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    What bullets do you use ? 257AI & Barnes TTSX

    I am loading for a 257AI and need to settle on a single load. The purpose of this rifle/cambering is Pronghorn and deer both mulies and whitetail. My thoughts are along the line of the 115gr Partition for deer here in the northeast and elsewhere, with a 115 gr BTBT for Antelope. I was...
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    Any suggestions for an outfitted wilderness hunt in Wyoming, Montana or Idaho?

    All, I am looking for suggestions for an outfitter who provides a wilderness hunt. I would like to go in 2020, any suggestions?
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    Bino pouch - your thoughts ?

    All, While in camp this year I noticed that the guides all had bino pouches. By the end of the hunt i understood why ... dust and ease of access, one hand access. What model do you use and why ...if you use them ?
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    Peroneal Tendon problems - boot suggestions

    All, I have a peroneat tendon problem and this causes me to frequesntly roll my ankle with great pain. Side stepping along hills this year was a chore. The boots I used this year did not work out well at all, Scarpa makes a great boot but they were not high enough to offer support for me. I...
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    Anyone else getting stir crazy ?

    So I have 89 hours and 40 min until I get on a plane for my hunt, checked and rechecked and shipped the gear and rifle(confirmmed delivery) bought extra batteries for the camera .... I check the weather once an hour, read and reread the proper magazines and books ..... but the clock isnt moving...
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    Smoke ??

    Gents ... Getting down to the wire, I am leaving Sunday boud for Jackson ! I had a buddy who was on the Green river, below the Fontinele dam doing some fishing last week and he says the smoke in the valley was every where. Does anyone know what the situation is like in Jackson Hole and or...
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    Corrosive Accubond Tips

    Ive had the same issue recently, I bought a box to reload and when I opened them I found the jackests were badly stained and the tips on many were disolved . Nosler made it good. I did notice that the desecant pack was missing ....
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    Navigation advice Garmin vs phone

    Gents, I am looking at the "onx" products for use this year and could use a some opinions. I usually use a Garmin rhino 530hcx in big woods, the unit is old but does what I need it to. I ve been looking at the onx and the idea of using a phone for navigation is concerning. the cons 1. no...
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    Cartridge & rifle choice - game specific !

    Perhaps a new version of the time tested question ! What do you shoot for the following, gun, cartridge and load ? Antelope (pronghorn) - I shoot a ULA mod 20 in 257 Ack with 115 gr AB White Tailed deer (east) - Wild west Guns Guide gun converted to takedown in 45-70, 350 gr Hornady FP...
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    Jacket/Parka question

    I am going to be hunting in mid sept this year and am trying to figure out an insulating layer option for a backcountry tent camp hunt. Space and weight is a challenge. I will be at 8,500 -11,000 feet and I am sure I will see 30 to 60 deg weather with snow and rain as per usual. I plan on...
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    Gaiters what would you buy ?

    Gents. I need to buy some gaiters. Holy cow web searches show a lot of people make them! I am looking for: 1- quiet 2- waterproof 3- durable 4- and quality design and materials Who gets you hard earned $$
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    FS .280 Rem, Win mfg nickel unfired brass 75 pcs

    I have 75 pcs 280 rem brass in nickel made by Winchester, this brass is unfired. I have uniformed the primer pockets, yes done properly. Any interest ?
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    Hunting with Griz, how do you do it ?

    All, I am reaching out to you to discuss and gain knowledge on one of the most controversial subjects I have seen. How to conduct ourselves while hunting in grizzly country. As a hunter I wish to understand the best practices 1) conduct while hunting 2) handling the kill when the animal...
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    Sale on Leica 200-B

    All, yesterday EuroOptics posted a sale email on Leica range finders, 1000-R, 1600 and the 2000-B for $399.00 This place seems pretty good to work with so I bought one. Tyler was most helpful in the decision.
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    Swaro sts 20-60 X 65mm

    All, I am getting ready to buy a Swarovski spotter. This is a purchase I have put off for more than 25 years and as a result have a collection of other spotters from cheap to mid priced that just didnt cut it in the field. The Swaro product quality and reputation seem to lead the marketplace...
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    Leica Range Finder ?

    All, I am about to purchase a new RF, I have a 20+ year old Leica LRF 900 Scan thats in mint condition :(. Its big and bulky by todays standards and has no angle compensation. So I am considering a CRF1600B from Leica. The size and angle compensation are the features I value, the quality of...
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    Full/life sized paper elk targets

    All, I am hunting with a rookie this year and want him to be as prepared as possible. In my mind that means knowing the anatomy of elk, and being comfortable with the size of the animal. Does anyone know where I can find full sized -life sized paper elk targets ? Just so we don"t go there...
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    cabelas instinct down in O2

    Any thoughts on using Cabela's Instinct down pants and parka for a late sept high altitude hunt ? Easy on and off and should pack down small.....for glassing and riding horses ?
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    Old fashioned scope covers ?

    All, I am trying to locate the old rubber scope covers made from what was sheet rubber like an inner tube ? They were simple and effective at keeping trail dust off the lenses, especially when working from a scabbard. Does anyone know where to find them ? I've considered but never used the...
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    Suggested Packs, either day packs or fanny/lumbar for horse hunt

    Any suggestions for a horseback hunt pack pack type ? Either Lumbar or day pack ? I will have saddle bags and possibly a cantle bag. Between the saddle bags and pack the contents will be: 1.a set of rain gear 2.down jacket 3.camera 4.game bags 5.gloves 6.binocs 7.spotter 8.extra socks...