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Sounds like an amazing person. Animas had some great athletes/teams for such a middle of nowhere, hole in the wall, type of town. So many now days could use him as an example on how to lead. Our schools are filled with so many terrible coaches ruining more athletes than helping these days. So many kids never playing sports or quitting because of it. Great coaches, teachers, etc are worth more than any amount of money. If you’ve had either great or bad, or both, you definitely understand.

Holy cow, I just saw this like a year later, lol. Glad you liked it. eddielasvegas was great to deal with. Very nice and met me at the correct time and place, no problems whatsoever. Thanks again!

Never has, never will. At this point to anyone who thinks the virus isn't being politicized well beyond its actual danger is brain dead.

This is true. But I don't think optics are as cut and dry as everyone wants to believe. With something dealing with the eyes, I think there's to many variables at play to honestly say one way or another. I'm no eye doctor but I be interested to know how eye conditions( eye glasses, Lasik, contacts, etc) between people play a factor in looking through various types of optics. Meopta, Swaro, Zeiss, Leica, and a few others are not cheap for a reason( I want to try the Meoptas or even the Sig Zulu 9s myself) but if someone made better glass then all of them and it was cheaper, would people honestly admit or acknowledge it?? Interesting to see

I have been wanting for a few years now to get a new hunting rifle. I am traditional in the fact I love the old wood stock, sporter barrel type rifles. So I want to stay in that area. I know they are not as long range( sporter barrel) as some custom guns or as practical, due to the wood stock, but I’m willing to live within those limitations to get what I want. With that said, I know they are capable, if set up right, of delivering great shooting as well. This would be a 500 yard rifle or less, possibly out to 6-700 yards on a rare occasion. What I’d look to do or get is , freefloated barrel, possible muzzle break, bedded action, tuned or lightened trigger. I would like to stay in a common caliber but would consider others. Maybe 7 rem mag, 257 wby, etc. No wildcat rounds. Deer, for sure, and elk gun depending on caliber. I’ve looked at Winchester model 70s and Browning’s, and weatherbys to start. Nothing is set. Any suggestions, thoughts?

Tikkas are amazing. I think highly underrated as well. A few scratches, nicks and dings don’t bother me. If anything the stock isn’t holding me back, it’s the lighter sporter barrel but I don’t see that as a handicap. I just have to hunt by what it’s capable of and I’m ok with that.

Weatherby Mark V classic?? If your buying, I’m shooting, lol

It’s great to see people still into these types of rifles. I’m also kicking around spending the money on my current Win Model 70 270 wsm and doing some upgrades and getting a new rifle later. Yes I was kicking around another rifle when I had what I was asking for, lol. What can I say, I like guns and what’s wrong with more options!! I still like the idea of having a 7mag or some of the calibers you guys suggested. I also wondered if rebarreling my current setup would make a difference from say a factory 24 to 26 inch. So it boils down to buy a new or newer to me gun Now or spend the money on improvements on my current rifle and get another gun sometime down the road

Tikka is impressive. I sold a 223 T3Lite years ago and have regretted it ever since. It was ridiculously accurate right out of the box shooting factory ammo

That would be something to consider

Desire to shoot, most definitely. I love to just shoot for the sake of shooting. Time can be an issue but I’d adjust. I’ve been shooting since I was a kid. So understanding that longer ranges requires more trigger time and or upgraded equipment doesn’t escape me. And no doubt, breaks can be unpleasant.

I’ve just bought one of there rangefinders. 2200bdx. We will see how it does when I get it. I’ve seen lots on this forum saying good things about them. The scope and rangefinder integrated thing is interesting.

Just discovered this system a few days ago. Seems like a good concept. Also seen Sig has there own 15s now as well, Sig Zulu 9. I admit when a company tries jumping into other things( ammo, optics, whatever) from there bread and butter( pistols in Sigs case), it seems like they don’t do as well and just want to sell gimmicks off there name. However, Sig has really seemed to put some good quality stuff out. I really like there ammo and now the optics really seem to be coming along.

I looked but couldn’t or didn’t see anything that said the stocking schedules changed. so I assume the Game and fish stocked as usual? How was the fishing this weekend with all the hoards of people out? Heading up Tuesday as I always avoid Memorial weekend travel and outings as much as possible.

Our Dakota had her litter of 9 last night. 4 black ones are still available. PM me if serious and I will give more info, pics, price, etc.

One male pup left!

Wow, it works that good? Goldens are great dogs, but the shedding is atrocious especially this time of year.

3 pups left, including the 1 female

Yeah her siblings, most of them, were lighter. Definitely interesting to see all the shades a single blood line produces.

That's my point exactly!! What's real, what isn't??

I don't know you, or your job. You say you are in the healthcare field, I'll take your word for it. I do personally know people in the healthcare field, and they tell a different tale then you. There attitude is different. For every one "expert" person that paints a apocalyptic scenario with this virus, I can find one or more "experts" that say the opposite. CDC is supposed to be the know all source but they change regularly. How can anyone trust what they are told in either direction?? Seriously? Especially when politicians are utilizing this time as a power grab! I'll ask this question again, and again. How is a mask protecting me or others in a public venue when we all touch our mask at some point to adjust them, eat, drink, or just take them off in the car after touching door knobs, products in a store, or any other surface others have been around, etc??

It’s a virus, we can’t escape it, or sanitize the world to avoid it. You honestly believe a thin paper mask As your only PPE will stop something so contagious?? If it’s that contagious, it’s everywhere and you will eventually get it, short of living in a plastic bubble. And the fact that the CDC changes its stance so often, how do you trust them? And no one should trust the WHO period! It’s obvious in our modern world, politics trumps all. Do what your told if you so choose, but stop at some point and really try and think independently of what we are constantly being feed by a vial, and utterly biased media doing its best to push an agenda. Too add to that, I’ve seen many of our local doctors and nurses in town. None wearing a mask. None

Some of you on here were born in the wrong country. Its apparent that the responsibilities and complexities of freedom and individual thought are too much for you. The worlds a scary place, with no guarantees of safety at anytime. Wear a paper mask if it makes you feel better, but you don't get to tell me too or shame others into doing it. For some of you, perhaps staying home is in your best interest and well as others who could possibly have to deal with your irrational and unreasonable thinking.

What I don't understand is that it is closed to non tribal members due to not wanting the spread of Covid 19( I understand not wanting to spread it) but go to Safford and Globe and see how many members are there in the Walmarts, Safeways, etc then go back to the rez after that.

Anyone go down to Black River?