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    On 6/30/2024 at 7:24 AM, MULEPACKHUNTER said:

    I think there are more disadvantages, its a new round so no brass, no dies, no factory ammo. Its really for long range set ups, less recoil, less powder, same speed, less extreme spread, more consistant groups, less fussy. Its just a slight improvement here and there for guys that are focussed on precision in the 7mm family. Its just like the Ackley, the BR, the GT stuff. Slight improvements over rounds really similar. Oh and you could get away with short action, but the best would be a medium action, both being shorter stroke than the long action 7 PRC.

    I have been shooting one for while, it's a great round and very efficient. I'm shooting 175 ELDX at 2980fps with 55 grains of powder in a 24" barrel, recoil is light and works awesome in a short action.

    They do make dies for the 7-6.5PRC (Bought mine from Short Action Customs over a year ago, sizing die is from them also just throw a 6.5PRC piece of brass in and you have a .284 or buy factory brass (ADG sells it $80/50 pieces)

    Killed 2 elk, 2 bucks and an Audad with it so far. Shoots less than 1/2 minute. Really an easy round to load for nothing different than loading any other cartridge (or buy factory brass) and great ballistics, barrel life and you get a short action! Mines sits at 8.5 pounds with scope and bipod. 

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    On 6/30/2024 at 7:24 AM, MULEPACKHUNTER said:

    I think there are more disadvantages, its a new round so no brass, no dies, no factory ammo. Its really for long range set ups, less recoil, less powder, same speed, less extreme spread, more consistant groups, less fussy. Its just a slight improvement here and there for guys that are focussed on precision in the 7mm family. Its just like the Ackley, the BR, the GT stuff. Slight improvements over rounds really similar. Oh and you could get away with short action, but the best would be a medium action, both being shorter stroke than the long action 7 PRC.

    I have been shooting one for while, it's a great round and very efficient. I'm shooting 175 ELDX at 2980fps with 55 grains of powder in a 24" barrel, recoil is light and works awesome in a short action.

    They do make dies for the 7-6.5PRC (Bought mine from Short Action Customs over a year ago, sizing die is from them also just throw a 6.5PRC piece of brass in and you have a .284 or buy factory brass (ADG sells it $80/50 pieces)

    Killed 2 elk, 2 bucks and an Audad with it so far. Shoots less than 1/2 minute. Really an easy round to load for nothing different than loading any other cartridge (or buy factory brass) and great ballistics, barrel life and you get a short action!

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    1 hour ago, forepaw said:

    Maybe I missed it, but did not see or hear age mentioned.  Looks like maybe a 9 y.o.?  Those reddish-stained horns show a lot of character.  Congratulations on a great hunt.  You guys did everything right.  How did you handle water drops?  Air charter?  Mules?  Crazy to be so far back in designated wilderness and see roads all over.

     

    Looks like 7 year old 161 4/8" posted on the Game and Fish harvest report.

    Shows a 6 year old, 2- 7 year old rams and a 9 year old harvested last year. 

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    On 10/17/2022 at 3:27 PM, bigbuckclub said:

    Well... I got lucky and drew a 13A tag this year. I'm getting pretty excited. 

    I am curious to people's thoughts on how the camera ban will play out for strip hunts. I know there are guides that are there anyway and will just spend more time behind the glass instead. 

    I've heard from a few people that the archery hunts were pretty tough because of all the rain. Anyone else hear similar? 

    I'm doing it DIY and have been in the unit before - but for a sheep hunt. Due to work and an archery elk tag I haven't been up there this year. My plan is to just get up there 5-6 days before the opener to look for deer and then get after it. 

    I'm also open to general advice from anyone who has had the tag before... or pics of success to get the juices flowing! Lol

    Go have fun, don't worry about cameras on your truck or camp or anti hunters trashing stuff. I spend 45-55 days a year on the strip, never seen or heard of any of that. We leave our camps alone, unlocked, 100 gallons plus of gas/water and never have had anything happen in fact never ran into anyone up there that wouldn't stop and help if stuck, broke down, lost or drive you back to your truck or town. 

