Hoss50

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

Pm.sent

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

Casey's did a great job for me last year. If I ever get another elk in the Flagstaff area, it will be headed to Casey's too. A elk is to valuable of an asset to take it to a shop who has more than a few negative reviews IMO.

I had the plug problem 2 years ago. I forgot I had taken it out for something and my gun just kept taking shello on opening morning. I sacrificed one of my ballpoint pens from work. Gutted it and cut the body down to the right length to make the gun legal. I am getting ancy. I need to get in the field, and I love dove season. I just hope my spot heats up a little more this season. Harley

Also, remember to stretch your cable before the first real pull. A winch cable needs to have a load put on it to stretch it before you give it heck. Hook the truck to something real heavy or that it can't pull. Spool out most (not all) of the line and Pull the cable tight and give it some strain but don't go crazy. Spool it in and your done.

Also, get a couple 30k straps with loop ends. One 30' and one 6-8 foot. Some 3/4" screw pin Shackles or larger too. A snatched block is a good investment. The 2 biggest tools for offroad recovery are a shovel and high lift jack though. Get a 60" model. Then if your not familiar with it all learn how to use it all safely. Recovery is dangerous work. Don't under estimate just how quick it can go bad.

Warn 12,000lb in a good bumper. Pick a shop you are comfortable with and who's prices seem fair.

Randalls had about 5 boxes of the ELD-X bullets in stock. A bunch of powder too including Retumbo and Rl25.