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It means things are still pending and your bonus points are currently at zero... Sorry, had to do it.

Mine too shows pending and I only put in for points.

I sit water in August.

Don't see why not, but not sure on using an magnifying power scope, maybe a regular red dot would be better option for a shotgun. Would work on a good slug gun. Would have to figure drop chart for reticle subtentions. It's a popular setup back east where there's many places that don't allow rifle hunting.

Was in the same boat as you a few years ago when searching for a bow for my wife. You might want to swing by Ross and Cabelas and see what they have in the stock for used, older model or bargain cave bows. There are several other mfg's who make similar bows. My wife shot most of them over the course of a few months, and decided on a PSE Chaos. We backed it down to 26 lbs when she started, and it can go to 60.

Just curious what your research consisted of? Please do not take this the wrong way, but until you and your boys shoot the bows you are thinking of buying, your research is far from complete. Just because a bow looks good on paper does not mean that it will be the one that feels the best to you. I'd suggest getting a list of 5-15 bows that meet whatever list of criteria you are looking for and then shooting them all to find the one you like.

I sure do miss fishing in the Colorado high country.

There's a 3 gun match that starts at 7 on Saturday. New shooter brief is at 7:30. Bring what you have. I shot iron sights for a few months before I picked up the eotech. Shoot a couple matches before you get your scope. Plenty of other things that will make a bigger impact on your performance than having a $1k optic. They only have one stage with long range targets anyways.

I shot an Eotech for two years before going to optics. Never had an issue on the hoser rounds, but anything past 300 ate my lunch. How much 3 gun have you shot? I'd recommend you spend some time behind the glass of what others are running before you plop down your hard earned money. I spent almost 6 months researching and shooting through various optics that others had before settling on two, Khales k16i and Vortex Razor HD II, both 1-6x. I bought the cheaper of the two figuring that a top end 1-8x would be out soon, and I'm looking forward to getting some range time on a Swaro Z8i when they come out. I know a few guys got them ordered already. Though I am sure by the time I can save enough for it there will be a 1-10x out. With all that said, your best bet is to find the glass and reticle you like, and then look for one on the Brian Enos forums. Tons of 3 gun gear there, and if your patient, some really good deals. -edit- I'll be at Rio this weekend if you want to shoot my Razor

The guys I've hunted with I've met at archery ranges or critter group work projects. Plenty of folks on here that are more than welcome in my camp.

What's your budget?

Welcome to the site bud. I don't spend a ton of time in the desert scouting, but they should be growing by now.

Maybe he ran out of cameras to steal, got bored waiting for his partner in crime to pick him up, found your stand and remembered the old bucket of water over a door prank, but his buddy picked him up before he could finish it.

What type of sidearm you looking for? Pocket pistol, daily CCW, BUG, open carry? Lots of options, and I may have one or two I might part with. If not, I could help you find what you need.

Can you load them safely? Yes. They just won't fly as well as the regular 150gr SST's(.415 bc vs. .370 bc). I'd just tell him that he snagged the wrong box by accident and that you'll take care of it.

Was a pleasure to meet you too. Safe travels.

If you ship it to yourself you are not required by federal law to ship it to an FFL. Local and/or state laws of where you would be receiving it may say otherwise. My pelican only has one cutout for a bolt gun. Not sure if the S&W is for a bolt gun or pistol. If they can fit, you're more than welcome to use it if you'd like. I'll bring it with me to work tomorrow and you can swing by whenever.

Yep, just the regular lock. What is the barrel length on your bolt gun and when is your trip? Not sure who you are flying with, but if they are going to charge you for checking a rifle case, I would just look at shipping it. You are allowed to ship it to yourself in another state, "in care of" the person who will be receiving the shipment on your behalf. The person receiving the package may sign for but shall not open the package. I'm not sure on the value of the rifle you are wanting to transport, but most airlines have a fairly low limit on what is covered in the case of lost luggage. If they charge you to check it, you might actually save money by shipping via USPS(since it is a long gun) or common carrier and be able to insure it for full value as well. You can ship it in the case you have slid into a cardboard box, without any markings indicating the contents. USPS recommends sending via registered mail.

