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  1. Wild Country

    Copper For 25.06

    Does anyone know if a manufacturer makes copper bullets in 117 or 120 grain bullet for a 25.06? I did a google search and only came up with a few that already produce the entire round but I would like to reload my own and test these???
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    Mule Deer Movement

    I have enough points to draw a decent mule deer tag in Oregon (Trout Creeks) but already know I will not have scouting time next summer with other commitments already! I have never hunted mule deer always blacktail on the West side of Oregon and whitetails every year in the Idaho pan handle. So...
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    Finding the right round?

    How do you determine the right round for your gun? Do you test all the rounds you worked up all at 100 yards and then 200 yards and then run with the ones that have the best group average or the best average at what you plan to zero in at? Also, do you clean and shoot cold bore all three or four...
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    .300 Remington 700

    Looking to make a round for my .300 Remington Ultra Short Mag that can work on bear out to 600 yards. I was hoping to work up a round with the powders I have on hand which are which are Hodgdon Retumbo, Hodgon H380 and IMR 4350. I know the Retumbo will produce the best but was wanting some help...
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    Pack goats

    I am looking at purchasing a few pack goats and would like to know what breeds you other goat packers think are best. With the online research I have done I am favoring togg's, kiko's, oberhaslis and finally alpines. I would like to know if you all think its better to buy a trained goat or go...
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    Pics from 2012

    I have been MIA for a while and am posting some pics of 2012. I did not fill my spring bear or archery elk but had great pack in hunts. I was also lucky enough to tag along on my buddies wives goat hunt and fill my freezer with an Oregon blacktail and Idaho whitetail. So here they are!
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    Weekend pack

    I am looking to cut some weight on my pack for just 2-3 day trips. I use the same pack for all trips and really want to cut the weight on just weekend trips. I read somewhere that a guy did weekend backcountry trips with a pack that was 2.5 or 3.5 lbs. What is a quality lighweight pack that can...
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    Allergic to feathers

    I spoke with someone at REI that could not answer my question so I am going to post it here. I am allergic to down and want to know if the 800 or 850 fills are enclosed/protected enough to not cause me any trouble breathing and blowing snot bubbles? I don't have a problem with the the synthetics...
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    2012 Spring Bear Trip

    First I would like to thank Eastman's for establishing this forum and second to all members who I have poached information from over the last few months Bitterroot Bulls, Kevin Root, Colorado Cowboy and many others make the list too long to name. I have been interested backpack hunting the...