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    Which rifle for elk hunting?

    Cass Via Jr, I would suggest you consider the .280 REM or the .280 AI. Less recoil than the Magnums in a standard long action. Should be able to tolerate the recoil without a muzzle break. This caliber can be had in many lightweight rifles and would serve you well in IMHO. In less open...
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    Wanting ASAP Cabelas Wooltimate

    Coach 1 I have a pair of wind-stopper pants size 38 Reg. With the tags still on them. As new, never been warn except to try them on. Also a pair of solid color (charcoal grey) unlined Cabela's washable wool pants (with cargo pockets) also in size 38 waist and never been outside. A planned...
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    The one-rifle hunter

    If you absolutely had too have only one rifle? Parish the thought! I like the .280, .280AI, 30-06, for caliber choices. My 338-06 would work well too, if not for being a bit much for pronghorn and such similar game. I really do like the M700 30-06 that belongs...
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    Anyone lose your hunting partner a week before season

    Rsully661, I can relate to this. In 2009 my hunting partner was called up for Federal Jury Duty 8 days before the hunt. Unlike district court, he had no option to be dismissed or forgiven with out repercussions. As a self-employed contractor he feared they could withhold permits and effect...
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    Most Durable Lightweight Rifle

    My choice would be a pre-64 M70 Featherweight. I too like the locking bolt on the 3 -position safety. Mine all have wood but with a lite synthetic stock you would be golden in IMHO. I own a Kimber Montana and see no reason that it would not perform in this mode and be lighter still. LaGriz
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    WTS 12’x12’ Alaknak Tent

    Try Shipping Greyhound. Don't know if they are still competitive or not. LaGriz
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    Unit 51 NM 1st rifle Elk

    rgrx1276, Send me a PM. I'm real busy but can find the time to give you some input. I will be hunting 2nd archery in unit 51. Conjilon Lakes area is tore up with beetle killed trees. It was off limits 2 years ago, not sure if the FS opened it up yet or not. FYI, Trout Lakes also gets...
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    What is everyone shooting....Trad style?

    For me it will be my 59" Mid 1990's (Asbell) take-down Big Horn Recurve. Bow has a 15" riser, 56# at my draw length, rigged with a Mountain Muffler Fast flight string. Back up bow is an all Zebra Wood 60" Big Horn takedown Recurve of the same 1990's era. This stunning bow is 46# at 27" and also...
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    tipi vs sawtooth

    Diamond10X, Take a hard look at the Seek Outside Redcliff. Might be a compromise that would fit your needs. Weight is similar to a Six man tent. Hybrid design might make it more versatile than a tipi and the foot print is more rectangular with two doors. Not impossible to be carried by 2...
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    Cabela’s Alaknak 13x27 Wall tent base camp setup

    Little bump for a quality tent! I have a 12' X 12' with the vestibule and it has served me well. This tent would be perfect for any large group and would be a palace for a group of 4-6 hunters. Being it is fully equipped with both screens and a floor, it might be a good fit with anyone doing the...
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    Mathews NoCam HTR

    jdvanster, Got swamped at work and on the home front too. Will give you a call this weekend. LaGriz
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    Shower needeed

    "Zodi makes a shower that's a metal garden sprayer style that you heat right on a stove. It works really great. Zodi extreme shower." "Yes I have one of these and it is one of my most important pieces of gear in my camp kit. Works pretty well, and even better since I changed out the shower...
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    Mathews NoCam HTR

    jdvanstar, My draw length is 29". Can the bow be configured with different modules to accommodate my longer the draw length? I was able to shoot one of these bows a couple years ago. Was impressed with the smoothness and the bow was very quite as I remember. I shoot a recurve, so the...
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    What's up with the point burning in CO?

    "What was happening in the past, a guy with 8 saw it took 10 points to draw certain unit...so he reasoned it will be another 2 years for a tag- false. Now its 5 years later and the guy still can't draw the tag due to point creep. This frustration is another factor with guys dumping their points...
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    WTS Seek Outside 8-man Tipi with 1/2 liner, stakes, and aluminum center pole

    I would be interested in the stove alone if you find a home for the 8-man Tipi. LaGriz
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    Backcountry rifle weight?

    Mackintosh, "Mountain rifle in the northeast is different. Traditionally its either a rem 76 or 7600 pump Carbine in 30-06 or a savage 99 in 300 savage, with either a peep rear sight or a 1-5-ish scope. This is for tracking deer in the snow, so it gets carried for miles rather than slung, as...
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    338 federal?

    skaldugwas, I had my model pre-64 M70 re-bored to 338-06 at JES in Oregon. My smith said the price was very reasonable ($225-250 if I recall) and they turned it around in just over 2 weeks. I would recommend their work 100%. Very happy with the accuracy. Shooting 200 Gr. Nosler factory...
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    Backcountry rifle weight?

    AustinL911, 27oz for the scope sounds much to heavy and out of place on a 6lb rifle. You should be able to get that down to 12-13 oz with a quality optic. I like the Swaro Z3 3X10X42 with a 1" tube. Another good choice would be a Leupold VX-3 in 2.5X8X36 or 3.5X10X40. Even with a...
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    338 federal?

    Skaldugwas, "Another option would be buy any .308 you like and get it re-bored. There is a guy out here in OR who I've heard many good things about, JES Re-boring. Check out the sticky thread here about the ultra light Kimber .358 to inspire you to spend some $$. All that said, a .308...
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    Colorado Draw Update Thread

    Johnboy, I have the same two E-mails. I could not figure out how to navigate to a point where I could "Pay Balance" and I checked my credit card info and it all looks just fine. I dialed the provided number (800-244-5613) "if you need assistance" to pay and got a recording saying I have...
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