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    Leather belt recommendation for daily use and concealed carry?

    Hey guys, both of my old leather belts are unraveling and getting tired. I'd appreciate recommendations for quality leather belts that double as standard daily belt and for IWB concealed carry. Thank you in advance!
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    WTS Tikka DNZ Game Reaper 1" Medium and Leupold VX Freedom Tri-MOA reticle Scope

    Selling lightly used 1" DNZ Game Reaper one-piece mount and rings for Tikka T3x. Model number 20550. Also seling Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x40 with Tri-MOA reticle. Scope DOES NOT have CDS dial, but is compatible. Mount and scope have light handling marks from field use, but no deep ring marks...
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    Calling all ranchers: Economical solar water pump?

    Hey guys, I'm investigating drilling a well for my .25 acre pond and hooking up a solar well pump to keep it full. It never goes completely dry, but it gets shallow enough every season to freeze to the bottom. As a result, efforts to stock and keep fish have failed. As a result, I'd...
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    Calling all lawn care pros...

    After 4 years of drought, my yard is a dumpster fire. I have whole sections that are essentially bare dirt with weed husks. I need to till and plant seed in some fairly large areas (50'x50') and would appreciate your advice on the following: Drought resistant grass seed for Midwest (Iowa)...
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    Palmetto State Armory Tikka T3x for $574.99!!

    PSA has T3x in .308 for $649 and $574.99 after rebate. Great rifle for multiple species and cheap donor rifle for a custom build as well. Palmetto State Tikka on Sale!
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    Dinner in Columbus, OH?

    Hey guys, headed to Columbus to watch my daugther lift at USAW University Nationals. The event is part of the The Arnold Sports Festival. Checking to see if I can get some intel on a non-chain local restaurant for dinner. Please hit me up with any ideas and thank you in advance!
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    First blues and snows

    As a head's up, had first flocks of blues and snows flying over today in Western, IA.
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    NASTY: expressing bird dog's glands

    Do any of you guy's express your indoor dog's anal glands at home, or do ya'll leave this up to the vet? It's freaking gross, but if it saved me a trip and $75, I'd consider DIY at home. Thoughts?
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    Sold .308 ammo- Federal and Winchester

    *PRICE DROP TO MOVE THESE ON OUT!* Sold my .308 last week and selling off the remaining factroy ammo. I have 65 rounds total including nearly 2 full boxes of Federal Premium TBT. Winchester 180 Power Point (17) Federal 180 Fusion (11) Federal Premium 165 Trophy Bonded (17) Federal Premium 180...
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    Gen 5 Ram owners with Revel Leveling kit?

    Is anybody running the Revel puck and links on their 5th gen RAM? If so, have noticed any problems with the upper A-arm geometry or rubbing on the air bag? I see they sell an "advanced" kit now that includes ReadyLift upper A-arms, but I hadn't heard these are necessary.
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    FWIW- Warne Maxima Rings Customer Service Exchange

    "Good morning, I own a couple sets of Warne Maxima 30mm rings. I've been warned by several folks now that they are known for pinching and damaging scope tubes. I'm running SWFA scopes on two rifles, and how do I avoid issues with damaging the tubes with these rings?" "We suggest you follow the...
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    Sold .35 Whelen reloading dies, brass, bullets

    *PRICE DROP TO MOVE!* Selling the following .35 Whelen reloading equipment: Used RCBS 2 die set ($35) Bullets- 41- 180 gr Speer Hot Cor ($15) 35- 200 gr Barnes TTSX BT ($25) Sized/primed 1x fired brass- 51- fl sized and primed Hornady cases ($49) 5- fl sized and primed mixed head stamp cases...
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    URGENT: Calling all diesel mechanics

    Hey guys, need some help tonight. We got 6-8" of snow today and I finally got out to start pushing it around with my 2004 Kubota B2410 (3 cylinder diesel). For some reason, about 30 minutes in she started losing power and bogging down for no good reason. I have fresh fuel (diesel 2 from...
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    Sold Stainless/fluted/braked CVA Scout .35 Whelen

    Selling my lightly used .35 Whelen. It has less than 100 rounds down the barrel and is in excellent condition. It comes with OEM brake, mount, and crush zone recoil pad. I’m including the Burris Fullfield E1 and Warne Maxima rings. I was able to consistently shoot 10 shots into a 4” square...
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    Minimum seating depth for boat-tails?

    Hey guys, what is the minimum seating depth for boatail bullets? I’ve read the minimum is at least one caliber deep to ensure concentricity in bolt actions. However, is this measured from bullet OAL or from the bearing surface only? Edit: Just read another piece that said to make sure to seat...
  16. jjohnsonElknewbie

    80 grain .224 ELDM bulk bullets (apologies!)

    As a heads up, Midsouth has these on sale for 64.99/250.
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    Perishable skills

    I took my daughter to the range last night to re-acclimate to shooting after a long hiatus. We’re preparing for late muzzleloader season and planned to rebuild confidence with the 10/22 first and then practice behind the muzzleloader. The attached target is a good example of how perishable...
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    PSA: Welder Flash Burns Suck

    The welders on here can relate and will laugh at me, but had my first bout of flash burns late Tuesday night and wow, that was freaking awful. If your an amateur using antique equipment (like me) or an expert using modern equipment, wear your helmet. Oh, if you have a self-darkening model...
  19. jjohnsonElknewbie

    Can anybody identify this trap?

    It’s a foot hold with a large spring that goes over the top before you set the main spring. It’s an antique, and I have no idea make or model.
  20. jjohnsonElknewbie

    WTS Ruger 9E 9mm Pistol

    Decided to keep as a truck gun. Thanks for the interest.

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