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Order the DVD "Long Range Hunting Reloading" by Shawn Carlock @ Defensive Edge. I have watched a number of videos and this is probably the best and is really efficient use of your time compared to others. There is no substitute for watching someone go through each step and explain it clearly. I personally don't use load books anymore but will say they are excellent references. I usually get my load data from the bullet mfg's, a few trusted websites, or the powder mfg websites. But in the beginning I could not have gotten away without the books. Also, you will need a chronograph or need to have access to one to do it right. You can pick one up for not much money such as the shooting chrony line. Or find someone that you can meet at the range and use theirs to learn how to use it correctly and wait until you can afford one or find a used one.

I have a slik compact, Benro carbon, a bogen, and this year I tried a bog-pod and it works pretty well. I like the idea of changing it to a rifle rest or other attachment in just a few seconds. They make them in 3 sizes and it seems pretty solid. Also, I really like the CF tripod but they seem to transmit a little more of the vibrations than the aluminum ones do. Always seems to be some trade off.

Im pretty sure now in the state of AZ you have to buy a lic to even apply Yep my bad you have to fill it in to apply (at least on paper). For some reason I was thinking the online draw changed that.

I like the idea of the pool for points being made a lot larger. I also wish there were a loyalty point for those who buy a license every year, maybe after 3 years or so. This would help a little against those that only buy the license if they get drawn. Most on this site I am sure are buying a resident combo license every year and supporting the G&F regularly.

I think it is 14 now and never been drawn.

Wow! Great wall!

Off the b-line may be kind of tough but down towards Florence and out toward Superior should be pretty easy to find a spot

This was my 1st choice and I didn't get squat... It is a great unit in my opinion. Saw a very nice herd bull in late Jan, he was still running around watching his cows and bugling which was really odd. It is getting to be more of a challenge with more houses but I guess that is the case in a lot of places.

Nothing... site seems to be working well today

I got.... nothing.... :angry:

Yep! :angry: :angry:

Wow! that is ridiculous! Congratulations, that will keep him smiling for a VERY long time!

scopecoat... made here locally in Phoenix. Will probably try the new one being offered on this site next season.

That thing is awesome! but I prefer the pic of him watching the Super Bowl!

For sale on this site correct?

Wow! Great looking rig but timing is everything. I just paid for a custom that I had waited over a year for or I would be all over this. It looks like you did everything top notch and didn't cut any corners and the ABS barrels themselves did have a crazy long waiting period. Good luck with your sale, someone will get a steal!

I think you cold go with a savage and find one even a little cheaper.

I don't have one but I think the XD's are awesome. I shot my buddies in 9mm, along side my kimber and a Glock and prefer the XD. All based on personal feel and the slick safety features. I have carried my Ruger P85 9mm, Kimber 45, and my 686 (way to heavy). I usually don't carry a pistol not even fishing at the black river. I have been thinking about changing that and have been looking at a compact pistol or an XD.

Me too while predator hunting even when pig season is not in session.

Yep me too!

37 The south corner by oracle or either side of Kelvin rd at the far east side. The problem with Kelvin is there is a ton of activity so you need to park and do some walking into some of the bowls and then glass your eyes out. There is water off most of the roads so the pigs are there just tough to find with the ATV crowd around.

Wow never thought of that! If I start this project that narrows it to the 6.5x284 or 260 RM I guess. Or I guess you could have a customer barrel unmarked and register it as a 270 WSM and use that brass. Good thing to think about!

I want one but bought a Swaro this year so it is going to have to wait. Although I do really like the Swaro!

I don't think the actual brand of bullet (any BT) is the primary concern. What weight bullet, muzzle velocity are you planning on using. From here you can jump on a a number of sites Berger, Vortex, etc and calculate your max range based on energy. It literally takes only about 5 minutes. SST, Ballistic Tips, Sciroccos, etc at the same weight are going to perform virtually the same. You may get a little more out of a Berger, Lapua or other high BC bullet but in 264 it will be pretty close. My guess without all the variables is you will be good to at least 800 yards with the 120-130 everyone is recommending.

There are pigs in the Silver Bells area but they are tough to find due to the houses and mining activity. We had that area 2 years ago and saw pigs right before opening day but never found them after that. We think as soon as they were jumped in the morning they headed for the residential areas.