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  1. jjohnsonElknewbie

    WTS Turn key .25-284 package deal

    Hey ya'll selling my Tikka T3x .25-284 barrel in a turn key package to get you guys up and shooting fast. I haven't removed the barrel yet, and will get it done once I see some interest. I've already discounted the bullets and even threw in 200 discontinued 75gr varmint grenades for free. The...
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    Red squirrel deterrents?

    Good morning guys, my elderly neighbor is having trouble with red squirrels chewing the wires on her vehicle. What non-lethal deterrents would ya'll recommend?
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    Iowa whitetail legislative proposals for 2025 (check out HF22)

    Please see the attachment.
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    New Athlon Chronograph

    Just watched a YT video from Shot Show where a new Athlon Chrono is coming out in early April to rival the Garmin. Same form factor with larger screen and larger font. Planned price point is $350, which puts it in reach of more folks and at least $150 cheaper than the Garmin. Looking forward...
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    Choosing powder...

    Hey guys, dropped off barrel and dummy round for my 6.5x300WSM at the smith today. I've been running several simuations on Gordon's, and I've narrowed my initial load development powders to the following under a 147 ELDM at 3.094" COL and 24.3" barrel. IMR 7828 SSC 68 grains max load...
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    WTB Used Tikka T3 Magnum

    Looking to buy any used Tikka T3 magnum barreled action or rifle and a 6.5 PRC takeoff barrel for my next build. A reasonably priced 6.5 PRC barreled action/rifle would work as well. 6.5 CM take off barrels would work too. Please PM me with relevant items for sale. Thank you in advance! .
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    237 1/2” NT killed on public

    Monster buck was killed in Iowa on public during gun season. 237 1/2” green NT. Different guy had trail cams on public and blabbed about the deer on social media. Guys from 4 counties found out and were after him during bow season and gun season. The story goes that the guy that killed it...
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    Sold Tikka Superlite 7-08 barrel for Tikka left hand magnum bolt

    Looking to trade a stainless, threaded (1/2x28), fluted, Tikka superlite 7mm-08 barrel for a left hand Tikka magnum bolt. I will put up cash for the difference via Venmo or PayPal. I'm also willing to buy any available left hand Tikka magnum bolt outright if guys aren't interested in the...
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    Fall tillage?

    To all my farmer friends on the site, I'm an Iowa native and have hunted, fished, recreated, and lived in rural Iowa my entire life. I have a legitimate question, and I hope to get some thoughtful answers that don't include variations of, "...that's the way it's always been, etc..." Question...
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    Calling all Badgers!!! Good places to eat in Madison by UW campus?

    Hey guys, taking my daughter on a college visit to Madison tomorrow and looking for recommendations on good restaurants near the UW campus. Thank you in advance!
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    Discrete flares and splash guards?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a quality set of discrete fender flares (not the ones with the fake bolts) and splash guards for my 2009 Silverado 2500. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thank you in advance!
  12. jjohnsonElknewbie

    Elk killed by Council Bluffs, IA

    Elk found along I-80 after apparent collision, Iowa State Patrol says
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    Iowa is experiencing worst EHD breakout in history

    Well, we knew it was gonna be bad…
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    Pro Plan Sport 30/20 chicken/rice- BUGS!

    For everybody feeding PPS, are you guys seeing an increase in weevils and larvae in your dog food? I’ve noticed them before, but the last several bags have been getting nasty. Ingestion is supposed to be harmless, but for $100/bag, I’m expecting a little better quality control by Purina. I’ll...
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    LMM Duramax with 215k miles

    I found a LMM Duramax online that has around 200K miles. It has no mods, tunes, or deletes, and is even running the stock exhaust. The truck was a highway queen, and the service records indicate regular tranny and diff changes from around 100k miles forward. It also had the door lock and...
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    Source for Southern, rust free, pickup parts?

    As I've discussed in a couple other threads, I've got a '94 F250 extended cab long bed that I've decided to invest some time and money. The frame is sound all around, and the drivetrain is the 460/5 speed combo. She's been bullet proof for me, and I would like to source a rust free bed, and...
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    ‘94 f250 leaf spring mount replacement

    Hey guys, does anybody have experience changing the rear leaf spring mounts on a f250? The front mounts are rotted pretty good on both sides of my farm truck and I’m hesitant to load anything heavy until they’re swapped. Any process guidance would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!
  18. jjohnsonElknewbie

    Trophy bucks of Iowa and youth season

    I appreciate folks wanting to get their kids started hunting early but... :ROFLMAO:
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    Incredible rutting bull in Estes Park tonight

    After catching dinner at Wapiti tonight (food was fantastic) we got the show of our lives from around 30 cows and calves, a rag horn, and a giant herd bull. He got so close to our car I bet we got bull snot and drool on the hood. It was unbelievable! Herd bull in Estes Park
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    Reloading newbs PSA on used brass

    For all the other reloading newbs out there that are buying used brass or necking down brass to save a little money... To avoid lots of headaches and improve overall safety in your process, it's crucial that you get a head space comparator for your cartridge. I know, I know, this is a "duh...

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