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I have an 8 lb jug of Lil Gun that I will never use up in this lifetime. I could probably sell you some. How much are you looking for?

Just took a look at some of the great people on this website that share a birthday with me. Congrats to all for making through to another year (yes - I am the oldest on the CWT list). I hope each of you has a great day!

What's the twist in that 243 barrel? Are you looking for a LR rig to trade straight across, or willing to throw in some addl. cash for a more customized rig?

This is where I go: http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f45/where-shoot-az-68833/index2.html

All my rifles wear Huber Concepts triggers (I prefer their two-stage model). They are pricey, but I feel they are the best on the market. One of them has over two thousand documented 'pulls' still works like a champ. Sent it back to Huber Concepts for a "look over". They pulled it apart and found very little wear at all. They have never malfunctioned on me - and I spend a lot of time in the dirt.

Normally, I don't reply in these situations, but I do know an attorney who is honest. He is also my brother. In fact, all five of my brothers are attorneys and are honest to a fault. Stay clear of 'ambulance chasers'. Most reputable attorneys care about their public image and try to keep a low profile in public. A good attorney will meet with you without charge and hear your case. A great attorney will tell you the way things are, while the scoundrel will tell you just what he thinks you want to hear in order to get you signed up with him. Take your time and make the right call. Research your choices and do your homework. Pick a seasoned lawyer who has lots of years experience and will personally handle your case and not reassign it to some flunky. Just my two cents from seeing things from the other side. Feel free to PM me if you want to know more. And no, I am not an attorney.

Sabot. Used to be able to buy them - not sure if you still can.

White Cloud Gunsmithing. David Arganbright. 18007 N. 69th Ave. in Glendale. 602-292-1986. Good guy. Has a shop at his home. Chambered and installed 300 Rum Custom barrel on a Rem 700 action for me many years ago. Did good work.

FYI - I have a similar build in 338 Lapua AI and it weighs 19 lbs with scope, bipod, mag, etc. The weight is quite manageable. If I had to do it all over again, I would build it exactly the same. Don't let the weight throw you off. It makes the recoil a breeze.

Focus on the middle and lower half of South Canyon - that is where the water lines run from. At this time of year, the herds should be out of the NP and down on the range lands south of the ranch house. Early bird gets the worm. As soon as the buffalo begin to feel pressured, they will begin to migrate up into the NP. About 90% migrate up through South Canyon with the rest using North Canyon in smaller groups. If I had this hunt, I would be up there opening day. If I wasn't sitting on a herd of buffalo opening morning and heard gunfire, I would hightail it up to water tank #2 or #3 and sit on it the rest of the day.

Couldn't find much info on dimensions, collapsible(?) and weight. Any idea who makes them and warranty?

OK - I gotta ask: Is the camo really purple, or is it just the way the pics turned out?

The umps may call me for piling on, but I couldn't leave this one alone. Trphyhntr, not trying to call you out, but some of your posts in different threads seem to be very critical of the OP. There are a thousand possible reasons why kooter is not able to keep the dog, most of which would be personal and none of our business. kooter - good luck to you. If I had room for a third dog, I would take him in a heartbeat. Looks like a great prospect.

Cosmetics can often be a good indicator of how the gun was treated. But the real danger is what you cannot see - the throat. If it is damaged or worn, it will never shoot accurately. And isn't that the point of owning a rifle in the first place? Replacing the barrel can cost you as much as what you paid for the entire rifle. Custom barrels run $300 to $400, plus $250 to $300 for the gunsmithing (chambering, threading, crowning, headspacing). Most gunsmiths have a bore scope and they will usually check out the throat area for a nominal fee. Bruno's (near Deer Valley airport) does it for $10. Most gun stores will allow you a two or three day inspection and return period - as long as the rifle has not been fired. Just tell them what you want to do. On a worst case basis, pay for the rifle and have them keep the bolt until you return. If the rifle is a real bargain, then condition of throat may not matter. If it is a shooter, then keep it. If it doesn't shoot well, the complete action with bottom metal is usually worth $450 to $475 by itself, The wood stock may bring $50 if it is in good shape.

I dial up for elevation and then hold off for wind using std. moa turret and stadia/hash marks in the reticle. I often find that the wind tends to gust when I am shooting, so the hold-off allows for some last second corrections. Mostly second-guessing myself, but I prefer the hold-off for wind.

I had something very similar happen to me when I was younger. It was a great lesson to have happen early in my life. From that hunt forward, I have always taken the time to cycle every round I plan on taking on my hunt through the action. If I feel anything out of whack, it goes in the pile to be shot at the range.