    Most 13A is not that remote and you can be to a paved road/gas in an hour. Bring some extra fuel, water and a spare.

    The archery hunt was awesome, reminds me of how it used to be in pre camera days. We killed an amazing buck and only saw one other hunter drive by our camp. The rifle hunt will be good but don't expect giant bucks everywhere, antler growth is well below average and age class because of cameras is even worse. Give it 2-3 years and expect that place to be off the charts again. Next year should be great with 2 wet summers in a row, if we get a decent winter it'll be the tag to have. Best thing to happen for the Strip is the elimination of cameras, expect a fun hunt, tags reduced, hunters will be more spread out than the last 15 years, there are a couple true giants in 13A this year so best of luck. If you hit that true 190" mark as a DIY guy this year you did amazing.  

    Good Luck

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    I would suggest 13B first 13A second, both rifle. If you didn't have another hunt in August then I would say 13B archery second choice. 13A should be great this year, the feed is unreal on the strip right now, just got back yesterday.  The Kaibab is always good for feed just not normally as good as this year, the deer on the Kaibab don't get hit with the drought like they do on the strip. Also if the Game and Fish stays consistent with the changes made to the Kaibab it is only going to get better, almost 300 tags cut this year between junior hunts and general hunts. This will help with the age class increasing along with a population boom over the next several years, you will always have some 3 year old 200'"deer but there is a big difference in a 7-8 year old deer and a 3-4 year old. That's the difference on the strip is age class, most mature strip bucks break 40" on mass and it's rare to break 35 on the Kaibab.

    Don't get me wrong the both 12A west and 12B are awesome but unless you are done with the system stick with 13B and 13A, when you are done draw the Kaibab, its only going to get better over the next few years and this moisture will carry over to next year. If we just finish this year in the normal range for moisture next year will be off the charts for the health of these animals. That being said there are some unreal bucks in 12A west right now and some will end up in 12B west and some will be in 12A west. I think 12A west gives you a bit more ground and a little bit less of a rat race than 12B west. 

    Good Luck, 

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    18 hours ago, GilaCoues said:

    Arghh!!!  Wished I had checked this thread sooner.  Rem 722 .257 Robert's is a sweet rifle.  I'd been on that rifle like stink on a turd! If deal falls through,  please let me know.  Thanks!

     

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    11 hours ago, apache12 said:

    Is the Mark V brake an accurate?  Is it the new model? Or older Accumark?

    Not sure how to tell if its a new model or older model? Looks like the new ones. Send me a text and I can send more pics

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    1. Ruger GP100 .357 Mag with a 6" barrel probably not 20 rounds shot through it, original case and holster- sold

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    2. Marlin model xt, .17hmr brand new in box with extra magazine. $185

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    3. Ruger M77 22-250 old style with Tang safety, bull barrel, 1" rings, clean gun $550

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    4. .300 wby Mark V Accumark, muzzle break, fluted barrel like new. Sold

     

    5. Sako Aiii 375 HH, clean gun, minor wear. $600

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    6. Mossberg 500A 12 Gauge 2 3/4 and 3" shells 28" barrel. Sold

     

    7. Winchester model 1300 20 gauge. Sold

     

    8. Remington model 722 .257 Roberts, was going to build into a youth gun but opted out of it. $350 SPF

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    9. High Point 9mm, 10 round magazine with red dot scope. Sold

     

    10. Marlin model 336 JM in a .35 Remington with a Balvar 2.5x-8x scope. Sold

     

    11. Kimber model 8400 Montana, .270 WSM great shape, muzzle brake, Leupold 4.5x-14 VX3 Long Range scope 30MM tube. $800 or $1,150 with the scope.

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    12. Mauser Carl Gustafs Staads, Swedish Mauser on synthetic stock, I'll have to get the picture later. $200

    If you want more pictures of any of the guns just let me know, the best way to get a hold of me is 928-637-8378, I'm in Flagstaff.

    These are guns I just don't have a use for, there will be a bunch more I'll be selling soon. Thanks

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