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Dang, I didn't know those Ruger 10/22 Mags were worth so much now. Crazy.

The only issue I have ever seen with HSM ammo was in my buddies .270. He had there factory loaded rounds with berger VLD's and the bullet would jamb into the lands hard. He had a Ruger American rifle and he could chamber and shoot rounds, but if he had to eject an unfired round the bullet would pull out of the case and dump the powder inside his gun, and he obviously still had the bullet jammed in the barrel. They had to knock it out with a cleaning rod. He did this twice before he ditched that box of ammo.

If you bought at Discount Tire just keep bitching to the next guy up the chain. They will make it right. Have you put your truck on a scale to confirm that 9,900lb weight is actual weight? I would be willing to bet your actual curb weight is less than that even if it is a diesel. You are probably in the 7-8K range and more of that weight will be on the front tires because of the weight of the diesel. Realistically your trailer should only add about 1,000-1,500lbs of payload to your truck because the tongue weight is the only weight the tires are supporting. The other 10,000 lbs should be supported by the trailer's tires. Make sure your tongue weight isn't to high and you most likely won't have too many issues, but E rated is the way to go on all trucks over 1/2 ton IMO. Harley

I run E's on my 3/4 ton truck. I ran D's in the past when I was running a lot of highway miles with no loads and it was fine, but now that I have the potential to tow more often I always use E rated.

I have not been down there in a few years, and I hunted high when I did. I didn't see to much up there, but the area definitely had deteriorated since I was there last about 15 years ago. I was definitely carrying extra ammo just because and I had my something with a 30rd mag around when I was at camp. 1911 in a shoulder holster with spare mags opposite. There were also 4 of us to help keep an eye on each other. We stayed in pairs at a minimum. Except the morning we dropped a guy on water and he had a pre-dawn stand off with a set.of eyes in the dark. It was a doe. He thought it might be a bear. He had my 44 mag so he was ready. Harley

Came out of my dad's 2006 ram 2500 cummins. Looks ok, just needs a cleaning. $40obo Looks like this one. http://www.knfilters.com/mobile/air_filter/2005/dodge/ram_2500_pickup/5.9l Harley

FL size it, and try different dies if that doesn't work. I am. It a huge fan of hornady dies. I have a few sets and like even the standard RCBS dies better.

I don't go to black bear country with less than my 38 super. I wouldn't set foot in grizzly country with anything less than a HOT 44 mag load. The only reason I would even think about a 10mm is fast follow up shots and mag capacity. I would prob have a 12ga and a wheel gun though knowing me.

I think I am going to take opening day off and hope my spot out Wickenburg way is a little hotter than last year.

I picked up a couple used Badlands packs on here not long ago for good pricing. I haven't used them yet but just from trying them on and such they are comfortable and everyone swears by Badlands. I picked up an older 2200 which is a nice size pack, and I also picked up a Summit that is pretty darn big pack. I am giving the 2200 to my hunting buddy and using the Summit for myself. The summit is so big I don't know what to do with all the room in it. I picked them up though so my hunt buddy and I can start looking at doing overnight and 2-3 day hunts possibly. I have never done that before and I am interested in trying it some before I get to old. Harley

A buddy of mine spent half an hour washing his roommates dogs mouth Wednesday after it got into some toads. He is out in Wittman. Luckily it was only 1 of the dogs and he caught it pretty quick.

If you don't like the trigger get a Timney ASAP. It really helped tighten up my groups and make everything more repeatable. The gun with a good load was capable of MOA roughly. The trigger helped me get it Sub-MOA. I have shot under 4" groups at 500 yards and almost 1/2" groups at 100. This is a an all stock gun beside the trigger, nothing fancy. Weatherby Vanguard Series 1 in .257 Weatherby with leupold ring and a redfield Revolution 3x9 scope. Factory barrel, stock, etc. The only thing not stock is the loads and trigger. I do shoot it a lot though. I have probably 600-800 rounds through it currently.

I put a timney in my Weatherby Vanguard gen 1. It is a Howa 1500 basically. It works great.

Harris 13"-27" all the way.

I just upgraded to a larger pack from my tiny day pack. I am interested in what everyone is carrying in there gear while hunting. I have a Summit from Badlands. Harley

The duct tape and zip ties are good ideas. I was going to put a little electrical tape in as well. I have put a lot of bandages on hands with gauze and electrical tape when I was building metal buildings.

The summit I got it probably on the too large side, but I want to do overnight trips or longer sometime. I usually carry to much stuff, that is kind of my MO. I am big though so a little extra weight isn't the worst thing. Right now I have packed: Fire starter stuff: Matches, fire tablets, mag stick, dryer lint, etc. Water Purification: Sawyer mini, iodine tabs First Aid: General first aid, Ace bandages, compression dressings, Inhaler Skinning knives Cordage: mule tape & 550 cord Emergency Rain Poncho Emergency Blanket Water bladder & extra water bottle Compass & GPS Extra Ammo: Pistol & Rifle Range Finder Light Jacket What do I need to add?

Donating meat to Gino may help your hunt odds through karma or advice. I gave a bunch of meat last year and received a good hunting tip in return that helped me put elk meat back in that empty freezer space. I will probably have some more for you this season, I just need to have a minute to clean out my freezer, it has been a crazy summer. Harley

I picked up a sawyer mini to put in my hunting pack. I dont do overnight in the bush yet, but I want to soon. I will have this for later or the unintended night out. Harley

You as well. Thanks for the bunkbeds. Harley

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I am interested in the bunkbed. My wife and I would like to look at it if possible. Does the upper bunk have a guard rail that is not shown? Thanks Harley

Does anyone have any major brand once fired reloadable 7x57 brass for sale or trade? Harley

Do you have multiple of the same headstamp, and are you interested in trading brass or selling outright? I have a bunch of different calibers for trade if your wanting to trade. Harley