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mc68, Thanks for the response and intel. I wasn't sure I was gonna get anyone to post up on this.

Weekend bump.

Based on the pictures posted above, these el binos would be Gen I with the Swarobright lens coatings. You can tell the Gen I model because both the Swarovski logo (on left barrel) and their name (right barrel) appear opposite each other in the middle of the barrels. The Gen II el's with the swarovision lenses, they have the name and the logo switching barrels. Additionally, their name (now on left barrel) has been moved down the barrel very close to the objective lens, while their logo (now on the right barrel) has been moved closer to the eye piece: Hope this helps.

Over on LRH, a guy just posted some 175 pieces of once-fired 338 Lapua brass for $1.50 - shipping included.

I just ordered one myself. Too many extras included to ignore the price. He has 338 Lapua bolt face actions avail, as well as extra length std. mag bolt face for the Rem ultra mag builds. Of course, he has the short actions with mag bolt face avail. - just not sure if he has them in stock.

I just traded a scope for some cash and a Rem 700 BDL in 300 Ultra Mag. It isn't custom, but it was professionally bedded and has a muzzle brake installed. Previous owner spray painted camo over the wood BDL stock. Again - it's not a custom, but has had some gunsmith $$ put into it. If you have some interest, I could probably send you some pics via text.

Needing to clear a few things out to get ready for the coming hunting season. Up for sale is a Leupold VX-3 rifle scope (model #59270). Used for two years on my Rem model 7 in 243 cal. Glass is pristine and turrets function without fail - always returning to my zero. Scope is a 1" tube in matte black with standard duplex reticle. I never bothered to order the custom dial for my rifle, so the serial number is still open at Leupold for the free custom dial. This scope was mounted on one of my primary whitetail rigs, so it saw some use in the field. On one hunting trip, I had just leaned my rifle on a rock shelf only to watch it slide down the rock face about one foot. The result was some minor scrapes on the bell housing. The scratches are cosmetic only, but they do need to be mentioned. I tried my best to show them in some of the pictures. Because I know the scope works flawlessly, I will offer the buyer a 7 day, no questions asked return policy on the scope. I am confident you will be satisfied. Additionally, the scope is backed by Leupold's lifetime warranty. Scope comes with orig. box, paperwork, bikini cover, neoprene cover and anything else in the pictures. Looking to get $450 for the scope. PM, call or text to 602-361-7191.

Looking to clear a few things off the bench. Up for sale is a Fastfire II. Used only a couple of times at the range. It's a great holographic sight, but I just couldn't get it to line up the way I wanted on my M4 configuration. Comes with the orig. box, paperwork, etc. Everything you see in the pictures. Pretty firm at $175 for now. PM, call or text: 602-361-7191.

Can't tell from pics: does this have an aluminum bedding block? Or pillars? Also, looks as if stock is for a bull barrel contour?

CWT has the best members. JLG found some for me up in Payson and will be bringing it down to the valley next week. Can't say enough good things about the people I met here. Again, thanks to all who assisted in my search.

I know it's a long shot, but I am looking for someone that has a pound or two of Hodgdon US 869 powder that they would be willing to part with at a reasonable price. For trades, I may have a pound or two of something you might be looking for. let me know what you got.

I'll call bear mountain in the morning and see what they got. As for the online stores - they gotta ship...and that means $25 hazmat fee plus shipping, which means $55 for a single 1 lb bottle. That's a lot of juice just to find out if your rifle will like this particular powder. But hey...I appreciate the footwork you guys did!

So how did it shoot/group? Who did the gunsmith work? Any dies, brass, etc. available?

All decoys are now sold. Good hunting this year to the new owners.

