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  1. NateK

    300 RSAUM Questions

    If I build a rifle for just about everything why shouldn't I build a 300 RSAUM? I figure I could buy several hundred rounds of a factory load that shot well and with that brass be set for many years on ammo. The rifle would be a custom build, 22" to 24" barrel, hopefully 8 to 8.5 pounds ready to...
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    Ha Ha Ha - Joke!

    Did you know diarrhea is hereditary? It runs the jeans...
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    Can Colorado OTC Elk Last Forever?

    This thread is a perfect example of why we need to be careful about asking non-hunter groups (i.e. hikers, bikers, etc.) to pay their fair share. Nonresidents have a solid leg to stand on in Colorado due to how much money they dump into the system no matter how much the residents complain about...
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    • Post #137
    • Forum: Elk
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    Who shoots no rangefinder?

    I will always range if I have time and don't have anything nearby pre-ranged. That being said I have no issue estimating and taking shots inside 40-45 yards.
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    Can Colorado OTC Elk Last Forever?

    I personally think OTC in some instances is sustainable. In units with lots of private escapement or a similar situation I believe the more hunters you get crammed in there the faster the elk leave the public and you really don't end up killing significantly more elk. If you severely limit these...
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    • Post #102
    • Forum: Elk
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    Taking 5 year old hunting?

    I started taking my kids at two. They scare some critters and you have to be willing to hunt differently (i.e. the goal is to take them and have fun, not shoot the biggest critter out there). We never sit very long and usually end up walking around looking at tracks, etc. My daughter is better...
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    Hells canyon armory

    True. I had my action blueprinted, bolt face trued, and stock work done as well as fitting the new barrel so it was quite a few more hours of work than just a barrel.
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    Hells canyon armory

    I've had custom work done to one rifle but I chose to go through a local gunsmith who came highly recommended. The benefits of going this route was actually being able to go see his shop and talk to him in person prior to agreeing to anything. I paid for the barrel upfront when ordered and the...
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    The 200,000 Mile Debate

    On another note I have friends and family who work in the production of auto parts for new cars and they all agree that they would never by a vehicle made in 2020 or 2021. Their reasoning is that due to the labor and parts/material shortages they have seen a drastic reduction in QA/QC...
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    The 200,000 Mile Debate

    I am also in the market for a commuter car and truck in the near future as I am moving farther from work and the 4x4 do-all suv doesn't make as much sense when driving 90 miles a day. Hoping to hold off until the market calms down a bit but I have been using a 300,000k mile life when figuring up...
  11. NateK

    older (special) rifle project

    Love seeing guys keep their wood stocks! I have a Rem 700 I bought from my uncle when I was 13 (he basically gave it to me) that I had some action work done to as well as a Bartlien barrel swapped on. I kept the original wood stock since I felt like that is where the rifle got most of its...
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    What’s New for Kifaru?

    I bought a Dall to upgrade from my Woodsman. I too had been waiting for a super simple/lightweight option for a multi-day bag. I have it loaded up with 90% of my gear for a 5 day hunt right now and still have plenty of room for as much boned out meat as I could handle in the bag. I am glad I...
  13. NateK

    Chassis system on Remington Model 7

    I recently acquired a Remington model 7 in 7mm-08 and really like the rifle as is in its walnut stock. However, the main purpose of this rifle will be my mountain rifle for backcounty deer hunts etc. I would also really like to set it up in such a way that my kids and I could use it on the same...
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    POLL - How Many PPoints Did it Take in CO this Year for Deer?

    I did not see the reduced tag numbers but I am glad to hear there was some adjustment made.
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    What’s the one tip you wish you were given

    Know what the wind is doing in your location! Also, 99.99% of folks putting out information are getting paid to push certain techniques and/or products and NONE of the gear will make as big a difference as honing your woodsman ship skills and increasing your knowledge of the critters you are...
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    CO Draw Results - Nervously Awaiting

    Points went up. Guess I drew 2nd choice
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    CO Draw Results - Nervously Awaiting

    My card got hit last night sometime...
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    What is your biggest public land pet-peeve?

    Have you priced SxS's lately? Those guys have to drive them everywhere just to justify the expense!
  19. NateK

    How crazy will CO Archery OTC be 2021?

    And if you raise prices it will only be a matter of time until the surrounding states do as well (already have in some cases) and Colorado is once again middle of the road price wise. Us eastern guys typically hunt in groups (the guys who do it solo won't be scared off by price) and while a...
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    • Post #71
    • Forum: Elk
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    How crazy will CO Archery OTC be 2021?

    Increasing non resident tag cost won't help much since CO is about the only true OTC option left. might cut down some of the resident pressure by upping that cost though. Limiting tags would be the only way to truly reduce pressure. I can imagine it sucks to live in everyone's "back up" state...
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    • Post #70
    • Forum: Elk

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