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    Couple more down

    I really like the 264, it is pinpoint accurate with just about any load. I built mine with a Rock River upper and a Black Hole Weaponry barrel. I ended up having to put an adjustable gas block on it to slow the cycling down. Overall, I think it is my favorite caliber to shoot, more power than 223 but not any more kick.
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    Couple more down

    I havent had much time to get out after yotes this year, but there are a couple more down. I dumped one on my first stand and one on my third. The wind started blowing and it was tough in the afternoon so I packed up. This makes 10 total for 3 mornings so far.
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    2003 Ford Excursion Limited

    I have a 2003 Ford Excurion Limited for sale. It is 4x4 and has a 7.3l diesel. 4 fairly new 285 mastercraft tires, custom exhaust, 6 disk changer and cd deck, dvd player, 3rd row seat, front and rear heat and a/c. Some minor body damage (small dings and such). Put price between fair and good according to KBB at $14,000 obo. Anyone interested call 928 432 0204. 7 am to 730 pm.
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    2003 Ford Excursion Limited

    Close to 200k, dont remember exactly.
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    Gunsmith in Safford area

    What kind of issues are you having? And, what is the rifle?
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    Feral hogs in Arizona

    For anywhere in southern AZ, find water and thick brush. We have them around my place, but they are mostly on the NM side along the river and venture into AZ sometimes. They do a lot of damage for how few there are here. They can turn an acre of alfalfa into a mudhole in about six hours and not be found in the morning. I have gone after them before, but they hit the thick stuff in the river bottom and a 12ga with a 3" mag shooting #4 shot wont penetrate it. They love the thick stuff, they move pretty good through it. Even using eastern whitetail method of pushing them is tough to do because of the dense cover they like around here.
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    One Stand One Fox

    good lookin fox, and good shot
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    One Less Yote

    Good job
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    Couple more down

    There is a definate difference in the amount of deer here. We go out to this area about once a week and fart around all year long, but if we spot a coyote in the little area we know the deer are in it is pretty bad for the coyote. Since trapping was removed in the 90s I had seen a great deal more coyotes and decided that I had to do something. The first year we hit the dogs hard (in 07-08 winter) I shot 67 with 3 other guys behind me at 48, 28 and 13. Now it is just maintaining numbers, and trying to keep up. In 07 from Oct to end of Jan08, we saw a grand total for one day of 23 deer. Now it isnt uncommon to see in the 60s for mule deer and at least 1/8 bucks in Dec through Jan. The biggest thing we noticed was the number of fawns to does in the last couple of years. It is starting to look better out here.
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    Couple more down

    "MY" deer are the only reason I started shooting coyotes again. Five years ago we werent seeing fawns, or really any bucks and does either. We were seeing 4-5 dogs off the main roads a day, every day. We decided to change things and after 200+ coyotes we have deer back where they should be. The coyotes are getting harder to call, but the deer are making a come back in the area. We rarely see a coyote chasing fawns, or anywhere for a freebee and the deer are more settled here, even if they see us driving in.
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    holster damage

    You could also duracoat it yourself. This stuff is pretty tough and sticks to any finish. All that is needed is a little time and an airbrush.
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    Couple more down

    I got a couple I can share, but the rest are kind of bad. I built my LBC for larger game and tested it on coyotes. Both shots were about 120yds with 95gr V Max bullets @ 2780 fps. First pic was today 3rd stand, 2nd was the first blood from the rifle. I did not move the one today, but I had to move the first blood shot as this caliber is not so "fur friendly". Didnt remember my phone on the first dog today, but would have had a hard time getting a good photo because of the mess.
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    Draw Odds Calculator

    OK, my dad and I have 12 pts a piece and put in for 23n archery bull and 23n early rifle. What are the odds of drawing either with 24 pts between us. Thanks
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    December Rifle Success?

    I didnt hear of any from unit 27 come to think of it. You would think it would be a pretty productive hunt.
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    scope for long range gun

    One of the recommendations I have with any scope with finger adjustable turrets (covered or not) is on that has a zero stop. Very handy for a hunter because it is easy to find the zero the set to a certain MOA.
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    In stock AR-15s

    Went into a gun shop in my area and talked with the owner. We got into component prices and he said he found a lower in stock, dont remember where, but it was $400. I was thinking about a build for my daughter, but not at these prices.
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    First Javelina with a bow

    Awesome javi, makes good chili too!
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    How Rare Is This!!! Never dreamed I'd get one!