I'm putting my "flock" of Dave Smith full body decoys up for sale. I have the following decoys: (1) Jake; (1) Submissive Hen (known as a "Breeding Pair"); and (1) Feeding Hen. Also included is a separate carry bag for each and two stakes. These DS Decoys are made with the new ACE technology and are the most realistic decoys I have come across. They are full body decoys. Condition is excellent with no chips or rub marks on the paint. They have been a pleasure to hunt over. Toms hang up or are very cautious until they see the decoys - then they just seem to come in on a string. Used on two hunts over the past six years. New cost from DSD would be $400 plus shipping. My asking price is $325. I would be willing to break up the set: $225 for the breeding pair; and $100 for the hen. If interested, call or text 602-361-7191.

Text sent.

They're gone. Sold to Rharris on CWT.

** SPF ** to Rharris on CWT. Thanks to all. The best piece of advice I ever got in hunting optics was: “You get what you pay for”. The worst piece of advice I ever got in hunting optics was: “Buy as much optic as you can afford”. I believed the first, but followed the second. The result was ownership of several different pairs of binos over the years. Taking a loss each time I upgraded, but never really knowing what I was missing out on. About eight years ago, I finally bought this pair of used Swaro 10x42 WB SLC’s . The first time I took them out scouting, I remember thinking: “man, I should have bought these years ago”. All that time and money wasted on inferior optics thinking they would get me by until I could afford something better. Do yourself a favor – buy the best. If you can’t afford it yet, then don’t compromise. Save your money until you can step up to something worth having. There are lots of good optics out there and looking through glass can be very subjective. And yet, there is a general consensus that when it comes to binos, Swarovski and Leica are at the top of the heap. The Victory line of Zeiss could also be included as well. Well, here is your chance to step up to a great piece of glass. This is a pair of Swarovski 10x42 WB SLC’s. I have used these for the past eight years. About four years ago, they were completely reconditioned by Swarovski. You get everything you see in the pictures: The binos, orig. shoulder carry strap, the orig. case, Swaro literature and pin, and the box. The binos are in excellent shape, with the exception of one small (about 3% of area) rub mark on the finish of the objective lens in the right barrel. I didn’t even notice it until I started to clean them up. You can’t detect it when looking through the binos, but I felt it was worth mentioning. I tried to show this in one of the pictures. Body is in excellent shape with no rips, tears, etc. in armor. I will also throw in my Butler Creek bino harness as well. Binos are priced at $850. Reason for selling: Bought a pair of 10x42 EL Swarovision last week. If interested, call or text:602-361-7191.

A couple of members have sent in PM's expressing concern about the rub mark. First of all, it is so small that you cannot notice it when looking through the bino's. It is cosmetic only. Secondly, if it really bugs you, the Outdoorsman on Cave Creek Road can get the one lens re-coated for $75 or both for $150, plus shipping. I could get this done myself, but I didn't feel the value was there for me. I'm more about function than looks - and yes, my camo doesn't match either. :-) I've never seen a used pair of these go for less than $850, but given the rub mark - I am willing to take a little less than the $850 asking. If you want them fully reconditioned, it can be done. But you better plan on spending $950 to $1,000 for fully reconditioned pair with the newer lens coating that were never offered on the original SLC's.

First and last bump. Still available.

Thanks, Pat. Scope is SPF.

Up for sale is a gently used Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40mm MC Scope. Both the objective and eyepiece lenses are in pristine condition with no marring, scratches, scrapes, etc. of any kind. The scope reticle is a medium cross hair that reduces to a fine cross hair in the center of the field (ideal for low light conditions). The matte black 1" body has no dents, dings or scratches of any kind. No visible "ghost rings" where ring mounts were placed. Both turrets track as they should and the eyepiece allows for complete focus. You can hardly tell this scope has been used. If interested please call, text or email at 602-361-7191. Asking $375. Not looking for trades at this time.

I have put in for years. Checked all the game boxes and most of the weapons boxes. In 20+ years, I have only gotten the call once from AZGFD for a population management hunt. Can't really complain though. I just about fell out of my chair in 2008 when the lady on the other end of the phone told me it was for buffalo on the House Rock ranch.

Congrats to Brian. Looks like the rest of your hunting days are all downhill after this hunt!

One-time price drop to $475 for the Holidays.