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IA Born

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About IA Born

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    Flagstaff, AZ
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    Hiking, camping with my family, hunting, fishing (espeically fly fishing), fire ecology, wildlife photography, reloading, archery

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  1. I just mounted my new Leupold Mk4 scope. Its the 4.5-18x52 mil, if that's relevant for these questions. Its FFP and, just out of the box and mounting it, I love it. Most of my scopes are FFP now, but it also got me to thinking and I'd love some sage perspectives. I get FFP being beneficial for keeping subtensions the same throughout the zoom range. I don't actually use the subtensions for anything after a friend got me onto using the Shooter App several years ago. 1) So here is my first question, how critical is FFP if you're using an app for all adjustments and not actually using the subtensions? What am I missing? I'm wondering if, as I move forward and consider replacing more scopes, how crucial FFP is if I'm just using an app for all my adjustments. Can I achieve the same thing with a SFP scope and save a bit of money, or is FFP that critical if I'm not relying on subtensions for any corrections or adjustments? 2) My new Leupold Mk4 is CDS compatible and I get a free dial after I submit the request with all of my data. Does anyone have any experience with Leupold CDS? Is is worth the effort? Any drawbacks?
  2. IA Born

    NWTF 2026 Calendar Raffle

    6 calendars left!
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    NWTF 2026 Calendar Raffle

    8 calendars lect in our stash!
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    NWTF 2025 31-Day Gun Raffle

    31 DAY RAFFLE WINNERS! CONGRATULATIONS TO: EARLY BIRD: ROB C. 11/24: JEFF M. - BENELLI M2 20 GA 11/25: NICK K. - RUGER RXM 9MM 11/26: CHARLES M. - TIKA T3X LITE 6.5 PRC 11/27: MICHAEL K. - 45 QT BIG FRIG COOLER 11/28: CHRISTOPHER L. - STOEGER P3000 11/29: WAYNE K. - BROWNING BUCK MARK CAMPER 22LR 11/30: DAVID M. - CVA SCOUT 243 WIN 12/1: JOHN J. - CABELAS 15X56 BINOCULARS 12/2: CHAD V. - POINTER ACRIUS 20 GA 12/3: CARL D. - BERETTA APX A1 9MM
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    NWTF 2026 Calendar Raffle

    13 calendars left!
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    NWTF 2026 Calendar Raffle

    16 calendars left in our stash!
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    NWTF 2025 31-Day Gun Raffle

    You can still get tickets at the link above. I'll ensure they are filled out and entered. Winners so far: 31 DAY RAFFLE WINNERS! CONGRATULATIONS TO: EARLY BIRD: ROB C. 11/24: JEFF M. - BENELLI M2 20 GA 11/25: NICK K. - RUGER RXM 9MM 11/26: CHARLES M. - TIKA T3X LITE 6.5 PRC 11/27: MICHAEL K. - 45 QT BIG FRIG COOLER 11/28: CHRISTOPHER L. - STOEGER P3000 11/29: WAYNE K. - BROWNING BUCK MARK CAMPER 22LR 11/30: DAVID M. - CVA SCOUT 243 WIN 12/1: JOHN J. - CABELAS 15X56 BINOCULARS
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    Found in 6a

    I've asked the same question to 4 different WMs and gotten 5 different answers before. Interpretation of some of the regs is all over the place. Some will tell you using your vehicle as a rifle rest is not considered using a vehicle in the aid of taking game, while others have a very strict interpretation that using your vehicle as a rest absolutely is considered using a vehicle in the taking of game. One thing I've gotten consistent answers regarding is picking up deadheads as long as there is no fresh meat/hide. Picking them up whitewashed or with obviously mummified fur/meat has always been ok with every WM I've ever spoken to.
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    FS: RL 16

    bump
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    Gunsmith in Verde Valley

    Cool. Will have to wait until after the holidays so we can make sure we survive the holidays
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    Ltb crickett

    Definitely check Murphy's in Tucson. They were always good to me when we lived in Tucson and have been good to me when I've gone in powder shopping while visiting our daughter at UofA. And I forgot we have Rascals for the small kids in Hunter Ed up here in Flagstaff. We had a couple of Crickets (might still), but I never reach for them and make sure we're grabbing the Rascals.
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    Ltb crickett

    I'll second this, unless you're really dead set on a Crickett. We got our daughter a very pretty, expensive Crickett when she was 6 or 7 years old. I didn't do enough research or asking around. I was just excited to get her her first rifle. It didn't take long to realize there were better options out there. I highly recommend looking at the Rascal.
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    Gunsmith in Verde Valley

    Out of curiosity, can you repair broken/formerly functioning firearms? I have a Jennings J25 .25acp pistol that was my grandpa's. Its not worth much beyond sentimental value, but I'd love to have it working again if its not too crazy expensive. Reading up on them, it sounds like the sear going out is common. I have a single shot lever action .22 rifle that he used at his slaughter house in SE Iowa and a HR Topper (forget the model) I with 20g/.30-30 barrels that I want to get checked out and figure out how to restore the barrels (all blueing gone from being in the back of his truck).
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    NWTF 2025 31-Day Gun Raffle

    Your tickets are filled out and you are in the drawing!
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    NWTF 2026 Calendar Raffle

    Got your 31-day tickets filled out (through my counterpart in Cottonwood, who is running the drawing) and entered into the drawing. Good luck and thanks!
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