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    Sold T.R.U. Ball Sweet Spot II Back Tension Release

    For Sale: One (1) T.R.U. Ball Sweet Spot II Back Tension Release. Three (3) finger. New, unopened. Color is Blue. Never even opened the packaging. Was going to try multiple releases and before tying this one, decided to stick with my old reliable Stan. $120 TYD (continental US). Pay Pal or...
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    Whitetail Rifle

    Personally I like my 7MM-08. Easily will take down a whitetail and is capable for elk as well. Definitely less recoil than a 30-06. Very manageable at the range. Lot of other calibers would be good (270, 6.5CM, 6.5 PRC, etc). The 6.5 PRC is really a popular one right now. I personally have no...
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    Fanatic vest or hand muff

    I have the fanatic jacket (sold my fanatic vest a couple years ago) and Sitka muff. Here a couple of my thoughts: Fanatic Vest ... I sold mine because it just never used it. If like your puffy under the stratus, then adding the vest may heat your core more than you want, just to get your hands...
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    Sold Kuiu Super Down Pro Hooded - Large / Verde

    SOLD
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    Sold Kuiu Super Down Pro Hooded - Large / Verde

    For Sale One (1) Kuiu Super Down Pro Hooded Jacket. Size is a Large. Verde pattern. This was originally purchased in 2019 from Kuiu. Worn only a total of no more than 10 days on 2 separate elk hunts. I cannot see any stains, snags or rips. The jacket was typically worn under a windproof shell...
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    Puffy Jacket Giveaway

    Whitetail hunts in Midwest, but primarily Indiana.
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    Boots for 4E Feet?

    Just a thought, but maybe contact Lathrop & Sons. They have their own boot line as well as deal will several other boot lines. They have lots of experience with fitting of boots and may be able to offer some thoughts. I would talk to Stephen or James (owners)...
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    Hunting Boots for Horseback

    I have done three horseback hunts. On each one I wore my Zamberlans or Crispis. No issues, but the outfitter often runs oversized stirrups. Like @Pony Soldier I do not put my boots in the stirrups past the ball of my feet. Learned that the hard way by putting my boots in too far and when...
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    First bull Down!!!

    Congratulations!! Nice wrap-up of a great day!
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    Reputable Elk Processor in Meeker CO?

    Hunted in that area with an outfitter. They have always used Purkey Packing. Two of my elk went through their plant and everything went well. I normally just do the basic processing. Never really asked for anything special. Both times they turned everything around within <24 hours so that I...
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    Zamberlans Tearing Up Heels

    Long shot, but might contact Lathrop & Sons (sponsor on here). They sell they own boot, but also rep others. Steve and James sold me a pair of Zamberlan's several years ago, with which I developed heel blisters. Fortunately, I was live only 35 miles from their shop. They were able to "tweak" the...
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    Large Rifle Primers

    We are going to find out about the Ginex. I was totally out of LR primers so I bought 500 of the Ginex. Just finished 25 7mm-08 reloads and prepping some 30-06. Will know within a week or so if they work. Then if they are still available, I will order more.
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    7mm-08 Ammo Recommendations for Whitetail Inside 150 Yards???

    I have a Ruger American in 7mm-08. It seems to like multiple factory rounds. Within 150 yards I think several would work. For me at that range I am content with 140 gr. Core-Lokts. This morning I took the 7mm-08 to the range. Was ringing 12" steel at 225 yards off-hand with that load.
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    Darn Tough vs. Smartwool

    Darn Tough has been my choice for years. Probably a dozen pairs in the stable, heavy to light. Some being 5+ years old and still great condition. I have had only 1 pair with an issue. A hole surfaced in around the big toe. Sent a pic to their customer service and within a week had a new pair.
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    If you could pick one sponsor...

    3 Floyds Brewing Co ... OH, sorry, you said hunting company! Federal
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