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Just had 5 cancellations in the last couple of days. 5 spots open for the classroom class in Flagstaff starting this Thursday, April 30. 100% attendance for all sessions is required. Class Schedule: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 2026: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday, May 2, 2026: 8:00am - 5:00pm (typically done 4/430pm) Sunday, May 3, 2026: 8:00am - 12:00pm https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/241873

In-person Hunter Ed classroom class is now open for registration. Class is April 30-May 3 in Flagstaff. Classroom portions (April 30-May 2) will be at AGFD Office off Lake Mary Road and field day (May 3) will be at the Northern Arizona Shooting Range. Must attend all four sessions of the class to receive credit. Due to the number of instructors and the required instructor-student ratio, we cannot take online students needing only the field day. Pizza and drinks provided for lunch on Saturday, May 2. 9 spots left in the class. Class Schedule: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 2026: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday, May 2, 2026: 8:00am - 5:00pm (typically done 4/430pm) Sunday, May 3, 2026: 8:00am - 12:00pm https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/241873

My wife recently got a new pistol and that's got me back to shooting pistols more. That, and my son loves burning through 9mm with his Sig. That has me thinking about getting a turret press to accompany my current RCBS RCII single stage. I've been doing as much reasearch as I can, and it looks like a turret press is right for me, as opposed to a progressive press set up. I'm not burning through 500 rounds/weekend, which is what I'm reading a progressive press is great for. A turret press seems to be the right choice for our level of shooting, along with being more affordable; therefore, being easier to justify with my wife. I know a turret press can do everything my Rock Chucker can do, but I'm not really interested in getting rid of it. I just love the single stage process for my hunting rifles. I have a friend who uses his single stage press for his pistols, but I don't have that kind of patience. The turret press would be used for 9mm, 45acp, 40SW, 30 Super Carry, 357/38, and our ARs. I know what I'm getting into with the cost of the plates and dies for all of these, but I also have pro deals for some of this, making that part of the cost sting less. My digging into reviews suggests the Lee Classic Press is a good one for the money, as is The RCBS (mid-range price/value). The Reddingt T-7 has amazing reviews, but is more than I want to spend. So what am I missing in my thought process? What is a solid turret press I can get without breaking the bank? Anyone have a solid turret press they are looking to unload?

That's a great question. Depends on new vs used. Was hoping to stay under $400 for initial set up, knowing dies and plates are going to run me up on $$ down the road, but that all depends on what deals I can find. East side of Flagstaff? I'd like to check it out if you have time. Possibly this weekend.

Anyone?

Bought this Bushnell for my .22, mounted it, sighted it in, and decided I didn't like it. Been to the range once. Mint condition. Upgraded the rings it came with (not ones in picture) and will include those and the Butler Creek caps. $100 to your door.

Heading to Tucson tomorrow and driving back to Flagstaff Saturday afternoon. Can bring this with me.

I can't believe that's been up here for sale for almost a year. I have this exact pistol and absolutely love it. Good luck with your sale!

Back to two spots available. Keep in mind, its a full classroom class.

Just had two cancellations, so now three spots open in the class.

Out of curiosity, why the vintage stuff to start them off with? If they are all about the nostalgia (don't blame them), that's great, but there are so many modern rods/reels out there that won't break the bank (TFO, Reddington, Orvis Clearwater, Moonshine, etc.). I absolutely love my Moonshine Rods Drifter II 5wt. $200 rod I'd put up against the top end models any day. NM_Norteno, fly fishing the Santa Fe area is on my bucket list, so you never know when I'll be stopping by!

1 spot left in the class

2 spots left in class

My thoughts exactly. I know you can run SNs on Winchester's website to get a manufacturing year, and I've called Remington and Browning customer service to get info on older shotguns I have. I would think Marlin would be able to get you everything you need to know about that rifle.

I finally read the Toxin article this afternoon, at least going to the meat of it and I have to say it makes perfect sense. I suppose its a question that's always been in the back of my mind, but you hear some of the experts you kind of idolized (for lack of a better term) talking about young rattlesnakes not controlling venom yield and it sits with you. Thanks for sharing the article!

Thanks! I downloaded the original paper from Toxins and will read it shortly. Definitely intrigued!

I'd love to see the article, @CatfishKev! It certainly goes against a long-standing theory about injection control. At the same time, I guess I'm not really overly surprised. I absolutely love rattlesnakes, but I think people give them too much credit for a level of intelligence as opposed to accepting their highly developed instincts.

Totally reminds me of the big gopher snake I ran across mountain biking just east of the Campbell Mesa trails back in May 2021. I was actually on my way to Campbell Mesa from Sandy Seep (Grandpa Eddy Trail?) and came across this one stretched across the trail. I didn't see it until it was too late. I got it with my front tire and hopped over it with my back tire. You can see the dirt mark mid-body from my tire. I stopped to get a pic, make sure it was ok, and move it off the trail. It was PISSED!! To be fair, I would be extremely upset, too, if I was minding my own business sunning myself and got ran over mid-body by some jackwagon!

We got a good soak down low yesterday afternoon and overnight last night. Clouds are lifting on the Peaks and snow levels look pretty low (well below 9k). Haven't seen snow level reports for up there yet, but I'm guessing the north side is going to have some snow in your area. Be safe if you're still going!

Still 4 seats open in this classroom HE class in Flagstaff. Starts 4 weeks from Thursday.

Traveling from Flagstaff to Tucson April 10-11 (back to Flag on April 11). Can bring this with me.

4 seats left in the class

Only if you're retarded. That's an important distinction

8 spots left in the class as of this morning

A couple of years ago, we got hammered with some big storms and a couple of late storms. I'd plan for some snow on the north slope up by Waterline, but I'd really be surprised if there is anything too crazy. The east and south facing slopes look completely dry except for the very top.