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  1. RedSnake

    Another WY NR Pref Point Dilemma Thread

    Looking for advice on next planning my elk hunt… Im a 50 year old Texan sitting on 5 points. Before the new Gen Area regs were passed, I was planning on building to near max points over next 10 years and hunt a premier LQ area (16,100, 17 etc) and splurge on a private land/outfitter as a 60th...
  2. RedSnake

    6.8 Western Success - 6x7 Elk + Muley

    Just returned from a 5 day combo elk/muley hunt in NM. Very pleased with how the 6.8 Western performed in open country. I put together a lightweight build for easy stalking — tikka action in a carbon fiber game scout with a 24” CarbonSix featherweight prefit topped with a March Compact 2.5-25...
  3. RedSnake

    Tikka 6.5CM -> 6.8 Western Switch Barrel/Bolt Build

    Finally got all my components for my latest project — a 6.5 CM -> 6.8 Western switch barrel/bolt lightweight build on a Tikka CTR action and a replacement bolt from Long Rifles Inc with mag bolt face. Unscoped it comes in at just under 7 lbs. Planning on running Berger 170 EOL at 2950 and Hammer...
  4. RedSnake

    Swaro z8i tracking? Durability?

    Is the z8i with BTF turrets any better at tracking, returning to zero, durability than the z6/z6i or other models? Any real world experience good or bad? Thx Red
  5. RedSnake

    Help!! Buddy won AZ bear tag raffle

    Buddy of mine here in Texas won the AZ Bear tag raffle. He has no idea of where to begin looking for outfitters, best time to hunt, unit etc. Any recs much appreciated! Red
  6. RedSnake

    NM Unit 57 Elk

    I have opportunity to get some landowner tags for private land self guided elk hunt in NM unit 57 along north rim of Johnson Mesa west of Folsom — Dale Mountain Area. looking for input elk numbers, bull size, and best time between Nov 14-end of December. Thx
  7. RedSnake

    Montana Elk Outfitters ?

    Looking for feedback on Hubbards Yellowstone outfitters or any other recs on montana elk outfitters. I did a great back country hunt in Wy this year with Lynn Madsen of Yellowstone Oufitters but got to replenish Wy pref points before I can go back. Already on the list for 2023
  8. RedSnake

    7 Rem Mag ammo for Elk?

    Looking for recommendations on best 7 Rem Mag factory ammo for elk out to 500 yds. Thx
  9. RedSnake

    Wyoming Thorofare Elk

    Booked a hunt in the Thorofare for 2019. Haven't been up there since 1988 but have been trying to get back ever since. I hear the wolf and Griz numbers have taken a toll on Elk. Anybody with recent experience
  10. RedSnake

    Another Texan

    Former lurker now member. Glad to be aboard.

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