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Used to shoot barnes exclusively. Have killed a pile of Critters with them and I've never had a bad experience. My son just put three, 120s through a cow elk in October and they're still going as far as I know.

Good morning Scumdevils

My boy did great in the draw this year drawing elk, deer, javelina, crane. He was on fall break, and I had the time off so we loaded up and headed to camp on Wednesday. My buddies parents were there so we hung out, enjoyed the weather and waited for the rest of the crew. Everyone got there and we waited..... for the rain. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We stayed in my buddies dad's tent and got absolutely soaked. I was legit worried about my son. We ran the wood stove all day and night and eventually got stuff decently dry. With some borrowed bags, we survived. Threw a tarp over the tent and all was good. The mud was absolutely insane. We got atleast 4 inches and the roads were insane. We didnt hunt much the first couple days, but did help a friend's son pack one out. Sunday morning heading out, the voltage regulator got caked in mud in my rzr and absolutely fried. No luck Sunday morning but had to tow it back to camp. Sunday evening we walked from camp (truck batteries are dead too). Walked out from camp, the wind was bad but was hoping we could see something on either side get the wind right and circle. We got to as far was we were going to go then circled with the wind in our faces to slowly hunt back to camp. Glassing as we went, I immediately found a cow. As I was carrying the rifle, I extended the bipod legs and jacked one in. Levi asked me "dad what are you doing?" "There are elk up here buddy, and atleast one is a cow!" We got behind cover and snuck up about 100 yards. Peaked around a bush and saw the bull, a really nice 6x6 let out a bugle. Put eyes on his cows and got back behind cover and closed another 40-50 yards. We peek out and there is a lone cow, broadside shining in the sun. I range her, 281 yards. Turn the dial on the scope and tell Levi to get on her. Hes on her. Im ready. "Let her have it buddy, squeeze that trigger." He lets one rip. THUMP. "Good shot buddy, you hit her. Reload hit her again." My boy racks another round like a seasoned vet and lets it rip. "You rushed that shot, reload hit her again." THUMP. Great shot buddy! I put two more in his gun. She steps out. "She's still standing, hit her again!" THUMP. She lays down right there. I can hear her labored breaths. "Reload buddy, stay on her but dont shoot unless she gets up!" Needless to say she doesn't. She made it about 10 yards. Three shots in the boiler room. The supressor absolutely made the difference as they had no idea where we were or what was going on. Money well spent. I can not put in to words how proud I am of this kid. Hes persevered hunts with no luck. Lots of rain. Being cold. Not seeing much (these were the first elk we had seen). And then, during crunch time he handled his rifle like an experienced hunter. Not to mention trying to control blood sugar through all this. Writing this up and reflecting brings tears to my eyes. Rifle info: Bergara B14 in 7/08 shooting 120 TTSX, all 3 rounds blew through.

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How about a ruger gp100 match champion in 10mm?

When I grow up, I wanna be like you Houston!

My son has a Bergara 7/08 and I like the rifle a lot. Its a lottery on the heavier side for its size but it handles well and shoots 120 TTSX to .572" at 100 so it's a shooter.

Good lord man.

Since Trphy called me out last night. Elk sirloin, with diced jalapeños and onions, sautéed in a little butter and bacon grease. Back to that single life game, so hitting the cut in a caloric deficit.

Lol was just too busy dying other adult crap to take something out today!

It's funny you say that Chris, I was just thinking to myself man that sounds like a furlough meal but we were never furloughed!

Couple packs of tuna, Red Bull, and some Zyn for dinner tonight.

Elk pot roast, home made rolls.

When I was single, I woukd rotate my tired every oil change, 5k miles or so. And they lasted FOREVER on a 2097 quad cab cummins.

I'm not sure tires are where i would want to save some bucks.

Don't exclude Mickey Thompson's. I bought some for my Toyota pickup and I'm very happy with them price was pretty decent too I understand they're not heavy duty tires for the Toyota but I think it was about $1,200 out the door mounted with certificates from discount

Buddy asked me to list this. Ill connect interested parties. Send me a message. 1980 K-10 353 cid 4 speed manual MSD Atomic fuel injection 35”x12.5”R15 Dual fuel tanks Runs, drives, 4wd, works. I drive it to and from work. City streets and state highway. Clean AZ Title It’s not a super model but it’s cool. $6250.00 Or Best Offer

Not a 4runner, but my mom has a 25 tacoma. I'd stick with the V6. Not that we've had issues with it or anything but just one more thing to break and it doesn't get that great of gas mileage

When people know where you are at and don't respect that and come and sit right next to you. Closest I've ever been to a fist fight in the field was over something like this. Another one was we beat a couple guys to an area where they had a Target buck and even though we beat them they still went to the spot. I was whatever guys you've been out here looking for this Buck you can have him but he a buddy of mine was not so lenient. Turns out they killed him and he was only like 83 in.

Loved my Duovids. If they were x56 instead of 50, they would be the best binos ever made!

I think Fleming's is highly overrated. Took the now ex-girlfriend there for her last birthday our steaks were cooked wrong they were okay but they weren't worth the price and they took good care of us. Also Pinnacle Peak is not what it used to be, ate there last night.

Sounds like it is/was. I never knew there was another one though !

Well he asked about places in Tucson, so no I was not talking about the place not on Tucson.

Uh yeah thats not correct

First elk backstrap. Amazing