No need to apologize, just trying to make sure everyone, including the OP, is properly informed. I hope my post did not come across in any other way, and if it did, I do apologize. As for ammo, you are correct. I would also point out that in addition to the regulations I referenced above, each airline will have additional requirements as well. The weight limit for ammo, as you mentioned, is a prime example of that, and everyone needs to be aware that those limitations do vary from airline to airline, to include subsidiaries and regional carriers operating under major carriers. Another auspice to consider is that due to the fact that you are the only one with access to the lock on the container, some local jurisdictions have concluded that you therefor are legally in possession of the firearm, not the airline, while it is in transit from place of origin to final destination. These jurisdictions tend to have major restrictions on firearms possession and I have heard rumors of folks being arrested while on layovers(never seeing their checked luggage), or after diverted flights, for being in "possession" of a banned firearm in said locales. Back to the OP's question. I recommend Pelican cases as a brand, but there are other options fi you are just looking to send it one direction. Value of firearm, budget and size will determine what suits your needs best. Another aspect to consider is destination. If you are doing a fly in drop camp in the Alaskan or Canadian bush, you need to seriously consider the size and weight of the case, of which Pelicans are some of the heaviest. Without more information from the OP, I think there is not much more that can be said on this subject.

Do not put a TSA lock on your firearms case. Doing so is a direct violation of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 1540.111©(2)(iv). Doing so can result in a civil fine of up to $2,000 and referral to local authorities for criminal prosecution. Just use a good padlock at each point and enjoy your flight.

I've gone through several of them and now only fly with pelican cases. Got a smaller one for pistols that I can chain to the risers inside my rolling luggage and a IM3300 for everything else. Even my bows will fit in it. They are pricey but well worth it. Made 50+ flights with the 3300 the last two years and though it is scuffed, there's no issue with it what so ever. As for TSA approved, it needs to be hard sided and the contents cannot be accessed when locked, so no long shank locks. You are the only one that can control the key/combo. Do not give either to a TSA agent. And no TSA locks. If they swab it and the swab test fails, they will call a supervisor and ask you to open it. I suggest you keep a copy of the TSA regs and the airline regs in the container as well as your carry on. When you go to check in, kindly tell the agent at the counter that you need to declare a firearm for check in. You cannot do curbside check in. Firearm must be unloaded, no mag inserted and magazines unloaded as well. The form you fill out will need to be placed in the case next to the firearm. Ammo must be not be loose and in approved containers to protect the primers from being impacted. There's also a weight limit on ammo. No primers or powders. When are you needing to travel and what with? I have a cut out that it would fit and you can use my 3300. Or my small one for a pistol. If you want to buy one, I got all of mine from casetech in Tempe. Small local shop with awesome service & I highly recommend them. If you have any questions about flying with guns, feel free to ask. I'll be more than happy to help.

No problem. For poly mags, I like magpul, lancer and hexmags. For steel I use the GI mags from when I was in, plus the surefire hi cap ones. I should finish wrapping up my man cave in the next week or so and I know I got a pile of stuff I'll be selling, including a bunch of various ammo. I'll let you know first what I got before posting it to the masses.

How many rounds are you looking for? Plinking, hunting, competition or SHTF ammo? Do yourself a favor and pick up a 20-rd mag or two as well. Helps having the shorter mag for sighting in off a bench. And some 40 rd mags for hosing at the range.

Congrats on drawing an amazing tag! Assuming your wife is near your age, this will likely be her last opportunity for a true trophy class bull. As such, I am curious why she wishes to use a muzzleloader? I had an early 9 tag in '10 and shot my bull in the southern half of the unit. There are some big bulls down there, and shots can get quite long. Also do not overlook the southwest part of the unit. Way less elk but there was one heck of a bruiser back in there during my hunt. The descriptions on the G&F website are accurate, and if in doubt, just check to see how many cams are on waterholes to see how popular they are.

So it looks like we are heading to Yellowstone in August for a week or so. For some odd reason, my wife wants to rent a trailer when we get up there. Finding open spots at local campgrounds w/electric service has been difficult so far. As such, I'm looking to rent a small generator that can fulfill the needs of the trailer(30A, 110/120v, 3000w). Thanks.