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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.

Looks like a great trip!....beautiful backcountry adventure.

Holy palmation and tines!!!! WOW!!

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That's a tough deal. Cudos for such an effort. That's thick country. I have the Nov archery bull in 22-S.

Wow! Great bulls!

I have a Marlin lever-action in .30-.30. I have taken a small coues and a couple mulies with it several years ago, at less than 100 yards. That was when I didn't know anything about coues. Now that I hunt coues pretty much exclusively, the .30-.30 won't do for most of my opportunities. If you are proficient to 250 yards with your 444, then you shouldn't have a problem taking a decent coues. A 237 gr bullet will probably knock him clean off the mountain...and leave strips of jerky along the way.

If you are wanting light weight, I just bought a small Slik from Archery Headquarters (don't remember the model) for $109. They only have a few models to choose from. It works real well for a sit down technique. You can actually stand up with it as well, but there has to be no wind as it is a bit spindly. It is 2 1/4 pounds. The head is the 3-way with short adjustment levers, so it keeps the weight down. I really love it for packing. My heavyier-duty tripod is also a Slik, 3-way. It is relatively light at just under 4 pounds. I took out the horizontal adjustment lever and replaced it with a wing-nut type screw. It cuts down the weight and size and still can be loosened for adjustment. I do not care for the pistol grip or ball head type.

Hi, is this Brian? If so...it was nice meeting you. When we talked that night, I didn't realize you got a shot. It is not easy getting within bow range of a coues, let alone successfully drawing...and actually getting the shot. You are well on your way. Brad

105 ish

Holy smokes!!!!

Dang it! Been wanting to get this pack! i guess I'll get in line behind Chef.

I must confess, I broke my #1 rule...I put a camera on a waterhole in 22-S. It's been there one week and I got a few bucks on it. One real dandy that I had a close call with the week before. If it's still there this weekend, I will probably pull it. I hope to get another crack at that buck. This is only my second camera. The first one burned up in the Sunflower fire.

I know this horse has been beat to death...but I need to ask. My buddy has an archery elk hunt in a couple weeks. We have had elk camp in the same great area, near Clints Well, for the last 15 years. It appears it is now closed to camping....have to stay out along the main road. We are thinking of camping there anyway. My question is, has anyone had experience with the USFS enforcing the new policy? Have you, or someone you know, been cited, warned, etc...? What is the fine if cited? I heard AZ state agencies are not going to enforce it...is this true?

I have a mid-level Slik head that was very smooth until last year. I took it apart, cleaned it good with WD40 on a rag, wiped it as dry as possible, put it back together...good as new. Don't leave risidual WD40/oil or it will attrack dirt.

This particular road isn't closed...but apparently closed to camping. I guess I better find "the map" to be sure. My buddy wants to camp there anyway. I feel like making a "Ruby Ridge" standoff

A "poor mans" method is to remove the bolt; anchor the rifle in a gun vice, or equivalent, on the bench; site through the barrel and line it up on a close target; without moving the rifle, adjust the scope to the same spot on the target. This should get you on paper. You should be able to do this in the comfort of your home....unloaded of course.