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  1. ELKhunter60

    Tikka T3X Lite different in 2017?

    Hey guys - quick question. Is the Tikka T3X any different today from those produced in 2017? I'm look at a gun new in box built in 2017 on-line. 308 caliber with 20" barrel. Just want to make sure I don't buy it and find out I wish I had bought a newer one. I'm tall and definitely don't want a...
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    How long have you old timers been married?

    35 years. She's my best friend. Love her to death. She is my greatest blessing. We have been through a lot together. Raised two great kids who are now adults - one teaching 5th grade science and the other a county deputy. She doesn't hunt with me at all but loves to see me go out to Montana and...
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    Another Fierce Firearms Issue

    Lesson #1 - don't buy Fierce (though this has become readily apparent from the multiple other threads). I was looking at purchasing that same rifle from Cabela's two weeks ago. It's on sale and checks a lot of the boxes but after reading the last thread about Fierce, I changed my mind. Glad I...
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    Hanwag boots question

    My Alaska's are the same too. No mention of them being a wide - but hey are a wide.
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    Who is moose hunting 2023?

    Going to Newfoundland this year. Hunting with Ironbound Lake Outfitters. Hunt starts September 28th. Time to check another thing off the bucket list............
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    Illuminated Scope or No?

    Thanks for the feedback guys. I just checked Montana regulations. It says you can't use infrared scopes or scopes with artificial light on them but then goes on to say illuminated reticles are ok. I can see how people could get confused about that. Wyoming's wording isn't quit as clear but after...
  7. ELKhunter60

    Illuminated Scope or No?

    This is probably a stupid question, but I do not have any experience with illuminated scopes so I'm going to ask. I'm looking at getting my first long range hunting scope. Either getting a Nightforce or SWFA. Both have the option to go with an illuminated recital. If I'm just using the scope to...
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    Hello - a few questions about your rifle. Is it 200 rounds the entire gun has fired? How much...

    Hello - a few questions about your rifle. Is it 200 rounds the entire gun has fired? How much does it weigh? What kind of groups are you getting out of it? Would you sell without the scope? My son is at the Police Academy over by Helena right now so it would be possible to arrange pickup if we...
  9. ELKhunter60

    Bergara MP Lite / Christensen MPR / Anything Else I'm Missing? 6.5 PRC

    Hey Guys, I've been on Rokslide a while but haven't really looked into rifles for a LONG TIME. Knee injury elk hunting in Montana backcountry last year got me loosing weight off my belly and I'm trying to do the same for my pack. I'm really interested in getting a light rig with a folding...
  10. ELKhunter60

    Leupold catching on? Impact testing? Huh?

    Don't let the guys get to you. I really liked your test and appreciate what you put into it. It's real world applications with results that do show trends worth considering when purchasing a rifle scope (my opinion). I'm an engineer for a major car manufacturing company. I manage part quality...
  11. ELKhunter60

    Short quotes that speak volumes.

    "Aren't people the funniest thing you ever saw?" - my dad (retired high school counselor) "Life's a garden, dig it." - Joe Dirt "The difference between stupid and brave are the results." - me
  12. ELKhunter60

    CO - 66 unsuccessful hunt feedback

    When I was 19 I went out to Colorado mule deer hunting without doing any training. I was young and thought I was bullet proof. Got to about 11,000 and got altitude sickness pretty bad. Since then I work out any time I plan on going on a hunt out west. My personal rule is I need to be able to...
  13. ELKhunter60

    Alberta Outfitter Problem

    I was in a situation where I paid a guy $3000 down for some rough sawn cedar to make a cabin. The balance was $9000. I paid him $3000 cash and got a written receipt. He never produced the cedar and did about the same thing to me when I contacted him. I ended up taking him to small claims court...
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    Lot's to consider. I have some life experience related to your comments that I'll share. Maybe it will be helpful, and maybe not. Before I start I'll tell you I'm now 55 years old, been married 35 years, raised two great kids and moved 900 miles from home when I was 39 years old and our kids...
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    Fierce Firearms Disaster

    I've been in precision manufacturing my entire career (35 years). Started out as an apprentice and worked my way up into cost estimating and eventually owning my own company. Whenever people are involved with any process, there is an opportunity for mistakes. Two things we did at my shop to...
  16. ELKhunter60

    Eating Freeze Dried Food Cold

    I drew a Park County Wyoming elk tag 5 years ago and went in to scout for a couple of days in July. Packed really light. Sleeping bag, water filter, matches, little boiling pot, lighter, binoculars, granola bars and a couple of freeze dried meals. Long story short my lighter failed me and...
  17. ELKhunter60

    Had an idea I thought I'd share/get input.

    I've got 6 more years before I pull the trigger and retire but I'm thinking about what retirement looks like now. We had a retired 80 year old guy come to our men's group at church a long time ago and never forgot his advice. He told us retirement can be fun if you plan for it financially and...
  18. ELKhunter60

    Had an idea I thought I'd share/get input.

    I'm 55 and have been hunting since I was 9 years old. I got into mountain hunting kind of slowly due to limited vacation time and the cost. As many of your know, extra money is not easy to come by when you are raising a family. As the kids grew up my trips out west hunting increased. I now go...
  19. ELKhunter60

    Big Ol’ Mtn Buck - ‘22 Montana Wilderness

    Love this story. That buck is awesome and I really appreciate your perspective.
  20. ELKhunter60

    Colorado Elk - Unit 71

    I have a buddy that used Circle K a long time ago. They provided a good place to sleep and decent food but he hunted around the area from a vehicle and did some day hiking with very little success finding animal sign. I hunted unit 71 about 6 years ago on a solo archery backpack hunt and shot...

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