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This topic really bugs me. It seems like it's a fight that should be easy to win. We as humans are supposed to learn from our mistakes. This is an in your face mistake that is tolerated. Think about all of our rivers in the state that are taken over with Tamarack or salt cedar, what ever they're called. They will never be the same. It would be so easy to get rid of these non native horses yet we don't. SO stupid it's embarrassing. I wish I could do something. The southwest is the last paradise we are going to see. Look at everything east of the Mississippi, it's a populated wasteland. We need to protect the southwest much better. You're right, the salt river looks like an unmaintained corral.

I've always liked Rich Williams. He's a good voice for Sportsman.

Allowing feral horses is the most backwards wildlife management practice out there. They need to get rid of them. I suppose I'm going to get labeled a horse hater now, or a bigot.

If they're China knifes, which they probably are, about $8 a piece. USA about $50 a piece.

I was a member there once. I thought I could use the 500 yard range and rim fire range. Nope. I have to go through the competitions which are only one time per month or something like that. Then you have to take about three of them. Total waste of time. Believe me, I understand their thought. Too many fools out there to have a free for all at all of the ranges, so they keep a tight leash on the public where they can. I begged to pay more or to have them test me for about a month to see if I can handle it. They wouldn't budge. If anyone knows a way around their rule about participating in competitions, please pm me. It's a nice range and close for me too.

I'm kind of lucky. I have a job that gives me a lot of freedom, pays well and has great benefits. The trouble I have is the level of stress that this job has. I'm one of the most senior employees at the mom and pop company I work for. I can say I love what I do and the people I'm around, but hate certain things about it if that makes any sense. A few of those things are stress and sometimes the workload, along with being in the city. I'm a small town guy. In this job, when things go well, it's like a high that I'm sure drug users know well. When it's bad, it hurts. If I left, I'm sure I would make less than half of what I'm making now and wouldn't have percs like phone, data, vehicle, credit card but could have more time off. I learned that the problem is with me. I'm the type of person that doesn't ask for anything weather it's help, time off or pay raises. I also don't make excuses as to why I can't or am unable to do anything. I never call in sick. I recently pissed off my family because I missed out on something because I put my projects ahead of them. Think about that if you're planning on going somewhere else. It may not be the job, it could be you. I have this same conversation with others in the industry and the thought is the same. I may not be happy with a job that gives 5 weeks off a year if I'm not making the decisions and sort of in charge of something big. I need those responsibilities.

I agree. There's nothing on this shed buyer. I'd be mad if I was him.

That's too bad. I have a Clarke kit for a 1911. I think they're better in steel frame pistols but not by much. You're better off, I don't think the Rowland is worth it, except for maybe the novelty factor. If they are going to do this for polymer pistols, it should be a purpose built pistol and not a kit. It has almost 2x the power of a non +p acp. That's a lot of battering on those contact points. The new spring helps a little.

You certainly have a good attitude. I'm sure it will work out. Good luck.

Probably an AR type rifle with a good optic. Also in camo. I'm not really an AR guy although I have a few. Back when I was killing a lot of coyotes, it didn't matter what rifle because we just left them there for the buzzards. Because of that, I would use my 270 most of the time. That worked out well because I would shoot it so much that the rifle became an extension of me. I would use it for everything even those 4" rocks on the side of a mountain 250 yards out. There are still times when I make a kill or hit a rock with it and cannot tell you, or even remember where I aimed or how high I held over. That's one way to look at it. My varmint rifle is a model 700 223. I've used it for about 18 years and can't imangine another rifle for that purpose. My dad's varmint gun was a sako vixen 6mm ppc. That was another good caliber. These questions are tough. It's kind of splitting hairs. Before long, you could have 5 different varmint rifles. I have that type of problem with big game rifles that are all pretty much the same. What I mean is, I have a 25-06, 270, 280 AI. Don't get me wrong, I love guns and none of us do what we do to try to be practical, it's a hobby that we love. But sometimes I open the safe and have a hard time deciding what rifle to shoot. Most of the time I pick the 26 year old 270.

I always dream of getting that big Bull. I waited 20 years for an early rifle tag in one of the primo units. I spent the whole hunt shopping for a big bull. I must have passed literally 100 Bulls. The best I found would have been a 360-370 Bull if he wasn't busted. I don't mind busted up Elk as long as their main beams are clean. This one wasn't. He was broken up to where he was a 6x4 and looked silly and lopsided. My first Bull was one I got in a left over hunt that had broken points and maybe scores 314 but has main beans that go on and on. Since the early hunt kind of taught me that no matter the unit, there aren't 380 bulls everywhere, I will be focusing on what you call "Good Bulls". I hope I find one in my 4B hunt this year.

That's what I was thinking. Probably something nearby.

Is that rifle a Stag? I wanted to buy the 7L Hunter for years. The carbine should be a lot of fun too.

Come on guys, we have kids on this forum.

Sometimes a foul word helps drive a point home. I understand those people that have kids that never hear bad words. They are doing their best to give them sheltered, coddled lives. Let's not forget to forgive those that swear against us.

There is a good taxi in show low not too far from you. Richard Owens, he does good work.

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$500 is about right. I also have one from that era. I don't shoot it very much, sometimes years before I take it out but when I do, it's a lot of fun. I go through around 80 rounds in a weekend when I shoot it. I would say keep it, find another way to get $500. But if you haven't shot it in 30 years maybe it's time. Think about it, it's nice and looks like it's been taken care of.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure, I don't even know what happened with the shed buyer.

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Cool find. I'm surprised there's that much left after so long. People scrap those out usually. Keep quiet as to where it is. If you go back, really look at the engine. It might have some manufacturers casting or labels somewhere. From there you can check to see what kind of plane it was. It may be a prat and whitney since it's two rows and a 18 cylinder. There were a few planes using that engine.

Does anyone here have the S&W 986? It seems like it would be fun. I don't need a new gun, but you know how enthusiasts are. I have a 9mm AR and I love S&W so I really want purchasing one to make sense. I've thought about this one for about a year now and would like to hear from you guys. They make one that's 6.5" too, but thinking the 5" will carry better in the field.

I bought four rifles, one bow and all of my bow hardware there. I went I there to order a rifle that I just had to have about 3 years ago. It seemed like the person was trying harder to get me out the door rather than trying to find me a gun. Ï won't go back anymore. Just so my post isn't all negative, I will say that Howie over there doesn't have a bad attitude.

Good story. I work around a lot of immigrants and it's neat to talk to them. I worked with an engineer off and on from Venezuela for the past 5 years. I love the guy. Both he and his wife immigrated here and are very educated. His wife has a dentist office in Goodyear and speaks three languages. Another lady friend of mine is from Iran, she has the best accent I've heard. I can sit there and listen to her talk about anything. I know exactly what you are talking about with the language barrier and it's nice you made the effort to talk anyway, most people wouldn't. One of my Girlfriends is Mexican and her English isn't the best. It's still fun trying. I get to work on my Spanish and she gets to improve her English.