I have a kubota L3800 that I use to maintain a similar sized property in PA. I looked at JD but the kubota was a much better buy cost wise. I’ve had it for 10 years and don’t regret going orange.
I like the CZ. I have a 20 ga o/u and a 28 ga sXs. I don’t use them unless I’m hunting over a dog, but I have no complaints. I prefer an auto loader for most of my shotgun shooting.
In 2018 I saw the writing on the wall and switched from applying in the bighorns to western wy. I don’t regret it one bit and I suggest everyone consider how and where they spend their money. I justify applying for limited licenses as my contribution fund’s conservation, but I like to think I...
I’m thinking about getting a Backcountry. I have two Banish 30’s and a Banish 22. I just sent one of the 30’s in for warranty work on something that was totally my fault. I sent it on Monday and had it back in my hands the following Monday! They fixed it no questions asked and I was super...
Go do the Thorofare hunt. I hunted it last year on the first rifle hunt and we had a great time. We went 8 for 10 on 6 point bulls and the other two hunters had opportunities. It was a great experience. I liked it so much I’m going back in ‘27. You might want to start checking with...
Yellowstone Outfitters is booked through 2027. I had a great hunt with Constant Quest Outfitters last year. Not sure of their availability for ‘24. Wouldn’t shock me if they are booked that far out too. Good luck!
In our elk camp this year 6 out of 8 bulls were killed with Barnes bullets. 4 were with 180 gr and 2 with 165 gr. I’ve killed everything I’ve shot with my 180 gr ttsx from antelope to elk.
As some of the others have said don’t worry about what the bore looks like. Concern yourself how it shoots. I’ve had good luck using a product called wipe out to clean my barrels. My gunsmith told me about it years ago and its all i use now. Way better than the standard copper solvents I used...