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It seems like these are very nice glass and sold for quite a premium when they were an active model line, but have been discountinued. I have an opportunity to buy a non-HD pair of these Vortex Razor in 12x50 for $500. Does this sound like a great deal? Would you buy them for that price? Thanks!!! I appreciate any feedback on this issue!

Some nice animals there! Should be great dinner fare!

Wish I could afford some nice new HD models, but that is not realistic. I have the 15x50 Vipers and I got a good deal for them from someone a few years back. Do not regret that now. Always thought the Razors were the next step up in quality in the Vortex model line, but I could be wrong.

Oh, so I should stop putting peanut butter all over my skulls and antlers? Man, so many things to remember!!! Guess that makes sense with dogs and their chewing habits. Never thought of it that way, great point! Still have the Ruger 10/22 takeoff stock! Send me an offer folks!

I have the following for sale in Mesa. Can meet in downtown Phoenix during the week, BassPro in the evenings and weekends or ship completely on your dime. (No more guessing the cost of shipping and losing money with prices going up to ship!) THANKS!!!! Pics may be forthcoming but most of these are easy to look up online to see more about them. Rattlers Brand Snake Chaps--$35 BRAND NEW IN BOX SPF These go over your pants, are water repellent and protect from snake bites from the knee to the ankle. They extend up to almost your hip to protect you from larger brush that rolls right off. They have a strap with a ladder lock to hold them in place and zip up and down over your boots. VERY good quality chaps sold to forestry personnel when brush clearing. These normally sell for $60 or so unless you are forestry, then they sell for about $40, plus tax and shipping where required. Selling this new pair for $35. They fit a regular thigh up to 25" and an inseam of 30-33", EXCELLENT for snake season and thick brush!!!! Already have two pairs of snake chaps. Cabelas Fishing Rod Tube--$15 BRAND NEW SOLD This is the 56" model that is made more for a fly rod than a standard eyelet rod. Green, brand new and has an ID tag on the top of the tube to put your personal information. Carrying strap, hard tube, brand new. Professionally cleaned full javelina skulls with bottom jaw--$45 each--I have two to sell BRAND NEW Left-handed adjustable desert tan camo leg/hip holster--$20 BRAND NEW. SOLD This is an adjustable hip holster that straps around the leg to secure your pistol at fingertips length for quick removal and retrieval. Can hold up to three mags on the outside. Adjustable to size, perfect fit for my 4" XD without any adjustment, but all adjustments are strong velcro and ladder straps. Ruger 10/22 synthetic stock take-off with small tactical rail attached to the bottom--$30 This is a black synthetic take-off stock in great condition except for one place--previous owner decided to install a cheek plate and he was neither gunsmith nor handyman. The screwholes do not appear pre-drilled and he stripped a few of the screws, but they would be very simple to remove and replace with proper mounting screws to have a cheek plate to bring the shooter's eye down the barrel a little better. Other than this blemish, it is a great extra stock. For this price, it is worth owning. Authentic Super Bowl XLII Football--$20 BRAND NEW, in box with tags No longer for sale New York Giants vs. New England Patriots NFL Super Bowl Authentic Game Ball. This is the commemorative edition of the Super Bowl XLII game. Perfect condition except for the part where it says "New York Giants". Bummer. That is it for now. Thanks for looking!

Sounds great, let me know. Sorry to hear yours got stolen. Man, who would steal a javelina skull? I mean, they are cool and all, but why steal one? In fact, why steal someone else's stuff to begin with? My momma always says if it ain't yours, do not touch it! She also said something about life and a box of chocolates, but I cannot remember what that was all about.

Wow, what an incredible trip! Sounds like a dream hunt!!!!

"You mean, we have to move Hoffa's body again? dang this technology!"

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Mike, good luck today! Hopefully all goes very well and you will be back out dove hunting before you know it! Will keep you in the family's prayers tonight. Take care and get healthy quick.

Seems like a very good price in today's market. Should sell quickly. Good luck.

A few things left. Let's move them!

Excellent, thanks everyone. Still have some stuff up there, updated to latest.

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Thanks TJ. When you do the math, that is a scary low price. If they do not sell by tonight I will probably just keep them or try again another time.

Javelina skull pic added. All have been legally shot by me during archery hunts in the past and then professionally cleaned. My wife is simply not sure why I would need so many of these. She can understand the deer skulls (somewhat) but the javelina skulls are a tougher sell!

Yeah, I know what you mean! For $20, still a great deal but it kills me to see anything with the words "New York" in my house!

The snake gaiters now SPF. Thanks, let me know how and when you want to meet up.

Thanks, Brian.

Cool deal! Congrats to someone who gets them!

Thinking about checking the area out for my November elk hunt. I have been trying to read up as much as possible, but not finding a ton of information of elk hunting in that area. I know it is primitive and no road access to the thickest parts, but wondering if anyone has ever hunted bull elk there with a bow before and their success/failures? You do not need to post them directly here, you can PM me if you are more comfortable. I will not share PMed information. Are there enough elk in there to make it worthwhile? Not looking for a bruiser, just something with antlers and meat for the freezer. Thanks to everyone who contributes!

Thanks, I would call last year in that unit along the rim "rough". Until last day of the hunt, closest I came to a bull was about 400 yards and it was impossible to get closer due to terrain. Could have shot plenty of cows. I sort of like pinon/juniper hunting at times instead of super thick manzanita. I have been trying to map all water sources and find areas in between on maps that look promising, especially north facing slopes where the terrain and plants are thickest. Just wondering if there are enough elk in there to really actually give it a shot or are the numbers so low that I should not expect to see elk while glassing for a week at a time.

Outstanding story and pictures! Way to get it done with an OTC tag!!! Congrats!!!

I really did not get into them as much as I thought I would. I really like to use satellite images, GPS and boot leather instead of the maps. I have three kids and a small house, with too many toys for everyone already. Got lots to liquidate still!

I did see quite a few large bulls last year, but they were all VERY far away and seen while glassing in areas that were nearly impossible to get into without spooking everything within 1 mile of you.