Unit 1 late bull hunt. Been up there scouting a lot, but trying to stay out of other people's hunts really limits my time to scout. I've located my #1 bull and my back-up bull just in case my first choice is a "no show". He has survived all the hunts so far. Currently, late archery bull hunt going on. Only 25 tags, but those archery hunters tend to be dialed in on where the good bulls are. Kinda nerve racking, waiting to see if he is still there on Nov. 28. Going up a few days early to see if I can relocate him. If not, then at least a couple of days head start on finding my back up bull or something else worthy of my wall. Hoping to post a pic and story like everyone else, but the thought of tag soup is always lurking in the back of my mind. Best of luck to everyone. Go find the bull of your dreams.

Spent a lot of time in 36 B/C. As a general rule, the IA stick to the lowlands. The traffic ebbs and flows. The drug mules seem to prefer the high rugged mountains. They hole up during the day and travel hard by night - but I have seen them all hours of the day. Drug mule activity seems to cycle with the moon phases. I tend to see more during the full moon. They seem to move in groups - kinda like a blitz. They all go at once, betting on the come that Border Patrol won't get them all and that some will slip through. Just keep your eyes open and you will be fine. here's a pic of a drug bust I participated in down in 36C a few years back.

I have a late bull tag in Unit 1. Gonna be interesting. Lots of tags issued, so not sure what hunter pressure will be like in my area. Too many variables for me to even speculate on what to expect opening morning.

Set your zero at 200 yds and go verify the drop chart generated by your software, The drop chart will get you close, but you will need to alter your velocity and bullet BC inputs to get the software to spit out a table that accurately portrays what your actual drops were out in the field. Then get to where the elk are for a scouting trip, or arrive a day or two before the hunt and re-zero your rifle for the hunt at the desired elevation. Your revised/corrected drop chart will still be accurate out to 500 yds. Altitude change will not make that much of a change, if you keep it under 500 yds. (Play with the software and you will see what I mean). As Ionne said above, wind becomes the boogeyman for long distance shooting. Gravity is a constant and once you have it dialed in for your altitude - it doesn't change. On the other hand, wind varies greatly. It ebbs and flows. It swirls, gusts. etc. Probably best to think of it like water in a stream. It moves around objects, flows faster when funneled, moves in different directions as it encounters obstacles - you get the idea. A constant wind is rare. And a gusting or variable wind will wreak havoc on your accuracy. A wind meter is a good place to start, but it doesn't tell you what is happening down range. Watching how vegetation is reacting to the wind down range will give you some idea. But only with lots of practice in the field under different conditions will you overcome the wind. That is one thing you cannot rush. If the wind stays 5 mph or under, you will probably be alright out to 500 yds - providing your reticle or windage turret allows you to make the necessary changes suggested by your ballistic software. If the wind is steady at 10 mph, or gusting - then you should limit your shots to 300 yds and under. You need to practice wind hold-off or wind correction before going on your hunt. Just like your drop chart, you need to confirm the solution it gives you. What I have found is that most ballistic software overestimates what your bullet and load will do down range. I always seem to need more clicks to get to the desired distance out past 400 yds. I have also found that it underestimates the ability of your bullet to buck the wind. I rarely need to make as much correction as the software tells me I need. Maybe it is my fault in overestimating the wind? Good luck on your late hunt.

I used a Shooting Chrony for years and it served me quite well. I did hit one of the bars that holds up the difuser - but that was easily replaced. The are a bit of trouble getting set up, but you get used to that. There is both accuracy and consistency to consider. My unit may have been off a little on fps/velocity, but it seemed to be pretty consistent with its readings. I used it to get an idea of speed when doing load development. I was looking for the smallest spread/difference of different loads. When final load had been selected, it gave me a general idea of what to enter into ballistic software. After that, your actual drops will establish your drop table and you will vary your velocity and bullet BC to get your ballistic software to match up with your actual drops. I now use the Magnetospeed II and will never go back. Ease of set up, ease of reading results, more accurate readings and rarely get an error reading because it does not require the bullets shadow to trip the photo-electric eye. Downside is you cannot use it for archery and it does shift POI on medium & lighter barrel contours. The shift doesn't bother me as I don't use it when shooting groups. BTW - I could give you a good deal on my old one.

Hard to keep warm when your clothes are wet. Wool doesn't lose its thermal properties - even when wet. Other than that - Gortex. I bought one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WalkStool-Comfort-XL-55cm-22-Hiking-Camping-Lightweight-Folding-Camp-Stool-/141460582592?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20efb530c0 Great investment. Keeps you comfortable and up off the ground.

I thought I was over this girl vs. boy competitive thing.....and then you go and post something like this. Well, congrats on the great deer. I may never shoot one that big in my lifetime.

I was up in Unit 1 the weekend of Oct 24-26. At that time, bulls were still running with the herds. Still got some bugles that ran as late as 10 AM. I expect by late November the bulls will be solitary or in small bachelor groups.

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