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Well my first rifle Coues hunt was a success. Took this guy this afternoon trying to sneak along the edge of some thick cover and that was that. Barely 100 yard shot. This was definitely a change of pace from my normal long range glassing and expecting a longer shot. I found a really nice area with a ton of fresh sign and plenty of deer so I ditched the conventional thinking and hunkered down on a small ridge that overlooked the edge of thick oaks a couple hundred yards long. I had seen deer coming in and out, one huge buck, a few small ones, and a few decent ones. But none of the bucks were out in the open, not surprisingly. I either glassed them up in their beds behind cover or sneaking through it. But this afternoon I forced myself to stop glassing across the field and focus on that tucked away little corner. I knew that the bucks were either crossing that area or skirting it, or they would be by next weekend as the rut kicks in. Sure enough, I watched about nine does trickle through a break in the cattle fence at the end of the corner. I glanced back to my right and saw antlers shining in the sun only 100 yards away. He was either facing straight at me or straight away so I glassed him real quick to confirm he was a whitetail and to see if I would be happy with him. My gut said to send it so I swung the rifle and shooting sticks towards him. He was mostly quartered away with his head straight away with his attention on something in the brush. I set the scope behind his front shoulder and pulled the trigger. Unfortunately he started to turn away the instant the trigger broke so the bullet went in where I wanted but came out the base of his throat. He bucked straight up and fell over dead but the cape was a lost cause. No big deal. Time to relax and be grateful. Good luck everyone. I hope you have or had success this season!

Thanks guys. It was a very enjoyable hunt after I decided not to put the pressure on myself of holding out for a giant and giant only. I watched a lot of deer doing their thing undisturbed and took a buck I was content with. Just enjoyable.

Rut activity. Anyone seeing it? I was happy to see two bucks moving with does down in the 34s this morning. Anyone else?

Who’s gonna be out this weekend with a December tag?

One I saw today was a very nice buck but the other one was a stud. Saw about 15 deer total. Mostly does still but it was good to see a few good bucks up moving around with them.

Whitetails

I’m down in the 34s doing a last minute scout and am happy to see two bucks so far already moving with does. One was 100 yards away and was a slob. Please show up tomorrow... Good luck everyone!

Yeah I was definitely glad to see the cool weather coming in. That should help.

Check unknown munitions. They load to order and it’s not cheap but they have available as of a couple weeks ago. I got some Berger 156s loaded with N665 as an emergency backup.

Unfortunately none of any of those. There’s barely anything on the shelf aside from a few obscure powders and some less common caliber ammo. The only exception is some 6 and 6.5 Berger and Sierra bullets and some 30 cal of the same.

In case anyone has been trying to find some RL16, the Ace on Houghton and Valencia has some on the shelf plus a box up top.

Hopefully this cooler weather gets them on their feet a little during daylight for you. I’ve been in a different unit scouting for December and same thing. Does does does. But it was still almost 80 so I would be laid up during the day too.

Where are you located?

Unknown Munitions has some and will load it to SAAMI spec or to a seating depth you prefer. It’s pricey and they take a couple weeks to load it for you, but it’s available with Berger and Hornady if I remember correctly.

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Where are you located? I have maybe half a pound you can have but I’m outside Tucson.

TTT. Sale fell through.

$125 Selling my single stage Hornady press. Excellent condition, no damage and complete except I lost the large primer cup (which I never used). Comes with multiple lock n load bushings and an Inline Fabrication quick detach mounting plate (not the riser mount). Please PM if interested.

Not much to add to the subject line. Located outside Tucson. If you are willing to part with one please let me know.

When I was on the site a little while ago it said they were sold out and couldn’t back order. Thanks for the link. Just ordered!

Probably will. Mine was the 5 1/4 bed and it fit very well. I’ll ship if you don’t mind covering it.

Just received a replacement truck cover for my 17 Silverado. The original tore and was under warranty so the company replaced it but I just sold the truck. The cover was on the truck for less than a week and is basically brand new. Also includes four clamp clips so you can attach bungee cords to keep it down in the wind. The cover is silver reflective with a soft protective felt underside. Sorry the pic is bad. Tough to get a good pic without the truck.

Made a couple posts and sold a few powders but a few sales fell through and some sold so I figured I’d clean it up and post a new one with what is left. All powders are unopened 1 pound jugs, located outside Tucson. $40 each. 2 pounds Varget (Sold) 1 pound 4831 SC (Sold) 1 pound IMR 8133

For frustrating reasons I would not like to discuss, my primary deer rifle is down for now and I have a December coues tag I don’t want to turn in. Looks like it’s time to get the Model 70 243 ready to go. Planning on using Berger 95 classic hunters with H4350 or N165. I’ll be hunting 34B and am planning to keep my shots at 400 max if it’s a clean look. Wanted to ask if a lighter caliber like that presents any considerations or precautions on shots past 300 from those with experience. Last time my 243 took a deer was 20 years ago in Wisconsin hardwoods. Thanks in advance.

4831 SC sold