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  1. nodakian

    5 yo first time shooting questions

    I started my two and my grandkids with a Cricket on a bench with a sand bag. I tried explaining sights and even drew a picture so they had an example of what to look for. However, at that age, they just liked to make it go BANG and see the dirt fly, so I focused on safety and keeping the gun...
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    Any Engineers on Here

    I'm a land surveyor with a degree in Construction Engineering, and for 22 years I worked with civil engineers. Most of the regular ones were decent to work with, but the weasely, back stabbing, unaccomplished, arrogant ones who moved into management finally drove me into self employment.
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    The Glendive Tractor Beam

    I go through there 3-4x per year and usually stop for gas, and I've done some jobs in town. No mishaps so far, but now I'm paranoid.
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    Chainsaw Pack

    When I was on a USFS trail crew I built a plywood bar sheath and strapped it and a bag for all the extras to an old GI pack board. I also cut some padded shoulder straps from an old pack and taped them to the ones on the backboard. No hip belt, but who needs one when you're 20 and invincible...
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    F&*kin Pack Rats!

    Similar to MTWarden's experience, I can testify that spraying 22 and 9mm (outside, of course) in the beam of a flashlight is ineffective. The only casualty was a pack frame which took a 9mm round. When that method turned out to be worthless (but fun!), we moved to the truck bed to try...
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    F&*kin Pack Rats!

    I worked with a guy who doused one with scalding coffee then clubbed it to death. Very entertaining.
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    Beaver, Utah - Things to Do

    Mammoth Crossing trailhead just east of town leads to some relatively easy trails. Nothing spectacular, although the view from the upper end is good. Trails are well maintained. If nothing else, they can help burn some kid energy. They appear to be popular with mountain bikers.
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    Family tents that can handle some weather

    Another vote for the Cabelas AG. Our 6 man hasnt seen conditions as bad as some, but it's been rock solid, including in some gnarly prairie thunderstorms and a foot of early season snow. No problem with bottom leakage on its own plus we but a tarp under it for additional protection. Fiberglass...
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    MHG, I need you now!

    My wife's driving philosophy: the best defense is a good offense...near the centerline. And never just drive--gotta fiddle with stuff non stop, talk on the phone, eat, drink, etc. She has mellowed over time, but she still scares the kids and me, and i almost always drive, especially on long...
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    Vote on 2023 Best Youth Photo, sponsored by Western Edge Gear

    You're welcome.
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    Snowpack not looking very good :(

    That looks like a LF.
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    Corner Access Question

    OnX and Gaia are only as accurate the county GIS. I've seen variations from a couple feet to over 400 feet between GIS and my surveyed locations. That corner may not really extend into the RW at all, or it might extend further. I would also want to know whether the RW is an easement or fee...
  13. nodakian

    Need advice. Land in Lincoln county MT?

    If you like sunshine between November and March, Libby may not be a good choice.
  14. nodakian

    Buying Land- Site Prep and severe slope- Insight?

    This. ^^^^ And have a civil engineer evaluate the grading situation. I've seen many problems caused by contractors who thought they don't need no stupid engineer, then proceeded to inadequately grade a site to drain water away from the house. Broken foundations, slumping, water infiltration...
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    Lever Action Hunters

    It's great. Plenty accurate and seems to kick less than my M70 in 3006. My furthest shot was 300+ yards on a deer.
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    Lever Action Hunters

    Not many Winchester 1895s on this thread, so here's my contribution. I got this one in the mid '90s when they came out with a new batch and have used it on a few antelope and deer. If I ever draw a ND elk tag, I'm going to hunt with a replica of Theodore Roosevelt's favorite rifle (in 30-06...
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    Vote on 2023 Best Youth Photo, sponsored by Western Edge Gear

    That's an innovative use for a chest pack!
  18. nodakian

    Toddler Archary?

    I built a stick bow and used some cedar shafts, no fletching, for my 2 YO. When he saw me punch holes in a cardboard antelope, he was all in. He spent an afternoon practicing and got pretty consistent. Good times.
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    Any way you all found to get the rubber taste out of water bladder

    I agree for day use. Much prefer canteens. Efferdent tablets work well in my Dromedary bag, and they leave a slight minty taste.
  20. nodakian

    Bozeman

    My wife and I are so glad we escaped that place. Our only regret is selling our house in 2020 for 2.5x what we paid instead of holding out a couple more years for 4x. We still stop by for Pickle Barrel sandwiches, though!

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