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Yes."A Loyalty bonus point can also be earned per species, if an applicant submits a valid application at least once a year for a hunt permit-tag or bonus point for that species consecutively for a 5­year period. An applicant retains the loyalty bonus point once accrued as long as the applicant continues to submit a valid application for that species at least once a year." And where is that in the regulations I've been looking for that . not that i don't believe you but I didn't think it worked that way Under "What is a valid application?" https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/draw/bonuspointprocess/

Yes. "A Loyalty bonus point can also be earned per species, if an applicant submits a valid application at least once a year for a hunt permit-tag or bonus point for that species consecutively for a 5­year period. An applicant retains the loyalty bonus point once accrued as long as the applicant continues to submit a valid application for that species at least once a year."

Bump for a rifle done right.

The case capacity on my 6.5 WSM is real close to the 264WM. In addition to the H1000, you might try Ramshot Magnum powder. Have you used a tight patch and cleaning rod to measure your twist?

Tony, The follow up images and captions are great. The area around Donut Lake looks very scenic/photogenic. I hope this finds you doing well.

that garnered a laugh

A new calendar is hanging on the wall and the next trip around the sun has begun. What is new on your hunting horizons? New game to hunt, new state or unit, new rifle build, new hunting buds?

Hodgdon lists 73gr H483 as max with 180gr bullets. Nosler shows H1000 to be the most accurate with 180gr bullets, but the top loads are compressed. I had my best results in my finicky 300WM with H4831 and 180 ballistic tips. I would try the 180 BT, or 180 Accubond. How far off the lands are your SSTs when seated to fit the magazine? You may not be able to use a pointy VLD type bullet. Is the rifle bedded? Trigger pull weight? What kind of table? concrete bench or folding table?

Sounds fun Dan.. I picked up a CZ in 17 HMR with my Christmas bonus. It has been a few years since PDs were targets. Being on the low end of bonus points for deer and elk here in AZ, I hope to go back to Wyoming for antelope this year now that I have built up 6 points. In 2016, I also picked up a 28 Nosler, 30-06, built a 6.5 Creedmoor, and rebarreled the 6.5 WSM; so there will be a choice on what to take to WY, although I suspect the 6.5WSM will get the call again. Of course, there is the Nikon to shoot in the off-season and I hope to venture to some new landscape spots.

http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/70596-wtb-65-creedmore/ was this the thread? Looks like Weatherby makes several Vanguard models in 6.5CM, including a compact with stock spacers and 20" barrel for youth. http://www.weatherby.com/products/rifles/vanguard/vanguardr-synthetic-compact.html

What would you consider to be the optimum cartridge to use for Coues hunting? Bullet choice for that caliber? Why did you make this selection? What are your other close considerations? What chamberings have worked and/or not worked for you? It seems there are some build discussions going on in the forums as the seasons end and hunts for next year are considered. I figured a variety of opinions and reasons would be fun to read. You may already have that chosen cartridge, or yearn for something better.

I stopped in the local Cal Ranch store today. They had the Remington 700 SPS for $200 off, and another 10% off until the end of the year. That brought the price down to $360. Just a heads up for those with a C-R near them.

I once asked a couple of French ladies how they would pronounce Coues, and they said "cuice", like it rhymes with juice.

Excellent in many respects. Congrats and the best to you Neil.

I wonder if this was the buck Lex M just posted on his FB page

You might try H4831. There is load data on the Hodgdon site http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

Between the two, I would choose the 270WSM in the Montana, vs the Hunter composite stock with DBM and molded trigger guard. Ballistically, the 270WSM will have a slight edge but not that the critter will tell the difference.

What are the specs on your upcoming rifle? the 28N will be a nice LR antelope/coues/muley/elk gun. I picked up a Legendary Arms rifle in 28 Nosler right before my elk hunt, but it and the 30-06 came home from hunting with their virginity. Picked up Nosler brass, Redding Master Hunter dies, and some Barnes 168 LRX to try with H1000 and GM215M.

The Kimber Hunter is available in the 6.5CM and can be found for about $720

Nice sled that Santa left behind ;-)

May your hearts be filled with His Grace and your stockings with hunt permits.

Your new rig looks great. Have fun at the range before your hunt, and good luck in Mexico.

nice clean typical with some mass on the tines. What was in your mind after not seeing a buck in 4 days?

Looks like one very happy hunter

You might try the Kifaru Gun Bearer, or an Eberlestock pack with the gun sleeve.