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  1. william schmaltz

    We need to start lobbying for point system reform

    I agree that everyone should have to apply and put the full tag price down upon application; but I’m not sure it would drop it much. I just applied for MD rifle and WT muzzleloader in my home state that requires the tag fee in order to apply. For WT ML, there will likely be ~80 first time...
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    Maven RS1.2 back in stock

    The “L” in my luck was replaced with an “F” many years ago! It looks like several others didn’t get the notification either. We shall wait until the next round I suppose.
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    When to stop supporting a hunting brand

    I don’t go looking too hard. But I’ll choose not to do business with people using my money to support things I don’t agree with (ie. Orvis donating to causes I find unethical, camo companies paying people who are negatively impacting hunting). At what point am I funding this stuff (it’s the...
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    Management vs. Trades and Labor questions

    Since you worked for the Union and it sounds like you will now be supervising the same union employees, what have you witnessed as far as complaints and conflict resolution between union and management. I’m sure it varies, but the couple unions I’ve been forced to be part of seemed to make...
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    Maven RS1.2 back in stock

    I guess their “notify me when available” feature is just there for looks. Along with their “contact us” button. I emailed them a couple weeks ago and crickets
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    Does the 223/6mm for everything change when hunt cost $$$

    Wen memes?
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    "Funny" TSA Thread

    Just for AK Airlines flights. So flying from Kodiak to ANC on AK Airlines you have TSA, but flying an airline like Ravn from Kodiak to ANC would not have TSA.
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    "Funny" TSA Thread

    TSA Pre Check solves a lot of TSA problems. And like most things in this world, kindness and respect will neutralize most agents looking to take their day out on someone. The most strict TSA folks I encounter seem to be in remote villages. I always wonder if it’s where they send agents to...
  9. william schmaltz

    Any 12 hour night shift workers?

    Worked 12.5 hour night shifts back when I was a roughneck. Did mostly 7 day hitches, but several 14 day hitches and rode one out for 21. I loved working nights. No deliveries and the pusher, company man, and safety guy were all in bed! It would probably be much different on the body now days for...
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    Mortgages

    Meh. Money, vehicles, sports, marital, parenting, etc threads are going 12 months a year here. Not hard to scroll past threads a person isn’t interested in or know they’ll be annoyed by. I don’t click on 98% of em. Even during hunting season guys will need something to do while they’re supposed...
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    Mortgages

    I guess numbers are numbers. The 20% isn’t necessary (I did 5%), but it may be necessary for the numbers to work. A guy earlier said he makes $170k and can’t afford the $100k down payment. So that makes it safe to assume houses in his area average $500K. After the government, insurance, SC...
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    Opinions on a new backcountry rifle?

    I just put in motion nearly the same system. With a few mods. I spent an extra $100 and ordered stainless T3X Lite 6.5CM Cut and thread ~$225 UM Brake ~$150 (waiting on an AB8) Same rings Same scope (hopefully, if they restock in the next 6 weeks) Rattle can the stock and use it this year, but...
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    Mortgages

    Agree with meeting with a lender, just know your limits. Maybe things have changed in the last few years, but the couple times I’ve met with lenders, they were happy to approve and encourage a loan that would’ve taken 50% of our take home pay. MAX don’t spend over 25% of take home on mortgage...
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    What rifle is missing stock options?

    Youth stocks would be fantastic for Tikka. There has to be demand for this. Anyone else? It feels impossible trying to find something I can drop one of my rifles in for my 6 year old to shoot correctly. Something around an 11-12 LOP would be great.
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    What does it take to kill a grizzly?

    What does it take to kill one? Not much I reckon. How far blindly through the alders you’re willing to track one should weight heavily into the choice. My first was double lunged at over 300 yds with a 375 Ruger. I have a vivid image of watching that bullet smack and the shockwave visibly...
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    Facing hate as a NR? Just let them know

    I’ll also pile onto the MN/WIS guys. I grew up right in the flyway in North Dakota and right along the Missouri River. We would get overran with blue platers and sconis. It seemed like 4/5 would sure achieve the stereotypes and earned their hatred. I’ve seen uncountable groups stake out PLOTS...
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    Facing hate as a NR? Just let them know

  18. william schmaltz

    MHG, I need you now!

    No shame in my game. I’m quick to hand over the keys and enjoy taking in the landscape and wildlife for a change. Before kids, our deal was I drove basically in winter and she did in summer. I also commute to work, so I will always let someone else drive. I also married a Dr. who often times...
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    Facing hate as a NR? Just let them know

  20. william schmaltz

    Short quotes that speak volumes.

    In the spirit of Mother’s Day tomorrow: “Mother is the word for God on the hearts and lips of small children.” “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” “The good mother necessarily fails.”

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