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    Scope for stock Tikka

    Well, I got my Tikka T3 lite stainless 7MM Rem Mag and it needs a scope, I want to stay under $300 and with the stock 1" rings. I don't think I'll be shooting game past 300yrds and mostly just rifle season cow/doe freezer tags. Also what reticle would should I go with? Thanks! Tom
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    Energy snacks...

    x2 Justin's Peanut, almond, or hazelnut butter single packs. Trail mix with cranrasins and cashews. Hormel pre cooked bacon or pepperoni keeps well, also single serving spam packets. For caffeine I take the 200mg tablets.
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    What now and where to go? Last min plans...

    You can check with the CPW and talk to a hunt planner that will probably point you twords unit 18 which seems to be a dumping ground for nonres hunters. Aug. 6 leftover tags go on sale and you can buy them over the phone.
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    Cleaning Kit?

    So when you decide to clean the barrel/action what products are you using i.e. cleaning rod, copper solvent, oil?
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    South San Juans CO

    Just a heads up prior to season this year, I don't know how it will effect archery season for elk.
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    Cleaning Kit?

    Is that a field kit or a total gun care kit? Do you use any type of solvent? When in the field My cleaning kit is just electric tape over the barrel and scope cover cause the way i see it, I won't have to clean it if it don't get those parts too dirty:D
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    Cleaning Kit?

    Firearm Cleaning Kit Well... I was thinking more along the lines of cleaning firearms:D
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    Cleaning Kit?

    What is everyone using for their cleaning kit?
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    Toe box/foot swelling room? How much?

    It's best to try on boots at the end of the day when your feet are at their biggest (swelling). If your boots don't "feel right" they probably don't fit, the boot should feel like a big hand holding your foot. As long as the toes aren't rubbing or banging in the toe box they should be okay. What...
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    Next Major Gear Purchase?

    OK so it will probably be new glass, of the two binos witch one would be better overall and long term? Also how does the average guy buy glass when the only comparison will probably be done in store?
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    Next Major Gear Purchase?

    I'm pretty used to the 42's but want a little more magnification.
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    Meopta meostar HD VS. Zeiss Conquest HD Binos?

    I did a search and found reviews on both but not a comparison of the two and was wondering what are the pros and cons of each from you that have some time behind both? A few more ?'s I have also are: Do demo/open box still carry full warranty? witch of the two would be easier to use the...
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    Next Major Gear Purchase?

    I am a little torn between two items for my next major gear purchase. Should I update my hunting rifle: currently Ruger M77MrkII .30-06 w/ old 3-9x40mm Redfield scope to a Tikka T3 Lite SS in 7mm Rem Mag w/ a vortex 4-12x40 or 44mm scope or buy a pair of Meopta Meostar HD 10x42 or demo Zeiss...
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    Backcountry bow repair kits

    This is why I love traditional archery a spare string and a stringer fits into a sandwich bagie. Your best bet may to just keep a backup bow handy
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    Down Sleepingbag/Gear Care?

    How do you wash your down gear like a sleeping Bag? Also, what washing detergent, proses do you use, and what were the results?
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    NEW TAG Bags

    Got mine today also Thanks guys!
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    Chapter 3 Sabotless Shooting

    Thanks sabotloader, where do you get the shot cups? I got a sizing pack of Thors and the .500 dia. fits my cva like the t/c maxi hunters not too tight and leaves light scratches on the Thor. My thoughts on the shot cup is if I need to make a follow up shot that it would be one more thing to...
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    Chapter 3 Sabotless Shooting

    I'm new to muzzle loading, why do you use a shot card/lubed wad with the bullet? I was thinking of using the Thor bullets this year but after seeing the price thought of taking a .50 cal sabot and cutting off the top and gluing the cup to the base of the Barnes 325gr. like a power belt...
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    Who grows these for hunting?

    Trying to go as long as I can at my job and for now nobody has said anything so I'm just gonna keep let'n it go. To paraphrase Shakespeare: "He that has a beard is less than a youth and he that has no beard is less than a man."
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    dehydrated meals and using bowls.

    I use the gallon size freezer bags and rehydrate the meal then place the bag into the cup I boil water in, blouse the top over the cup and eat that way I don't have to wash the cup and just lick the spoon clean.
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