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I'm in the market for a new "do all" hunting rifle. My last rifle was chambered in 7 Mag, it shot well, just didn't fit me as well as I wanted. The only reason I didn't default to the 300 Mag is I've got a bunch of brass, bullets and cases for the 7mm. I've been looking at the standard Browning Hells Canyon rifles, reviews are positive and they feel good in my paws. That's the direction I'm leaning, just need to decide on chambering. This will be used for deer, elk and pronghorn, assuming I am lucky enough to draw. What's your opinion? Tia

Ok, that does it. Looks like the 7mm gets the nod. Now I gotta sacrifice something to get something. Ha

Well done, great job.

Lot of premium 12 ga ammo. Approx 95 rounds, $120 1-25rd 12 ga leather belt $25 1-25rd 20ga leather belt $25 Galco 1911 shoulder rig $35 SPF CCI percussion caps 60 ct $5 Single point AR15 harness $10 Camo face mask $5 Tree stand bow/camera mount $10 Filson canvas chaps, excellent condition $35 Surefire flashlight $20 SPF Not pictured, 5 youth fiberglass arrows w/ vanes FREE if you've got a young archer. Meet up in Chandler

PRDATR, I've had the Active for several years. All ammo stored inside and is in great condition

Sorry to hear about your son. Prayers headed to you and him.

I have 400 rounds of 454 ammo that I no longer have a pistol for. Mostly loaded rounds with some empty brass included. 100 are of my own reloads and the remaining came with a package when I purchased a 454. Those reloads I cannot vouch for and would recommend pulling the bullets and re-reloading. Pick up in south Chandler only

The tag god blessed me with an archery bull tag, therefore need to add some new gear for my hunt. This is like new with around 40 rounds fired, mainly just to get the break in and barrel seasoned per manufactures instructions. It comes with original box, manual and picatinny rail. Cost is 1000.00. I also have a McMillan Game Scout stock that I bought after getting the rifle. It cost 740.00 plus I added a couple swivels for the flush cups. Both rifle and stock are in perfect shape. I will also sell the McMillan separately, it will bolt onto a Winchester receiver as well. Prefer to sell with the Montana rifle, price is negotiable. http://montanarifleco.com/index.php/asr/

Sold

Will consider trades. Looking for a 6x14 trailer, handguns, 300 atv.

7mm Rem Mag, not RUM

I am located in Gilbert

4A archery bull for me. Any others on hear get this tag?

Just got this last year, NIB when I bought it, I've put less than 40 rds. through it. Like new with original box, manual etc.. original walnut stock and new McMillan stock with flush cups and adjustable cheek piece (otd price was 750.00 on stock alone) It will come with some loaded rounds and brass. Also have new set of RCBS dies that are negotiable. I've decided I have too many Rifles that are neglected, therefore this one has to go. Will also come with scope base, scope and rings not included. Additional pics as needed $1650 See link to Montana Rifle website on the ASR rifle, this one is a Mule Deer foundation rifle with engraving. http://montanarifleco.com/?page_id=149 As stated above, I've put about 40 rounds through it, the first 20 were barrel break in and the next range session was start of load development. Of which I used Barnes bullets and one powder so not a fair accessment of accuracy but groups were in the 1.5" MOA range.

Just got this last year, NIB when I bought it, I've put less than 40 rds. through it. Like new with original box, manual etc.. original walnut stock and new McMillan stock with flush cups and adjustable cheek piece (otd price was 750.00 on stock alone) It will come with some loaded rounds and brass. Also have new set of RCBS dies that are negotiable. I've decided I have too many Rifles that are neglected, therefore this one has to go. Will also come with scope base, scope and rings not included. Additional pics as needed $1750

I just saw on AZ Central where G&F website was hacked by animal rights group and that all applicant info was erased from their system. Therefore elk season has been canceled until next year.

Ok

SPF, Thanks

Lightly used lone wolf tree stand with harness and strap on climbing sticks, also included is a handful of screw in tree steps. 100.00 obo. Trades considered, bullets, powder, ammo, guns, ?? I can text or email picture.

Hunting in 22 this morning and made a marginal hit on a good buck. I've read on here before that guys have used tracking dogs to find lost game. I would really like to recover this deer ASAP if anyone knows who I can reach out to and help find him. Just west of Rye Thank you

Thanks for the reply, apparently the state of AZ does not allow the use of dogs to track wounded game. I spent the rest of the day looking for him with no luck.

