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    Suppressors

    I had a weld fail on mine last weekend (after about 200 rounds on 7 prc). Quickly received a email with return authorization after submitting warranty claim (very good customer service so far). Waiting for either a repaired or new Scythe. Hopefully they will honor the warranty.
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    When to quit?

    If you don’t enjoy hunting then quit. If you enjoy hunting and the pursuit then keep doing it and learn different areas and tactics that lead to better success or enjoyment. Personally, I hate hunting from a stand. I much prefer still hunting or spot and stalk (whitetail, mule deer, elk or...
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    Neck shot ethics

    I have shot 3 elk and 2 deer with a neck shot due to circumstances. All were bedded inside of 250 yards and I had a good rest and 100% confidence in my gun at that range (sub MOA rifle). Neck shot was higher percentage than trying to shoot vitals on a bedded animal quartered towards me. All 4...
  4. J

    Mike Tyson VS Jake Paul

    That was a couple of amazing fights. Netflix is working fine, no delays here.
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    IOS 18 is available

    Decided to upgrade my iPhone 11 to a 16 pro this week. In-Reach will still be in my pack, but hope to leave it home if satellite messaging works as advertised. Also need to convince others in my group to make the change. Too bad you can’t message from In-Reach to iPhone.
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    What products do you wish companies made for hunting?

    How about lightweight hunting boots that are waterproof for more than one season. When the grass and brush is wet with rain, dew, or wet snow, I have a difficult time keeping my feet dry. Even with new boots and good gaiters my socks are usually damp to wet if the grass and/or brush is wet.
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    Looking for some courage/advice on leaving a job for a 40k pay cut per year?

    I am flying across the Atlantic today for work, on opening day of rifle season in MT. I could be in a tent at 9000 ft with my kids anticipating what first light will bring. If you can afford the pay cut and still do the things you enjoy, take it and spend time with your family.
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    Elk Don't Exist

    Stick with it, patience, persistence and perseverance will pay off. If the elk are not in your first spot, move to plan B, C, and D. Elk are always adapting to food, water, cover and pressure (human and 4 legged predators). I hunted for several years before figuring it out and now we have...
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    Outfitters banning bergers?!

    Our experience with VLD Hunter in 7mm mag and 300 WM has been poor inside of 300 yards. Lost animals, poor blood trails, and wasted meat in opposite shoulder due to bullet fragmentation and no exit wound. Longer shots have resulted in clean kills with no issues. All are hand-loads dialed for...
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    Montana Spring Bear 2025 Start to Finish

    Lots of turkeys, mostly in lower elevation areas is Western and SW MT. We have typically filled our turkey tags (archery) before the snow melt allows for green-up and prime time for bears. Generally, turkeys are in the lower elevation areas and bears are following the snow line up eating new...
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    Son’s 1st bear

    Congrats, very nice!
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    Montana Spring Bear 2025 Start to Finish

    Borah Gear has great products (made in Hamilton, MT). The snowpack and spring temps will dictate run-off. Typically, end of May and early June are peak flows and everything will be muddy and/or blown out. I would not plan on fishing unless you are near a mountain lake that is free of ice...
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    Montana Spring Bear 2025 Start to Finish

    May and June can be wet (and snowy) in the MT mountains. If you plan on spending more than 2 days away from the truck I would have a stove ready to go and pack it into your camp based on weather forecast. The 1-3 hr breaks in the rain will often bring out the bears. You won’t see them if you...
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    Bullet recommendations for 30-06 Elk

    After many years of elk hunting with 30 cal rifles, I prefer 165 gr accubonds for 30-06. I like the 180 gr accubond for 300 WM. Of course, find what shoots best out of your rifle. I hand load and work to find the best combination for each rifle.
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    Looking for 5x8 tarp

    I have a Borah tarp and a Borah ground sheet for under my sleeping pad. Both are great quality and ultralight for backpack hunts. Made in Hamilton, Montana. You can’t go wrong with a Borah Tarp or shelter.
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    Alaska Known Shipper Help

    Alaska Airlines Visa allows for 1 free checked bag per person. Second checked bag is $40. On a recent trip to AK we (4 people) checked 200 lbs of frozen fish (4 x 50 lb boxes) for free. Of course, all of personal items fit into overhead cary-on bags. This may not be possible with a checked...
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    T & K Binocular Harness Giveaway

    Backpack archery elk in MT for 10 days followed by rifle WT deer and elk in November.
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    Day hunt vs backpack hunt

    I enjoy the warmth and convenience of my home or trailer but often find myself in a backpack spike camp 4-7 miles back depending on the elk, terrain and pressure.
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    What's your elk schedule?

    Sept 14-18 and 21-25 backpack trips for elk. Various weekends and extended weekends through rifle season to fill remaining elk/deer tags as needed until freezers are full.
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    Spreading myself thin...

    I have also hunted for 20+ years in western MT. Pony Soldier has VERY good suggestions for successful archery elk hunts in Western MT.

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