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    Unit 70 3rd season Colorado

    I’m jealous. That area is sweet. Only hunted the margins of it, but really special place. Good luck.
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    Lyme Disease & Ticks - What's your experience?

    I’d recommend vigilance. Just do a tick check and take a shower after hunting. Save a tick that’s attached for future testing, doxy if needed and all that jazz. My wife was sick for four or five years, lost a lot of good time to that shit. Damn ticks. But they are just bugs and can be...
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    Things You Need For Mule Deer Camp That No One Thinks About

    20-30’ of high test p-cord
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    S33 Sheep!

    I’ve hunted ewes in that unit a few years ago. Seen some big rams. PM if you wish.
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    Thor max range

    If I remember correctly it was at around 1925 fps out of the muzzle
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    Thor max range

    I’ve shot a bull at 300 yards with the 300 grain. Petaled and put him down fast
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    2020 Colorado 2nd Rifle Success

    In all fairness to the Allen company, the elk was shot in the pedicle of the antler. Not great shot placement. LOL
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    SW Colorado scout report - 15 aug

    Ive seen them targeting acorns at around 7,400’. Oaks seem heavier to me than I’ve noticed for the last couple years. But I haven’t found the berries, or an acorns above 7,600. None. What elevations/aspects have you been finding the berries? And what kind?
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    Shimming a Knight DISC/Mountaineer Breech Plug

    that's very helpful. I get it now. Thank you
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    I need an upgrade

    Thanks I'll look into it.
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    I need an upgrade

    Sabotloader, what do you mean by a "SHIMMED bare primer set-up"? What are you referring to when you say "shimmed"?
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    Winchester copper impact xp on elk?

    As an alternate to this copper bullet, I have used Barnes ttsx for a couple decades on elk. They have never failed and typically recover them from under the backside hide. I also use Thor bullets (manufactured by Barnes; utilize similar pedaling technology) in my muzzle loader and those work...
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    Coffee While Hunting

    Via or press..., but add a little butter or oil and get real energy.
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    Ewe Hunts

    I live in that unit. Which hunt? West or east of 550?
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