Great job, congrats to all

My personal preference is either a quality 4.5-14 or 3-15, (40 or 50mm) both have plenty of power to get the job done out to 500+ depending upon your ability. If using a quality optic, difference in light transmission between the two objectives will be minimal. If you cant do it with those selections, more power will be of little benefit unless you are shooting well past 500.

This was my first experience bow hunting in AZ and my first bow hunt for elk. A buddy and I spent several weekends in this area scouting and setting up cameras, we had numerous pictures of all things elk along with deer a bear and even a hummingbird. In the weeks leading up to the hunt we set up tree stands exactly where they needed to go to ensure a quick hunt. My opening morning started on Sunday, three days after the opener, he'd been hunting since opening morning without an opportunity at a bull much less getting one where he could even get a look. With all of the activity around my stand site I figured my odds were very good. I arrived at my stand just before sun up and got situated and readied myself for the "impending" shot. Of which elk never materialized after sitting there for several hours, I got tired of this and gathered up my gear and climbed down and grabbed my card from the trail camera and headed back to camp. Once there I loaded the card into the lap top only to find out my "hot spot" was now completely devoid of any wildlife, with the exception of a doe mule deer and a raven. The other cameras in the area revealed similar results leaving me with few options other than spot and stalk. My buddy had few encounters and bulls were still quiet as the weather was mild, that is until around 2 pm when it started to cloud up and began to thunder and lightning which turned into a down pour with hail. For whatever reason this triggered an urge to go on a hike and since I was completely focused on my new found mission and ignored the fact that my awning on my trailer was level. I headed out into the down pour with my waterproof clothes and water resistant shoes focused on harvesting a mature cow. After an hour of this the skies began to clear a bit, although there was still plenty of thunder. I finally hear a bugle, and another and another, closing the distance I found a huge bull with cows, unfortunately they saw me 1st and trotted off with me in pursuit. By the time I had circled in front of them I had traveled several miles from camp and an unfamiliar area, the good thing was I had several bugling bulls all around me with cows which presented a whole new problem-too many eyes, ears and noses to get me within range. I tried several times to get close, always with the same result. I pulled out, marked the area on my GPS and headed back to camp. Upon arrival I noticed my awning was now "U" shaped due to the large amount of water that collected during the storm, however I was wiped out from my walk and too tired to care. Monday morning came with high hopes as both of us headed to this area, morning was slow as all the elk went away from us and we never caught up to them. Walking into the area from a different direction early afternoon we were discussing the game plan as we talked quietly while walking to a vantage point. My buddy and I saw the elk at the same time through smaller trees, at 80 yards we couldn't tell at first if it was a bull or cow due to the cover. After a few minutes we determined it was a cow and I was on my way at a snails pace, she worked her way out of the brush and into a small opening with only two trees between us. During the stalk I had little hope of getting close as the wind was swirling and the pine needles now dry from the afternoon sun made the 60 yard stalk seem futile. Fortunately she was focusing on eating every blade of grass in her path and cared little about anything else. I made it to my self determined goal, a tree that obstructed our views of one another, now all I had to do was side step, pull the bow back and shoot, which is exactly what I did, right over her back. With the sound of the arrow now bouncing between limbs and trees down range distracting her, I had enough time to pull a fresh arrow, nock, side step and release. This time the arrow found its mark with that unmistakable sound, she wheeled around and took a few steps forward into another shooting lane. I loaded another arrow, pulled back, released just as she spun around missing her completely, I caught the arrows flight just as it impacted a rock and flew skyward. My buddy walked down to me as we quietly listened, we heard a crash over the hill as she tumbled a few feet down the hill out of our sight. We made our way in her direction and found her about 75 yards from where I had made the shot. My buddy went to get the quad while I dressed her out, during this process a decent 5X5 walks up the hill and decides to graze 20 yards from me in plain site. I was using Easton Carbon arrows with Slick Trick Razorbacks, the arrow easily passed though the elk and embedded the broadhead completely in a juniper 25 yds. away.

Thanks for the replies. mattys281, I didn't think about having a mount, she would have been a welcome site on my gun room wall. naturegirl, I didn't range her as she was close but would estimate less than 20 yards and maybe 15.