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Just in time for deer & elk season - another solid used gun with many years of good hunting left in it. Details: Ruger MARK II chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum, walnut stock and blued 24" barrel, topped with a Nikon ProStaff 3-9x50mm scope & Butler Creek scope caps. It also has a neoprene shell holder on the butt stock that's in good condition. The gun is in great shape overall with a few dings and scratches you would expect from field use - used but not abused. CW Special Deal: We have this rifle/scope package priced at $399.99 in store - mention you saw it on Coues Whitetail and take another $25 bucks off. That's correct - a Ruger M77 and Nikon Scope for $375 bucks. Swing in and take a look. Not the rifle you're looking for? We have more. Questions? Call us at 480-621-5555

SOLD We will post another deal soon - standby for further...

When you're done at the Labor Day mattress sales come look at guns: Regular Hours: 10am to 6pm (that's always better than buying a new mattress anyway)

Regular Hours Today: 10am to 6pm

LOL As long as there are humans on the planet - there will always be stupid ones that do really stupid things. The last time I went out by Roosevelt Lake to shoot I brought back a shot up washer & dryer, a sweet vintage 1990 computer monitor full of shotgun holes, a TV in similar condition and a burned sofa - no kidding, they lit the thing on fire. Because... Shooting a sofa with Tula steel case 223 = good time. Shooting a flaming sofa with Tula steel case 223 = over the top man. Unicorns and rainbows! The lousy moron(s) was/were kind enough to leave 100 once fired 7mm mag cases as payment for my efforts to clean up their yard sale. That's a win.

Browning A5's in 16ga are desirable guns (I own a Belgian Sweet 16) HOWEVER they don't command the $$ one might expect. Be careful and diligent in researching the value of the gun you're thinking of buying. I had a gentleman in here just 2 hours ago with an A5 Magnum 12ga that he thought was worth 800 to 1000 bucks. Truth = 400 to 500 bucks at auction depending on condition. The Blue Book of Gun Values in some cases with A5's can set you up with a number that's just not realistic for the market of willing buyers and what they'll spend. This happens with A5's all the time. To really know the market on any gun, I spend a lot of time on GunBroker in the advanced search area looking at closed auctions so I can see that people actually are willing to pay for an item. It also gives me a good idea of what items close with no bids because the asking price is simply too high to even get a single bid. There are a lot of sub models in the A5 group and looking up the serial number can be tricky. Good luck sir.

Fun Semi-Auto Gun - Great Price We got this older (approximate date of MFG is 1978) Remington 742 Woodsmaster in from an estate recently and it is used, but nice condition. The person who brought it in said that it was the prior owner's deer rifle but it really spent the last 20 years under the bed in a case. And that certainly seems to be true - it's in nice condition for it's age. We cleaned/oiled the rifle and took it to the range - it functions perfectly with 150 and 180 grain ammo - no issues with auto loading function or accuracy. It is ready to hunt. Details: It's a SEMI AUTO 30-06 Springfield with a detachable magazine, the scope is a WEAVER Marksman 4-power with a duplex cross hair. The scope is the same vintage as the rifle and was likely purchased at or around the same time. The elevated look-under scope mounts are also from the same period of time. It's rare that we see these rifles with all of the period-right equipment on them - this one is an exception. We have the rifle & scope combo priced at $359.00 - Mention you saw this on Coues Whitetail and we'll take another $30 bucks off.

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This Remington rifle & Nikon scope combo was sold originally in our Mesa location and has returned to us as a trade-in in NEW condition - the guy never got a chance to use it. However - we cannot sell the gun as new and must reduce the price and advertise it as a pre-owned gun. The $799 price tag we have on the gun is BELOW WHOLESALE on the gun, the scope and the mounts. SPECIAL - Mention you saw this on COUES WHITETAIL and take another $35.00 off this package deal. Here's the details on the gun: Remington Model 700 SPS, 30-06 Springfield w/ adjustable trigger, Nikon Monarch 3 Scope 4-16 X 42, Burris 6-hole Rings & 2-piece Bases, Quake CLAW rifle sling and a basic black zippered nylon bag. Original Remington manual for the rifle and Nikon manual for the scope come with it. Add a box of ammo and you're ready for the range! Questions? Please call us at 480-621-5555 Directions to the Tempe store are listed below.

We received a call about the optic (type, reticle, etc) Here is a link to it - http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products/riflescopes/monarch-3-4-16x42-side-focus-bdc.html

NYAZhunter - give us a call if you live in the Tempe area - 480-621-5555 We handle transfers everyday and are happy to assist. Allforelk - thank you for the hat-tip!

