lancetkenyon

Looks awesome! Congrats on a hard earned trophy.

I know of two nice bucks in 21. I was hoping to put a tag on one of them this year, but alas, no tag again.

Going to be a very tender and tasty first deer! Best way to start an archery career. Congrats.

Beautiful dog!

Great info. I was always paranoid about smoke smell.

The Lohman calls work great for Gambel's quail. When you blow them, say "Chi-qui-ta" like the banana.

Congrats on a great animal.

So jealous. Great accomplishment and goat.

Awesome story and trophy. Thanks.

I don't use scent free clothing. But I wear clean clothes every day, and shower/wash every day too. Also, when hiking, I step in every fresh pellet I pass. I also use scent spray on my hat band and boots each evening. I hate campfires or smoke when on a hunt. To me, and I'm probably over thinking this, but smoke smell is a smell of danger to game. From hunter's camps to forest fires. Smoke=danger.

I wear camo so other HUNTERS don't see me and my spots. But I mostly wear brown or green pants with a camo shirt.

Spec sheet says 26.25" barrel length. Which is even better! Sweet rifle.

Love it! That is awesome.

Federal Gold Medal Match w. 69 or 77 SMK should do just fine.

But way funnier if you don't.......a smashed face print leaves good evidence of a closed glass door.

So many things that could be holding the gun back from being a sub half-MOA rifle. Primers Powder Charge weight Bullet weight Bullet brand Bullet design Seating depth Neck tension Brass preparation (a lot goes into proper brass prep) Sizing of brass Barrel (clean or fouled too much) Barrel twist rate Barrel whip Barrel heat checking Throat erosion Chamber cut Crown damage Crown cut not 90° Trigger pull Bedding of action to stock Action screw tight (or over tight) Bolt face square w. receiver Free floated barrel channel Scope base Scope base screw torque Scope rings Scope ring torque Scope Shooter error (this is a completely separate list) Wind Have you tried a ladder test, or OCW test yet?

Ford.

I used to shoot out of my living room arcadia door all the time. I could add 7 yards, and shoot from the AC in the summer. But I was always smart enough to open the door.

Not mine, but I heard it was wrong powder, pistol powder used accidently. I can't believe this type of thing never happened to my brother and I. He used to load all kinds of weird shells. Double powder, nails, chain, marbles, etc.

I got lost when I was 14 on a deer hunt in 4A. I spent the long, cold night in a hollow log. The next morning, I found a road, and got picked up by another hunter and he drove me back to my camp. I was 4 miles away. The Sheriff Dept. had put out a search party already. My Dad was so mad/happy/relieved/proud. He also told me to never, ever, under any circumstance, tell my Mom what happened. And I haven't. I have never, to this day, seen him cry harder than he did that day. I could not imagine what he went through that night. We even finished the hunt...unsuccessfully.

Me too! I can't wait. I already got time off from work scheduled for opening morning.

Personally, I think some of the Youth hunts are getting harder and harder to draw. I put my daughter in for general hunts for most big game now. Both my girls have hunted since they were 10 and have completed the Hunter's Education Class. It is a great learning experience. Let them make the decision on what their goal is. If they are happy with a doe or a cow elk, fantastic. If they want a bull or buck, spend a lot of time finding good spots to try your best to get them an opportunity to get a shot. Girls are the best.

Rem 870? Check. 26"? Check. Vented Rib barrel? Double Check. How about $50? No "checks" please.

My rifle pictured is a single shot. Plus, there is always an opportunity for a lion or coyotes to lose their lives while I am out hunting other big game. and Don't foget Willy, aka Songdogs, aka yotes.. Are there so many coyotes that I have to mention them twice?

I use the RCBS hand primer. Once you get a feel for it, it is very easy to get consistent and quick. I can sit on the couch, watch TV, and prime a couple hundred .223 cases very quickly.