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Same problem here. 12AW late rifle first, 12AE early rifle second. I had 5pts which isn't enough to guarantee either tag so I don't know where I am drawn. Both are good hunts so i don't care really. I just know i need to start loading all copper bullets which i am working on!

what jdown said is 100% spot on. when I worked in the gun store back in the day I moved safes on the side to make extra money. I moved them exactly as he talks about. A-Z Rentals will rent you the 1600lb appliance dolly with the kick back wheels and straps. Get it. It is worth it.

So much want, so little money...

I know. I am waiting impatiently... I need to know if I got late 12AW or early 12AE...I already started buying copper bullets, but I need to know where to start E-Scouting...

I voted but you are already behind.

I originally bought the 150gr for my buddies 3006 but he has that rifle on loan to a buddy for his first elk hunt. So am going to repurpose them to the 300 win mag and set that up for longer range duty shooting those 150gr like laser beams hopefully. The 257 and 6.5x55 will be our main carry rifles I think.

I printed some of the load info off Friday at work! Hopefully tomorrow I might have some time to start some loads for the 6.5x55 and 300 Win.

How long until the portal is updated? I am chomping at the bit to find out what deer hunt I drew? Harley

I will keep that in mind. I will grab some 100gr TTSX for the 257 this week. Thanks guys.

I am planning on 3 different loads right now. 150gr TTSX for the 300 win mag 127gr LRX for the 6.5x55 115gr TSX for the 257 weatherby I have not bought the .257 yet, is there any reason to use the 100gr TTSX instead of the 115gr TSX? those will probably be the 3 rifles I load for for myself and my buddy. The 300 win mag will be the backup rifle because it is a tank. Probably 12-13lbs.

3" shells should kill a turkey just fine I would think. They did for decades before 3.5" existed. The need for 3.5" shells hurts the chances of finding an auto loader that will cycle dove loads a lot. A good 3" gun like a Rem 1100 or something should cycle dove loads and 3" shells without issue. My buddy picked up a Rem 1100 from Dicks awhile back that was on closeout - brand new for about $300.

I finally have a rifle deer hunt after 5 years! I am not 100% sure what unit yet, but either hunt is a nice hunt!

Find him a decent Chevy 2500 with 6.0l gas motor.

If that gun is 22WRF please let me know. I have a buddy who would probably love to have it to match an old 22 WRF rifle he has.

Was it 22 WRF Winchester rimfire? That it is an old round longer than 22lr but shorter the 22 mag.that is more likely then 22 mag. It is a cool old round.

The operator of the log winch kept asking kids to come pull the cord...which was connected to the steam whistle... My 6 year old and a couple other older kids said no. My 3 year old is pretty fearless and went for it. He about pooped himself when he pulled the cord and went running.

Hi All, I thought some of you may enjoy this. We recently went on vacation to NorCal partly to see this sawmill. It is an early 1900's vintage sawmill for cutting redwoods. My 6 year old is into all kinds of big machinery so I thought this would be fun for him and he loved it. If you are ever up this way on a weekend they run the mill you should go. http://www.sturgeonsmill.com

P.S. I also own a Lincoln 215 230v welder and it is nice, but has the A B C D E power settings which can be a pain. Fluxcore isn't as bad as people say if you are doing good welds and cleaning them. Gas is nicer though but makes your welder less portable because now you need a cart and bottle. My Miller 140v is fluxcore so it is more versatile. My big 230v machine is gas because it is to big to move alot.

Miller is my choice. I have the 140amp 120v and love it. Great welder. Get an auto Darkening mask (not harbor freight crap). He should be able to weld plenty with that.the duty cycle on the heavy stuff won't be as good as a bigger 230v machine, but a 115v machine is super useful and capable. Make sure whatever you get has the fully adjustable setting knobs. The ones with A B C D E power settings are not as forgiving for a newer welder. A good power source is a must too. A nice dedicated 20amp outlet for it goes a long way. Something like this is great. Don't overlook Hobart which is owned by Miller and is often starts at a better price point. https://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/miller-millermatic-140-auto-set-mig-welder-907335

I have a set of those on my heavy barrel savage 110 in 300 win mag. They are working well sofar.

You guys need to cross post this stuff in things like the optics forum or other forums it fits into. I totally missed this!

The Meat Tree is 2 episodes but it AWESOME.

I use Harris swivel bipods. As far as rings and rails I wouldn't be able to give first hand info.

There was a nice 280ai in the classified section recently. Might see if it is still around.

He has done a great job on Joe Rogan's podcast as mentioned above on multiple occasions. He also got Rogan into hunting, and Rogan talks about hunting on his podcast quite a bit in a very positive light. You may not think that is a big deal, but Joe Rogan's podcast reaches ALOT of people. A lot of the people who listen to Joe Rogan are not people who would be a typical hunting audience, and to have him preaching the value of hunting in a positive light is HUGE. Steve Rinella has done a lot to help hunting, but honestly the 1 thing that might have the biggest value to hunters and hunting might be getting Joe Rogan to be involved and getting his audience to at least listen to someone who isn't an NRA or hunting elite talk about hunting and wildlife management. Joe Rogan now quite consistently has hunting friends of his on the podcast, talks and advocates hunting, and even has wildlife managers and biologists as guests to talk about subjects like coyotes, mountain lions, African hunting, etc.