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I kinda liked the Nikon EDG that I looked through at Sportsman's Warehouse. Seemed very bright and very clear when comparing them to several others. Maybe that is just me ... I liked 'em.

The way I understand it, the "legalization" was a State thing, but each city is allowed to have it's own ordinances on them. Currently, only two cities in Maricopa allow fireworks ... Gilbert (if you can believe that), and Glendale. They are illegal everywhere else ... not to possess, but to set off. Now on to my COMMENTARY. Pretty darn lame!!! If you can't set them off in a city, you shouldn't sell them there. They are definitely doing it for the tax revenue, and also the FINES that they are sure they will collect because people won't check to see if they can set them off or not. I understand why the cities are keeping it illegel to some extent ... there are studies showing the incidence of fireworks related injuries to children being far too common. But to some extent, isn't that just a BAD PARENTING thing? Maybe it's just me, but again a case of the government stepping in too frequently in our daily lives? I grew up with legal fireworks ... never got more than a mild burn blister from holding the match too long.

I'm with Lark ... have it rescored ... WHAT A HOG!!!!!! And the second one with his "older" photo is a monster too. Not many guys have the luck to get opportunity at two "buck of a lifetime" type deer. Your dad needs to be playing the Lottery ... often. And when he does, have him send me his numbers!!!

Where are you at. I am interested.

I always love to get the perspective of hunters who have been doing it longer than I have. That is some GREAT insight on "How To" Bill ... I am going to print that out and put it in my hunt pack for the next time I'm elk hunting.

I am looking for an aftermarket stock for a Post '64 Classic LA Winchester Mdl 70. HS Precision with Aluminum Block is what I've been looking at getting. I'd look at a McMillan, but don't want to spend a fortune, so ... just let me know if you have something you'd be willing to sell, and how much. Just looking to upgrade off of the factory injection molded junk.

Well, I didn't read all the responses, so I may be repeating something already said ... if so, I apologize. You have max points ... you can't let that go to waste. You are right, we have some of the best Mulie hunting in the world right here in Arizona. You have to take advantage of that. I have hunted the strip twice in the last 4 years. Both times I was a DIY guy because I could not really afford the guide ... truth to be told I never thought in a million years I'd get drawn either time ... especially not the second time. First time out I saw deer, but none I was willing to shoot. This year I killed a nice 4x4 ... not a monster, but a nice deer that I am proud to have on my wall. It can be done wthout a guide, but it will take a lot of luck to find a beast as a DIY guy. There is just too much area to cover, and those guys spend all year finding and patterning the big boys so they can put paying clients on them. If you are out to get one over 200" and you want something close to a sure thing, put in for a bonus point until you can afford to hire a guide, and then hire the BEST GUIDE for the area (which will take some research). If you want the satisfaction of doing it yourself, put in for a bonus point and take a couple of years worth of vacation time up there scouting and learning the area. You are ahead of that game a bit having gotten a lot of information from someone who's done a lot of hunting there. Nothing says you have to go this next year, or the year after, or the year after. You can get a leftover tag for Coues Deer, Archery hunt for Coues and Mulie, etc. until you get to a place where you feel you are ready ... no matter if you are hiring a guide or taking time to learn the area. Some of what you do depends on your age and where you think you will be in terms of "hunting shape" a year, two years, three years, etc. from now. That always has to play in to decision making. All that said, the most important thing to remember is that the "hunting" is the fun part ... getting out and being in this wonderful world we were given to live in. The "kill" is just the final act ... and yes, is satisfying, but it isn't really necessary to truly enjoy the "hunt". Remembering that, you will be far ahead of the game. Good luck with your decision ... and Merry Christmas!!!

What a beauty. Congrats. Guessing mid 170's" give or take.

Well it looks like you've done better than "good" with that, although I'd argue that if you have a Mauser you already had a GREAT bolt action, but I certainly understand not wanting to mess around with something from your Grandpa. I have a Mauser from my Grandpa that will never be touched, other than cleaned and oiled regularly ... when I die it will go on to my kids, and hopefully theirs on down the line. Nice job on the Remington!!! Happy shooting!!!

Wow Ruthunter!! That is a nice buck.

I'd say go 20X over 12X for your purposes, but I agree with RR on the Turrets. The best long range guys I know always dial adjust and hold dead on, and they are really good at putting the bullet where it goes.

I was also looking for the CZ when I bought my son his Savage 17HMR. Couldn't find one for what I wanted to spend. Saw the Savage Rifle/Scope Package with the Accutrigger a Basspro and bought that. It's a TACK DRIVER. Don't think you can go wrong with it. CZ's are definitely nice, as are the Ruger 77/22's, but they are costly.

+2 on RR note of checking the headspacing. This is a common symptom when headspacing is incorrect.

Can you shoot me a picture of the 7-08 ... especially the bolt. Thanks. Also, might be interested in the Minox ... picture of those too please. Thanks

There is a guy who advertizes on Backpage ... ACoatings. He does both Duracoat and Cerakote (which is the harder and more durable of the two). I had him Cerakote a 10/22 Receiver and he did a really good job. Showed me a bunch of other rifles and pistols he had done ... I was impressed. I am going to have him do my .44 Magnum when I get the spare change. That said ... there is absolutley nothing wrong with a good Robar job either ... they do excellent work. You have to like that particular look and feel ... I think it is really nice, but some people have complained that it makes the gun too slick ... all preference I guess.

+1 on going with a top barrel maker. Krieger would get my vote, but there are tons of others to be sure.

Absolutely GREAT!!! Desert Mulies are the real "Ghosts" ... very tough to hunt. Nice job!!!

What a bunch of Jackasses!!! You know the PETA folks and all those Whackos will blame hunters, and you know there is no way a hunter would EVER do that.

Yeah ... they can have it towed and impounded ... but the owner can still get it back. Like I said ... the camera owner should have asked permission on private property. And the rancher probably has other LEGAL recourse if he wants to make a point.

Really nice buck BUTCH!!! That is a better pic than the one you texted me a while back. He's nice and wide.

Man ... if I could just con my old lady into letting me have $1200 for another rifle. I've always wanted a .308/AR Platform. I'll call you if my "Sweet Talkin' " works.

You wouldn't happen to have a preference for this round, would ya Lark??? The .270 Winchester is definitely a great round, but is it much different in performance than his .280 Remington? I've never compared the two.

This is a GREAT reminder for everyone, but especially for folks who have not camped a lot. About 10 years ago, a friend of my mom lost both her son and his fiance to CO poisoning (basically asphixiation) on a camping trip. We've always been careful, but especially since that occurrence. One of my friends has the Mr. Buddy, but he's never had great luck with it ... he might have gotten a dud or something. He has a devil of a time keeping it running. I never use anything in my tent for heat ... just a really warm sleeping bag that usually lets me sleep in a T-Shirt and shorts. Funny thing is I paid about $50 for it years ago and it works better than any of the expensive bags some other folks I know have. On occasion I have to sleep in sweats, but infrequently. Be safe all.

That's a great buck!!! What unit were you in?

Thanks all! Great memories, that is for sure. Nope 1den ... not Jessie. I'm Steve.