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    Buying my last rifle. Help me decide.

    You are missing Snowy Mountain Rifles from your list of rifles that meet your criteria of carbon wrapped barrel with brake. Need more information on budget and needs of the rifle to provide more information. There are thousands of dollar differences between companies you listed and the rifles...
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    WY October Rifle Gear List

    Your list is great and can actually be compacted depending on the variables of if you are setting up base camp or spiking out. The things i didn't see and or missed and my apologies but do not forget the simple items, they get missed on the list and therefore do not end up in the pick up...
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    Scouting during archery - rude?

    Short response, no you will be fine as long as you respect the archery hunters that are obviously actively spotting and stalking antelope. Long response, I don't know what units you are looking at or where you are from or your antelope hunting experiences but your scouting will and should be...
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    Western MT mule deer limited draw

    The $5 is just the deer permit application fee (Resident). It is $5 to apply for a permit (Limited and Unlimited), and if you are successful in drawing a limited or unlimited permit you are not allowed to hunt antlered mule deer anywhere else in the state, this restriction has been in place for...
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    Western MT mule deer limited draw

    That's just it though, they are not "Limited" but rather "Unlimited". Besides the renowned trophy units you are referring to, the majority of mule deer hunting in western Montana is not spectacular. Also, a few of these "Unlimited" units are subject to change with the season setting proposals...
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    Beginner reloading press/kit?

    Any reloading "kit" you buy will come with all the basics you need to start reloading. I suggest starting out with any reloading kit that is accessible to you and making adjustments based on your needs. Honestly and of my opinion the best way to start reloading is using and learning the basics...
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    How do you stabilize your rifle for Antelope?

    Usually try to go as light as possible for most hunting with the exception of antelope hunting. Harris bipod or something similar. Choose a bipod that reflects all aspects of shooting such as prone, kneeling and standing. If you can find something which covers prone and some type of kneeling...
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    Carpet arrow target?

    They work well and can be customized per your weight and dimension requirements. As mentioned above they do get heavy so wheels or permanent location is ideal. They also require a bit of time and a handful of materials to build one correctly (2x4, plywood, threaded rod, nuts, and lots of...
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    Kodiak—Sitka Blacktail

    Awesome, Congrats! Always an adventure on Kodiak island.
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    College Student Advice

    I agree with the majority, do it now! You will never have as much "free" time as you do now as i have been in similar shoes as you. If you do not go ASAP, a couple years from now i feel like you would regret it. Shoot me a PM if you want to discuss opportunities in Montana.
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    Idaho bitterroot sheep hunt

    wildhorsetrail, send me a PM with your contact info. I have some info regarding the Bitterroot sheep herd that may be helpful!
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