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Keep looking. I hope it works out for you, especially for the 725. It’s nice to read about someone that’s interested in something besides a Savage or Ruger American.

That’s the unknown I keep thinking about. What I see now was unimaginable 30 years ago. How weird it will be 30 years from now. I know the future has not been good to a few of my hunting areas. Some have been cut up into Windmills, potash exploration, juniper munching, and more 40 acre maggots. Top that off with the areas not getting any good rain and the future looks depressing. I honestly think it’s too late to do anything about cameras. Too many will think this is a game law that doesn’t apply to them. It should have been nipped in the butt 15 yeas ago. We are too spoiled now and so full of our privilege.

I like cameras. It’s always a unique surprise to check the cameras and find something nice. It could even be a good picture of a bird. I think in some areas trail cam pictures of a big buck will doom him and I’m not sure that’s what hunting should be. I can’t help but to think about the future when these topics come up like game cameras, long range shooting, outfitting, and online egos with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, websites etc.. None of these were talked about or considered problems 30 years ago. I know there are more guides now than there were then. What will it be like in another 30 years and 4,000,000 more people later?

My brother in law has one of these. I don’t remember which one but it’s high quality. I know they’re expensive, but you feel where the money went. I’m not a serious shotgun guy or I would definitely buy one of these. It will last a lot longer than the others I hear. Over/under guns seem like the type that give problems unless it’s a high end. I’ve experienced that on others that I’ve been around. https://gueriniusa.com/gun-type/field-guns/

I’ve seen a lot of Scaled up in north eastern AZ this year. I remember in the 80s seeing a lot and they disappeared from about 1999 til about a few years ago. Outdoor Writer, have you ever hunted them around Holbrook, St Johns, or Springerville?

I saw this. What made him shoot her? He doesn’t look like the type that has warrants, mental instability, or even dangerous. WTF went through his head?

I sort of understand the idea of checking their ID. All you can gain from that is to confirm their age. No way of knowing if they’re a dangerous felon unless you check their background. In that case, a paper trail will hurt you. It proves you willingly sold to an unknown person. I don’t know what the right thing to do is. I made deals before in parking lots and buy in stores where I’m run through the system. If it worries you, the best thing is to send it to a FFL. I don’t have problems with people that do that either. The problem with that is that everyone out there is cheap. You see it all the time where people post here they’re looking for a Ruger American or Savage or another inexpensive gun. New these are around $350. Used, who knows? All you know is they’re looking for bottom dollar and probably freak out at paying $250 and then another $35 for a background check. If I was asked for a copy of my ID, I would ask for a copy of theirs too. I think that’s fair. Maybe trade photos of the plates, vehicles and each other’s face. Make it really fair.

Not really just a Phoenix thing, but do you guys remember Night Tracks on TBS?

I remember Organ Stop and Pistol Pete’s. My dad had a plane and we would sometimes fly into Deer Valley or Falcon Field airport and rent a cheap car to do our running around. The car rental place was called Rent-A-Wreck. It was usually a 10+ year old vehicle. One of the coolest things was when we would go to the restaurant at the Hyatt Recengy. I was 6 or 7 years old and just marveled at that place as it rotated. I haven’t been there for 35 years.

It happened to me for the first time this year. It happened to everyone that day like the two ahead of me. At first, it was embarrassing because I know I’m good to go. Then I realized just about everyone was delayed. I went back the next day at 2pm and picked up the gun.

I have a hard time buying a gun unless it’s face to face. I wish I didn’t have that problem. I know a lot of people that buy guns off of photos they see in Gunbroker and never felt ripped off, but I can’t. I have to see it before I give up the money. The guns I would like from there are over 3k, so it’s worth a look to me. I bought and sold guns and it’s usually in the Sportsman’s Warehouse parking lot. If you’re worried about a setup, have an armed friend in another vehicle stand by.

I was really young, ages 5-9. I think they were around Bell Road. Orange trees were a cool thing for a northern az person.

I think vacationing in San Diego is the law for Arizona people.

I didn’t grow up in Phoenix, but being an Arizona native, I would come down for school shopping, doctor appointments, and visiting relatives at least twice a year. I remember the orange trees on 17 and Ladmo bags. There were only 2 million or so people back then and the only area code for the whole state was 602. I think the oranges were ornamental and didn’t taste good.

I’ve found that communication is very important. Before you send an email, reread it to yourself a few times and use whatever is in the tool bar to help you like spelling and grammar. Send to someone else that’s smarter than you to review it before you send. I’ve done that many times. When explaining things, look into their eyes, you can tell a lot about their understanding. I’ve found that some people need to have things explained two or three different ways before they understand. You will find there are people that are ask assertive and tell assertive. I’m ask assertive, if someone asks me to do something, it’s the same as them telling me to do something. It sometimes helps to ask them to repeat what you said if you’re worried about their understanding. Watch your language. It helps if you are one that doesn’t throw the big f word every day. When you use it right, it drives a point home. I’m sure a few here that are leaders/bosses know someone that doesn’t have a filter. It doesn’t help if you’re trying to be a professional.

I know. I’ve always wanted to swap an old motor with a newer one. I had an International Scout and I was planning on doing a LS swap but I figured out time was an issue. Not so much money because it would take a few years but I’m not as patient as I once was and I’m not willing to cut back my time in the field. You two should have a good time with this project. I’m surprised a girl is into that. I have lots of respect for her.

Ruger Single Six or Nine. I have the 9. For rifles, I have a Cooper model 57. Anschutz has one as well. They’re bolt actions but really nice. They’re pricey, but for your dad go all in.

Hey, I’m on your side.

I think a lot of people don’t understand what it’s like to be a youth today. It’s the parents job to set them up for success at everything. Failure, stress, and disappointment are all unpleasant and should be minimized.

Maybe I’m in the wrong places, but I haven’t seen much in a few years. I’m usually between Winslow and Springerville and haven’t seen but maybe 2 this year. Do you guys still see them?

Browning A Bolt .270. Everything from prairie dogs to elk. Remington 722 257 Roberts Remington 700 .223

“Search and Rescue in 4B”. That’s better than all of the 4B jokes I’ve heard. Rescue may be one thing, but if you ever need a search in 4B, well that would be embarrassing.

Haven’t seen any there for a few years.

The only company I can think of is Tempe Crane. They are a crane company and not advertised as a service company but over the years, they have done some wild stuff for me when the others said no. That makes me think they could do it. If not, they definitely know who will.