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  1. Dirtbag

    Ideal optic for coyotes

    I really like to have something in that 15-20 power on my top end. Works great for when they hang up way out there and also helps If I am shooting prairie dogs, marmots and jacks.
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    Rogan/Hanes launch “elk blood” energy drink….

    Modern Day Market Hunters
  3. Dirtbag

    Predator Rifles! Let's See Them!

    I have a few. .220 Swift .22-250 .243 .223 Gotta throw the Marlin .22 in there.
  4. Dirtbag

    My new ‘Critter Gitter’ - Savage Model 93 ‘Minimalist’ 22WMR

    Thinking I may need a 22 Mag some day. What do you plan to hunt with it?
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    Am I the only one who doesn’t use any gloves when I am gutting an animal out lol.

    I always wear gloves. They are virtually weightless, and make clean up so much easier. I also will sometimes get allergic to deer dander. Prior to wearing gloves I would occasionally break out in rash on certain deer. Not every one, but about 1 out of three would get me. doesn't happen when I...
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    So, you went smaller caliber, but not down to .223…

    Almost exclusively the .220 Swift and .243 for me, but I have some others in the works.
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    November '23 Himalayan Blue Sheep story

    excited to see the next installment. definitely curious to see if you felt the Hypoxico made a difference as well.
  8. Dirtbag

    Does KUIU have an Edge

    I've tried it all and I've stuck with Kuiu, for comfort and durability. as others said it dries very quickly as well. from my experience Firstlite was the most comfortable but had terrible durability, could never get more than two seasons out of it. unlike others, I could never quite get...
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    Gone

    agreed, the 53's dont always stabilize well in slow twists like 1:14 especially in cold weather so you have to be careful though. My absolute favorite bullet for coyotes is the 53 grain Sierra matchking. stabilizes very well and has been fairly fur friendly. never really have runners either...
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    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

    I'm excited to try the NBT's even though the Hornady 55 SP and Sierra Matchkings have been great.
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    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

  12. Dirtbag

    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

    Maybe I justy oversimplify things for the folks on forums but I couldnt care less about tests, ballistics gel, and other meaningless nothings. There is no test out there that can adequately replicate the imperfect dealings of death. Call it anecdotal all you want, but when I hit an animal with a...
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    Lakes in CO to hike into to fish

    The link below is a great way to figure out places to fish in CO. Check it out. https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=FishingAtlas
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    Eastern MT??? Thoughts?

    I hunted MT all across the eastern half of the state. Populations are definitely different unit to unit. I can tell you there is a lot less deer in the RG 7 than I have experienced in years past. The drought and tough winters do that, as well as an increase in pressure due to the influencer...
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    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

    When I was first exploring using smaller cartridges I was told by someone who truly "has been there, done that" "anyone who doubts the effectiveness of .22 centerfires on game simply hasnt done it yet" I often wish there was a way to take some of the naysayers out and have them watch me shoot...
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    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

    A better "information age" and quality components have changed the game. I think a lot of people used to put way too much stock in what a gun writer used to say. which in many cases was a guess at best. Or in other cases, Many people still regurgitate the same talking points from gun writers of...
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    Is CWD the Imminent Doom for Hunting?

    I dont follow you when you say there isnt an increase in testing. I have been a native in Colorado for 32 years. They have been talking about CWD since I was 5 years old, and they used to only test a small sample of deer every year, largely those that just showed symptoms. A quick look at the...
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    Is CWD the Imminent Doom for Hunting?

    a quick google search says the US consumes around 7 million deer annually. With CWD being around as long as it has, statically I think we would have seen a transmission if it was possible, by now.
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    Is CWD the Imminent Doom for Hunting?

    ^^ This. "CWD might threaten deer populations" CPW: "Not if I kill them all first, hold my beer" In the area I grew up hunting they had a few years of mandatory testing for rifle hunters. 12% of mature bucks had CWD. Their response: Increase all deer permits tenfold, in the classic "slow the...
  20. Dirtbag

    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    I havent tried anything over 55 grains yet but there is quite a few compelling bullets I'd like to try in that 60-69 gr range. 60 grain SP, partition, gamekings and this Nosler. When I am up for a re-barrel I will likely go to .220AI for the mechanical advantages but also a slight bump in...

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