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    Black powder corrosion timeing

    My brother and I were shooting the Kentucky long rifle dad left us when my ham handed brother broke the ramrod. Dad always taught us to clean our black powder rifles the day we shot them but I don't have a 42 inch rod now. I do have one on the way, but am worried about waiting. How corrosive...
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    Boots for TTH Challeng ?

    Just wondering what most guys wear for the challenge. Do some of you wear your actual elk hunting boots to safely carry the big pack ? Seems like they would be hard to run in during the individual challenge. Conversely,it seems like wearing a mid boot or running shoe with the 50 pounder trying...
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    Havalon Evolve multitool

    Anyone get to mess around with one of these yet? Seems like a good opportunity to switch out the heavy Leatherman for a more hunt specific tool.
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    Town and Country recurves ?

    Going through our dads quiver of bows after he passed ,my brother and I found a pair of one piece Town and Country recurves. Both #40, probably 1960s era. Neat, fun shooting bows, I'm just curious about their history. A Google search has turned up nothing for Town and Country. Does anyone...
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    1st Varmint attack in floorles shelter

    after two seasons in a Sawtooth with no problems I had my quilts stuff sack chewed to bits. my quilt and FL puffy were within feet but not touched,thank goodness. a roll of Tenacious tape is always along so no harm done,but sill.. anyone else ever had to replace or repair gear from rodent...
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    Donnie Vincent fans?

    on the advice of a good buddy, I just bought both of Donnies films, Terra Nova, and The Rivers Divide. I am so impressed with both,I had to share in case anyone has not heard of him. These are just awesome films,not whack em and stack em vidios. I cant wait to see more from this guy.
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    'CECIL EFFECT', and unintended consequences

    from breitbart.com ' A Zimbabwean game reserve has warned that it may have to cull 200 lions because of what it calls " the cecil effect." Under normal circumstances,the right to shoot those lions would have been sold to big game hunters-bringing many hundreds of thousands of dollars into the...
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    Kinetic Energy and Momentum # for Elk

    just wondering what numbers some of you aim for concerning KE and momentum specifically for Elk
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    new range finder suggestions

    my range finder is one area of my kit i have not upgraded in a LONG time. im primarily a bow hunter so angle compensation is a must. i tend to take care of gear and keep it for a long time so price isnt an issue. in this area i want the best. what are you guys running?
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    setting up floorless during or after rain

    I am no stranger to packing in and setting up during a drizzle or a squall. Plenty of stories doing both. This will be my first season going floorless. Obviously i will be setting up and living on wet ground.And by ground ,I mean grass and brush ect. I hunt alot of Aspen woods that are going to...
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    Seal Skins socks

    I read about these in an article in Eastmans. they keep your feet dry in the wettest conditions even after the gortex liner in your boots starts to break down.Of course im interested. Was wondering if anyone has any experiance with them, do you wear them all day,or switch out when the sky opens...
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    Rockslide connections

    To piggy back on Bulldawgs thread about meeting Robby. I was thinking about all the people i have met on here . I have met Lukem out in Nebraska, talked to Mattfish all through last summer into his CO elk hunt.(his bros and him sent me a Rokslide hat). We still talk often.I found out i am...
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    elk ivory jeweler suggestions

    I have been thinking of making a matching set of pendants for my daughter and I from my last bulls ivory. Most of the jewelers who advertise in Bugle Magazine are way too fancy for what i am looking for. I only want a silver cap on each ,possibly with her name engraved on one and Daddy on the...
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    bugle question for the old guys

    I have had the same bugle for the last 8 seasons,no complaints at all. E.l.k. Royal , is the model, a "vacuum hose" style . I have done well with it and am not looking to change. I would like to hear from you guys who started on these and now use the wiffle bat style. they cant be easier to...
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    CO Rokslider and BHA member steps up

    In the winter 2015 issue of Backcountry Journal, a Doug Clowers from Montrose CO. along with BHA member Kevin Alexander recruited more than 50 new members while spearheading a hunting film tour shown in Gunnison and Montrose. Also collecting signatures from locals opposing Montrose Countys...
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    CO spring Turkey draw results are up

    as stated, draw results are posted. i didnt draw with 2 points. weird. oh well, state wide it is.
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    hiding your home defense weapon?

    this is a tricky question. I have a small child so all my guns but one are in the safe. my 1911 is for home defense. the tricky part is this... in a robbery is it safe if im not home? currently im using a false face clock in my bedroom. I know most on here are aware of these,(i dont know any of...
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    CO spring turkey deadline 2-12

    the application deadline for spring turkey draw units in CO is this thursday,2-12. This one is always hard for me to remember so thought id post a reminder.
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    kids and shoot through mesh windows

    i bought my first blind for this spring to take my nephew out. he shoots a #32 recurve. do you think the shot through mesh will mess with his arrow? would i just be better off removing them for him?
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    Wilderness Athelete 28 Day Challenge

    does anyone have any reviews or opinions on this program yet?

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