We have silencers in stock and they are moving fast. July 13th Gun Trust changes are right around the corner - we have silencer models on the shelf and and ready to FORM-4. We have at least 2-dozen more arriving before the deadline. Brands include Ruger, SilencerCo, Yankee Hill, Sig Silencers, AAC, GemTech, & Thompson Machine. .22lr cans, 5.56 & 7.62 cans, 9mm & 45 pistol cans and more - direct thread or QD mounts. Thank you again to the CW Members who always refer us. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful endorsements - Mark Healy Conveniently located at Baseline & McClintock in Tempe - 480-621-5555

Due to the large number of internet banners & magazine covers carrying the new Remington pocket gun release, we're getting several calls asking if the gun is here to see. Yes - it is. This and several other pocket-sized .380 and 9mm caliber guns are here for comparison. Initial Impression of the RM380: At first glance, it is far better than their first .380 release. It is lightweight with rounded no-snag edges. The hammer-fired trigger is predictably long (acts as the gun's safety) but not overly heavy and smooth throughout the pull. It comes with 2 magazines and has a 6+1 capacity. The frame is a bit thicker than the Ruger LCP and has a better feel in the hand (in my hand anyway). If you've been looking for a take-it-everywhere pocket gun, come take a look at this one.

Thank you CW members for referring us to your friends & family for Maps And: For those of you who don't already know - we carry all (every unit they have available) of the Flatline Maps

Here's the scoop: Over on the Hunting Fitness forum here at CW some of the members who participate in the discussions thought a competition - a hunting style competition that combined the elements of physical fitness, efficiency and endurance with shooting skill would be a fun way to get people thinking about how their good fitness or lack of fitness impacts their hunts and their ability to protect themselves & their family in a stress shooting situation. This was an idea that I had batted around myself, and seeing the mention of it on CW got me more interested in actually doing it. So after several weeks of pulling a team of qualified people together to make the event safe & workable - we will be holding the competition in mid to late May 2016 (about 6 months from now). What will the competition look like? These are the basic elements: (more information is coming as we finalize contracts and details) There will be a physical efficiency element throughout the competition that will replicate a real-world hunting scenario(s) in the Western US. There will be a segment of the event that will involve using binoculars (or spotting scope) to find and identify targets and accurately range them in yards. There will be a live-fire rifle shooting segment that will test a person's ability to locate a target, range the target (with or without a rangefinder), and accurately shoot that target. There will be a defensive handgun live-fire shooting segment that will challenge the participant's ability to shoot effectively under stress & physical exertion. There will be men's and women's divisions There will be age brackets (similar the the public safety testing brackets you'd see at a police or fire exam). The competition and shooting scenarios has been designed around normal everyday hunting rifles and factory handguns. You can bring your 30lb sniper rifle with you - you'll just need to carry it with you, all day, just like you would out hunting. The real advantage will be gained if you train for ALL elements: Your physical efficiency & endurance Your rifle handling & shooting Your handgun competency Your glassing ability From what I can tell - those are the basic aspects of a good hunt. More details to follow. So - what should we call it?

I think it will be a very fun event. I had a CW gentleman in the store just a few minutes ago buying a Flatline map - he said "thank goodness I have 6 months to get ready" LOL As far as the rangefinder goes - that's great input - I agree. We do, however, have an advanced shooter who uses his MilDot Reticle for ranging and is quite good at it. So I will need to think this over. We will be keeping the ranges VERY realistic as we like to tell people - be humane - don't shoot further, get closer. Lastly - thank you - your entry is in the hat Best- Mark Healy LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

One of the recurring conversations we have with our guests is "why aren't you open on Sunday?" I hate going other places, but work hours leaves Sunday as the only day I have to get my shopping done. Well - we fixed that:

To all who have been in to see us - Thank you! It really means a lot when people take the time to recognize how diligently we work at making your hunting & shooting experience the best it can be. However - we wouldn't exist without you - so thank you again. If ever your in my store and your experience isn't top notch - you know who to call - don't hesitate. Have a great hunting season! Mark Healy 480-621-5555

So in for this. Should be more like deer strongman. with hunting related lifts like drag 2 coues for 100 yards then then carry a pair of kowas up a hill or something Great idea! OK gentlemen: I too have thought about this type of an event. I looked at the Train to Hunt event, but archery is not my area of expertise. My ol' outdated bow needs a quiet retirement (really needs to be on ebay). But guns - I do guns, especially the hunting and sidearm type. Hunting - yes. Hiking - yes. Cardio - yes. Backpacking - yes. After you guys gave this topic some discussion in mid September it looked like something I should research further. So I reached out for information. I have received a decent amount of input from professional shooters, hunters of all stripes, Armageddon prepper types, military vets, NRA members and rage trainers, athletic instructors, power lifters, MMA folks, and reach the conclusion that this type of event needs to be done. Being prepared to hunt and being prepared to take care of your family fall under the same umbrella - you should be thinking about and DOING something about it year 'round. And the most important piece of equipment is you. I have assembled a team to make this event a reality. I will start another thread this morning seeking input from interested CW members.

