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  1. Ikeepitcold

    Eastmans Forum Elk Contest Winner

    Check our Forum Winners story on the Eastmans Blog. If you don't get the Newsletter the story was also in it. http://blog.eastmans.com/2014-eastmans-com-elk-story-winner/
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    Resources to value gun collection

    After a conversation I had with MM about a 308 Norma I have it got me thinking. I have a Weatherby collection of Mark 5's I would like to get their value. I was given these rifles by my uncle that passed away in 06 so I was never really able to get much info on the collection along with the...
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    Getting gear ready for hunting season

    What are some of the thing you guys do to get your gear ready for the hunting season? For me I will unload and clean out my packs. Usually there isn't much gear left in them but I will turn them inside out and clean out all the sticks and junk left in the bottom. I rotate out the batteries, TP...
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    Need reviews on the 6.5 x 284

    Hey guys A buddy is looking into this round for hunting Antelope, Mule deer and Elk. Please post the positive and negative of this round. Seems there is a lot of positive talk on it but the bullet just seems small. He has been a die hard 300 win mag fan forever so in comparison it seems it...
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    Photo contest

    Hey all We are running a Photo contest! Here's how it will work. Post two photos of your best landscape/scenic and two of your best trophy. This is not about trophy size, it's about photo quality. Give alittle info on your camera gear set up. Guy will do the judging at the end of the...
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    Mule deer migration

    Thought this was cool http://vimeo.com/88619272
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    Medical kits

    What med kits do you guys use for the back country? And what do they contain?
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    Vortex vs Nightforce

    With my new purchase of the SMR Paladin 300 Win Mag I am looking for opinions of rifle scopes. I really like the Vortex Razor HD 5x20x50 with the EBR-1 reticle. And am set on it unless you guys have a better suggestion on the Nightforce. The F1 has come up a few times for the Nightforce...
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    Cell towers

    My family and I went to LA for my daughters cheer competition this last few days. I noticed there are more and more cell towers and other towers popping up on the tops of mountain peaks. One of my favorite glassing areas is from a cell tower. The roads are well kept and I can drive my rig rite...
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    Meeting with NDOW to stop the use of hounds

    There is an coming meeting with NDOW to discuss banning the use of hounds for bear hunting. I got a text message from a good friend that is a houndsmen over the weekend asking for everyone to show up and give there support in keeping the use of hounds. He didn't know the exact details on when...
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    Good luck

    Applications are now open. Good luck to all!
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    How to get your story published in Eastmans

    http://blog.eastmans.com/how-to-get-your-story-published/ This was a great post I thought should be here on the forum.
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    Nevada big game results for 2014

    I registered today to get instant notification from NDOW. When results are posted they will email me and text me what tags I drew, if any. No waiting at the computer for me this year. https://www.nvhuntresults.com/registration/
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    Dry rub recipes

    Guys and Gals If you wouldn't mind sharing some of your favorite dry rub recipes. I'm tired of the same ol. I did find one I really like at Sportsman's Warehouse it's called Kentucky Bourbon. It's my fav over the counter rite now. I would like to come up with my own. So any help on how to come...
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    Help me choose

    I need to upgrade my two man tent and sleeping bag. My two man tent and sleeping bag is trashed and I need to upgrade. For the tent I would need a rain fly and prefer so thing light weight and quick setup. The sleeping bag I would like it to be a cold weather bag with as much fill as...
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    I need to upgrade

    Hey all I'm in the need to upgrade my late season gear. Particularly my layering system. I need rain gear as well as the complete layering system, I would like to have a integrated hood with the outter layer if possible Help me out. What are you guys using? Tell me the good and bad of your...
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    What's your back country camp set up?

    What are you guys using in the back country for your camp set up? Tent, sleeping system, kitchen etc.
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    Scouting tactics

    What ways do you scout? I've used a Mt Bike many times where there are roads that have been closed or gated off fire roads. I know a few guys that have flown over a new area to find water sources. What unique ways have you scouted?
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    How long will bullets last?

    I've always wondered how long bullets will last. I'm sure different conditions will make a difference so what about in a safe? 5years, 10, in defiantly? Is there a unwritten rule? If their 10 years old get new ones? Thanks
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    Storage

    How do you guys store your hunting gear in the off season? As in clothing, optics, sleeping bags, tent etc.