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Being the gunner on a pronghorn hunt is way, way different than being the spotter. Especially after you've waited half your life to pull the tag. Here's a quick recap of my 2024 pronghorn hunt Scouted all summer looking for something to really focus my efforts on. Although we did find a few decent bucks, it took until the beginning of August to find the one that really got my heart rate up. We first spotted him a little over a mile away with heatwaves making it tough to really know what he was. The next morning we walked in before sunup in hopes of at least being close enough to get better pics to review. Found him that morning at about 700yds. Something piqued his curiosity and he made our morning way easier: IMG_5745_2.mov He was probably prettiest speed goat I had ever seen, plus he seemed to like me back, so my mind was made up. We named him Heart for obvious reasons. We continued to scout other areas but always made one more pass through to 1) see if we could relocate him 2) see if there were any archery hunters on him and 3) see how many rifle hunters were scouting in that area. As it turns out, we never saw a single vehicle until day two of the hunt. way less stressful that way. As hot as it is, big props to the archery guys... trying to close to bow range with buzz worms crawling around is a ballsy proposition IMG_5433.MOV Sadly, this one died of lead poisoning not long after this video was taken... Fast forward to the day before the opener: I am fortunate that my brother Curt has the ability to work remote thanks to Elon Musk and Star Link so he was in camp early. I wasn't able to get out of work until about noon. Just as I was pointing the Bronco north I get a message from him. He hasn't moved a half mile from the weekend prior. IMG_5982.mov Opening morning: Here we go!!! I had a lot of help from friends and family on this one. had two sets of spotters with Curt and I on the ground the area we had last seen him. As the sun rises we get a call that the buck is in a pasture. We make the half mile walk to get into shooting position only we missed our mark and the buck spotted us before we spotted him. things got real frantic, real fast and I ended up sending a shot across his bow. I lost a little piece of my soul when he kicked that extra gear and was leaving a dust wake across the prairie. We played hide and seek with him for a little under 5 miles. He finally bed and we were able to get to 450yds before we ran out of cover. Its way easier when they don't know you're there- was able to get a comfortable rest, in the shade, and waited for him get up to stretch. Results below: Helluva thing these pronghorn... Hope everyone gets to experience it at least once. Thanks for looking Dave

So you’re sayin there’s a chance?! Lol

Why is it im sitting at home thinking of elk but my son who has the tag is chasing asu girls. Be back Thursday for the last 7 days.

IMG_7733.mov Well no elk. Had turkeys come in at each tank on way back my kids saw a giant elk. Probably biggest they seen in person. 7x7 with about 75 cows. About a 375 bull. Just a freak. Lets see what tomorrow brings.

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Well its my sons 5bs bulk tag. We had a few good scouting trips and have a plan. I will try and post pics and videos and give updates for those interested. Went out tonight to a waterhole we like and heard a few bugles which blew me away. They been talking after dark but not today. About 50 yds before water this guy came in. Hope to see him in the morning. He had no cows with him. On way back to camp saw a bull pushing 20 cows hard. About a 310 bull but rutting hard. Hope to have a good morning. Up at 330am IMG_7729.mov

Ruger P90DC. 45acp, 4.5" barrel, 3-dot sights, ambidextrous decocking lever, very lightly used. These are built like a tank. $425.00 for local sale. Queen Creek/ San Tan Valley area.

That sucks for paper they are the best

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He had a few times. We need the draw adjusted. I have the piece, just haven't had it installed yet.

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Goin through some more of my bigger guns that I don't fire a whole lot and found my Moist Nugget! chambered in 7.62x54r, It could be a great hunting or longer range rifle. This rifle is in Great condition, WW2 Model with 1942 year stamp and soviet markings. Cleanest bore I've seen on one of these things with deep rifling. I used this on an Elk attrition hunt and it carried well. That being said, people were built different back then because it is heavy XD $500. I am located in Flag but am willing to meet. Thanks for looking feel free to call or text with any questions! 928-380-8936

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Have a model 37 Ithaca shotgun in 16 ga. Bought off a member on here and have only used it a few times. Shoots a really good grouping for turkey or duck. Has an adjustable choke and in great shape. Has a couple small scratches and nicks but is in great shape. $375 f2f located in globe. 928-200-6468

Free dome tent and youth tent also. North east Tucson pickup only. Shoot me a message 480-253-639I

Cause he’s smarter than you 😎

IMG_7739.mov IMG_7739.mov Well last night we got about 150 yds from the big herd coning to the meadow. He was the big bull we wanted. Just ran out of light. Also last night i will attach a video of a bull we didnt go after he just not a shooter yet, maybe next week. this morning just sucked for us. Went to a new area and not 1 bugle for 4 hours. Then we heard 1 way in the distance and tried to get on him but he was just pushing away and away. My son has to be in phx this week so we will be up Thursday to the following Thursday of when it closes. Hopefully this rut kicks on. Really banking on the last 7 days. Will sit water more often it looks like. IMG_7739.mov

Just get the garmin. The time you will save is worth it. Space too. It's so easy now.

I recognize you said Garmin is too expensive, but I’ve used both the traditional bunny-ears type and just got the Garmin. Holy cow is the $ worth it for the Garmin. No setup. If you’re at a public range, no need to wait for cease fire. Data collection is very handy.

Well had 3 bulls going nuts this am and we were ready. Sat on them from 430 to light. About 20 min in it was going down. An ok 5x5 and two unknown bulls bugling but coming in. Well Another hunter parked about 100 yds down from us and threw a bugle. Well they responded and he came in like a 18 yr old virgin at a brothel and blew them all out. Very disappointing on to the next. Bulls bugled for 1 hr after light.

Where’s rossislider to defend his butt buddy

9mo later (yes, Troy/Authentic Taxidermy in Chino Valley completed under 9mo!) turned out an absolute picture perfect bugle mount. So happy. I thought this web site’s members would like to see the finished product (except Coues247, who wouldn’t shoot anything under 300” and forgot the pleasure of hunting less than a B&C score 😂 ) I don’t know what this guy measures, don’t really care. We are happy with the take.

Spangenberg Gunsmith, Tombstone, Arizona Territory: A Very Rare Leather Rifle Scabbard. George F. Spangenberg was a legendary Tombstone gunsmith whose shop on 4th Street also sold ammunition and leather accessories. Sometime after the OK Corral gunfight he closed up shop and move to Tucson, where he began working for a mining company. However, it seems he had made some enemies. One night Spangenberg had an altercation in a local bar, and several days later four men came looking for him and confronted him in a tool shed where he was working. The details are a bit sketchy, but Spangenberg killed three of the men inside the toolshed, the fourth just outside, and grabbed the next stage out of town. Today a recreation of his gun shop operates as a tourist attraction on 4th, just across the street from its original location. Leather gun accessories sold by Spangenberg are extremely rare. Authorities with whom we consulted remember seeing a couple of holsters, but never a rifle scabbard. The example offered here is in very good condition, with only typical moderate surface wear from use, and no damage. All four leather attachment loops are present, and there is an attractive embossed border around the open end and underside. The logo "Spangenberg/Gunsmith/Tombstone A.T." is deeply stamped on both sides, with "35 R" stamped below each logo. Length 36.5".

If you have a buyer for this, I have decided to sell it.