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    Co high country cutthroat fishing pointers

    Taking the family on a trek through Co and Ut for the next few weeks. Wanted to reach out to the community on some pointers for catching cutthroat trout, in the Co high country lakes. I have seen fish in the body of water we will be fishing. Water is at treeline, and spinning tackle will be used...
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    Preference on dies

    What are preferences on dies and seaters these days? Just got a Forester coax, and need to get some dies for it. Wanted to check in and see if there is a go to, or something to stay away from. Loading for hunting, and practice. No real long range shooting (practice out to 5 or 600 max) Just want...
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    Lake City 30-06 brass

    Have a opportunity to purchase a bunch of older Lake City 30-06 brass. Is this stuff desirable to shoot out of a modern bolt action? The price is right, but will it be more work to prep than it's worth? It is all once fired. Not positive, but I imagine it was fired out of a garand. (This is a...
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    Kuiu frame mod

    Kicking around the best way to stiffen the top, where the load lifters attach to a kuiu frame sheet. Under heavy loads, the frame will flex forward. Thoughts so far are to laminate the top of the frame to wood, or epoxy arrows to support the top half of the frame sheet. Any ideas or past...
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    Getting blood stains off leather boots

    Anyone have a trusted technique for removing blood stains from leather boots? Have lowa hunters, and had a pretty successful day filling the freezer. One boot got doused pretty good. They need to be treated, and wanted to try and clean up first. Sent from my SM-G981V using Tapatalk
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    Best replacement rotors and pads?

    Time to freshen up the front brakes on my 17' Silverado 1500. What rotors and pads have you guys found to be the best? I know you can no longer buy U.S. made rotors. Pretty disappointing. Just trying to figure out what to buy,/what to stay away from. Time to get those vehicles right for the...
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    Alpaca socks

    Anyone use these over merino for later season backpack hunts? What has your experience been? Do they out perform merino wool on warmth? Is moisture management a problem? How many days in a have you worn a pair? Thinking of testing a pair this fall, but not ready to throw them in the pack for a...
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    Training tools and tips for a new pup

    Got a new pup this past weekend, and it has been a long time since I have trained one. Looking for tips on making a great hiking partner. What resources have you guys found to be valuable in training your pups? Not looking to use her for hunting. ( Birds aren't my jam). She will be a family...
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    Titanium cookware experience

    Anyone have any experience with the cheap titanium cookware on Amazon? Looking for a fry pan for cooking pancakes on top of my titanium woodstove. A few definitely Chinese companies on Amazon with offerings (goody luck)[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. Would be for weekend backpacking trips. Not oz...
  10. Clarence

    Post up those flintlock trophies

    In the thick of Pa flintlock season here! Hardest way to kill things that I have found. Love to see what you guys have been able to accomplish with a flintlock muzzleloader, and don't be afraid to post a pic of a yearling doe. Get them with the smoke pole, and you have accomplished something the...
  11. Clarence

    First attempt at charcuterie

    Made my first attempt at dry curing and aging. Not as pretty as a finished product, but holy crap did it come out good! What a whole new world to mess around with some of those clean and clean cuts. First attempt was with elk backstrap. Thinking I will try using a whitetail hindquarter seamed...
  12. Clarence

    Special thanks to the rokslide community

    Got back from our 2nd season elk hunt yesterday, and I just wanted to thank the forum for all of the knowledge on here. Went on my first elk hunt last year, and day hunted from a hotel in south central Co. Knew right away I needed to come back this year and backpack hunt. 5 years ago this would...
  13. Clarence

    Sitka, kryptek,browning on Sierra trading post

    Sierra trading post had some sweet deals on sitka and other high end hunting gear. They have most sizes in alot of the sitka stuff. Won't last long on there so move swiftly folks! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Sleeping bags for the kids that won't break the bank?

    Looking for some cheaper option sleeping bags for my kids. It will be 3 season use, probably looking for 20 or 30° bags. At this point their sleep systems will be on my back. Was leaning outdoor vitals. Wondering if guys found any hidden budget minded gems lately that they were digging? Sent...
  15. Clarence

    Colorado wolf introduction

    So as a eastern guy I've been hearing some rumblings about wolves being reintroduced into Colorado. At first I figured it was just a few hippies trying to push their cause. Been listening to Aaron Snyder and some other podcasters, and all of a sudden this sounds like it could be real and near...
  16. Clarence

    Fng from Pa

    As the title states, been lurking for a year. Got everything setup to be able to post finally! Not sure what I did with all my time before I discovered all of this awesome content shared by such a quality community. Hunt whitetail in Pa with archery, rifle and flintlock. Got bit by the elk...

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