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    WTS 2012 Hoyt Spyder 30

    2012 Hoyt Spyder 30 28.5" 70# Trophy Ridge Revolution Drop Away Trophy Ridge 3 pin sight with light. (Batteries dead) I've had this bow since I bought it brand new in 2012. It's killed dozens of whitetails. The paint is worn, the cams are nicked, the limb pockets are dinged up. One big wear...
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    Howa VS Tikka

    So fhe obvious recommendation for a factory rifle on Rokslide will always be a Tikka. That being said. If a guy wanted a long action magnum, and is a reloader, Tikka isn't the best choice. With UMs nee bottom metal coming out that changes a little but, but, Howa Barreled actions are available...
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    How to catch an untrapable mouse.

    We have a mouse in the house. We have had mice before. I know how to catch mice. I have waged war and slaughtered them. This mouse is different. He is untrapable. He only shows evidence in our master bathroom. Poop and pee stains on the white tile floor. One minute there will be a clean floor...
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    Alumahyde for barreled actions.

    Has anyone used alumahyde for painting a barrel or action or both? Epoxy based and resistant to solvents it seems like a great cheap alternative to cerekote. Yet I've never seen anyone use it on barrels or rifles? I can paint pretty good out of a rattle can and thinking if using it for a RA I...
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    How long are your boots lasting before replacement or resole?

    Well I just finished my second season on my Kennetrek ME, and it looks as if I will definetly need a re sole. I'm going to have it done locally and do Vibrams as the Kenny soles are way to slick on wet surfaces for me. I wouldn't have expected to need a resole after only 2 seasons so I was...
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    Are magnum Tikkas really at a disadvantage?

    So the consensus is Magnum Tikkas are not a reloaders rifle. My buddy has a 300wm Ember and it's shot some pretty impressive groups with various factory Elds. Max COAL for a Tikka is 3.34 as I understand it. I'm interested in 7RM shooting 180 ELDM for elk. The book COAL for that bullet is...
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    Videos, online resources for becoming a better rifleman.

    While I would love to attend a formal course, and I'm sure I will in the future, is there any online instructional videos that are good for shooting in field positions? I'm talking breathing, grip, follow through. Just a good crash course in basic rifle fundamentals. I shoot a decent amount but...
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    Is there one brand that is truly the best for carrying weight?

    Ive been using a Seek Unaweep 4800 for 6 years now. I was always happy with the pack and loved how it carried my gear. Fast forward to the last 2 years since I've been a resident out west and pack out a lot of animals every year. I've grown to hate the pack. When it's adjusted right it is...
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    Is LC brass "Good" brass?

    I have been reloading for a while now and have 100 RP, some Winchester and some Hornady brass. I for the first time loaded some 178gr ELDM for my cow tag. I did a max load of IMR4895 which was 44.7C in Winchester brass. That load had major pressure signs by the way of flattened primers, filling...
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    Fiocchi primers?

    Had anyone used these much? We Haven't had primers locally for almost a year and the local shop has these with no purchase limit. Should I buy a couple thousand or save my money and wait for CCI or Federal ect. ect. Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
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    Resistance when resizing.

    I've been reloading for a few months now and have done a bunch of .308 and now am doing 7mm08. I am setting up my dies with the instructions (lawyer version). I lube my brass and set it in the shell holder. On the upstroke I get the expected resistance expected when pushing the brass up into...
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    Help Identifying 1pc bases.

    I purchased a brand new X Bolt off the consignment rack at a local gun shop and it had a scope already mounted in these bases. When I looked at the rifle I assumed they were Talley. Based on the pictures of X Bolt Talley, that's not what they are, unless they are an older version. So far I...
  13. grfox92

    Bows "losing zero" ?

    This is my second year bowhunting in WY. Last year I shot a fixed 5 pin Viper sight and had no issue. The past 2 weekends we have backpacked into the mountains elk hunting. Both me and my hunting partners bows have been off when we get back to civilization. This weekend was pretty ridiculous...
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    How long is hanging meat good for?

    I searched for similar threads but didn't find what I was looking for. I thought there was a chart out there with a sliding scale, like hanging quarters good for 3 days with highs of 70, lows of 40 at night, and it progresses up and down based on temperature. But I'm not seeing that info...
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    Leupold VX-R?

    There is a very nice X Bolt 7mm08 with a VX-R 3x9 on it at a local shop. I've never heard of one and they clearly aren't making them anymore. I'm trying to see if the gun is worth what they are asking with that scope on it. Does anyone know about them? What are they compared to other VX stuff...
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    WTT Trade .308 ELD-M for Tangent Style bullet.

    Might be a long shot, but I have 40x 168gr ELDM in .308 I've tried every seating depth and powder charge I could and can't get them to shoot out of my Ruger. Federal Gold Medal SMK box ammo shoots really well, so I'm looking for a Tangent bullet suitable for hunting. If anyone has anything...
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    .308 IMR4895 Load Development

    Hey guys, new reloader here. I have been working on a load for my .308 with 168gr ELD-M. I tried every increment of powder from 42.5gr up to 44gr which is book max for IMR4895 and 168gr. The gun like 43.5gr best, but I'm still not happy with the groups. Everything I've loaded has been to book...
  18. grfox92

    Hip pain during heavy pack out.

    I searched and found several threads on this topic but most seemed to be about bruising or pain from your hip belt applying pressure. That's not what I'm experience. When I pack out heavy, think elk quarter and backstraps, or half s mule deer, and going uphill I experience a pain deep in my...
  19. grfox92

    Decoy for Antelope

    Has anyone stalked in on an antelope with a decoy like the one pictured. I have a tag for a very open prarie, zero cover type unit. I've shot two there with a rifle in the past but want to try one with the bow. I've seen these type of decoys work for bowhunters on Videos, but not sure if it...
  20. grfox92

    3 pin slider set up.

    Life long eastern bowhunter here. I spent 20 years shooting whitetails out of treestand and almost always had a single pin slider for that type of hunting. Now I live in Wyoming and hunt elk, mule deer and antelope every year. That has led me to a MBG Asscent 3 pin. So I have some questions...

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