duckhunter175

Full length block Alaskan II.

+2 on the Traeger. Maintenance is easy, replacing parts if needed is easy and it will make you look like a pro. I picked up a 34 pro from an estate sale-- they were moving into assisted living-- I replaced the internal thermometer and the wiring for the auger unit and she runs like a champ. My first try at brisket and ribs were out of this world good. Plus its much more useful than an upright smoker.

Headed north from Dallas to hit up Oklahoma for a special primitive muzzleloader hunt. Percussion or flintlock guns only, lead projectiles (round ball/conical/maxi), iron sights and loose powder. I built a Traditions Deerhunter .50cal specific for this hunt. Not only did it go together relatively easily (nothings perfect but it didn't take any major fitting) but it was a tack driver at 70 yards with iron sights. Sighted her in with 75gr of RS and a 325gr conical. It was a very hot weekend in October but I had a buck pinned down to a core area from some summer scouting. The wind wasn't right first thing in the morning so I stayed out and hunted along a small drainage. As soon as the wind shifted I ran back to the truck and beelined for the spot. I snuck down to another creek bed where he had been hanging out and no sooner did I sneak 20 yards into the drainage he popped up from his bed. He hadn't winded me but must have heard me as I tried to creep across the rocks (see pic). He was on my side of the creek and started up the side hill I was on. Knowing that I was about to have an easy 20 yard shot I cocked the hammer. As soon as he heard that 'click' he dropped back down, crossed the creek and was walking quickly quartering away. I had to make 3 big steps to my right to get him in the open, lined up the sights and squeezed off, holding on the front of his chest, mid way up. Smoked billowed and I saw a small stumble before he ran out of sight. Had I just killed the biggest deer of my life? With a gun I made? I waited 20 minutes and crossed the creek. 30 more minutes passed... no hair, no blood... and no tracks with all the rock. Then a small pin prick, then a drop, then a splash...and bubbles in it all. I hustled down the trail and 75 yards away my buck was piled up. The slug entered just behind the shoulder, passed through a rib and both lungs before coming to rest just forward of the opposite shoulder, underneath the skin. He carried 11 points (6x5), weighed 140lbs dressed and is in the mid 130s (I'm hardly a pro at scoring). First drop of blood--- Never give up! Here he is! The slug!

Thanks guys!! Much appreciated-- OK is a two buck state so Ive back in there recently and missed his big brother with my bow... Have a few days of archery left and then I will be back with my rifle after Thanksgiving. I will say that in this area with the wide open terrain, the TTPs that I've learned on here for chasing Coues and having glass on tripod has made a huge difference!

Rifle-- I think it turned out nice for their entry level kit gun. Had the metal cerakoted to reduce rust with flat black as I couldn't figure a color scheme for the old 'brown'. I didn't like the way the ramrod seated so I left it out since I have a spin-jag rod I use normally anyways. Here is my skinner. A Damascus steel piece forged by my high school hunting buddy who now owns/operates Nafzger Forge.

Leupold PRW 1", Med, NIB- $40 shipped Vortex Precision Matched, 30mm, Med, opened, unmounted- $100 shipped Leupold IMS Mk2, 30mm, 0moa, opened $75 shipped

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Thank Lance! Yup- In Dallas- as stated, price includes shipping (USPS) and things generally take 2 days to get to AZ from here. Let me know if you're interested.

Still available

I used Devcon and tan shoe polish as the release agent. Get good modeling clay to fill gaps and screw holes. I also taped off the top of the stock and then wiped off the excess bedding compound. Did 3x Rem 700s and an A-bolt in one night and they turned out fine.

ammoseek is always my first stop on the web.

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Have we seen pics of this rifle yet?!

Kuiu Chinook Jacket, Vias Camo, Size XL- Two seasons old, kept scent free, great condition $150tyd **Trades: Would consider XL Vias 210 Quarter Zip (+cash) or solid color attacks (36)+cash. Maybe solid color or cipher obsidian (L). Core4 2590 Merino Top-- Max 1, size XL- great condition, no pulls/tears/holes; has 190 weight in the pits/back and 250 on the arms/shoulders. $45 tyd I'm 6'1, 195lbs for reference to sizes.

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Would trade towards Super Down Vest XL or maybe FL pants in L

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Getting my hands on a .257wby--- very excited. My dad is a quarter bore fan (his .250-3000 got him started reloading). I had a 25/06 some time ago that was traded off and I kind of always regretted it. That being said-- What loads are you guys using for yours?? I have a stockpile of 110gr Accubonds and powders on hand include H1000, Retumbo, RL19, H4831sc and I have RL22/25 both readily accessible. Thoughts on brass as well??

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Just make sure you shop around- B&H is good and so is euro optic--- both have closeout/bargain bins--- I nabbed a Slik 634cf for $80 off

I bought a set of the Black Ovis as well this year. Went with elk size because I know I can fit deer into them as well. Used the cotton style 'Alaska' game bags from cabelas last year on my buddies muley. They stretched out around the bone-in quarters nicely but I don't know how durable they would be for re-use or for hanging stuff in a tree. They also take up lots of room!

Great condition, they are a catch and release. Purchased recently and they don't fit in the waist (too big). They'd be perfect for a guy with 36-38 waist. $70 shipped TYD

SOLD!

There has been lots of discussion but no one has claimed them yet.

If you go with a 'flat' color then patriot brown gets the nod for sure!! I think the greens are just too hard to predict how they will look/match. My Noveske AR is Patriot Brown, my fav of all the earth/brown/etc colors.