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    Cabelas / Bass Pro Gun Counter Rant / PSA

    There are still a lot of small family owned gun shops that have better service and more firearm knowledge than Bass Pro/Cabelas.
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    Best 180 grain 30-06 ammo

    You may look long and hard to find another ammo that shoots better. Nowadays the shooting world gravitates toward the fancy named bullets. Rem. core lokt bullets have killed stuff for decades before designer bullets arrived. My Rem. 700 - 270 prefers core-lokt so its what i use. My 30-06 shoots...
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    processing & freezing elk

    Love to see it
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    processing & freezing elk

    Elk have no fat marbling in the meat like beef do. I do not believe you can ever really call an elk steak tender. The last 2 years I shot elk cows and if cooked med/rare I think thats about as tender as it gets.
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    How to get my suppressor to Colorado for an elk hunt?????

    Hunted elk in Wyoming on a ranch that requires suppressor's. Last year hunted elk in Montana on a ranch that requires suppressor's. Drove cross country on interstate 80 through ILLinois and had my rifle in the gun case with the suppressor on it. I'm not gonna let some liberal lunatic state keep...
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    ATV to a SxS Who’s made the switch?

    Bought a Yamaha 225 3-wheeler atv in 1983, bought a Yamaha Kodiak 400 in1996, bought a Yamaha Kodiak 660 in 2004. In 2012 bought my first SxS a Yamaha Rhino 700. Put over 7000 miles on it and in 2020 I sold it to a buddy and bought a Yamaha Wolverine X2 R-spec 850. Currently with 2700 miles on...
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    7mm PRC recommendations

    Very happy with my Christensen Arms Ridgeling FFT. 7mm PRC, 22" Barrel that now has a 7" suppressor on it. It shoots Federal 175 ELD-X MOA and does better with several other reloads. Had my hands on a Seekins Havak PH2 but just could not deal with the extended magazine. The CA just flattened...
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    Heater Body Suit still the best for cold stands?

    Tried a friends Heater Body suit and on a late season archery hunt in Ohio had a chance to use an IWOM. For me the IWOM was more versatile and easier to use, so I bought an IWOM. I believe they will both keep you warm.
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    450 Bushmaster

    Bought my 12 yr. old grandson a Ruger American 350 Legend and so far with Winchester 150 gr. Deer Season XP he is 2 for 2. Last year a nice 4x4 and this year a fork horn. Both shots behind the shoulder and neither deer made it 40 yds with a great blood trail (not that it was needed). I'm pretty...
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    Most over-rated Bourbon?

    Buffalo Trace, couldn't agree more.
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    Close to Giving Up on Rifles

    That's just plain bad luck. Don't play the lottery! Got in the habit quite a few years ago I buy a new rifle as a Christmas present to myself (yes I'm a Tikka fan). The last 5 years have been Tikka 6.5 CM., Tikka 300 mag.,Tikka 30-06, Ruger 350 Legend and a Christensen Ridgeline FFT 7PRC. Guess...
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    Electric heaters

    This is an excellent option for a single room. Oil filled and retains heat after thermostat shuts it off.
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    Recommendations for Insulated boots for rifle hunt

    Crispi Guide boots have been good for me but everyone's feet are different so they may not fit you at all. Good quality Merino Wool socks like Darn Tough are just as important. If its not real cold I wear Scarpa hiking boots with gaiters and merino socks. I have tried Kennetrek Grizzly 10" pac...
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    Recommendations for Insulated boots for rifle hunt

    I hunt Colorado 2nd season and last week Montana for elk. Colorado 2nd season can be warm or cold with snow. Montana is usually very cold. I find it cumbersome to hike long distances in insulated boots with high gram insulation. I usually prefer uninsulated or 200 gram boots with a good pair of...
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    7 PRC v 280 AI v 30-06

    My Christmas present to me last year was a Christensen Arms 7mm PRC. Its a tackdriver that I am shooting a lot and enjoying every minute. Found several reloads with minimal testing that it loves. That being said the 280AI is a great cartridge also and the old reliable 30-06 has proven itself for...
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    Fog proof rangefinders?

    I have owned Bushnell, Leupold and Leica rangefinders and have never had one fog up.
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    30-06 bullet recommendations?

    Had good luck with 180 gr. Nosler Accubond in both the 30-06 and 300 mag.
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    What hunter stage are you in?

    Now it's all about taking and teaching my grandson to love and respect the tradition of hunting.
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    When to quit?

    I'm 71 been hunting since I was 12 guess I've been a little more successful than you (my friends call me Lucky, my response is I know there are better hunters than me but I never met one. LOL). I have no plans on quitting especially now since grandson is 12 and where I go he goes. Just got in...
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    What do you carry?

    G19

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