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    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    I am looking at the law and it's probably *still* not ok. The law defines illegal assault weapon as - named guns such as AR15 [this likely would catch this modification regardless of what single-shot version it becomes because its clearly still modeled after an AR .. ] - semi autos with...
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    Drew Utah-Monroe October Rifle -- guide or DIY as first timer?

    Yup, it should still be great for huge bulls :) Just maybe not the solitude-in-the-mountains I might have envisioned earlier ... ... speaking of that, any units + hunts you recommend I build points towards for decent chance of decent bulls *with* solitude going forward :ROFLMAO:
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    Drew Utah-Monroe October Rifle -- guide or DIY as first timer?

    😭 why do I get more solitude on public land in otc deer rifle season in Washington state
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    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    My biggest question here is: If I make it a "single shot" rifle like the very first build in this thread, is it WA-state legal :D
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    Drew Utah-Monroe October Rifle -- guide or DIY as first timer?

    Ouph, I was aware spike hunt was on during the same time but didnt realize how *bad* that might turn out. I guess this makes me more happy with the decision to go with an outfitter -- well, at least I am hoping that guy knows his way around the crowds .. and how to lose them if at all possible...
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    Drew Utah-Monroe October Rifle -- guide or DIY as first timer?

    I initially was really drawn towards DIY because I thought it would feel more meaningful to do it on my own. But then both practicalities (packing out at 10k feet elevation on my own!!) and hope that I can really make the most out of it with a guide persuaded me otherwise. My hope really is...
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    Drew Utah-Monroe October Rifle -- guide or DIY as first timer?

    Thanks again for the input! I did decide to go with Russ Nielsen -- testimony from all hunters sounded great across all options I had been recommended here and Mossback; was a hard call. Nielsen's clients sounded like they had worked very hard for their bull and did quote me bigger numbers on...
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    Drew Utah-Monroe October Rifle -- guide or DIY as first timer?

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    Havalon saw blade capability

    100% agree that outside of ribcage cartilage and pelvis cartilage/bone, even a flimsy knife in a skilled hand can sever every other connection -- no saw needed. When I slaughter domestic animals, I don't use a saw for any component, actually -- well, at least until butchering (marrow bones and...
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    Havalon saw blade capability

    On checking what's in my kill kit: I am indeed using the baracuta saw !
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    Havalon saw blade capability

    I have sawed through the pelvis and some ribcage cartilage + stubborn stuff in joints to remove hooves on two blacktail deer with one havalon sawblade and will take the same sawblade with me again this year, don't think I need to replace it yet. They are definitely *thin*, so you do risk...
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    Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm SHR-Mil Q&A

    I am glad they *are not* and thus I can take the advice at face value. But at the same time, there should be real compensation for the amount of effort he's putting into this. Not just the original testing but also for spreading the word. The real system would be something like all big...
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    Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm SHR-Mil Q&A

    Yup, got mine, posted here 30seconds later, checked not even 30min later and .... gone already. Pretty crazy. They really should be paying form for this
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    Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm SHR-Mil Q&A

    BTW, SHR-MIL reticle is back in stock on Maven!
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    Fishnet base layers. They work, and you want them.

    Super helpful ! Slightly shorter and slightly heavier but that sizing should still work out for me then!
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    Fishnet base layers. They work, and you want them.

    What is the Aclima sizing like? Going by their size chart on their website I'd need a small in most, medium in some measurements. For Kuiu/Smartwool/FirstLite/normal cotton casual wear, I am always M for shirts/tops and bottoms either M or 30-32. Anyone know if Aclima runs larger/lomger (and...
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    Washington High Buck

    Thanks a lot for that set of truths. I definitely was 1 in year 1, 2 in year 2, but sadly won't make it to 3 this year. Don't have the skill and admittedly the time to build the skill yet with three little kids at home. But can't wait for that to change a little. The one thing I am very curious...
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    FNG from Washington West of the Sound

    Thanks a lot @WPFY543 , @eddielasvegas ! I will be elk hunting in Utah this year just before WA firearm season -- I don't think there'll be much in terms of transferable skills, but still hyped I can take go out 2x in a year :)
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    Washington High Buck

    Yup, I am sure there are some deer. Unfortunately I am bad at looking for them in that terrain. I want to commit more this year, but don't even quite know where to start. I "scouted" by going for scenic hikes the last two years, didnt see anything promising and didnt come back for the actual...
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    Washington High Buck

    Almost -- Kitsap Peninsula, so closest wilderness is 1.5h drive. I have done my blacktail hunting both on the Olympic Peninsula in Nat Forest / DNR land lower down and on DNR land on Kitsap. I usually see the most sign in areas with sparser and older second growth trees + plenty of extra-dense...

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