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  1. mnhunter

    T/C Encore for backcountry?

    Agreed. I have a Prohunter M/L and it is one of the most accurate M/L I have ever shot. I am not sure that model would be my first choice for a mountain rifle, but if you just wanted to have one rifle for regular and M/L season, I cannot see a huge fault. For me the single shot action is just...
  2. mnhunter

    Vanguard Endeavor HD 65s

    An opportunity presented itself to pick up a new Vanguard Endeavor HD 65s for a ridiculously low price. I decided to get it as it was going to cost me so little to make a upgrade from my current spotter (Vortex Skyline 80mm). A premium scope is in my future at some point, but not quite yet, in...
  3. mnhunter

    2014 Bear Season

    MT Spring Bear
  4. mnhunter

    Input For New Deer Rifle

    If I was in your shoes. I would go with the Tikka T3, replace the factory stock with the B&C Medalist (much better fell, handles recoil better, and has an aluminum bedding block, put on some Talley lightweight rings, and throw on a leupold 3.5-10x40 (with the CDS dial or B&C reticle) and call it...
  5. mnhunter

    Your favorite custom- semi custom hunting rifle?

    Here is a little different take. I built this rifle to be a featherweight. Built by Northwest Actionworks. Trued Rem 700 SA (with some excess metal removed), Shilen Select Match #2 profile 22" 1in8, chambered in .260 REM, Cerakoted (bolt Microslicked), Timney trigger, PTG lug. I mounted a Leup...
  6. mnhunter

    "Old" Members Introduction (with pics)

    One more pic: Skiing in Lutsen, MN. (That is Lake Superior in the background)
  7. mnhunter

    "Old" Members Introduction (with pics)

    I am not sure I qualify as an "old Member", and am probably not the most engaged member, but I have never introduced myself, so here we go. My name is Ross, I am married to a wonderful woman, no kids yet, and we live in Minnesota. I am an active duty Army Officer for 12 years now. I am very...
  8. mnhunter

    Best Rifle for packing in to hunt Elk and Mulies?

    If I was in your shoes, this is what I would do. 1. Tikka T3 Stainless ($699 / 6lb 3oz) (Caliber is up to you, I like a 300 WSM) 2. Bell & Carlson Medalist stock (w/aluminum bedding block) ($260 / +3oz approximately) 3. Talley Lightweight 1 piece mounts ($45 / 2oz) 4. Leupold Ultralight...
  9. mnhunter

    Zeiss Terra Binos

    Has anyone had a chance to put there hands on a pair of these yet? I am looking at getting a pair for bowhunting here in MN and keeping in the truck. If you have, how do they compare against similarly priced (monarchs, vipers, ect) Thanks Ross
  10. mnhunter

    Guy Great website and publication. It is the reason I have been able to venture out of my...

    Guy Great website and publication. It is the reason I have been able to venture out of my native Minnesota and get active in hunting the western states over the last few years. Someone sent me your magazine while I was deployed overseas, and the rest is history. I just notice the forum the...
  11. mnhunter

    Sent you an email reference Region Y hunting. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions...

    Sent you an email reference Region Y hunting. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions about the area.