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    Why my pack sucks: Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Exo, Seek, Mystery Ranch, Kuiu, etc.

    Correct. My normal hunting areas; I should have clarified. Thanks for adding.
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    Why my pack sucks: Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Exo, Seek, Mystery Ranch, Kuiu, etc.

    Same. I typically pack in for 5-6 days. I shoot for 1.5 lbs/day which includes bear canister which is mandatory in CO and costs me 3 lbs off the top.
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    308 ammo..recommendation?

    165 gr TBT has been devastating for me. Last bull dropped where he stood from 180 yds. I can get 0.8 MOA with this round out to 400 yds (limit of my shooting range). The 180 gr partition also works well and I can get 1 MOA from it if I want to go a bit heavier round. I have found that lighter...
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    Wyoming Migrating Mule Deer

    I took a really nice buck in this same region the year after Randy did his migration hunt. I have saved this video as it shows many of the same locations I hunted so it captures in video what I could only do with a few pictures. Lucky for me I didn't have the snow and cold weather until the...
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    Who here is a .308 Winchester hunter?

    Agree on shot placement. I have only ever hunted with a 308. Last bull I took this past fall was at 182 yds through a keyhole opening in the aspens. He dropped where he stood. Last muley two weeks later was at 335 yds; put the round right behind the shoulder and took out both lungs. He went...
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    7mm Remington Magnum 155gr Federal Terminal Ascent

    Interesting to hear that. I have taken my last two deer (225 yds, 335 yds) and last elk (182 yds) with TBT's in my 308. The elk dropped where he stood and I found the round just inside the hide on the opposite side perfectly mushroomed. My 308 really likes the 165-gr TBTs and I can get...
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    Looking for Tent Advice & Insights

    If you are solo for most of the time then it is quite roomy and the weight for one person is not bad at all. My wife and I have used it with the stove, she is 5'4" and I am 6'1" and we fit just fine but it was spring/fall camping so not as much gear as two hunters might bring in.
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    Looking for Tent Advice & Insights

    Yeah, I think you could fit two people and the stove. Will be a bit on the tight side depending on how tall you are. As far as gear, that will all depend on how much you are packing but you should be able to get quite a bit inside with you. At least the stuff you really care about. And it...
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    Sleeping Bag recommendations for CO/WY/ID October Elk Hunts

    That's my approach - 15 deg bag with a silk liner. Stayed more than warm enough down to 0-deg air temps in a floorless tipi tent. And if you really want to stay warm, add a pair of down booties to sleep in. Warm feet makes a huge difference!
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    Friend bailed on our upcoming New Mexico mule deer trip

    Probably the best lesson learned. It has taken me several trips to really hone the pack list down to the optimum between necessity and minimum comfort.
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    Sigh-ting in issues

    You can try swapping the scope from your 223 to your 06 and see if it is a scope issue if the tubes are the same size. Sounds like the scope might be moving around on you inside the rings or there is an issue inside the scope itself. If the swap doesn't alter the outcome, then it is in the...
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    Where are you hunting this year?

    I'm envious ...
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    Kimber 84m classic vs Savage 110 long range hunter

    Just what I grew up with. Never have to worry about short stroking a second round in the heat of the moment and getting a jam. Lot of really good rifles out there that are push feed to be sure so I don't have anything against them per se. Just not what I am used to.
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    Kimber 84m classic vs Savage 110 long range hunter

    I've got two Kimber 1911's, one in 45 and one in 9mm. Both have performed flawlessly. The 45 is my everyday carry. Knock on wood I guess, never an issue with any of them.
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    Kimber 84m classic vs Savage 110 long range hunter

    I also prefer controlled action feed which the Kimber is based on.
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    Kimber 84m classic vs Savage 110 long range hunter

    I've got a Kimber Classic 308 - It will shoot 0.75 MOA with two different factor loads that I have found after trying a bunch of options. It really likes the 165 gr Trophy Bonded Tip. And does nearly as well with a 180 gr Partition.
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    Long term hunting/fishing buddy

    Interested as well. I am south of Denver and mainly rifle hunt (elk, deer) the western part of the state. Did take a nice buck in southwest Wyo last year though. Grew up in Cody but didn't hunt at that time. If you haven't reached your target of 6 in the group, PM me.
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    Another Which Cartridge Poll

    Agreed. That is why I would vote for the 308. Huge variety of factory loads to choose from that you find everywhere. I have had really good success with a 165 gr TBT that I can get 2820 fps out of my 22-in 308 and maintain 0.8 MOA. Easily takes elk at 400 yds and deer to 600 yds. Pretty mild recoil.
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    What did you, or are you still hoping to draw? I’m stoked!

    My draw season is done as well. My fall looks like this: 1. CO First Rifle Either Sex Elk 2. CO 2nd Rifle Antlered Deer 3. CO 2nd Rifle Cow Elk (Backup to 1st rifle if I don't fill my freezer) 4. MT ELK B 004-00 ANTLERLESS ELK (Got it to go hunting with an old high school buddy off the...
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    2021 spot the deer thread

    I see the doe fine enough but it looks like she has a fawn in the cover below her and to the left.

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