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For the love of wood

I appreciate synthetic but I much prefer walnut stocks. This was made from a piece of wood left over from when my grandfather made his own stock. Being on a Fieldcraft, it’s still tolerable to carry in the mountains.
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- Post #80
- Oct 4, 2020
- Forum: Firearms
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What's your elk rifle and cartridge?

Either my 84M in 338 Fed, or a Fieldcraft in 6.5 CM with a custom stock.
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- Post #133
- Apr 7, 2019
- Forum: Elk
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Leupold CDS Dial Zeroing

Just make sure the scope repeatedly gives you what you’re dialing. Applies to any scope you dial, but some are more reliable than others.
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- Post #10
- Dec 15, 2018
- Forum: Rules and Announcements
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Jason Hairston

I can only hope he has found peace from whatever brought him to that point. Prayers to his family.
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- Post #57
- Sep 6, 2018
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Dismal morning at the range......need help!

Scope...? I burned through a lot of ammo troubleshooting a VX2 that died.
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- Post #76
- Jul 16, 2018
- Forum: Firearms
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Dismal morning at the range......need help!

I saw that. His results mirror what I was seeing though. Mine lasted a little longer on a 6lb 338 Fed.
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- Post #49
- Jun 25, 2018
- Forum: Firearms
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Dismal morning at the range......need help!

Swap the scope out. I spent a lot of range time and ammo chasing the cause of larger groups. It’s very insidious when the scope goes bad. Took the Leupold off and put on an old Burris and groups were instantly better. Leupold will replace the erector system in your scope.
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- Post #47
- Jun 25, 2018
- Forum: Firearms
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Colorado's San Juan National Forest is now officially closed due to fire threats

I’m only kidding about any desire for a burn. I thought about it though after days of crawling over dead falls. It has become exponentially worse over the last two to three years. I really don’t know how I’d get an elk out now.
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- Post #11
- Jun 13, 2018
- Forum: Elk
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Colorado's San Juan National Forest is now officially closed due to fire threats

Hoping for rain. Though I will admit, when I left last year I had the thought that the area I was hunting could really use a good burn.
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- Post #8
- Jun 13, 2018
- Forum: Elk
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2018 Fresh Tracks rifle

So no Lightweight mountain rifle? I liked the Alpine Mtn rifle, the stock fit was fantastic and weight tolerable. I would not be interested in 7.6lb rifle (before scope, sling, etc.) for backcountry mountain hunts. Is that what will be used on the show now?
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- Post #28
- May 19, 2018
- Forum: Firearms
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Randy's new rifle

^^It’s not selling is my guess at the determiner of life cycle.
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- Post #36
- Feb 9, 2018
- Forum: Firearms
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Randy's new rifle

Too bad the Alpine Mtn Rifle was discontinued. A very purpose driven rifle that will be difficult to truly replicate the functionality in regular rifle. A Kimber, Savage lightweight or Barrett Fieldcraft are about all that are really well suited to the steep mountains. Certainly for me anyway.
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- Post #31
- Feb 9, 2018
- Forum: Firearms
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Flying vs. driving to Hunt out West from the East any experiences appreciated

I've driven to CO once and flown quite a few times. I have the advantage of family to pick me up at the airport. Driving takes time, but is really a much better option if bringing meat home. It won't take that much longer and will likely be cheaper. Shipping meat and antlers is quite expensive...
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- Post #39
- May 26, 2017
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Big Fin - How about an episode on the Plains Indian History

Different, but I hunt white tails adjacent to the Manassas national battlefield. I've found pictures of soldiers standing along Bull Run within 50yds of where I have a tree stand. Kind of cool to think about while in the stand.
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- Post #9
- Apr 22, 2017
- Forum: Hunt Talk Radio Podcast
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Hunt Talk Radio podcast - Thanks for the support

Randy, Thank you, I enjoy your podcasts. Your success is a result of you producing a high quality product. It's nice to listen to a high level (or at least fun) dialogue on an interesting subject vice having the host simply quiz the guest. The way you engage your guests is more enjoyable to...
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- Post #30
- Apr 18, 2017
- Forum: Hunt Talk Radio Podcast
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CO 2nd Rifle Mule Deer

I put in for CO Unit 67. We'll see how the draw turns out with the cut in licenses. Looking at the numbers, I should be ok, but it will be close. Appreciate the inputs. It helps to paint a picture and inform my planning. I will select a handful of areas to look. I'll include high and low, but...
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- Post #9
- Apr 18, 2017
- Forum: Deer
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Kimber Montana 308+Muzzel Break or 7mm-08+muzzel break

.308. load 150s and have her wear good hearing protection. The Kimber absorbs recoil very well. I think noise will effect her more than recoil.
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- Post #28
- Apr 6, 2017
- Forum: Elk
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CO 2nd Rifle Mule Deer

Appreciate the comments. I'll be looking at maps and putting together a plan and then refine if I draw a tag. I think 2nd will be tough in that they could really be anywhere and won't quite have the rut kicked in to get them moving.
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- Post #4
- Apr 6, 2017
- Forum: Deer
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Kimber Montana 300WSM vs 280AI

I'd go 84L all the way over 8400. Feel so much better to me.
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- Post #2
- Mar 31, 2017
- Forum: Elk
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CO 2nd Rifle Mule Deer

For you experts out there, when do find the Mulies move down from the high country towards their winter range? Looking for a strategy for Co 2nd rifle and debating whether to consider the high country an option. My guess is during 2nd rifle (mid to late Oct) there may be some high, but starting...
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- Mar 31, 2017
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Deer