a creek where I put the birds to bed, blow a few soft clucks, I'll have every varmint in the county is in my lap within five minutes.
 
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