I have a late November mule deer tag that I fully intend to fill with the best buck I can find. That being said, personal fitness and weight dictates - to a very large degree - how much ground I will cover and how many bucks I will discover, judge and hopefully find one to shoot. I have made a personal commitment to being in even better shape than I was last year after losing 45 pounds of lard (and that was a darn good hunting season compared to several before it). I am inviting anyone with the same/similar short-term ambition to join in and talk about their preseason journey to being ready for opening day. Now then, you might only have 4 weeks (or less) to your hunt. That doesn't matter - you can cover a decent amount of better-lungs ground in 20-30 days. And, if you have a December tag, you have over 90-days and PLENTY of time to push and make progress. ***what makes this different from MULEPACKHUNTER's Monday check in?*** This is all about short-term push & gains. We will stop posting after our 2015 tags expire or are filled AND anyone is free to post any ol' time. If you jog a mile and cut a half-minute off your time - POST it. If you jog that same mile the next day and cut another 20 seconds off - post it. Cut weight - post it. Got an eating plan that's new and working - post it. Killer cardio routine - post it. Go on a lung-busting elevation hike - post it. In short - if you're doing a hard final push right now - something different from the norm - to really improve this year's hunt experience - put it here. Once your hunt is over - go back to the Monday Check In and keep up with it until your next tag. (yes, that's not always easy with the lives we lead, but a worthy annual goal) Keep in mind, unless you're one of those gifted mountain goat people - ANYTHING - you do will be better than doing nothing. All the best this season, Mark Healy

Longboat - Sending you a PM - give me a call at the store if you have room for a stray. Thank you for the invitation - that was a solid good time - nuts - but worth the time invested. That's a lung blowout - non-stop. I doesn't get anymore cardio that that. I don't find many guys that workout like that - I'm going to feel that workout for a day or 2 or 3. But hey, I made it all the way through the hour. I'll be on vacation next week, but will call you when I get back to schedule another go of it.

Longboat - Sending you a PM - give me a call at the store if you have room for a stray.

I completely agree with you. Not too many people realize that the South Mountain Preserve has a trail that runs from end to end (The National Trail) that's a 29 mile round trip from the east parking lot. Yes sir - 29 miles of a perfect hunting get-ready trail that, when compared to the local population, almost no one uses. Then add in the rest of the park and you have 1/3 mile stuff, 1 mile stuff, 5 mile stuff, steep stuff, flat stuff. Whatever the fitness level - it all works. I go there often because it's close. My kid likes the Pinal Mtns- so we do that a lot too. A steep hike is the perfect way to gauge your fitness before taking off for a hunt. Better to know you'll be sucking wind ahead of time and do something to course correct - don't waste tag time.

Great Monday morning in Phoenix South Mountain Park. Sunday was supposed to be my easy day, but I got very carried away and ended up with an excellent workout. Moved the easy day to this morning and did 3.3 miles on the northern ridges of the park boundary. Check out the coyote skylined in the first photo:

Hi Kennyazman - I hope this helps: The key here is to do SOMETHING. Fairly often I hear from someone who, not knowing what to do, do nothing. You don't need to buy anything to get going. There is no magic piece of equipment. Just simple calisthenics (yes - the stuff of military boot camp joy like jumping jacks, burpees, sit-ups, push-ups and the dreaded monkey crawls & mountain climbers) are all you need to tone up, fight fat and get your cardio back. Add a good jog or steep trail hike to the mix and you’re in a good place. I’ve noticed that many people – especially those over 40 and double especially if they are heavy no matter what age – have a hard time just dealing with getting on and off the ground. That being the case I often just tell people to do exercises that require you to get down on the floor and get back up. Very often that is all they need to “get started”. For instance – try this police & fire academy PT drill from back in the day: Set the clock for 4 minutes and cycle through the following 4 exercises for all 4 minutes. You need to do them BOTH quickly and with excellent form. Move as quickly from one exercise to the next as you can. 4 squats – nice and deep and look toward the ceiling as you do them so you don’t use your back. 4 push-ups – again, good form and full extensions 4 jumping jacks – full range of motion 4 sit-ups – don’t rock & keep you heels on the floor as much as you can Get back to your feet and start again – keep cycling through – all 4 minutes. If you put forth your best effort you should be winded. That should be all you need to convince you that your own motion and effort are that are required to get good exercise. Equipment can be added as needed to enhance your experience and gain on your goals. If you need something more difficult, add a minute to the clock and a 5th exercise like burpees or mountain climbers. Do this in sets of 5 instead of 4. Need more? Move it to 6 & 6. This is how I got started again 2 years ago. I do a lot more now and my workouts vary greatly. One thing stays constant – I’m in cardio mode all the time. When I lift weights the reps are high and there are calisthenics in between sets. I don’t care about bulk – just strength and functional endurance. Start with 20 minutes a day and progress to a full hour. Be creative and get winded.