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    $82k- edit; for a 4 door Jeep Rubicon

    Unfortunately, I have seen many folks going down the leasing route first, in order to afford the payments of something they really can't "afford". Lease for 3 years and then "buy" that now used vehicle with financing over the next 5 to 6 years after the lease ends. There's your 8 to 9 years to...
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    Upcoming Yellowstone Family Trip

    Double-check the road openings/closures. Lot of snow still in the Park and may or may not be melted out by early June this year. I still have some patches of snow on my place as of this morning.
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    Why are American branded trucks and most American branded vehicles so unreliable?

    Most of the time, if you take care of a vehicle, it will last. As has been mentioned above, there are exceptions as with any product rolling off of an assembly line but really, like Corbland mentions, don't judge the entire brand by a few subjective experiences. And blasting an entire brand...
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    Lemon law anybody use it?

    ^^^This - and, my suggestion: 1. Call Ford directly and speak with a representative there. Have all your paperwork in front of you and be prepared to have a careful, thoughtful conversation. Document the reps name and date/time you spoke with them. Explain that you're planning to take to another...
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    Truck brands actual MPG vs sticker

    Agreed. You cannot do any mileage comparison without figuring in gear ratios and tire sizes/types. Someone will stick on aggressive AT/MT tires a size or two bigger on a truck with low gearing and complain how this <name your brand> "sucks" at fuel economy and should be sued for false...
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    How do you carry your bow on your ATV?

    To carry a bow on a vehicle? That sounds a bit .... stupid.
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    How do you carry your bow on your ATV?

    I do this as well and has multiple years. Works better for me than strapping it on my pack as I have a soft box on the back of the ATV for necessities and bow would hit that while riding. This system has worked well for me here in SW MT. Others have mentioned possibility of screws coming loose...
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    What’s you’re draw weight vs Age

    53y.o. / 72lbs
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    Any members in the Ennis, MT area?

    I'm in Three Forks, about 40 mins from Ennis. If I can help in responding, I will.
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    Fly-in - hunting truck setup

    If you were going to fly-in to your DIY elk hunt somewhere and had access to your transportation when you got there, what would you like to see equipped on that rig? Something where you could simply pick-up at airport, throw your pack, sleeping bag, gun/bow & clothes in and head for a location...
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    1 Piece of Advice to pass onto a New Hunter

    Start hunting the moment you leave truck/camp. I've killed just as many animals nearer to a road/camp as miles away from it. Too many people hunt with a destination in mind and hike for miles before "starting" to hunt. Most of the time with their weapon on their back/pack rather than in-hand...
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    Opportunity for first Elk Hunt in Montana

    I got my BX-4s several years ago on e-bay - after trying them out in the stores. Saved $220 from the price of new - YMMV.
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    Opportunity for first Elk Hunt in Montana

    This is what I use. Holds binos, range finder, bear spray in an FHF holder underneath, elk calls and wind powder on the sides. Tags in the back pocket.
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    Opportunity for first Elk Hunt in Montana

    I can give a thumbs up to the BX-4s. I use those and they're as good a glass as any others I've tried (I've tried a lot). Unless you plan to go up to Swaro's or the like. Definitely just as good as Maven's and better than Vortex IMO. Lose the Bushnells.
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    Best outdoors memory from 2022?

    After building our house for the past year and a half, the 2021 season was nothing due to my construction attempts and my expectations for this season were very, very low. No prep and with the new house, wasn't totally setup with everything yet. Still actually finishing things now, over the...
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