    Saw a couple that were very light, almost white, and almost got a jet black one, but the white is very awsome. Never seen one that white before, a very cool trophy indeed.
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    deming area

    Morenci is in eastern AZ. It is a mine town. What I have found for javis in NM is around Rodeo and north of I10 in Stiens Pass on the east side of the road. Right on the border of AZ. I live in AZ but frequent both areas to get into someof the different areas I hunt. Some things to look for when finding them is ocotillos and agave cactus (century plants). They will dig under them for the soft roots. Another thing they love is the low, thick mesquites, they will den in them, and sometimes root them out. Look on the east sides of the hills for these, a lot of mornings the javis will be tearing it up on the sunny side. For scouting look for the rooting areas. There will be holes from 6" to 18" around and up to 12" deep where they root around, usually under a prickley pear, agave, or ocotillo. Water is another key, find the stock tanks with less rocks. They will drink from rocky tanks but prefer the sides with less rocks. I have seen them roll around in the mud at tanks when it is only 40* outside.
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    Pig Logic

    I ALWAYS get an archery pig tag. Out of all the years I have, there has only been one that I did not tag. I have a great respect for them, they are one of the toughest little animals out there, and they have about the best sense of smell. One thing I have noticed is that when a big boar gets old and slow, the herd will run him off. If you are able to find a big boar by himsef the hide doesnt stink at all. Most of what I find the smell comes from is the herd laying and rubbing together. I have seen them rubbing the rump gland on eachother, which I think is an identifying mark of smell for the herd. The javis from the herd usually have the "stink" on them, while the boar by himself usually has less odor than a deer. Another thing I have found is to use just the hooves when removing the legs, then running a knife under the skin to go around the neck. Their hair will dull a knife faster than anything on earth minus a rock. I will wear gloves (if it was a javi from a herd) and get the legs off at the knee, then cut just under the head all the way around the neck, then it is pantyhose (just pull, the hide comes off easy, pull from front to back), even the hide on the tail comes off, along with the gland on the back. Now all that is left is to gut them. Once the hide is off, just remove the head and gut them. In my experience the smell is all from the hide, get it off first and cleanly, then you have the simple task of getting the insides out. Pull the gloves off and find a clean spot (rock) and gut just like anything else. Once the gutting is done put the tag on a dressed and skinned animal and it is done. As for the gloves, I use my normal hunting gloves, I just pull them off and turn them inside out in the process and place them in my back pocket. Sometimes they stink sometimes they dont, but after the javi is in the cooler, they make a good cover scent, and it beats rolling around in the green stuff in a corral, and just as effective. Javelina do make the BEST summer sausage.
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    My 2012 Archery buck

    Great buck, and think, you can do it again in a few days in January.
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    Desert Muley rut

    Getting closer, didnt see any bucks till friday. Saw one 3x3 around 140's with 3 does. Then saw two forks and another small 3x3 (120's) with 7 does. Went out this morning and saw a 150's class 4x4, maybe a 3 year old (racehorse look but big body) with 6 does. He wasnt all over them, but he wasnt letting get too far away before he followed. It wont be long before the big boys knock these smaller bucks off the does. Also the does are grouping up a little, saw a lot of doubles until friday. Happening a little earlier this Dec. than last in my area.
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    Pranks

    A buddy of mine and I went fishing on the river close to my house one time. We were seining helgramites, but I didnt have anywhere to put them, so I finished off a can of copenhagen and started to fill it with the 'mites. We fished for a while catching a few cats and decided to head home. When we got to his house we had a beer or two and we were talking about where to go fishing the next day. He didnt want to go to his fridge for a new can of copenhagen so he asked me for a chew. You can guess what can I threw him, when he opened it there was about a dozen lively helgramites to greet him. Not expecting them he jumped up and thew them across his house and yelling stuff at me. I just laughed and told him "oops, wrong can". Now every time I go fishing with him and he asks for copenhagen he shakes the can and listens for them moving in it. A good one we all do to eachother is when we are driving into a new area mid day someone always falls asleep with their arm out the window. As we are driving along we run their arm into yuccas, mesquites and catclaws. It is a rude awakening, but we never learn. The best one happened to me. I had got off night shift and was too tired to drive so I had my brother driving. He saw a cholla on the edge of the road and tried to run my hand into it, but he caught it with the mirror and a pod flipped into my lap. I thought it was a yellowjacket stinging me so I smacked it. I drove cactus into my leg and hand. I spent the next two hours pulling cactus out. Now we have one rule, no chollas. My last one is one I pulled on my wife. I was always picking up pebbles or droppings or something and holding it in my hand where she couldnt see it and dropping it to hers. One time I picked up a grasshopper and dropped it into her hand. She jumped a little, and cussed me, and I said it was just a grasshopper. She explained that it wasnt the grasshopper that scared her, it was that it moved, and that she wasnt going to take anything from me again without seeing it first. So the gears were turning then. We walked probably 100 yards and I was still trying to figure out what to put in her hand when I saw it, a medium sized trantula. I scooped it up after my wife passed it and didnt see it. I told her to open her hand, and she said NO, she couldnt see it as I had my hand cupped over it. I asked her if she wanted to see it and she told me to put the grasshopper down. I finally got her to turn around and look, but when I uncupped it, the dang thing jumped on her chest. She screamed and flopped to the ground and rolled like she was on fire. When the dust cleared she picked up a big stick and glared at me. She thought I threw it, but I explained to her that it liked her and jumped on her. She still puts in for elk, but hasnt put in for deer since then. I have a lot more, when we cant find animals, we mess with eachother a lot. Gotta keep eachother awake somehow.
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    Desert Muley rut

    Went out yesterday and saw does. No sign of rut yet, going to set a cam or two and find a buck somewhere.
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    Indian Ruins

    Someone did deface them in spots, but they are close to town
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