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  1. ELKhunter60

    5 lb 5 oz Backcountry Rifle Set-up. All stock.

    Just thought I'd share my "off the shelf" backcountry gun. It's a Howa Super Lite in .308. Has Talley Lite Weight Scope Mounts and a SWFA Ultralight 2.5 x 10 x 32 scope on it. I plan on using it for backcountry elk and mule deer hunts. I'm 56 years old and hurt my knee elk hunting 2 years ago...
  2. ELKhunter60

    Sold Leupold VX III 4.5 x 14 x 50 Matte Black 30mm Tube Long Range B&C

    Scope is in good/great condition. Has a couple very small nicks in the paint - that's it. Has a side focus knob for long range shooting. No box. Had a box until my most recent move. It's been a great scope for me. Never had any problems with it. Decided to try shooting 500-1000 yards so I bought...
  3. ELKhunter60

    Any Thermal Engineers out there? Can I have a meat cooler and a smoker in one??

    Hey guys, I'm headed to Newfoundland the end of September for moose hoping to bring back some moose meat to Michigan. I've been toying with making a small walk in cooler for a long time and think I'm going to do it. As I was ponding this project, I thought about the smoker I've also been...
  4. ELKhunter60

    Newfoundland Moose Rubber Boot Recommendation

    Hey Guys, I've got a Newfoundland Moose Hunt coming up in 2.5 months and was hoping someone could recommend a good moose marsh rubber boot? Two issues to consider with my feet. I wear a wide and I have high arches. The Lacrosse boots I've tried fit so dang snug to my ankle and top of my foot...
  5. ELKhunter60

    Like some Backcountry Sleeping Pad Suggestions Please!!

    Hey Guys, I'm a 56 year old backcountry hunter who has never really gotten the sleeping pad thing right. A little background. Unfortunately I'm a side sleeper. Almost every tome without fail my hips and shoulders almost feel bruised by the end of a week of backcountry camping because hips and...
  6. ELKhunter60

    Lesson #2 from a 56 year old self taught DIY'r - take care of the feet! If you are new to elk hunting, read this!!

    I live in Michigan and began doing some DIY elk hunts about 25 years ago. Back then there was not as much information available at your fingertips about hunting out west - but I read magazines, watched videos and did what I could to learn. Starting out my main focuses was on calls, broadheads...
  7. ELKhunter60

    A God Thing - Elk Hunting Lesson from a 56 year old self-taught DIY'er

    Being a 56 year old engineer who loves to teach people about the things I've learned (usually by making mistakes myself), I got to thinking that I have a few hunting lessons that I could share to help people realize not only how stupid I can be, but also perhaps keep people from making the same...
  8. ELKhunter60

    Wyoming Unit 63-3 Elk

    Hello Rokslide Family, Reaching out because my 31 year old son drew a unit 63-3 tag this year. He applied for this unit based on my recommendation. I'm kind of the self appointed preference point keeper and spot to hunt finder for the two of us. I have some ON-X generated plans for scouting...
  9. ELKhunter60

    Sold Leupold Vari X 2 3x9x40 Duplex Gloss Black

    Super Nice Leupold Scope. I've had this scope for a while. Been a great scope. Just decided to put a SWFA with turret's on my rifle so this had to come off. Very faint scope ring marks in a couple of places. Lenses are clear - had scope covers on my gun it's entire life. No Leupold Box. $235 TYD.
  10. ELKhunter60

    Sold Leupold VX II 3x9x40 Gloss Black - Duplex Reticle

    Super Nice Leupold Scope. I've had this scope for a while. Been a great scope. Just decided to put a SWFA with turret's on my rifle so this had to come off. Very faint scope ring marks in a couple of places. Lenses are clear - had scope covers on my gun it's entire life. No Leupold Box. $275 TYD.
  11. ELKhunter60

    First Montana Bear Hunt with my adult Montana Deputy Son - location guidance appreciated but not expected.

    Hello Guys, My son moved to Bozeman 5 years ago after graduating from college. He made the move because he thought he would love the Montana lifestyle and he does. Now if we can just get him married so I can have grandkids some day..........:) I guess in some ways taking him hunting with me...
  12. ELKhunter60

    308 Howa Superlite Factory Ammo Suggestions?

    Hey guys, I have a 308 Howa Superlite coming in the mail and plan on bear hunting with it next month. Long term I'll probably work up handloads for it, but my garage isn't done being built yet, so my reloading stuff is still packed away. Does anyone have some factory ammo recommendations? Might...
  13. ELKhunter60

    Tikka T3X Lite different in 2017?

    Hey guys - quick question. Is the Tikka T3X any different today from those produced in 2017? I'm look at a gun new in box built in 2017 on-line. 308 caliber with 20" barrel. Just want to make sure I don't buy it and find out I wish I had bought a newer one. I'm tall and definitely don't want a...
  14. ELKhunter60

    Illuminated Scope or No?

    This is probably a stupid question, but I do not have any experience with illuminated scopes so I'm going to ask. I'm looking at getting my first long range hunting scope. Either getting a Nightforce or SWFA. Both have the option to go with an illuminated recital. If I'm just using the scope to...
  15. ELKhunter60

    Bergara MP Lite / Christensen MPR / Anything Else I'm Missing? 6.5 PRC

    Hey Guys, I've been on Rokslide a while but haven't really looked into rifles for a LONG TIME. Knee injury elk hunting in Montana backcountry last year got me loosing weight off my belly and I'm trying to do the same for my pack. I'm really interested in getting a light rig with a folding...
  16. ELKhunter60

    Had an idea I thought I'd share/get input.

    I'm 55 and have been hunting since I was 9 years old. I got into mountain hunting kind of slowly due to limited vacation time and the cost. As many of your know, extra money is not easy to come by when you are raising a family. As the kids grew up my trips out west hunting increased. I now go...
  17. ELKhunter60

    Remington Model 700 Special in 300 Weatherby - what should I do to improve it?

    Hey guys, I'm going to date myself a bit but I'm ok with it. I purchased my Remington model 700 in 300 Weatherby new back around 1988?? I bought it with the intent of having one rifle that I could use for about anything. Truth is I recently thought about getting something different with all of...
  18. ELKhunter60

    Parker Out of Business - Where to get Cross Bow Bolt?

    Hey Guys, My buddy has a Parker Cross Bow and is getting ready for a Whitetail hunt in Illinois. He was going to go buy some bolts today and found out Parker went out of business. Any ideas on what he might do? He said he needs 20" bolts with capture nocks? I'm sure someone will offer a...
  19. ELKhunter60

    Is it too late to think about changing careers and becoming a Game Warden or Deputy Sherriff at 54 years old?

    Hey Roksliders, This is a long story but to keep it short I'll say I always wanted to be a Game Warden or Deputy Sherriff. When I met my wife, I was 17 and was trying to decide which career path to follow - manufacturing or law enforcement. My wife's father was in law enforcement and advised me...
  20. ELKhunter60

    McGregor River Outfitters - Mountain Goat Anyone Use Them?

    I know there are a lot of good Mountain Goat Outfitters out there - but I'm on a budget and trying to find someone decent that won't break the bank. Does anyone have any experience with this operation or know of someone else good that isn't over $10k for Goat?

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