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New ultralight rifle
I've found that if I shoot my rimfire squirrel rifle (same action-type and scope as my Kimber 84) while the Kimber barrel cools down I'm a MUCH better shot with the Kimber. Three or four good shots with the .22 concentrating on the fundamentals seems to help. -
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I just received my pre-owned 1990-vintage Mossberg 500A1 via Internet order today but some bad news!
I spent nearly 6 years in an Army Infantry unit during the Iraq "bad" years and we used both 870's, 500's, and Benelli M4's. We broke ALL OF THEM. Dunno that I ever saw a 590 personally but I know that they were around. -
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New ultralight rifle
Surprised that no one has mentioned the Howa Carbon Stalkers yet. +1 for a Kimber Hunter. Love mine in 3006 except I'd like to take 3/4" off of the LOP. It's somewhere around ~6.75# with a Leupold VX3-I scope in 3.5-10x and a 550 cord sling. Although I should have gotten it in 280AI instead. #Oops -
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New rifle for deer
Unless you are looking at Remington rifles from MANY years ago I'd avoid them like the plague There is a reason why they went belly up and that reason was that their quality went to shit (among others). Howa Tikka Savage I'd look strongly at 6.5cm or 7mm-08 with reduced recoils loads to start... -
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Do you carry a handgun as a backup when hunting?
I have a firearm on my hip every single day. Why would it be any different when I'm hunting? Kimber 357 DA/SA this season. Carried a Taurus Tracker in 44 mag in the past. Kahr 9mm subcompact on the rare event I go to town. -
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South African Hunt - 16 Days of Fun
Doing 5 cull plains game animals on video on a 5 day hunt (inclusive) for around $2500 for me and $100-ish/day for the wife. So not bringing home any taxidermy but a ton of videos and pics. The wife is a ninja using her corporate card for airlines miles and we have plenty of time to book early...- pilsner
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South African Hunt - 16 Days of Fun
Touche. I was more interested in round figures than specific amounts and outfitters. I shall PM you as well. *tips hat* The reply is appreciated.- pilsner
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Books on Africa...
Discussing Africa next August with the wife. What's the Top 3 or 5 books that a guy dreaming of Africa has just GOTTA read?- pilsner
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South African Hunt - 16 Days of Fun
Currently in discussions with the wife about an August 22 trip to South Africa. Plains game - 5 species. I hunt, she takes photos and plays tourist. Would the OP or anyone else care to comment on some realistic prices paid for the trip? tip percentage? Who all gets tips? Rough taxidermy and...- pilsner
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- Forum: Other Hunting Locations
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Bear Grease, Oak Brush, and #greentree's G-bear
Sous vie it and have it at rare safely. Just takes a while.- pilsner
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- Forum: Other Big Game
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Help Me Choose My First Pack (Updated)
Kifaru Mystery Ranch Exo Stone Glacier Barneys SeekOutside Outdoorsman's Avoid Eberlestock, Badlands, Alps, Cabelas, military surplus, and packs made by clothing makers unless youre under 25 and/or enjoy pain.- pilsner
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Help me pick a new pack
Kifaru Mystery Ranch Exo Stone Glacier Barneys SeekOutside Outdoorsman's Avoid Eberlestock, Badlands, Alps, Cabelas, military surplus, and packs made by clothing makers unless you're under 25 and/or enjoy pain.- pilsner
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Zero Degree Bag
Havent played with their bags yet but the wife and i both adore our Montbell down jackets that we own for backpacking long trails. Ours held up well on the Arizona Trail- which due to the number of spikes, spines, briars, and stickers is where UL gear goes to die!- pilsner
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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What Would Be Your Rifle of Choice for Such an Adventure
I carry bird shot under the hammer - the last round to fire - and bear defense ammo in the other 5 spots. If its a grouse i have time to align the cylinder back 1 spot. If i need it in a hurry ive got 5 shots of bear ammo handy. Some 44 SPL rides in my pocket. My revolver stays on my person... -
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A first elk hunt
Your doctor can Rx you meds to take before and during the hunt to help with altitude adjustment. Also some emergenct meds to have on hand: Antibiotics/Cipro Flagyl (water borne illnesses) Opoid pain killer like codeine Altitude sickness medication Benadryl Pepto chewable Ibuprofen/NSAID Toss... -
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Best broadhead for elk?
You got it! And if you think your broadheads are sharp enough out of the box you better think again! Regardless of brand. -
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What Would Be Your Rifle of Choice for Such an Adventure
Just ordered that book! Seems i got the last copy on Amazon - thank you for the tip. My treestand and tent reading list is now much better Pistol: 44mag with shot loads, heavy bear loads, and some 44 SPL loads. Rifle: 7mm-08 Model 70 scout-style rifle in a laminate stock. 2-20x NightForce in... -
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Zero Degree Bag
And forget a sleeping pad with an R rating of 4.0 or over!- pilsner
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Zero Degree Bag
Nemo bags are notorious for being "optimistic" with their temp ratings. I picked up a Stone Glacier Chillikote 0° bag a while back and love it. Pricey but the quality is high enough that i should get a couple of decades of use out of it.- pilsner
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