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    I've got other pics with the rest of the mess but figured there was no need to post those.

    What is the best way to clean a dead head? Is boiling is the best route to go even though the antlers aren't brown? They aren't completely chalked but they aren't brown. Don't know what the best method is to clean it up without damaging it.

    I boil mine in oxi clean and baking soda for 30 min at a time and pressure wash in-between each boil. 3 times usually does it. I then will let it soak overnight in a bucket of water with Dawn dish soap and oxiclean. Rinse off with clean water and let it soak in peroxide for a day or two. Only let the skull soak in the peroxide. If the antlers get a little discoloring from the peroxide that's okay cuz they can be touched up later. Rinse off good with clean water and let it dry for a day at least. Then it's ready to do whatever you want with it. I'm not saying that this is the best way but it's just the way I do it. Good luck to you. Also if the skull is real brittle after the entire process you can cover it with a matte finish modge podge and it will make it a lot more solid.

     

    Nice man, thanks for the info!

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    I've got other pics with the rest of the mess but figured there was no need to post those.

     

    What is the best way to clean a dead head? Is boiling is the best route to go even though the antlers aren't brown? They aren't completely chalked but they aren't brown. Don't know what the best method is to clean it up without damaging it.

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    Well I figured it was time to finally order a new rifle, so I did. I ordered 2 actually, and will be selling one.

     

    The one I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep is a Sako A7 Roughtech Pro w/ threaded barrel chambered in 6.5 creedmoor. It's pretty sweet looking and I know Sako is an amazing quality rifle. Stainless steel, fluted barrel, 24.4". I can't wait!!

     

    The other is a Kimber 84M Hunter in 6.5 creedmoor. I originally ordered this one, then found the Sako and it had everything I wanted.

     

    I've been waiting to get one of the Browning heck's Canyon X-Bolt LR but I gave up waiting.

     

    Anybody else have these rifles and want to chime in on my decision?

     

    Man either decision you make sounds like it will be a great rifle! From the rifles above I've only had experience shooting a buddies Browning X-bolt in 6.5CM. That caliber is sweet! So you can;t go wrong. Best of luck choosing!

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    Iv been able to compare the hds to my slcs a couple different times while out hunting. Yes there is a difference...but I'm not sure yet that it's worth the extra money. Say I sold mine for 1300, then news ones would be roughly 2200, I still would have to come up with 900 extra and just not sure if it's worth 900 or not yet. With that being said I will end up getting them, just not in any hurry to do so.

    If and when you do decide you want to upgrade let me know! I'd be interested in your SLC's!

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    Howd you do on the hunt? Was supposed to be there but the trip got scrapped. Tried to go solo Sunday morning but my huntin rig left me sit in Tucson. Had to wait for a ride from SV then come get it towed the next day. I'm hopin to head back out there at least for a day or two yet before the hunt ends

     

    Dang thats a bummer!

     

    I went out both Saturday and Sunday with my brother in-law who also had a tag. All we seen all weekend long was deer. Actually too many deer now that I think about it haha. Some great looking bucks too. We did not see one pig. We talked to a few other others who were out there since Friday and had similar results. If my schedule works out for this weekend I may be heading out there with my 4 year old son to see if I can get it done! All depends on my daughters softball schedule.

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    Well at least you guys got to see some pigs and get shots off at them! B)

     

    This was the first year I've gone out on the HAM hunt. I took my bow but had my Glock just in case. My brother in-law was hunting with his M&P. Seen so many deer and some nice bucks. But not one pig was seen all weekend! It was so odd not to see one out in a 36 unit. I did find a nice dead head so that was pretty cool. I might be heading out again with my son depending on my schedule. Would love to tag one with my son tagging along with me.

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    Confirmed. They're done selling for quite some time.

     

    Anybody have both a Yeti and an RTIC? I'd like to know if the drain plug and rubber latches from a Yeti are compatible with the RTIC.

    RTIC's website is sold out of both replacement parts already. Yeti website has plenty. Not being able to replace a worn out drain plug or broken latch would be a major let-down.

     

    I have both Yeti and Rtic and both seem to be exactly the same. I have yet to try out the Rtic but they seem identical. I can check the plugs when i get off work.

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    Mine is coming today. Since I used a different address on billing and shipping, I was marked as a possible fraud, that put a delay on shipping for 2 days.

    Same thing happened to me! I always send my stuff to my grandparents house. It shows its out for delivery today!

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    Where is the main base camp set up at? If I don't have anything for my daughters softball goin on I may be able to head out and help. With the spring season here for my daughter and me coaching my schedule gets kinda crazy, but if I'm free I would love to head out and help anyone fill their tag...

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