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  1. HuntInWild88

    Alaskans

    For those of you who live in Alaska how do you normally get to your sheep spot? Moved up here last year so this year I can actually hunt. Was going to drive a trail system as far back as I can. However, guys at work are advising against that. They're saying if I leave my vehicle on any trail...
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    Sheep hunting alone?

    How many sheep hunt alone? Got up here to Alaska and first thing the guys in my shop asked was do I hunt? I of course said yes and they gave the whole "O you'll fit in good" " we're all hunters in the shop" I start asking about sheep..and instantly got the "o that's too much work". Basically...
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    Auto insurance

    If any one is an agent or knows the ins and outs could you PM me. I have few questions about what all is covered on a vehicle. Alot of us dump a bunch of money into accessories(bumpers,winches,ect). Are those things covered? Thanks
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    Investment question

    Last year I sold my house and made a rather large profit and asked a family member who is wealthy who they invested with. I went with their recommendations and I'm currently down 20%. I know it's not been a great economic year but just out of curiosity is this normaly for this year? If not how...
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    Boots for Alaska winter

    Ok first winter living in Alaska. What are yalls just go to everyday footwear? I'm living in the Anchorage area for what's it's worth.
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    Double post please delete

    Needing a scope for a S&W 500 rifle. It was my dad's and he had a cheap Bushnell on it. Short story is well it couldn't handle the recoil. I now have it and am looking to put a new scope on it for hunting some moose in some thick stuff. Max range is 100 -150yards would be my guess. What's yall...
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    Scope for S&W500

    Needing a scope for a S&W 500 rifle. It was my dad's and he had a cheap Bushnell on it. Short story is well it couldn't handle the recoil. I now have it and am looking to put a new scope on it for hunting some moose in some thick stuff. Max range is 100 -150yards would be my guess. What's yall...
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    Canadian boarder crossing

    I'm going to be crossing the boarder in route to Alaska with a bunch of ammo. I have found online the amount that I am authorized however, I can't find any regs on how it needs to be stored or declared. For those that have crossed what's been your experience? Do they want a spread sheet with...
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    WTB Inreach

    Looking for an Inreach. Open to all offers
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    Cell service in Alaska

    I'll be moving to Alaska in Aug and looking to get input on what company has best cell service/coverage.
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    Suppressors explained

    Ok I know a couple people wanted me to break down suppressors a little better. I'm more of a visual person so I apologize in advance for the all the pictures(I'm no artist) and more than likely terrible writing skills. Ok so this started off as a discussion on reflex suppressors(over the...
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    WTB Ospry poco or Deuter kid pack

    Like title says looking for pack to carry my little one in
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    Moving to Alaska

    Well it's official I'll be calling Alaska home for at least the next 4 years hopefully longer. The overall excitement has cleared and now all the questions about logistics are setting in. 90% of my stuff will be moved for me. At no cost. However the more stuff I move of my own the more they will...
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    Bergera or ruger

    What's yalls thoughts. Looking for a backup rifle. Trying to keep the Barrel under 20" due to suppressor. The LGS has these two rifles. It's primary role is mule deer and coyotes. I do reload. Bergera b-14 ridge. 6.5 creedmore 18" Barrel $750 Ruger American "go wild" 6.5 creedmore or .243...
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    FN mouser help.

    Is anyone familiar with these rifles. My dad bought this back in the mid 90's and I'm just trying to track down some more info on it. Obviously it's and FN made for China. But I'm trying to figure out year and if this is something worth keeping stock or to sporterize it. From what I can see the...
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    Swaro NL pure stud

    I bought one of the cheaps bino mounts on Amazon. $15. Can't beat it!! Well I ended up getting a pair of NL's and well everyone knows the stud mount is not the typical 1/4-28 threads. Starting looking around and everyone wants $50 or more for a outdoorsman stud!! That's ridiculous!! I ended up...
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    Dog has cancer..now what?

    My 8 1/2 year old draft started developing lumps about 2 years ago. Seemed most were just fatty pockets. Then one showed up on his front left forearm. Grew rather quickly and was hard. Took him in and had a biopsy done and sure enough. Soft tissue cancer. Vet said only way to fully remove the...
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    Help! Wife washed/dried my marino

    Ok. So wife washed and dried my Marino shirt and pants..used fabric softener and everything. What now? Does it really damage it that much?
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    After season scouting

    Went out to do a little after season recon. The second rut was on. Watched two decent forkeys battling it out while a nice 4x4 pushed a hot doe off by them selfs. Then I found this guy beded next to road on private. Had a pretty bad limp so I'm guessing he ain't jumping no fences anytime soon..
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    Swarovski balance rail

    Just curious for those who have used them do they really help that much with a 95ATX? Because right now.. man that thing is bouncy!!! Can anyone send me pictures of it installed and how it works? I'm a machinist and I'm thinking I might just be able to make something similar. Also does anyone...

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