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Yes, if the weak side matched the strong side he would be around 118". It seems strange to me that most bucks that have a weak side seems to be their right side.

In the green area on the map

Those are chair leg rubbers....they work well for capping off the open tube and protect your rifle/sling when you sling your rifle over the post.

I've used Deer Creek Processing, down the hill near Rye. Years ago I used a guy and his wife with a shop behind his house, up behind the airport. Only did boneless. He did a good job. Don't know if he is still in business. I'm thinking his name was Ron (?)

What he said.... I had my pickup done 8 years ago and the liner still looks great. Inyati....mine is 8 years old as well, still looks great. I will have this done on any truck I have from now on.

Oh, I do remember your article. Thanks for sharing again. Have you tried stain, but didn't like the results?

Nice! Did you use oil stain?.....what color?

Wow! Amazing ram! Most of us can only dream of a sheep hunt. What unit/mountains was this taken in? Congrats to the hunter.

What is the inside width? Is the inside length 14' or including the tongue?

Great job Evan!! You guys did it again! They got a double last year too. I think Evan has gone 4 years in a row with opening day bucks. I was up the mountain when Evan called with the news. I said "I wouldn't expect anything less". These are two of the nicest young men you would ever want to meet. You are welcome at my fire anytime.

You are right. A newbie can have a real eye opening when hunting DIY in the west. Most of the hunting shows don't portray the toughness, ups and downs of western hunting. I don't watch the Eastern/Texas type deer hunt shows over food plots. Hunting shows have the advantage of editing and money. My favorite shows that I DVR are Western Hunter, Meat Eater, On Your Own Adventures and Eastman's. I've met a few guys that are disillusioned about western hunting success. They seem to slip into a depression after day 3.

Nice! That looks like my 200 yard target

What are the bed dimensions? Why are you selling?

Thanks for all the input. I am sighted in and have enough to shoot this weekend, and get me through the hunt. I just wanted a couple more boxes just in case. I am a bit of a procrastinator, but not so much when it comes to hunting. Maybe I'll have to take up reloading this off-season. Good luck with your hunts.

About 5 years ago I was in the market for a deer rifle. I was settling on the .270 WSM. A few folks was talking me out of it..."stick with the standard calibers, ammo is more available" they said. I found a good deal on a .270 Win and bought it. I find it ironic that I can't find factory .270 Win ammo, but there is plenty of .270 WSM from several manufactures. Go figure.

Thanks. Bass Pro, last night, had no Rem Core Lokt, only 3 boxes of Rem Accutip at $42/box. There was a little Winchester. Sportsmans and two Walmarts had nothing.

I'll check the Walmarts around E. Mesa.

That's way too funny......that's exactly what I was thinking, but hesitated to post.

Cool to see all the .270's that will go afield.....still a great deer caliber. I love shooting mine.

Rem 700 XCR in .270, Burris 4.5-14x42, Good 'ol Rem Core Lokt 130gr.

Well said! Hats off to your Pa. It is an honor and blessing to have quality people in our lives for as long as God will allow. It sounds like he did the right things with the time he had. Obviously you are prepared to carry the torch. It is important that we have a possitive influence on our kids and other youth....and those that act like kids. I've seen/experienced a lot of this around the campfire. Youth hunts are a great way to be a possitive influence on all involved. In this time of division in/from our government, and society, folks need all the possitives they can get. If we amount to nothing else in life, we must prepare this next generation to be better than us.

I have a Leupold RX-II, camo, angle comp, good to around 600 yards......$100? Located in Mesa/Chandler.

I used the all cotton Predator camo for several years. Great pattern for up close bow hunting. I typically use the double front Carhardts for rifle WT, with a Kings Desert shirt. If it's warm, I wear the zip-off cargo pants. Just unzipping the legs half way really cools the legs. I also have several pieces of the Russel APX in treestand. I have recently been aquiring the C4E clothing in Mountain Mimacry. The merino base layers are excellent. I get it for a good price off of Camofire. Since aquiring the non-cotton "technical" clothing, I never wear the cotton stuff anymore. Many patterns on the market work well. The key is a loose pattern to break up your human form.

What does it weigh? Thinking of going this route, so I can pull a ATV trailer instead of a big toyhauler. Thanks.

It's not a bad idea to have both...trailer and tent, depending on the circumstances. I'm more of a tent guy. I have one for all occasions. My favorite is my Alaknak 12x12 with vestibule and wood stove. I can set it up and take it down myself in 45 - 60 minutes. There's a lot of stake pounding. I was fortunate to buy mine in 2005 when the base price was $500, including the stove. I bought it from the original Cabelas in Sydney Nebraska. Probably the best way to find one cheaper/used is to diligently search the classifieds on various hunting sites and craigs list. It may take a while. Good luck.