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I'm really glad that we get the chance to see what is going on. I appreciate what you have brought up, but let's define what we can do to fight it effectively.

Bump for very nice glass.

Last time I'm going to say it (maybe) I hate this new "portal". I should be able to log in and see not only my results but my family too. When I put in my kids hunter ids and birth dates all it shows is bonus points. My CC was hit for other hunts so I know they got drawn but I can't find their results.

Ok, I can see my results but not my kids.

All I'm seeing on the portal is old stuff.

+1 for the Sig Kilo. I paid $450 for mine and it's worth every penny. If you can get one for $349 it's a steal. They range as well or better than a Leica that costs at least double what the sig does.

Niiiice!

Excellent post hoghntr.

I wouldn't post this on the Campfire, but pretty eye-opening.

One thing for sure, the libs have shown their true colors. I wasn't happy either time Obama got elected - neither were a lot of people - but we accepted that as the will of the American public. These whiny cry-babies are burning their own neighborhoods, smashing cars, blocking intersections and just going freaking nuts over *what might happen*. Jeeze, we knew exactly what would happen and didn't freak out. It's hard to comprehend how fragile these little snowflakes are. It's time they got a reality lesson and now maybe they can grow up and save their tantrums for what actually transpires. The sole reason Trump got elected was because these freaking ultra-left socialists were so used to getting their way that enough people said enough is enough. One more take-away from this election that the folks on the left really need to get their heads around is this: Many people who voted for Obama both times came to the polls and voted against Hillary. Many of the the blue strongholds turned red. That's a major indication that they bought into the progressive fantasy and realized they got screwed and lied to. With Hillary under investigation for callous handling of classified information, the unbearable handling of Benghazi which should put her in prison for life, her getting caught in lie after lie, then covering up with more lies - I think the majority of Americans just realized they had two choices. One, a total wild card who will either prove to be a total moron or a good/great leader, and the other who they knew would play underhanded politics, lie (like her husband) and continue the failed policies of the Obama administration. Choosing between the devil you know and the one you don't know went in Trump's favor this time. The whining cry-babies need to get over it.

If you can park it where it's in the sun during the day that helps a bunch. Depending on how your water lines are configured underneath and inside you can do your best to insulate them. I like to keep cabinet doors that have exposed water lines open so the warm air inside the trailer gets in there. As others have said try to keep the cold air from coming under the trailer. Most importantly, if you do run any kind of heater inside have a good carbon monoxide tester (or two) for peace of mind.

BTW, this is not a Trump thing, so much as showing the disparity between beliefs held in congested areas and those outside.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Not just the West, The entire country is mostly red. Why do people in densely populated areas have such a different view than the rest of us?

This map?

I've had a few hunting rifles over the years. I love my Savage 300 WSM - great gun. My first build was a 6.5x284 Norma and it is by most standards a cheap build. About $1100 total. Savage 110 long action ($250 for a used Savage in .270 from a pawn shop), Shilen match grade heavy sporter barrel, Boyd's stock and the target spring for the accutrigger - just love it. It has one shot kills on every hunt I or my sons have used it on so far including 400 yards on a mule deer off a triclawps and 188 yards off-hand on an antelope.

Voted Friday - not happy about my choices, but no way my vote is going to an almost guaranteed federal assault weapon ban. I love the premise of this thread and I'm just waiting to see how it falls, but IMO, we're going to be in for a long 4 - 8 years of socialism. Keep in mind the next president gets to appoint the next Supreme Court Justice, and we only one 5-4 the last time they determined if the second amendment was "an individual right". That's correct - the only Right in the Bill of Rights that is questioned whether it applies to you and I could could be overturned by one more leftist on the highest court of the land... Think about that. For the first time AZ is a swing state - every vote counts this year.

Someone got a great deal on an outstanding rifle.

All good points. Old fart is a term of endearment for me so didn't mean to offend. No offense taken. Best wishes to you and those around you.

300 WSM rules. Fantastic round. I'd check with Carter34 on that Tikka. I have a friend with a Tikka T3 in 300 WSM and it's a shooter and then some.

Super fugly and super awesome all at once. Congrats on a rare and unique trophy.

Old farts - guess that's me. Bitter? No. Realistic? Yes. Again, if you can do it confidently and consistently, then by all means take the shot. I know my limits and stick to them. I've seen guys buy these long range guns and not shoot MOA at 100 yards, off a bench. And I know there are plenty of guys on this forum who can shoot better at 800 - 1000 than I can at 400 - 500. But not everyone who buys a 1000 yard gun for whatever price can shoot that gun to it's potential - especially in field conditions. And to Matty's point - I've seen enough guys who can consistently shoot 8 inch groups at 80 yards with a bow in practice, either miss a bull entirely inside 50 yards or worse, a really bad hit, to discern between what we are capable of in practice vs. in the field. One guy I know was prepping for an upcoming archery elk hunt. Once he got confident shooting at known ranges in his yard, he started running around his house several times, then doing a bunch of push-ups and picking up his bow to see what he could really do with his heart and lungs racing and adrenaline flowing. I think we could all benefit by practicing this way.

Think you are right - that's even better! 2 turkey (or archery Javelina), 2 youth javi's and OTC youth turkey tags. Makes for a busySpring.

^^^ True. And when you start seeing a lot of vehicles in an out-of-the-way spot, you know someone saw something big there.

We had 2 for $25 and one for $30 - think that makes 2 pig hunts and one turkey???