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    We are all  tired of the ammo scalpers by now.  Many of them may not realize it, but they have permanently lost business from guys who will remember them when prices finally get back to normal (more or less).  

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    A good all-around gunsmith could diagnose and fix, but even if you could find one, they probably would not want to do it, as the cost of the work would be high.  You might try a shim using credit card material or moleskin or etc. to see if you could ease it open without it seizing up on you.  Work through it with different materials.  You might be able to find a spacer/shim that will restore most of normal function.  Kind of rube-goldberg, but it may work.

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    Thanks for posting this!  It is a great hobby.  The vid. and sound quality are really good.  Just so I understand, to allow high res. capture of the subject at night, the camera is using passive IR, is that correct?  Is that easier on your battery than standard visible light?  As I understand, there is a dim red glow when using IR, some animals are more attracted to it than others, but it apparently doesn't really bother them.  These cams apparently have a photo cell which disables the nighttime IR mode, when enough visible light becomes available, is that correct?

    Good stuff right there. 

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    Frankford Arsenal, M72 (?) w/ 173 gr. boattail bullet.  Arsenal match ammo and brass is known to be very good.  I think that is late enough that it is not corrosive primed, but you may want to google it to confirm.  Nice thing about arsenal brass is it uses conventional primers, not crimped.  Good stuff for handloaders.  If you decide to shoot it for accuracy, what the old-timers used to do was run each round into a FL die with seating depth just low enough to crack the seal around the mouth of the case.  Arsenal match ammo is meant to have a LONG shelf life.  It will shoot just fine out of M1 Garands, in fact, if you know of anyone with a match-conditioned Garand, they might want it.  But it is also good, accurate, blasting ammo out of any '06.  Pressure is low.  Velocity should be around 2,640.  I have shot hundreds of rounds of it in competition, including 1000 yd.  If you are sure it is reloaded ammo, disregard above, but brass is still good.  You might pull a bullet and weigh the powder, just to have that info.  IMR 4895 was popular in those days.

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    2010 Aristocrat travel trailer - $9,750.00   7zero2-37eight-9nine07.  $9,000.

    Excellent condition with limited use, and includes weight-distributing hitch rated to 10,000 lb. w/ sway control.  ½ ton towable at 4,800 GVWR.

    Ideal for the solo hunter or adventuresome couple, as well as group or family outings where a little more privacy is desired.

    Trailer has 13,500 BTU air conditioning, and 13,680 BTU Atwood Hydro-flame furnace with auto-ignition.  Interior is comfortable in snow, wind or rain.

    INTERIOR:  Queen bed in front, dinette booth that converts to bed, multi-mode 4.5-cu.ft. refrigerator/freezer, 2-burner range, microwave w/carousel, range hood w/light and fan, 6-gal. propane water heater, water pump, full bathroom (no tub), wall recess for TV/DVR with jack for digital cable and TV antennae (adjustable from inside).  Outlets are GFCI protected.  Fixtures and appliances work flawlessly except for AM/FM radio.  Manuals for appliances are included. 

    EXTERIOR:  Front diamond plate, electric brakes, E-Z lube dual axles, 4 ea. stabilizer jacks, 2 ea. propane tanks w/cover, patio awning, tyvek RV cover with storage bag.

    Fairly new plumbing vent, new roof vent, and new Timken wheel bearings and seals.  Tires, brakes, and battery are in good condition.  Has 4 ea. aftermarket HD steel wheels.  Spare tire is new.  Has 2 new stab. jacks in front.  Faucet in bath is new.   Awning will need to be patched or replaced.  Wheel bearings repacked in May, 2023.  Photos are from dealer lot - can provide current ones upon request.

    Maximum sleeping capacity:  4

    Length:  16’

    Width:  8’

    Interior height:  6’6”

    Base weight:  3,340 lbs.

    Carrying capacity:  1,460 lbs.

    Hitch weight:  480 lbs.

    Number of axles:  2

    Fresh water storage capacity:  35gal.

    Gray water storage capacity:   Unk.  Estimate 18 gal.

    Black water storage capacity:  Unk.  Estimate 18 gal.

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    If it is a true 158 ram, then it could be a tough call for some.  That is probably a class 4 ram, but may be borderline.  There is nothing at all wrong with a 158, but depends on how handsome of a critter you think it is.  How is the mass?  Character?  Color?  Are you seeing other rams?  A 158 class ram, taken on a DIY, 100% fair chase hunt, especially someplace with difficult access, would be a fine trophy!

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