Crazymonkey

I will say they do raise a ton of money and they put it back into habitat and water projects,and the kids elk camp.Anyone know why the rez elk tag tends to get less money?

It was the only tag that you didn't see a single bidders number raised and the amounts keep going up.All the other tags in the auction you'd see the bidders .I thought it was weird and that's the story I got.The price of the tag wasn't set just the maximum the guy was allowed to offer.I could be wrong and I'm sure there are some members in the elk society that can clear it up.Good thing is that if they did the banquet we should soon see new in the box guns in the classified.

I went with a friend of mine and his wife a few years back and the guy at the table with us had bid on the elk tag.Its not always what you think as the bids were set and they already new what the tag would go for .Most is just for show .That year the tag went for about the same money to some rich guy that had sent his ranch hand to the banquet.They do verification on the bidders ability to pay and usually have a set max that they will pay.I will say they make a ton of money with all the raffle and drawings and I did win a cool pack from them .I use it for all my tree stand stuff .

Congratulations to you and all the winners.To everyone that helped thank you .Big thanks to the gentleman and his son I got to meet at Rio salado a few weeks back who is a member on here.A. big thank you .I was chasing my tail trying to figure out the gun and could not find my shots on target and was about to call it .When he offered to help and then we were able to call in the shots and finally dial in the scope .I kid you not it was over a foot high and way left making me wonder about the gun .Looks like the front runner is the 7-08 for next year.I will have a account set up for E -banking soon for donations for next year's giveaway.There were a few people that offered to donate and the lack of e- banking was a problem. Congratulations to the winners and a HUGE THANKS TO ALL THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE.

Second the not a vortex fan.I just sent back 2 of 4 new scopes because they wouldn't hold zero.I don't hunt unit 10 but have had several unit 6a muzzleloader tags in November and it can get cold enough to freeze the water in a trailer tank no problem.The weather can get screwed and be warm today and freezing tomorrow.The later hunts the elk have been pressured and there are a lot of busted up bulls .You might need to get off the beaten path and get into the thick stuff to find them.Set yourself a reasonable goal on the bull your after and if its good enough on the last day it should be good enough on the first.

Sent you a pm I've got a beretta 391 teknys in 20 gauge I could lend out for the hunt and I'm in Gilbert.Generic pic but that's the exact gun I've got.

Mile high has some in stock.

Kinda figured he looks like the crypt keeper from tails from the crypt myself.

Need to remove a ton of carbon build up in a old barrel any tips to make the job a little easier. Thanks.

What calibers would you guys like to see for next years giveaway? I'd like it to be a off the shelf caliber that will work for elk and deer .Also gun suggestions ruger American,savage,browning ,etc.I'm open to anything .I'd like to get them with factory threaded barrels to lower cost for breaks . Thinking 243 on the low and no more than the 30-06.

I'll take seconds.beautiful gun and i was just taking with Keith about building one.

Added the 260 to the list.

Thanks I finally figured it out.

For anyone willing to help fund the next giveaway gun any donations will be greatly appreciated.As a working man with a wife and daughter it gets hard to explain the money I put into the two guns I've donated but when you see the absolute thankfulness and appreciation that these kids show its worth every penny.

I can't believe not one for the 308 .Hits with close to the same energy as a 30-06 out to about 300 yds then the 06 shines

I was wondering when the 6.5 creed would get a recommendation.Good for deer and elk and soft on the shoulder for sure .But the 7-08 loaded with barnes 140-150 ttsx or tsx hit elk and deer hard.

Think it was a 6.5 creed if I'm not mistaken.

Looks like most are 7-08 or 270.Anyone have any experience with the ruger american line? There go wild line has a 7-08 with some good options that will keep the overall cost down .I'm curious as to how they shoot and function w/o having to replace anything like you'd have to do with the axis line .

They are outstanding for the ham hunts .You definitely get looks at the range when your shooting a contender,striker,or xp100 .Most have never seen one and are interested in how something that size can shoot such a big bullet.I can't believe I missed this one .I've been looking for one for a long time.

Your welcome !! ENJOY AND PUT IT TO GOOD WORK.

Youth Gun Giveaway. To premote youth hunting I've decided to donate one of my guns. The winner will receive a sporterized 1903 30-06 .The gun comes as follows 1 1903 springfield- with a muzzle break just installed by axis works 1 vortex 4x12 scope- new with original box 1 skb hard case 2- boxes of ammo 1 trigger lock Dale Medders ( the gun stock refinisher ) has agreed to FREE OF CHARGE make any lenght of pull adjustment and fit a recoil pad of your choosing. Rules are as follows Must be a youth capable of applying in the 2022 youth only hunts. Must have a hunter saftey card or number The gun must be transferred to a parent who can pass the background check. Must be a arizona resident. The winner will be chosen at random and notification will be given March 31. All rules must be followed to claim .if for some reason there Not met a new winner will be chosen. Enter at youthgungiveaway@outlook.com Please leave a contact name and phone number. Deadline to enter is 12.pm Feb 28 Please feel free to share the info as the intent is to get kids hunting!!! Thanks chris

It was a pleasure to meet with Lawson and his dad Saturday.They elected to take a modle 70 given there choice of the three guns I had offered.I can tell you guys we will see some pictures of this kids success with his new gun.So I've offered to upgrade our second place winner to the 1903 and a soft case if he would in turn let our 3rd place winner have the other 50 gift card.Wich he's happy to do .I can tell you guys I will be doing this again next year just with new in the box guns .So if you have caliber recommendations I'm all ears .It would be primarily for elk but I'm not against going to a lighter caliber.

The roads will be open soon .They are closed for most of the wet season then open April or May depending.As ed67 stated sit water as most will say sun up till 10 and 4 till dark but I can say the elk are on to this and will water when they want.We've had elk ,deer,and turkey hit all day .The unit is a travel corridor and the elk move north and south with the weather .As the temps change close to hunting season the elk will move down from Flagstaff.Some of the older elk are on to the old blinds that have been used for years and will peek first to see if there in use my buddy got picked off in one .Water and blinds or 🌳 stands are always good and we usually have our elk within 3 days or less.

I'd build a custom 7-08 on a defiance action with a proof carbon fiber barrel ,manners stock ,trigger tec trigger ,Nightforce nx8 or atacr scope,Nightforce or sphur 20 moa mounts.My choice of build components is based on the need for a lighter 7-08 as my other is heavy .It is my grandfather's old interarms mauser action built by Keith at Phoenix custom rifles and is a absolute tack driver but was built with a long brux barrel 26 inches and a McMillan a3-5 adjustable stock and and a timmney trigger.

I'd have to agree with your wife .You can't beat a trailer when you can get it .Heat running water and a hot shower .Love mine but there are some hunts that just need to be done in a tent back in the woods.