Expensive state to apply in..pretty dismal odds even with quite a few preference points.
Usually quality hunts when you do draw..Nevada seems to prioritize quality experiences over opportunity.
Lots of other states you can “plan” when you will draw..just start researching state by state
There’s a good thread on tikka barrel removal/instal.
Personally I’d get a decent barrel vise; it’s hard to prevent it from slipping.
You do want a lot of torque on that barrel and will need a solid barrel vise to do it.
Wheeler external wrench is my preference. That plus Mec force vise and a...
That will do it..BT drains them like crazy. I don’t know if others are different. I turn it on to transfer a profile and that’s it, not connecting mine to kestrel.
I’ll stay here where the money is and I can hunt and fish year round..plus my votes do count especially on local issues which have much more of an impact on my day to day.
Remind me to grab a some additional B tags next time I come to Montana though.
And the troll doubles down! In 20 years when your state turns fully blue, you might understand how good people can end up living under a bad government.
Ooh that’s a tough one. Personally I prefer to have the components on hand to burn out a barrel with whatever load is working..although now with a .223 as my daily driver that’s a bit tougher to accomplish. I’d say your stash is a little bit light on the actual projectiles..it was a PIA to find...
The factors you listed are pretty low on my list of priorities.
I’d start with a unit that you can draw and doesn’t have a notably terrible success rate or some other glaring issue.
Then start E scouting it to see how you might want to hunt it (ie low country spot and stalk terrain, high...