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For all you gunsmiths out there... Sent a high numbered 1903 springfield action out for rebuild. Company said it is unsafe to use because the front drilled and tapped holes are 1/4" too far rearward. The wording they used is the previous gunsmith 'drilled the front locking lug". the recommend...

I am trying to better understand what spotters actual abilities are and whether or not my expectations are realistic. I took a angled eyepiece KOWA spotter to Wyoming last fall and was not impressed with its abilities at distance. At say 800-1000 yards I could see antelope bucks and could tell...

I am looking to put together a lightweight, short barreled, 20ga turkey, coyote, home defense type firearm. I was pretty set on a Remington 1100 with a 21 inch vent rib barrel, but just learned those barrels have fixed chokes. Looking for something with screw in choke tubes in order to stick a...

I am interested in rifle hunting for some trophy Coues deer in the USA. My understanding is New Mexico has no point system, but that Arizona has a bonus point system. Can someone direct me to where I can find drawing odds for Arizona? [I have been looking online unsuccessfully] What units in...

Any non residents out there that have hunted Kansas for mule deer? Looking for some basic info regarding how the draw/application process works and what types/areas of hunting are open to non residents. My preference is DIY, but I am not sure what Kansas state regulations are regarding...

Buddy and I are tentatively planning a mule deer hunt for 2018. We are acquiring points in Wyoming, but I think its wise to investigate other oppurtunities as well. We are also considering Montana. We are most likely talking rifle hunting, but we are also both bow hunters as well, so anything is...

I have ideas for a custom long range hunting rifle ironed out and am looking for a quality gunsmith with reasonable rates. I was hoping members of the forum would have some good recommendations for people to try. I reside in eastern Iowa if that makes a difference. I would be supplying the...

My hunting group used our prefernce points this year and successfully hunted unit 47. This was our first western hunt of any type and we had an absolute blast! So much so, that a couple of the memebers have suggested trying to hunt again in 2014. I have enlightened them that unit 47 is likely...

I just checked today and the units with remaining leftovers are 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 29-2 and 102. I understand that most, if not all, areas with leftover licenses have difficult public access. Does anybody have the full list of 2013 units that had leftover licenses before purchasing started...

Heading out to Wyoming in a couple weeks for an antelope hunt. I have two members of my party that are older and dont want to spot and stalk the entire trip. They plan on sitting in a ground blind at least part of the time. My question is whether or not Wyoming requires orange on the exterior...

Being from Iowa and this being my first western hunting trip, I am curious how the check station thing works. Where are the check stations located? Are these fixed locations or a random mobile unit? Do hunters need to actively seek them out for mandatory reporting or is it stop if you come...

Wondering if anybody knows how to remove an epoxy from a parkerized metal finish? Removed a Lyman 48 sight from a 1903 springfield last night and it appears to have an epoxy based 'pad' underneath. Would like to remove the epoxy and fill the holes with plug screws.

Anybody know if these are still being sold? Custom Savage 93R17 made exclusively for Cabelas. I am wondering who made the scope rail. Anybody know? Been thinking of getting a standard 93R17 TR or a MarkII and adding the rail myself.

Who has one and what do you think of it? How do you like the stock with the Karstens cheekpiece? My opinion is that it looks cumbersome/bulky, but probably works very well. Agree, Yes/No? Recently been reading of many SUB 1/2 MOA groups from these rifles. Pretty affordable long range tack...

I am researching 2nd choice units for the upcoming Wyoming antelope draw. I am looking at units 43 and 46, but understand most of these units is private land or patchwork layout. Both units have 2 HMAs present. A person can get late season unlimited access to 'one or the other' for each unit...

I am possibly in the market for a new pack for western hunting. Coming from the midwest, we generally carry standard style back packs or day packs with just basic hunting tools, not full frame packs for hauling large amounts of gear and/or game meat. I really have no idea where to start, or what...

I have been told there are populations of bighorn sheep and mountain goats on Mt Evans west of Denver. I will be traveling to the area the 3rd week of June, and was hoping to maybe see some sheep during my trip to Colorado. Anybody been to Mt Evans that can talk about where to find the sheep...

I am working on Remington 700 for the upcoming 2013 hunting season. Currently have a 40mm Leupold scope mounted on an EGW 20MOA base with low Warne quick detachable rings. The issue is the scope still sits a little bit too high, and I cannot get a full cheek weld on the stock. My question...

Is this information published somewhere? I realize predicting the future is a fantasy, but it might be nice to know which units could be that 'fall back option'.

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the severe drought making a big impact on antelope mortality and potentially reducing antelope quotas. I haven't been able to find the 2013 antelope quotas for Wyoming yet. Are these published somewhere? I assume the answer is yes and I just cant...