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No worries. I was actually looking at hunting closer to Benson and south toward SV since there's so much cattle land mixed in with public land. Similar job and family requirement here. If you're ever interested send me a message.

I live in Corona de Tucson and looking to get started in predator hunting. I’d be happy to get out and learn the ropes with you or anyone else in the area. (sorry for hijacking the thread)

I've seen more than a few posts about pelt-friendly cartridges but not much on the .243 specifically. This Christmas was a good one for my shooting interests and as of this evening I find myself only a new scope (and me actually getting my suppressor in hand - thanks ATF) away from revamping my old Winchester Model 70 into a coyote killer. If possible I'd like to start saving pelts but I know a .243 might be a little hot for that. Saving the hide is secondary concern for me but I'd still like to. Seems the only answers I've seen are FMJ or BTHP rounds that pass through cleaner but can let them run awhile, which I don't really want. The V-Max are the other popular option I see a lot but it seems like they bust out the exit hole pretty bad. If saving pelts with a .243 isn't really feasible that's okay but if anyone has had success doing so I'd love to hear about it. I'll also start hand loading for it now which may lead to more options. Thanks in advance. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

1993 Winchester Model 70 .243 with a cheap Tasco scope that sat on top of that rifle until a month ago when I had some gunsmith work done to it and decide what to replace it with. When I got old enough to hunt my dad traded his Remington pump action 30-06 and put it toward two new Model 70s - the .243 for me and 30-06 for him. Took my first deer with it. After he died I brought all the guns down to Arizona. The .243 isn't my go-to for deer down here but I threaded the barrel for a suppressor and am upgrading the scope and will use it to knock down some coyotes until I can get back to Wisconsin and take another deer with it one of these years. Dad's 30-06 will stay just the way it was when he had it.

I'm out of town for a few more weeks but would like to try out a couple boxes of that ammo if you still have them when I get back. Would you be willing to part with just two boxes?

Sweet I drew a point again

I tell myself I won't fall for that every year but I don't listen.

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Finally decided to let go of my riding vest and jacket. Don’t ride anymore so even tho I love them both they’re just hanging in a closet doing me no good. Both were made by Espinoza’s Leather Company outside LA. If you know about Espinoza’s you know how high quality their work is. They were made to fit me but if I had to estimate a size it would be Lg/XL/tall. I’m 6’4” 245 and they fit loosely. the vest is genuine cowhide with red piping and bandana style interior lining. Interior deep pockets and exterior side pockets. $175 Jacket is leather on the arms and upper chest and shoulders with charcoal denim from there down. Inside lining is made from a Dixxon Flannel Company shirt. Contains deep interior pockets and exterior pockets on the sides. Zipper and snaps to close it up. Used to take it up I-10 between Benson and Tucson at about 90 in the mornings in December and January and never felt the wind. $275 If you are interested or know someone who might be please hit me up. Located near Tucson.

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Yeah my bad. $200 is good but that would be lowest I'd be interested in taking. Thanks for passing the word to your buddy.

I just posted an 870 magnum express if you’re interested.

That would help wouldn’t it? Edited, $225.

I have a 20 gauge that currently has a slug barrel on it for deer hunting the thick stuff in the Midwest. I believe it's a Browning but I would have to double check for sure if you were interested. Located near Tucson. Otherwise I have an 870 n 12 gauge and a Browning that is basically the exact model in case you're not totally decided on a 20 gauge.

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Three points. I'm a lock this year lol

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Hope you find him. Post a pic if you get him.

Yup. I'm by no means an expert but I've learned the hard way by trying to glass in the "right" places according to the sun only to have one standing right where the rule book says they won't be. Once I started putting these factors first and then using the sun finding deer began to make more sense. I start by looking for cover and escape routes and try to get a vantage point from there regardless of whether or not I have the sun at my back or in my face. The only exception to that is when it is colder than usual and it's early in the morning. In that case I'll try to find an area at least near good cover but focus on where the sun is shining.