Old video from the 40's

[lefty315]

I found this old video hunting deer and Moose with the .348 Winchester in Canada. Hopefully the link works.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu5oz7P0YDM

 

[5shot]

I love those old films.

 

[c. schutte]

That's a great video. Funny how some things have changed and some have not.

That looked like a really nice buck. Back then it was just a nice buck, now the shooter would have had all kings of poses & commented on every inch of antler.

Thought is was great how that moose was dead right on the bank....................... I've never hunted moose but, I think they don't always make it so convenient????? :>)

 

[DrMike]

It was a fun video to watch, though parts disappointed me. I watched it last evening, and I can't get past the fact that "Ol' Parm" threw the empty box on the ground after loading his shotgun. That disappointed me. I have found trash from many years past even in remote locations, and it always disappoints. Enjoyed seeing the Model 71 used to take some animals. Winchester left the impression that both the moose and the deer would have walked away had the hunters not been using "Silver Tips." I love Winchester rifles and shotguns, but I often found there were other ammuni8tions that I preferred.

Charles, as to moose dying conveniently, it has often been my experience that a moose, when it is shot, will casually look about as if seeking out the most difficult place possible to die. "Hmmm, there's a beaver pond; I'll just wade out there and expire." Or, "Well, well, well; there's a thicket of spruce. I shall crash through these willows and into that thicket where I shall die." The thicket is appropriately named as when the dratted critter does die, he doesn't drop--just sort of rests against the small trees which hold him erect to ensure the mean old hunter will have to work especially hard to get him on the ground even before he begins cleaning. What is certain in hunting moose is that the work will begin once the creature has expired. I can't wait until moose season next fall.

 

[Guy Miner]

Lefty, thanks so much for the terrific old video! Loved it.

Dr Mike - ya, there's a lot that has changed since this old Winchester advertising movie was made... Some good, some not so good. We're better now, generally, at keeping things clean.

Loved the completely un-manned border crossing! It really was like that, and not so long ago it was almost as easy.

This put one heck of a smile on my face!

Guy

 

[DrMike]

Loved the completely un-manned border crossing! It really was like that, and not so long ago it was almost as easy.

This put one heck of a smile on my face!

Guy

Yes, Guy, and I miss the freedom. We've lost more than we can ever imagine. I regret that our children and grandchildren will not likely know those days.

 

[lefty315]

I really want to know how on earth they killed two animals without the aid of some ultra tricked out 9000 yard gun with a scope that they had to finance, clothing made for astronauts and at least 10 game camera photos naming the deer "Bucky" and the Moose "Homer"???? I think it was staged....


I never crossed the border when I was young but 30-35 years ago, growing up in rural Wisconsin, we could hunt cross country virtually all day without hitting the same land twice. We new the farmers and where we could go. We could hunt farm to farm to farm, on agricultural and wood lots and make a circuit back to where we got dropped off or back to town. Unfortunately even back there those days are also gone. I'd like to think somewhere in this country there might be someplace left like that for a young Hunter to experience that, but I doubt that's the case.

 

[Blkram]

The original infomercial!

Never tire watching these.

I haven't taken a lot if game with the Silvertip, but they do work. I have found that I like the Powerpoints better for accuracy and performance, but I have taken more game with them over the years in a wider variety of cartridges.

The Cree guide looks a lot like my Dad did when he was younger.

And moose are known for finding the worst places to finally give up the ghost. There is a solution for that though. When close to water or terrible terrain, either place your bullet in the high shoulder or just under the ear for dropping them where they stand, or back off a bit and be more patient until they are in a better place to shoot them so that they do not get into those places that are not so easy to retrieve them from.

Or if in the rut, call from places that are better for recovery to bring the moose to where you want it. Sometimes easier said than done, but can be done more often than you think if you play the wind and play it right. Patience can be a great virtue here. Valuable lessons learned from elders who have been there/done that!

 

[35 Whelen]

Well it's a silly old movie to watch, but fun to see movies from that era. From a guides point of view, some interesting mistakes made,however one that stuck out the worst is when the guide tells old Pharm to shoot the moose and he pulls up with the end of the barrel very close to the guides EAR and fires that.348.................OMG :shock: :? :shock:
Golden Rule of guiding: Never ,ever, ever :get head of your client when it's time to shoot!!!!

 

[lefty315]

I watched it again this morning while eating breakfast. Yes there are a few issues with gun handling and the gun not actually going bang, or the deer on the ground doesn't look like the one in the previous shot. Videos have come a long way but there is something very cool about watching a nostalgic old clip. I can imagine it's similar to how some of my grandfathers hunts happened. Open sighted lever gun, wool clothes, a belt knife and a great hunt. Grandad did swear by the 250 grain Silver tip in his .348, but it's doubtful he ever saw this advertisement.

 

[6mm Remington]

Really enjoyed it!!

 

[Thankful Otter]

Reference the 348 in the movie-----I rest my case!

a couple of references to the movie

1.did anyone else notice him throw the empty shotgun shell box on the ground
2. he shot right into the guides ear
3..my grandfather has purchased (but we dont use them )-- 150 gr and 200 gr silver tips winchester in their original box and 250 gr western in their original box, a lot of old brass. and some other old 348 ammo but I am forgetting what it is.
4.. I missed the names of some of the people, but I think Dr Mike and April was in that movie ?

 

[Anonymous]

I dig these old films. I've got a Model 12 not terribly unlike the one "Old Parm" was hauling around. And I've shot grouse with it too!

I've used Silvertips quite a bit in years past, but not in anything as classy as the .348!