Hi my name is Dave, I am 61 and have been hunting with just about everything legal since I was thirteen. Born and raised about 15 miles SE of Pittsburgh,Pa. I do love getting up close and personal with game. I generally hunt from the ground even in bow season and I am fairly successful. I use a 44 mag,45 colt, and 454 Casull in revolvers. I also like my 30-30 in 14" conetender, 45-70 14", and a cartridge similar to 6.5 X 54 Manlicher also 14". The 6.5 is actually a 220 swift case opened up to accept a 6.5 bullet. I also hunt with compound bows, muzzleloaders, slug guns, and rifles. I been a member here for about 3 or 4 months and you guys have some really exciting tales and equipment. Thanks for a great forum!