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What weight is the zip tee?

Nice, I gotta get up there someday. As close as I am to it there's no reason not to.

Great news, thanks for the info.

Any local experience with these? He uses Brownells Fury material a lot and I'm wondering how temperature stable this is vs. the BCY stuff. Not sure what's in my current aftermarket string but it has stretched/twisted/whatever to the point where the d-loop and peep rotate by themselves to almost facing completely away from me after every shot. I've talked to a couple shops in or around Phx and had the ABB Platinum recommended but holy sh!t is that expensive.

113, thanks for the response. Is it fair to assume the 80 has the same smooth feel, valley, and back wall the 70 has? I don't see why it wouldn't but I need to ask. Did you start with the limb bolts backed out a couple turns and work up to it or just go straight to max weight?

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All stainless barreled action. Fluted 24" 10 twist barrel. Laser engraved "50th Anniversary 300 Win Mag" floorplate. Walnut stock. X-Mark Pro trigger. 2-piece Leupold bases included. Total round count: 37 This rifle was purchased new directly from Remington in Dec 2013. Absolutely perfect condition, not a scratch or mark on it and it has never seen the field or a hunt. The round count listed above is accurate; it has only been fired to zero a scope and get vaguely familiar with the trigger. It is a pre-recall model and has not been back to the factory for any trigger work. The factory trigger is functioning flawlessly. I will include a Jewell HVR trigger set at 3 lbs installed by me if you so desire. I am a Remington certified 700 armorer with my certification renewed as of Aug 2015 and perform this function daily as part of my profession. The rifle will be provided meticulously clean, properly lubed, and with factory torque values applied. I'll post a few photos tomorrow. Not interested in any trades unless you own or work at an archery shop that carries the Elite Archery line. Prefer face to face/cash sale but I'm perfectly willing to ship; shipping charges will apply and of course, I need an FFL to ship it to. $900.

What is your guy making strings with? 80 bucks is pretty fair...

I use a Patagonia down jacket which probably isn't as warm as the superdown. It gets used as mid layer insulation under a Peloton 240. I get warmth and wind pro from that combo and when layered under something quieter, the crinkly sound becomes a non-issue. I've used it this way for the last 3 weeks straight and usually stuff it when there's a decent hike ahead. I've stalked, glasses, and set ambushes worn this way. I also use my puffy to sleep in when it gets really cold.

I am, the north side for both hunts.

Damnit. If I weren't headed out this thurs for the beginning of 2 back to back hunts, I'd be buying this from you right now. We'll see what happens when I'm done. If its still around, I'm on it.

I got a recall notice from Black Ovis regarding these game bags earlier in the week. When I tested the integrity of the bags using the process they outlined my bags appear to be affected by this recall. Black Ovis has been really good in handling the exchange and have stated that Prisitine Ventures, the company that manufacturers the bags, has dumped their entire inventory to fix the problem and that new bags will not be available until sometime in Jan. So, on the one hand I'm a little pissed that I've needed to spend $100 for $50 of bags but on the other, I'm very pleased with the communication and efforts Black Ovis is showing in trying to fix this. And all this comes exactly 1 week before the beginning of 2 back to back elk hunts. I bought a Caribou bag set that ships today. Black Ovis has said that returning the defective TAG bags is not necessary so at least I've got some general use bags to stuff clothing or whatever in. If you've purchased these this year, I'd suggest you check yours. Here's the test procedure Black Ovis sent in their email: Test - Not all bags are defective so we are asking that you test the material. Simply apply pressure to the bag itself by pulling it apart with both hands with a decent amount of force. If the seams or actual material don't hold up, you unfortunately received a defective set of bags.

Been wearing the Chugach jacket at work for the last couple days and it is really comfortable. I'm sure snooping around in the brush it'll sound like I'm wearing a plastic bag but its impressively versatile in varying temps. I can see using this thing as kind of an all around shell with the right layers underneath. I'm headed out mon morning very early and will see how it does in the cold. Also gonna pick up a fleece mid layer next week. Thanks again for everyone's responses. The stuff's expensive but its a little easier to handle when I feel like I"m spending my money right the first time.

