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    Vanguard Talon vs Mark V Hunter

    Been doing some light shopping for a new rifle chambered in something I can get ammo for (been shooting .270wsm for 16 years). I came upon these two Weatherby rifles and here is my question. Is the vanguard (Howa) with the better carbon fiber stock and fluted barrel the better value, or is it...
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    Dumb Noob Game Bag Question

    I have a package of Cabela's (Koola Buck) Anti Microbial Game Bags in size large (Deer/Antelope) they have never been opened, and I am going on a cow elk hunt in october and was hoping that I could use them and not have to drop more money, although they are admittedly heavy. Size is claimed at...
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    .270 WSM 130gr copper extreme point for cow elk?

    So due to the obvious ammo shortages, plus the fact that i recently moved and all of my reloading stuff is in boxes, I have been scrambling to locate ammo for my upcoming cow elk hunt in Colorado in October. After months of calling all the shops i scored 3 boxes of the 100% copper extreme points...
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    New Office/Reloading Room Ideas - Layout

    Finally moved the family to San Antonio, TX and we are now in process of closing on a home. Good news, I will have a designated office in which to work (unfortunately) but also to use as the "gun room". The catch is, it has glass French doors and the wife says it must look "nice" and...
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    First Colorado Elk Hunt / Which Boots to Bring?

    My CC just got hit yesterday for Colorado Cow Elk tag! Area will be GMU - 11/12/13/24/33. This is my first hunt in Colorado and it is is first rifle season OCT 16th. I currently own 2 possibly capable pieces of footwear. 10 yr old pair of Irish Setter Trail Phantoms (9" boot w/ 600g insulation)...
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    New .280 AI rifles releasing?

    https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/280-ackley-improved-cartridge-review/385909 In the linked article Joseph mentions a major firearms manufacturer will be releasing .280 Ai across its rifle line. Anyone know who it is yet?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hand me down vs new bow?

    Complete archery FNG here. Been on the to do list for a while, but wanting to finally take the plunge in 2021. Question is, I have an old Martin Jaguar Magnum that was tossed to me by a friend. It has a string that I’m sure is at least 5 to 7yrs old, and a tru glo sight that has a single...
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    WTS Marlin 1895 Leverevolution 45-70 scope and scope mount

    Selling Cabelas Caliber Specific .45-70 scope and DNZ 1pc scope mount. Scope was mounted on rifle and sat in safe for 6yrs. Never even zeroed or fired. It’s truly like new. Pine Ridge 3-9X40mm, reticle marked for Hornady Leverevolution 325gr load. DNZ model 12042 scope mount. Fits Marlin...
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    WTS 2014 Jayco 264BHW Travel Trailer

    Asking $12,000 Jayco 264BHW Travel Trailer Very Low Towing Mileage Minor cosmetic hail dings Interior very clean Lots of storage space Gas/elec fridge Gas DSI water heater Denver Mattress double size bunks Easy 1/2 ton towing Title in hand Located in Odessa Texas Sent from my iPhone...
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    Model 70 CRPF, worth upgrading?

    Have a model 70 super shadow (.270wsm) purchased in 2006 for under $500 new. It is controlled round push feed with the small extractor on bolt face. I like the .270wsm caliber and have killed dozens of Texas whitetails and a Wyoming pronghorn with this rifle. As I focus more on western hunting...
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    Job offer to AZ, what's the outdoor opportunities?

    Currently living in Midland/Odessa Texas, and as luck would have it, between corona and oil prices have been unemployed for 4 months. Have an offer coming in to to take over and build a sales team for an established company in Phoenix, but of course that would require moving to Phoenix. I'm a...
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    Antelope cape transporting

    Hoping to bag first antelope this year in Wyoming. Between me and my buddy we have 1 buck and 2 Doe tags. If i utilize a yeti (will have 2 large ones) full of frozen water jugs and place the antelope cape still connected to head in there, is it feasible that it will make it back to Texas and to...
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    Bipod or shooting sticks for Wyoming antelope

    Hunting Unit 3 in leftover tag this year. Coming up from Texas and wandering if bipod or shooting sticks are preferred? Main concern is grass height. Thinking of bringing sticks and shooting off day pack for prone. First time hunting the west and antelope. Thanks in advance. Sent from my...
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    Wyoming antelope unit 3

    Hoping to pick up a leftover tag for unit 3 any Antelope. Limited public access from what I can see. Anyone have experience hunting in Keyhole Lake state park? Thought of hunting the park as well as using as base camp to cover surrounding area from. This will be first western hunt. Will be...
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    ECWCS VS Merino Wool

    New member planning 2016 DIY in Colorado. Formerly with the 10th MTN Division stationed in FT.Drum (read: Freaking Cold) I am familiar with the synthetic base layers of the ECWCS clothing system but everyone here seems to go on about Merino wool. Anyone have experience with both? Should I run...
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    Durango-Pagosa 2016 FNG DIY

    Will be hitting up Colorado for first time hunt this coming season. I'm looking at the southwest area and will be travelling up from Texas and hopefully teaming up with an Army buddy from Kentucky. I know that OTC areas will be crowded and to get over it, but is it feasible to hunt from a...
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    FNG From Texas

    In the beginning stages of planning a DIY Colorado trip for this 2016 Rifle season. Have been lurking this sight for a couple weeks gathering intel. Planning on a truck based camp and daily hike outs. Looking currently at the Durango - Pagosa Springs area but still overwhelmed on researching...

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