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  1. Hilltop

    Investments - what has served you well?

    I sure like my new trucks every few years lol. Not sure I meet his criteria though. The problem is, I can get 0% on new but pay quite a bit higher (or pay cash) for used. Doing the math, I trade every three years and have come out very close to even over the last 15 years.
  2. Hilltop

    Investments - what has served you well?

    The market is tough right now but there are opportunities. We are finishing our most recent one now. We picked it up for 20K (it was rough but had a good foundation and bones), invested 45K into renovations through a contractor, so total cost is $65k. It will rent it for $750 and profit $600...
  3. Hilltop

    Investments - what has served you well?

    I have a couple rentals and feel they are a great low risk investment if you manage them properly. My wife and I also have a retirement fund managed by a company that has done ok but not as good as the rentals imo.
  4. Hilltop

    The Memes Thread!

    Come on man... Google it
  5. Hilltop

    2021 Hunting Success Thread

    Love the elk pic - well done
  6. Hilltop

    What did you learn this year?

    Enjoy every minute in the field. You never know when life will throw you a curve.
  7. Hilltop

    To eat or not eat CDW positive tested deer

    CWD has been around a very long time. Good chance most on here have unknowingly consumed the meat from a positive animal. I don't test my deer/elk and I would have zero concerns consuming meat from a known positive if I were hunting in a mandatory testing area.
  8. Hilltop

    YETI Cooler air conditioner for the tent

    If you guys want to avoid the battery, Snap-Fan makes a completely solar powered 12" fan that would move a LOT more air than the one in the video. you simply plug it into a solar panel. I have done some work with their company but haven't worked with them in a little over a year. Solid...
  9. Hilltop

    Texan bow hunter killed by Pennsylvanian muzzle loader

    I truly sympathize with the family suffering from the loss of a loved one. It's a terrible thing that happened. That said, cpw is not to blame. Many states have accident free firearm seasons with no orange requirement. This tragedy happened because a hunter made an extremely bad decision to...
  10. Hilltop

    Dolores County Colorado Hunting Accident

    You have my families prayers. We are all very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can help with, please let us know.
  11. Hilltop

    Teddy Roosevelt

    I really applaud many of the things he accomplished. Without him, hunting may not be the same today. However I struggle to read some of the accounts from his hunts. It was common to shoot something and just take the antlers leaving the meat to spoil. https://www.bartleby.com/52/9.html
  12. Hilltop

    2021 Elk Success Thread

    Had years like that. Struggle to get bulls in range all archery season and then shoot one with a rifle at archery distance. Congrats for getting it done and filling the freezer!
  13. Hilltop

    WY Grizzly Attack Injures Hunter

    What was the ranger shooting him with? Not much recoil- looked and sounded weird. And the gun didn't make sound on his second shot? You can see what appears to be gas exiting the barrel but no report? Weird.
  14. Hilltop

    How many rounds of ammo to take?

    Your exact comment, " If I'm serious about a trip (elk)..." just implied that you didn't get serious with the others. My apologies. Growing up out west I did see quite a few guys basically use antelope as a practice session for other species to follow. It always bothered me.
  15. Hilltop

    Getting ready for the kids moose hunt

    So no picture of your sons?
  16. Hilltop

    How many rounds of ammo to take?

    So a mule deer or antelope doesn't deserve being serious and verifying zero, only elk?
  17. Hilltop

    20 Bull kills in 20 min.

    Some amazing footage! Not sure I would have taken a few of those shots but they seemed to all work out for the hunters.
  18. Hilltop

    How many rounds of ammo to take?

    Things can happen on a hunt. Lost packs, scope knocked off zero, broken scopes, accidents, etc. I always have 2-3 boxes of ammo along on a hunt with one box being in the glove box or tool box away from the other ammo. One box doesn't leave much room for error. That said, I rarely have used...
  19. Hilltop

    2021 Hunting Success Thread

    Great buck! Looks very similar to one I saw a week ago today. Maybe same one?
  20. Hilltop

    Sighting in your rifle

    It's actually a great question. My buddies and I just discussed this recently and we have been shooting for a long time. It really is personal preference. I sight in prone with front and rear supports so the rifle is extremely steady and then use the highest magnification on the scope so I...