Who's using this stuff? I'm headed out next month hoping like heck to pop my elk cherry on late bull. Everything I have for clothing is decent in the cold or heat but I've got pretty much nothing for the rain other than fishing stuff. I'm looking really hard at the Kuiu Chugach rain jacket and Attack pant. How quiet is this stuff both in moving through the brush and with the sound of rain hitting the fabric itself? Stuff's a little pricey and I don't want the hassle of buying then returning it if it sucks. Actually, relative to a lot of other stuff out there it's pretty reasonably priced but that's like saying the Porsche is reasonable compared with an Aston Martin. Experiences?

I may have one for you, will check this afternoon.

Smith Optics Dockside model. Chromapop polarized brown lenses. Havana frame. Comes with semi-hard case, soft carry bag/lens wipe, Smith sticker, and factory warranty info. These are just days old, lenses and frame are perfect with zero scratches, hinges exactly like they were when I got them. I bought them new straight from Smith to replace the ones I screwed up in a bike crash while on a fly fishing trip. This model and these lenses are made specifically for best performance while sight fishing. They're absolutely fantastic and I won't use any other sunglass in all the fly fishing I do; I think I own something like 8 pairs including eye protection models for work. The only reason I'm selling is I don't care for them on my face. The lenses are large, temples prevent light from sneaking in from the side and creating glare on the inside surface of the lens, and one of the best features of this particular model: the frame shape doesn't interfere with the brim of a ball cap shaped the way ball caps are supposed to be shaped. Stellar sunglasses especially if you're spotting subsurface trout. $150 firm, add $5 if you want them shipped.

Appreciate all the responses. I finished picking up a few Kuiu items including the Chugach rain jacket. It really boiled down to who had what available in the sizes I needed. It's too late in the season for me to have started doing this but my fishing trips pretty much sucked up all my income earlier. Kuiu had more of what I was looking for and I got REALLY lucky on the rain jacket late last night. First Lite would've been fine also but they're sold out of everything in my size. I'm also not about to walk out of the house looking like a transient who rummaged through the dumpster behind Bass Pro. Mismatched or cobbled together clothing may be ok for some but I'm not wired that way. Maybe I need to work on my vanity...

How does this stuff compare to First Lite? Both are on my radar. I'll take a look at Helly Hanson also, thanks Eric.

Gift, overseas stuff you earn. The "brewery" was actually a small pub, the only one in town and one that I've passed about a hundred times and never stopped in. Perfect place for a couple beers, a great burger, and a corner booth to look over the next day's battle plans.

My annual fall trip to SW CO went off HUGE! Last year I was 2-3 weeks too late to catch the full glory of aspens getting cold but this year I nailed it. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect trip and environment to spend a full week out of a tent. This year's focus was solely on creek fishing. I made several trips into the back country as far as 9.5 miles and fished creeks and streams that I'd like to think hadn't seen a human for a long time. I'm sure that's not true but the fact that I got a few closely held tips regarding prime locations meant I saw no one while on the water at any point. Elk were bugling in the evenings, a few rain showers and some hail on the last day, but otherwise gin clear water and plenty of cutthroat looking for their last few meals until spring. I tried using the bike to get into the wilderness, something I specifically bought it for. This worked well to an extent. The trail I thought would be the most awesome experience ever turned out to be about 70% hike a bike and 30% actual riding. I ditched it behind some trees about halfway in and learned some valuable lessons regarding bikepacking. Foremost of these is its absolutely worth the investment to buy bike packs made for this kind of thing. Trying to ride rutted up, rocky, rooty singletrack across the side of a steep slope that falls a hundred feet or more down to the creek with 25 lbs on your back is not a wise idea. On the way out I took a header right over the bars and wound up with a black eye and a ruined lens on my best fishing sunglasses. I purchased a new rod on the first day of this trip. I gotta quit doing that cuz it really drives up the cost of these trips! I'm a Scott guy so naturally this was one of theirs, a F2 glass model about 2 feet shorter than anything else I've got. The damned thing fishes like a dream on this kind of water and makes even the smallest cutty feel like a king salmon. It certainly won't replace my 6wt on big water but my 4wt rod may be seeing a little less action... The fun factor is completely off the chart. Anyway, hope you all enjoy the photos. I was 3 days into this trip before I began thinking about the next one; something I've tried hard to keep myself from doing because it takes away from what I'm experiencing right now. But in this country, its impossible to control my emotions, desire, and the thoughts of how I can get here forever. One day, mark my word.

