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    Jimmy John kills potential new state record sheep in NM

    I don’t think there is a question that auction tags help wild sheep. The question is if the little piece of the soul of the North American model of conservation we loose is worth it for the funding game. It’s like only fans for hunting, you are definitely going to make some money but is the...
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    Antelope strategy

    In my opinion you first have to clarify what quality of hunt you have. It matters a lot if you have limited public access in NE Wyoming with 500 tags or a 10+ PP red desert tag with 90% public land and 50 tags. I think waiting on a high pressure low access unit is a bad idea but on a bigger more...
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    TC Triumph and Blackhorn 209-what Primer?

    Keeping the breech plug clear and spotless is a big deal on the T/C’s running blackhorn 209. As mentioned you need to come in with a drill bit for the flash channel and a welding tip cleaner for the flash hole.
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    The greatest cheap gun you've ever owned?

    Eh, there were lots of post 2006 freedom group 870’s with mechanical issues and finishes that rusted before you left the store.
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    2 Better Than 1?

    Spotting scopes are such specialized, niche optics I can’t see truly having a do all option. Having an arsenal is definitely helpful in this but that shouldn’t come at the expense of buying anything less than a top tier spotting scope.
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    Jimmy John kills potential new state record sheep in NM

    It’s hard to detach some aspects of guiding from governors tags when specific outfitters are handing out dossiers on specific animals before the bidding begins on a specific tag that then drive up the price. As mentioned these tags often represent the most visible, extreme examples of when you...
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    Blackhorn 209 in stock at Powder Valley

    Blackhorn 209 doesn’t have a direct competitor which is the biggest reason it can cost so much. If you can’t get H4350 on the other hand there are half a dozen options that will give you the same velocities and burn rates.
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    Jimmy John kills potential new state record sheep in NM

    Are those legally required unless you are a resident?
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    Jimmy John kills potential new state record sheep in NM

    Buy a governors tag then hunt it DIY.
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    Blackhorn 209 in stock at Powder Valley

    It went up in large part because Hodgdon bought out Western powders in 2020.
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    Why do straight wall seasons exist?

    The farm bureau’s usually are the largest opposition to elk reintroduction by far and away.
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    Jimmy John kills potential new state record sheep in NM

    The whole governors tag would be more tolerable if it didn’t involve dozens of guides scouting statewide for months and then the “hunter” flying out when he gets a call they found a 190” ram to shoot it the next day. It’s even worse when the hunter has to be packed into the shooting or kill on...
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    Hardwood camo ok or do I need mountain camo?

    If you have lighter non cotton hardwoods camo you will be fine. Any cotton is a no go and much of the heavier brushed fleece whitetail stuff will be too warm, bulky and heavy to be ideal pursuits.
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    Late-September Wyoming Rifle-Antelope: What did you bring?

    For those hunts you have to be prepared for 90 degrees and 20 degrees and snow. I’ve seen both happen. Most of the time I’m in a base layer and mid layer top. I would err towards soft shells and active insulation because you are rarely stationary and weight isn’t a major concern. You have to...
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    Why do straight wall seasons exist?

    I don’t buy that argument because a 30-30 or a 350 legend is still going to travel 2 miles fired over the horizon at a 30 degree angle. I’m not sure if you push out to 3 miles with a 308 that you are having a noticeable difference in hit probability. It’s not like going from 30-06 to 350 legend...
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    Average (Open Sight) shot distance -Muzzleloader

    56 yards in dark timber and 143 yards in open alpine are the 2 shot opportunities I’ve seen.
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    Sako 85 Ejection Issues?

    The issue is well known on the 85’s but tend to be worse with the longer actions and larger turret scopes. The best solution is to buy a Sako 90 because they addressed the issue going from 1 to 2 plunger ejection.
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    Minimum optics for CO rifle elk

    I’d buy UHD 10x42’s. I have 10’s, 15’s and a Spotter and most of the time in Colorado I’m fine with really good 10’s and a lightweight tripod. Colorado is a lot more forested than other states I’ve elk hunted so the long range glassing capability is less important. I’ve always come back from...
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    Rifle advice for learning long range

    Taking a class a good way to get up to speed. Picking a class is more difficult. The reality is there are probably only a few dozen long range schools and full time professional instructors with a heavy bias towards the western half of the country. They are more side hustle and private range...
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    Your favorite sling.

    I like the quake claw contour or slimline sling depending on gun weight. I’m not a big fan of their full width sling.

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