Great wife. She planned, financed, coordinated travel/permits/site reservations/everything for 4 days on the Yellowstone River last week for my birthday. We flew to Billings and headed 3 hrs southwest into the Park where we then hiked 5 miles into the backcountry. I fished for 3.5 days on a 1 mile stretch and saw only one other fisherman, who left 10 mins after I talked to her. I caught the biggest fish of my life and checked a few boxes in the process. Absolutely unbelievable and a trip I will NEVER forget. This trip was relatively inexpensive for the opportunities it presented. Airfare to Billings was the most expensive part but otherwise it was completely a DIY adventure. The backcountry permit was $25 I think, and the per-night campsite fee was $3 per person, per night. The trail we hiked covered 800 vertical feet in 5 miles, virtually all of it in the last 2 miles. This stretch of the Yellowstone flows through a fairly deep canyon so the descent down to the river is moderately steep and rocky. The fishing was great. Not only did I catch more than a few really high quality fish but strikes came often and they were more than willing to put on a show, even if it was just to come up from the bottom to take a look at what I was throwing. Good surface action throughout the day; I didn't find it necessary to fish deep during the late morning/early afternoon hours. Although I didn't see any bears, OC spray is a mandatory item and one you can't fly with. I shipped ours home upon returning to Billings. Campsites were equipped either with bear poles from which to hang your food or bear boxes that locked food inside. Elevation at the river is roughly 5600' and temps this time of year were in the low 70's during the day and high 40's at night. My 12 degree bag was overkill but it sure felt good after standing in the water all day. I plan to return next summer during the golden stonefly hatch which should prove ridiculously awesome. I'm sure there are plenty of rivers in this part of the country that provide this kind of quality, or even better. But, the remote nature just 5 miles from the road turnout makes this destination incredibly valuable. My need for solitude and a disconnection from society in general makes this location a prime spot. Hope you guys enjoy the pics. This is a BIG, fast moving, and deep river. Yellowstone Cutties. The one below was the largest, 19" give or take half an inch. Birthday morning Brookie. Gear: Kifaru Duplex/Nomad, Scott Radian 6wt, Hatch 5+/SA Sharkwave, Scarpa Kinesis Pro, #16 Purple Cripple/Chubby Chernobyl, patient/unselfish/participating woman of 16yrs.

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Listing for a work buddy, he'd like to sell his Halftrack. Its used but undamaged and fully functional. This was used at work and in that capacity, didn't see much action other than moving it in and out of a truck. He's also taken it on 2 or 3 backpack fishing trips lasting 3 days. He's upgraded to a more backpacking oriented pack and this is just taking up space now. He's in the Phx area and can meet or the cost includes shipping. $125

Great looking fish, regardless of size. Some of my best catches barely fit in my palm. No idea what you folks did with the fish in the photos but just because I'm primarily a catch and release guy and closet environmentalist: if your plan is to release the fish you shouldn't be suspending them from their gils. The damage that can result to their gils from handling like that can kill them regardless of how long they've been out of the water. Just trying to be helpful.

Perhaps its my fault, for not being clear enough in the original post.... The asking price of $125 including shipping, is firm. The important part here is the "including shipping" half of the statement. Trying to lowball with offers of less with an expectation that shipping will still be included is ridiculous. But I get it, that's how these things go. Worst the guy can say is no, right? He wants it gone but this isn't an opportunity to be disrespectful or take advantage any more than whats being offered. This isn't for sale because he can't feed his kid. So to avoid any further confusion, the pack is selling for $125 which includes shipping. If you'd like to offer less, it will be considered but it needs to be picked up for that deal. I live in QC and can meet guys on the east side. He lives in Phx and can meet anyone else. Either way, hand to hand or shipped, you'd be getting a great pack in great condition at a great price. Thanks for looking.